Learning and Development Advisor

The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to function as a Learning and Development Advisor. A Learning and Development Advisor researches, plans, designs, develops, implements, monitors, evaluates, verifies and manages the quality of learning and development interventions, to ensure management and staff acquire the required competencies to meet organisational strategic objectives. A qualified learner will be able to: • Consult and guide management on the alignment of learning and development with national and organisational strategic objectives. • Examine and review statutory compliance, organisational policies and procedures applicable to skills development • Evaluate and review organisational skills development practices within the organisation. • Monitor and report learning and development quality continuously. • Evaluate the design and development of learning materials and supplementary aids for learning and development interventions. • Validate and report on the learning and development processes and interventions.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): RPL for Access to the External Integrated Summative Assessment Accredited providers and approved workplaces must apply the internal assessment criteria specified in the related curriculum document to establish and confirm prior learning. Accredited providers and workplaces must confirm prior learning by issuing a statement of results or by certifying a work experience record. RPL for Access to the Qualification Accredited providers and approved workplaces may recognise prior learning against the relevant access requirements. Entry Requirements: The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is: • National Certificate: Occupationally Directed Education, Training and Development Practices, NQF Level 6

Learning and Development (L & D) plays a vital role in assisting organisations to provide a dynamic, effective and capable workforce to achieve organisational strategic goals and objectives. Learning and development processes are critical processes for enhancing productivity and organisational performance. The role of the Learning and Development Advisor is to ensure that investments in learning and development address business capability and individual needs are appropriate, efficient and cost-effective and aligned to support business plans. The qualification is aimed at learning and development professionals working at a strategic level, who are expected to evaluate the learning and development outcomes in an organisation to ensure that the learning and development interventions are aligned with business needs as well as evaluate and validate the effectiveness and efficiency of investments in learning and development. The qualification will develop the learner's understanding and critical analysis of organisations' learning and development related activities in terms of their effectiveness. Learners will be able to develop and implement creative L & D strategic solutions that drive organisational performance as well as monitor and perform the ongoing evaluation of training quality and advise management on ongoing improvement. Qualifying learners will work as independent or employed Learning and Development Advisors, supporting organisations in meeting their learning and development goals. Qualified learners will find employment in private companies and government entities.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): RPL for Access to the External Integrated Summative Assessment Accredited providers and approved workplaces must apply the internal assessment criteria specified in the related curriculum document to establish and confirm prior learning. Accredited providers and workplaces must confirm prior learning by issuing a statement of results or by certifying a work experience record. RPL for Access to the Qualification Accredited providers and approved workplaces may recognise prior learning against the relevant access requirements. Entry Requirements: The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is: • National Certificate: Occupationally Directed Education, Training and Development Practices, NQF Level 6

• Analyse, interpret, and apply the skills development legislation, strategy and policies to ensure organisational learning and development compliance.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of leadership and management of learning and development practices.
• Investigate and validate learning and development processes, provider and stakeholder engagement.
• Contribute to the organisation's branding, imaging and promotional materials for L & D marketing.