The global skills and competency framework for the digital world

Learning delivery ETDL

The transfer of business and/or technical skills and knowledge and the promotion of professional attitudes in order to facilitate learning and development. Uses a range of techniques, resources and media (which might include eLearning, on-line virtual environments, self-assessment, peer-assisted learning, simulation, and other current methods).

Moving to SFIA 8

There is an updated version of this skill for SFIA 8.

  • Improve alignment to training activities and provide separation from the activity of Teaching TEAC
  • Review and update of level descriptions for level alignment
  • Addition of level 2 for those who actively assist in learning delivery. Supports employability for entry level career steps.
  • The skill descriptions have been edited for readability and guidance notes have been added
  • Details available here - SFIA 8 Learning delivery
  • SFIA 7 skill descriptions will remain available for you to use
  • Previous SFIA assessments may be impacted by this change.

Levels

Defined at these levels: 3 4 5

Learning delivery: Levels 1-2

This skill is not typically observed when working at these levels of responsibility.

Learning delivery: Level 3

Delivers learning activities to a variety of audiences. Teaches, instructs, trains students/learners in order to develop knowledge, techniques and skills using appropriate methods, tools, online environments, equipment and materials.

Oversees students/learners in performing practical activities and work, advising and assisting where necessary. Provides detailed instruction where necessary and responds to questions, seeking advice in exceptional conditions beyond own experience. Assists with the development of examples and case study material for use within pre-defined learning material.

Learning delivery: Level 4

Prepares or customises and delivers learning activities and the learning environment for a variety of audiences. Teaches, instructs, trains students/learners in order to develop knowledge, techniques and skills using appropriate methods, tools, online environments, equipment and materials. Oversees students/learners in performing practical activities and work, advising and assisting where necessary, and ensuring that maximum learning benefit is gained from the practical experience. Provides detailed instruction as necessary and responds to wide-ranging and detailed questioning in own area(s) of specialisation. Assesses objectively, against pre-set criteria, the ability levels of students and reports as appropriate. Develops examples and case study material for use in pre-defined courses. Adapts simple course material to meet the needs of students.

Learning delivery: Level 5

Plans and schedules the delivery of learning activities, based on learning objectives. Manages the delivery of programmes of learning. Customises formal and informal learning activities, incorporating relevant business scenarios and case studies. Designs appropriate environments, and delivers learning activities to specialist audiences. Advises/coaches others in learning delivery techniques and options.

Learning delivery: Levels 6-7

This skill is not typically observed when working at these levels of responsibility.