Purpose

The purpose of this qualification is to enable learners to apply the relevant competences required for proactive participation as a Ward Committee member so that they can achieve municipal objectives and municipal effectiveness from the Ward Community perspective such as:

• Conducting or participating in formal and informal meetings to achieve Ward Committee objectives
• Involvement in and giving advice on municipal projects
• Assisting in implementing municipal objectives and overall objectives of Local Government by displaying an understanding of core municipal functions as they relate to a Ward Committee context
• Facilitating relations between Local Government and citizens to effectively support the implementation of its objectives
• Facilitating service delivery in a Ward Committee context

Learners may access this qualification through the process of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

Exit Outcomes:

Upon achieving this Qualification, the learner will be able to: 

• Conduct formal meetings to achieve Ward Committee objectives
• Demonstrate an understanding and apply the role of Ward Committee member in the context of core municipal processes 
• Display an understanding of core municipal functions and Ward Committee in these functions
• Facilitate service delivery in ward committee context

Duration: 12 Months

Learners will spend up to 40 days in the classroom and the rest in the workplace applying learnt skills and knowledge through coaching.

Learning and Assessment

Our methodology is interactive and experiential. Learning, teaching and assessment are integrated. Several practical assignments where learners apply knowledge, skills and attitude are covered.