SDF Course in South Africa: Training and Development Practitioner (NQF 5)
The Occupational Certificate: Training and Development Practitioner is Wheelset Academy's structured route into facilitating, assessing and evaluating learning in occupational and workplace settings — from needs analysis through delivery to impact evaluation.
It's registered at NQF Level 5 with 190 credits, with ETDP SETA as the quality partner. If you've been searching for a "training and development practitioner course" or "skills development facilitator course in South Africa" that leads to a recognised qualification rather than a certificate of attendance, this is that qualification — delivered from Wheelset Academy's Pretoria and Kempton Park branches.
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What the NQF 5 Training and Development Practitioner course covers
The 190-credit qualification is built from 7 knowledge modules (50 credits), 7 practical skill modules (76 credits) and 7 work experience modules.
Knowledge modules · 50 credits
- The Statutory Learning and Development Environment
- Learning and Development Management Functions
- Organisational Learning and Development Needs Analysis
- Facilitation of Learning in Occupational Contexts
- Assessment Principles and Practices
- Workplace Learning and Development Planning, Evaluation and Reporting
- Work Based Learning
Practical skill modules · 76 credits
- Manage and Coordinate Logistics, Facilities and Financial Resources
- Plan, Conduct and Report on a Learning and Development Needs Analysis
- Plan the Delivery of an Occupational Learning Intervention
- Facilitate Different Methodologies, Training Styles and Techniques Within an Occupational Learning Context
- Facilitate Experiential Work Based Learning
- Plan and Conduct the Assessment of Learner Competencies
- Evaluate the Impact of Learning Within an Occupational Context
Work experience modules
- Conduct Learning and Development Management Practices
- Conduct Skills Development Facilitation (SDF) Processes as Required for Mandatory Grant Payments
- Conduct Learning and Development Planning and Implementation Processes
- Facilitate an Occupational Learning Session
- Facilitate a Work Based Learning and Development Process
- Conduct Assessments of Learner Competence
- Conduct an Evaluation of the Impact of Learning Within an Occupational Context
On completion, learners receive a Letter of Competence from Wheelset Academy and, once verified, a Certificate of Competence with a Statement of Results from the QCTO.
Real facilitation and assessment work, not just theory
- Plan, conduct and report on a learning and development needs analysis
- Facilitate occupational learning using different methodologies and techniques
- Facilitate experiential work-based learning
- Plan and conduct assessments of learner competence
- Conduct skills development facilitation (SDF) processes for mandatory grant payments
- Evaluate the impact of learning within an occupational context
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Page information reviewed: 14 August 2026.
SAQA ID 101321
This is a real, checkable SAQA qualification ID, not a marketing figure. Confirm it, ETDP SETA as quality partner, and Wheelset Academy's current provider accreditation scope directly with SAQA and the QCTO before relying on it.
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Training and Development Practitioner career opportunities
- Learning and Development Practitioner
- Skills Development Facilitator
- Workplace Trainer
- Training Coordinator
- Learning Programme Administrator
- Human Resource Development Practitioner
- Occupational Learning Facilitator
- Assessment and Training Support Practitioner
A qualification supports career preparation but does not guarantee a particular job title, salary or appointment.
Training and Development Practitioner course FAQs
What is the Training and Development Practitioner course?
It's an Occupational Certificate registered at NQF Level 5 with 190 credits, covering facilitation, assessment and evaluation of learning in occupational and workplace contexts.
What are the entry requirements?
The stated minimum requirement is an NQF Level 4 qualification with communication competency, or equivalent, plus a valid South African ID or passport.
Does the course cover Skills Development Facilitator (SDF) work?
Yes. One of the work-experience modules is "Conduct Skills Development Facilitation (SDF) Processes as Required for Mandatory Grant Payments."
Can I progress to Learning and Development Professional afterwards?
Learning and Development Professional's stated entry requirement is an NQF Level 5 qualification or equivalent with relevant experience, so this NQF 5 qualification is a reasonable route in. Confirm equivalence with admissions.
How do I apply?
Review the current fees and intake information, then submit your application through Wheelset Academy's online application page.
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Qualification information reviewed: 14 August 2026. The SAQA ID, NQF level, credit values and entry requirement above reflect the registered occupational qualification. Fees, intakes, delivery mode and workplace arrangements can change and should be confirmed with Wheelset Academy before enrolment.