Occupational Trainer

The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to: Plan, prepare for, coordinate, implement and evaluate learning programmes to achieve occupational trainee competence. A qualified learner will be able to: • Establish the profile, special needs and barriers to learning of learners within the specified requirements of the training programme. • Prepare, adapt and align learning materials and resources for a training intervention in the workplace. • Deliver training, evaluate and report on a learning intervention in the workplace. • Gather evidence and make assessment decisions using given assessment tools.

There has long been an expressed need for a training qualification suitable for workplace trainers across all industries, enterprises and training organisations at NQF Level 4 competencies. The Occupational Trainer is a qualified technical or occupational expert who is equipped with the ability to deliver training in their specific field of expertise. This NQF Level 4 qualification is aimed at potential or existing trainers who are responsible for delivering occupational learning programmes to trainees in the workplace. The occupational trainer must have current knowledge of the industry, the workplace and job/role of the person being trained and assessed. The development of the capacity of Occupational Trainers through this qualification to deliver quality learning was recognised as a national priority by the Department of Labour at the initiation of the Quality Council of Trades and Occupations (QCTO) and the Occupations Qualifications Sub Framework (OQSF). It is also listed on the National Scarce Skills list: Top 100 occupations in demand. The main aim of this qualification is to: • Build and maintain the quality of provision of workplace training, given the important role it has to play more broadly within occupational training. • Raise the status of those who facilitate learning in an industry or trade context. • Begin a process for the on-going professional development of occupational education and training practitioners. Society and the economy will benefit through the added training opportunities that are now available for occupational subject matter experts at NQF Levels 4.

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 result or 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: NQF Level 4, with technical or occupational expertise who will act as a trainer of persons in the same field of expertise.

• Establish the profile, special needs and barriers to learning of learners within the specified requirements of the training programme
• Prepare, adapt and align learning materials and resources for a training intervention in the workplace
• Deliver training, evaluate and report on a learning intervention in the workplace.
• Gather evidence and make assessment decisions using given assessment tools.