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SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE

115759 Conduct moderation of outcomes-based assessments

LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT

2026-06-30

EXPIRY

The certificate cannot expire

ABOUT THIS COURSE

TRAINYOUCAN (ETDP SETA) Accredited Training Network and its members is committed to follow all the ETQA requirements as stipulated by SAQA. 

This unit standard is for people who conduct internal or external moderation of outcomes-based assessments. The assessments could be in terms of outcomes defined in a number of documents, including but not limited to unit standards, exit level outcomes, assessment standards, curriculum statements and qualifications. This unit standard will contribute towards the achievement of a variety of qualifications particularly within the field of Education Training and Development Practices and Human Resource Development.

Those who have achieved this unit standard will be able to moderate assessments in terms of the relevant outcome statements and quality assurance requirements. The candidate-moderator will be able to use the prescribed Quality Assurance procedures in a fair, valid, reliable and practicable manner that is free of all bias and discrimination, paying particular attention to the three groups targeted for redress: race, gender and disability.

In particular, people credited with this unit standard are able to:

  1. Demonstrate understanding of moderation within the context of an outcomes-based assessment system,
  2. Plan and prepare for moderation,
  3. Conduct moderation,
  4. Advise and support assessors,
  5. Report, record and administer moderation, and
  6. Review moderation systems and processes.

COURSE SUMMARY

In particular, people credited with this unit standard are able to:

  1. Identify and solve problems using critical and creative thinking: preparing for contingencies, candidates with special needs, problems that arise during assessment, suggesting changes to assessment.
  2. Work effectively in a team using critical and creative thinking: working with candidates and other relevant parties during assessment, as well as post-assessment.
  3. Organize and manage oneself and ones activities: preparing, conducting and recording the assessment.
  4. Collect, analyse, organize and critically evaluate information: gather, evaluate and judge evidence and the assessment process
  5. Communicate effectively: prepare candidates for assessment, communicate during assessment, and provide feedback.
  6. Demonstrate the world as a set of related systems: understanding the impact of assessment on individuals and organisations.
  7. Be culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of social contexts: give feedback on assessments in a culturally sensitive manner.

Note: Any person who wants to offer their services as an accredited individual, company or a training provider can only do so with a valid SOR (Statement of Results) from the ETDP SETA. No other document/certificate can be used, even if it reflects the same unit standard.

ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS

  • The credit calculation is based on the assumption that those starting to learn towards this unit standard have no previous assessment experience. It is assumed, though, that the candidate-assessors have evaluative expertise within the area of learning in which they intend to assess (see Definition of Terms for a definition of “evaluative expertise”).

Basically, you must be able to read and write in English!

BOOKINGS

CURRENTLY, WE ARE FULLY ONLY WITH ELEARNING AND ZOOM ONLY!

BOOKINGS: Book online through our booking site www.coursesdirect.co.za here.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND THIS COURSE

WHO SHOULD ATTEND THE TRAIN THE TRAINER or FACILITATORS course.

      1. Training Managers
      2. Become an Accredited Moderators
      3. Freelance Moderators
      4. People who want to work with the SETA’s
      5. People who want to open their own Training Companies
      6. People who want to train or moderate learners on unit standards.
      7. People who want to train or moderate learners on qualifications.
      8. HR Persons.
      9. Training Administrators.
      10. Training Providers or newly registered Training Providers.
      11. Accredited and NON-Accredited Employee/Training Providers.
      12. Lecturers at Technicons, Private Colleges or Universities.
      13. Learning material developers looking to enhance their programmes.
      14. Anyone else who can benefit from moderation methodologies.
      15. New training providers applying for accreditation.
      16. Employers who are running learnerships.
      17. Learners studying towards their ETDP Qualification.
        • People who want to work internationally, as my countries accept this certificate in Africa and internationally.

BONUS DISCUSSIONS

BONUS DISCUSSIONS AND HANDOUTS DURING THIS COURSE

As a valued customer the following is included as standard practices in TRAINYOUCAN induction of accredited course, namely:

  1. Detailed induction of the SETA, SAQA, NQF and Credits.
  2. Detailed explanation on the types of accreditation found, namely individual, training provider and programme accreditation.
  3. Difference between unit standards and qualifications with detailed explanation.
  4. FREE templates and resources on this topic, ready to be downloaded to use from our members forum.
  5. FREE resources on compiling your personal CV and registration with the SETA for Assessors and Moderators.
  6. Learners will create during the contact session their own Training Checklist, Training Venue Checklist and Training Evaluation, ready to be used in the workplace.
  7. Two complete learning programmes, namely “Fire Fighting” will be provided to each learner in the class to assist them with their presentations. We provide you will all the documents and templates required.

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JOB OPPORTUNITIES

  • n South Africa, becoming a qualified moderator opens up a range of job opportunities, especially in the fields of education, skills development, and vocational training. Moderators are responsible for overseeing and verifying the work of assessors, ensuring that assessments are consistent, fair, and aligned with national standards. Here are the key job opportunities available for qualified moderators:

    1. Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs)

    • Job Titles: SETA Moderator, Skills Development Moderator, SETA Quality Assurance Moderator
    • Roles: Work with various SETAs to moderate assessments conducted by assessors across different industries. SETAs oversee vocational training and skills development programs, and moderators ensure that assessments comply with industry and national standards.
    • Sector Importance: SETAs play a critical role in the National Skills Development Strategy, and moderators help maintain the quality and integrity of the qualifications awarded.

    2. Training and Skills Development Institutions

    • Job Titles: Training Moderator, Skills Development Moderator, Vocational Training Moderator
    • Roles: Moderators work with public and private training providers to review assessments and ensure consistency in evaluating learners’ performance. You might work in technical and vocational education institutions, ensuring that learners meet the required competency levels.
    • Sector Importance: With South Africa’s emphasis on skills development and vocational training, moderators are essential in ensuring that assessments align with accredited standards.

    3. Corporate Training and In-House Moderation

    • Job Titles: Corporate Moderator, Workplace Training Moderator
    • Roles: Large companies that conduct in-house training programs often require moderators to review internal assessments. Moderators in corporate settings ensure that employee training programs meet compliance standards and are in line with company goals, particularly in industries such as finance, mining, construction, and healthcare.
    • Sector Importance: With continuous professional development becoming a priority for many companies, the demand for internal moderation of training programs is increasing.

    4. TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training) Colleges

    • Job Titles: TVET College Moderator, Vocational Education Moderator
    • Roles: TVET institutions require moderators to ensure that their assessments and qualifications meet the required standards set by SETAs and other regulatory bodies. This involves verifying that the assessment methods and outcomes are consistent across all learners.
    • Sector Importance: TVET colleges are at the forefront of vocational education in South Africa, and moderators ensure that graduates from these institutions meet industry-specific competencies.

    5. Accredited Training Providers

    • Job Titles: Training Provider Moderator, Accredited Program Moderator
    • Roles: Work with accredited training providers to moderate assessments and ensure that they meet the requirements of the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). This includes reviewing the assessment processes for both short courses and learnerships.
    • Sector Importance: Accredited training providers offer courses that contribute to skills development in various sectors, and moderators are vital to ensuring these programs deliver the expected outcomes.

    6. Freelance and Independent Moderation

    • Job Titles: Freelance Moderator, Independent Moderator
    • Roles: Many moderators work independently, offering their services to multiple training providers, companies, and educational institutions on a contract basis. This provides flexibility and allows you to work across different sectors, moderating a variety of programs.
    • Sector Importance: With many companies and training institutions opting for external moderators, freelance moderation offers a flexible career path with significant demand.

    7. Higher Education Institutions

    • Job Titles: Academic Moderator, University Moderator, Higher Education Moderator
    • Roles: Moderators in higher education review assessments and exams to ensure they are fair and meet academic standards. They play an important role in quality assurance in universities, colleges, and distance learning institutions.
    • Sector Importance: With the growing focus on maintaining high educational standards, moderators in higher education help uphold the integrity of degrees, diplomas, and other qualifications.

    8. Quality Assurance Bodies

    • Job Titles: Quality Assurance Moderator, SAQA Moderator
    • Roles: Work with quality assurance bodies such as the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) and the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) to moderate and validate assessments. Moderators in this role ensure that qualifications are awarded based on consistent and valid assessments.
    • Sector Importance: Quality assurance bodies are crucial in maintaining national education and training standards, and moderators help safeguard the quality of qualifications across industries.

    9. Government and Public Sector Programs

    • Job Titles: Public Sector Program Moderator, Government Training Moderator
    • Roles: Moderators in government programs are responsible for overseeing assessments in skills development projects, Expanded Public Works Programs (EPWP), and other government-led initiatives. They ensure that the assessments conducted within these programs meet national standards.
    • Sector Importance: Government skills development and job creation programs rely on moderators to verify that participants meet the necessary competencies to qualify for certifications or promotions.

    10. Health and Safety Sector

    • Job Titles: Health and Safety Moderator, Occupational Health Moderator
    • Roles: In industries like construction, mining, and manufacturing, health and safety training is critical. Moderators ensure that assessments in these areas meet occupational health and safety standards, and that employees are competent in risk management, first aid, and related areas.
    • Sector Importance: Moderators in health and safety ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, which is essential in high-risk industries.

    11. Community Development and Social Programs

    • Job Titles: Community Skills Moderator, Social Program Moderator
    • Roles: Moderators working in community development programs ensure that skills development initiatives in rural and underprivileged areas meet the necessary standards. They moderate assessments to ensure that individuals are correctly evaluated and certified for skills that enhance their employability.
    • Sector Importance: NGOs and government agencies focused on community development rely on moderators to validate the outcomes of their programs and initiatives.

    12. Assessment Moderation in Educational NGOs

    • Job Titles: NGO Program Moderator, Educational NGO Moderator
    • Roles: Moderators working with educational NGOs oversee assessments related to training and development programs, especially those targeting youth empowerment, entrepreneurship, and adult education.
    • Sector Importance: Educational NGOs play a significant role in providing alternative and supplementary education, and moderators ensure that these programs meet the required assessment standards.

    Conclusion

    In South Africa, there is a strong demand for qualified moderators across various sectors, including vocational training, corporate training, education, and government programs. Moderators are essential in maintaining the quality and integrity of assessments and qualifications. As a moderator, you can work with SETAs, training institutions, private companies, higher education, and freelance, ensuring that assessments meet the standards set by national and industry-specific bodies like SAQA and QCTO. With South Africa’s continued focus on skills development and educational quality assurance, the role of a moderator is both rewarding and in demand.