This 4-day training course aims to develop skills in designing outcomes-based learning programmes. Individuals who complete the course will be able to analyze learning needs, design frameworks, and draft learning outcomes and evaluations based on national standards. They will also learn theories, material design principles, and how to consult those delivering the programmes. The course credits a 10-credit unit standard for developing outcomes-based learning programmes.

1. GENERAL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES
DEVELOP OUTCOMES-BASED LEARNING PROGRAMMES
4 day training course (level 5)
U Std ID Unit Standard title Credits
123394 Develop outcomes-based learning programmes 10
TOTAL 10
This unit standard is for those who develop learning programmes to meet defined
learning needs according to a given design specification.
Individuals credited with this unit standard are capable of:
 Learning theories and their implications on the development of training
materials
 Principles and procedures of material design
 Outcomes based forms of developing training material which is consistent
with aims and objectives of the NQF and Skills developing strategy
 Analyzing the target audience to identify typical style and needs
 Developing outcomes in relation to national standards
 Consulting those involved in programme delivery
 Designing a framework for the materials
 Researching the content and developing a structure and training
methodology
 Selecting the resources to be used.
 Drafting learning outcomes for the programme.
 Conducting analysis for learning design.
 Designing the learning programme.
 Drafting a brief for the development of the learning programme.
 Evaluating learning design.