Unit Standard 15221, NQF L5, 4 credits; promote information and advise regarding kills development and related issues.
Unit Standard 15222 Level 5, 3 credits; promote a learning culture in an organisation.
Unit Standard 15217; Level 5 6 credits, develop an organisational training and development plan.
Unit Standard 15232, Level 5, 6 credits - Coordinate planned skills development interventions in an organisation;
Unit Standard 15218, Level6, 4 credits - conduct an analysis to determine outcomes for learning for skills development and other purposes.
Unit Standard 15227, Level 4, 4 credits; Conduct skills development administration in an organisation.
Unit Standard 15228, NQF Level 5, 10 credits, Advise on the establishment and implementation of a quality management system for skills development practices and an organisation.
The aim of the courses is to develop the competencies required to apply sound educational practices in an Outcomes-based education and training environment, either to complement that which was learned during the older teacher education qualifications or from scratch for those who have no formal teacher training. There are a range of options, depending on previous experience and expertise.
Each unit standard may also be done as independently, as per individually identified needs.

provides skills and knowledge necessary to provide education and training and includes the following key components:

• - Communication skills.
• - Group learning and group dynamics.
• - Facilitation processes and procedures.
• - Lessons structures and support material.

This is a 4 day program with interactive practical learning.

(Unit standard 117871) 10 credits on NQF 5, is a more advanced program which have the following components:

• - Plan and prepare for facilitation;
• - Facilitate learning; and
• - Evaluate learning and facilitation.

This is a 4 day interactive program.

develops facilitation and teaching practices which have been developed previously, and applies the underpinning principles within the Outcomes-based environment. It includes the following key elements:

• - Using knowledge and theory to develop facilitation skills;
• - Applying OBE to facilitation of learning;
• - Developing learner confidence, interpersonal communications and critical outcomes;
• - Evaluate learning.

This Unit standard is presented over 4 days.

Who should attend:

Many supervisory staff, professionals and managers are placed in a position where they are required to “teach” without ever being provided with the skills to do so. All persons who are trainers and educators in the workplace or academic setting, or would like to develop or improve their facilitation skills in a selected field of learning.

On successful completion of this skills programme the Learner will be able to:

• - Demonstrate an understanding of outcomes-based assessment.
• - Prepare for assessments;
• - Conduct assessments;
• - Provide feedback on assessments;
• - Review assessments.

In addition, Breakeven conducts public and In-house workshops and seminars.

On successful completion of this skills programme the Leaner will be able to:

• - Plan and prepare for moderation;
• - Conduct moderation;
• - Advise and support assessors and assessment agencies;
• - Report, record and administer moderation;
• - Review moderation systems and processes.

This unit standard is intended for people who are, or seek to be a human resources management or employment relations practitioner or a general manager. Persons credited with this unit standard are able to identify and categorise transgression, implement appropriate procedures and represent an employee at a disciplinary hearing.

It is assumed that people starting to learn towards this standard are able to: communicate effectively (at least NQF level 4)

• - Apply principles of policy and procedure implementation.
• - Demonstrate an understanding of an organisation and its functions.
• - Apply consultation skills.

OUTCOME:

• Identify and classify transgression.
• Implement procedure to handle non dismissible offences.
• Implement procedure to handle dismissible offences.
• Represent employee at disciplinary hearing.

This unit standard is intended for line managers and human resources practitioners who may be called upon to chair disciplinary hearings. Persons accredited with this unit standard are able to effectively handle hearings and reach reasoned decisions on the basis of evidence presented

OUTCOMES:

• - Conduct and manage the hearing.
• - Implement procedure to handle non dismissible offences.
• - Hear pleadings.
• - Take a decision as to sanction.
• - Inform employee of and record decisions.
• - Ensure proceedings and decisions are recorded.

Overview of the primary Labour Legislation of :

• - Basic Conditions of Employment.
• - Labour Relations Act.
• - Employment Equity Act.
• - Skills Development.
• - Occupational Health & Safety.