To become a facilitator in South Africa, you will typically need to have a combination of education, training, and experience in a specific field.
For instance, by taking the accredited facilitator course in Assessment College, you will learn to develop and attain the necessary knowledge and skills to be able to train people and to transfer and share your own knowledge and skills to others in a variety of ways. Here’s what you can do.
- Train people using a variety of methods
- Transfer your skills and knowledge to enhance and enrich the lives and careers of others
- Present training on products or services
- Present informative workshops and presentations
- Be a self-employed trainer/facilitator for organisations and learning institutions
General steps to become a facilitator in South Africa
- Choose a field of expertise: Facilitators can work in a wide range of fields, including education, training and development, business, health, and social services. Choose a field that interests you and that you have expertise in.
- Obtain relevant qualifications: To become a facilitator, you will typically need to have relevant qualifications in your field of expertise. This may include a degree, diploma, or certificate in education, training and development, business, or another relevant field.
- Gain practical experience: In addition to qualifications, you will need to have practical experience in your field of expertise. This may involve working in a relevant industry or field, or gaining experience as an assistant or junior facilitator.
- Attend facilitator training: Many organizations and institutions offer facilitator training courses that can help you develop the skills and knowledge needed to be an effective facilitator. These courses may cover topics such as communication, group dynamics, conflict resolution, and problem-solving.
- Obtain accreditation: To work as a facilitator in South Africa, you may need to obtain accreditation from a relevant professional body. For example, if you want to work as a facilitator in education, you may need to obtain accreditation from the South African Council for Educators (SACE).
- Start facilitating: Once you have the necessary qualifications, experience, and accreditation, you can start looking for opportunities to facilitate workshops, training sessions, or other events in your field of expertise.
These are the general steps to become a facilitator in South Africa. The specific requirements may vary depending on your field of expertise and the organization or institution you wish to work for.