TRAINING & SKILLS DEVELOPMENT

Developing People.
Strengthening Organisations.

Reflections Development Institute provides accredited and non-accredited training programmes designed to develop practical skills, strengthen organisations and support sustainable community development.

Our Training Offerings

The Reflections Development Institute (RDI) offers a suite of accredited and non-accredited training programmes designed around the needs of individuals, organisations, government institutions, municipalities and communities.

Our training portfolio includes full qualifications, learnerships, skills programmes and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) assessments.

Explore our SETA-specific training offerings below to discover qualifications and programmes relevant to your sector or area of interest.

Training Delivery

01

Learnerships

Learners enter into a structured learning agreement with RDI and work towards a full qualification through a combination of classroom-based and workplace-based learning.

Typical duration: 12 months
02

Skills Programmes

Short, focused training programmes designed around the requirements of organisations, communities and other clients.

Typical duration: 2–5 days
03

Recognition of Prior Learning

RPL assessments provide experienced individuals with an opportunity to have knowledge and competencies gained through workplace experience formally assessed.

Assessment-based
ACCREDITED TRAINING

Explore Our SETA Programmes

Explore our training programmes by Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA). Select a SETA below to view its qualifications, NQF levels, credits and related training areas.

LGSETA

Local Government

Training covering local economic development, municipal governance, environmental practice, municipal finance, leadership and local government administration.

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PSETA

Public Service

Programmes covering public administration, public finance, governance, social housing, conflict management and public sector development.

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CETA

Construction

Construction and technical training including community house building and related practical development skills.

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ETDP

Education, Training & Development

Programmes relating to education, training, development, early childhood development and ABET practice.

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SERVICES

Services SETA

Business administration, generic management, entrepreneurship, new venture creation and project management programmes.

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MICT

Information & Communication Technology

ICT programmes covering end-user computing, technical support and systems development.

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CATHSSETA

Tourism, Hospitality & Services

Training in food preparation, professional cookery, food and beverage services and tourism guiding.

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EWSETA

Water, Environment & Energy

Programmes covering water and wastewater treatment, reticulation, sanitation, environmental services and electrical engineering.

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SHORT COURSES & SKILLS DEVELOPMENT

Skills Programmes

RDI provides skills development programmes that can be tailored to the needs of clients, organisations and communities.

House Building & Construction

  • Bricklaying
  • Plastering
  • Tiling
  • Painting
  • Ceiling Installation
  • Concrete Floors
  • Glazing
  • Roofing

Communication Skills

  • Communication Skills
  • Report Writing
  • Business Writing
  • Speech Writing
  • Public Speaking
  • Stakeholder Relations
  • Planning and Conducting Meetings

Skills Development Facilitation

  • Outcomes-Based Assessment
  • Outcomes-Based Moderation
  • Recognition of Prior Learning
  • Training Facilitation
  • Sign Language

Leadership & Management

  • Conflict Management
  • Leadership Skills
  • Governance
  • Emotional Intelligence in Leadership
  • Project Management
  • Problem Solving
  • Managing HIV/AIDS in the Workplace

Occupational & Environmental Safety

  • Environmental Management
  • Occupational Health & Safety
  • Employee Health & Safety
  • Basic Fire Fighting
  • First Aid
  • Waste Management

Public Management

  • Integrated Development Planning (IDP)
  • Local Economic Development (LED)
  • Standard Chart of Accounts (SCOA)
  • Finance for Non-Financial Managers
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Basic Research Skills
  • Community Needs Assessment
  • Public Participation
  • Public Private Partnerships
  • Process Facilitation

Small Business Development

  • New Venture Creation
  • Business Plan Development
  • Product Development
  • Customer Service
  • Marketing Skills
  • Financial Management
  • Business Administration
  • Basic Bookkeeping

Technical Skills

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Renewable Energy
  • Domestic Electrical Installation
  • Solar Panel Installation
  • Domestic Appliance Repairs
  • Plumbing

ICT Skills

  • End-User Computing
  • Basic Computer Skills
  • IT Technician

Public & Consumer Education

RDI conducts public and consumer education programmes relating to newly introduced programmes, products, services and public initiatives. These programmes focus on understanding the product or service, appropriate usage and the benefits of responsible implementation.

  • Water Conservation
  • Proper Use of Sewer Infrastructure
  • Health and Hygiene

Stakeholder Engagement & Public Participation

RDI provides stakeholder engagement and public participation facilitation to support constructive relationships between developers, government departments, project managers, community leaders and beneficiaries during development projects.

  • Feasibility Studies
  • Neighbourhood Development Programmes
  • Environmental Upgrade Programmes
  • Road Construction Projects
  • Social Housing Development Projects
  • Sanitation Infrastructure Development Projects

Research & Feasibility Studies

RDI provides project-linked research, baseline assessments and feasibility studies to support clients when planning projects and making strategic decisions.

  • Solid Waste Management Projects
  • Water and Sanitation Services
  • Environmental Management Projects
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Find the Right Training Programme

Whether you require a full qualification, learnership, skills programme or Recognition of Prior Learning assessment, RDI can assist with your training requirements.