ETDP SETA

ETDP SETA – Education, Training and Development Practices Sector Education and Training Authority

The Education, Training and Development Practices Sector Education and Training Authority (ETDP SETA) is one of South Africa’s Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs), established to promote excellence in education, training, skills development, and human capital development across the country.

ETDP SETA works closely with education institutions, training providers, employers, government departments, and industry stakeholders to develop highly skilled education and training professionals capable of transforming learning environments and strengthening workforce development.

Its key responsibilities include:

Developing sector skills plans aligned with national education and labour market priorities.
Supporting occupational qualifications, learnerships, internships, apprenticeships, and skills programmes.
Funding education and training initiatives that improve workforce capability.
Promoting quality teaching, facilitation, assessment, and workplace learning.
Accrediting and supporting skills development providers.
Advancing lifelong learning and continuous professional development.
Building a competent education and training workforce that contributes to South Africa’s social and economic development.

Through these initiatives, ETDP SETA plays a vital role in improving the quality of education, workplace learning, and professional training across South Africa.

Mahlori Group – Accredited Skills Development Provider

Mahlori Group (Pty) Ltd is committed to developing world-class education and training professionals who can design, facilitate, assess, and manage learning programmes that meet national occupational standards and industry requirements.

As part of our commitment to excellence, Mahlori Group is accredited by the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) as a Skills Development Provider to offer the Occupational Certificate: Training and Development Practitioner. This accreditation is valid from 29 April 2025 to 28 April 2030.

Accredited Qualification

Mahlori Group is accredited to offer the following occupational qualification:

Occupational Certificate: Training and Development Practitioner (NQF Level 5 – Qualification ID: 101321 – 190 Credits)
Why Study with Mahlori Group?

The Training and Development Practitioner programme equips learners with the knowledge, practical skills, and workplace experience required to become highly competent learning and development professionals capable of supporting organisational growth and workforce development.

Graduates develop expertise in:

Learning Programme Design and Development
Training Facilitation and Adult Learning Methodologies
Workplace Skills Planning
Learning Needs Analysis
Competency-Based Training
Learner Support and Mentorship
Assessment and Moderation Principles
Learning Evaluation and Quality Assurance
Skills Development Facilitation
Digital Learning and Modern Training Technologies
Training Project Coordination
Occupational and Professional Learning Practices

Our programmes integrate theoretical knowledge with practical workplace application, ensuring graduates are fully prepared to deliver impactful learning interventions across both the public and private sectors.

Delivered by experienced facilitators using innovative teaching methodologies and nationally recognised occupational standards, Mahlori Group empowers learners to become skilled Training and Development Practitioners who drive organisational performance, workforce capability, and lifelong learning.

At Mahlori Group, we believe that investing in people is the foundation of sustainable growth. Through quality-assured education and occupational training, we develop professionals who inspire learning, strengthen organisations, and contribute meaningfully to South Africa’s economic and social development.