Communication Studies and Language Media Studies

Compile and Present Work Portfolios Training

SAQA US 242546 | NQF 5 | Credits 10 | Duration 7 Days
From $1,523 per delegate

Description

This course equips learners with the skills to compile and present professional portfolios of work, demonstrating their competence and achievements. It covers the selection of evidence, structuring of portfolios, and presentation techniques to meet industry or assessment requirements. The course ensures learners can showcase their work effectively for career advancement or formal recognition.

Learning Outcomes

  • Plan and organise a portfolio of work to meet specified criteria and objectives.
  • Select and compile evidence that demonstrates competence against required standards.
  • Structure the portfolio logically with appropriate supporting documentation.
  • Present the portfolio effectively to an audience or assessor, using clear communication.
  • Evaluate the portfolio against feedback and make improvements for future submissions.
  • Demonstrate the ability to reflect on personal learning and development within the portfolio.

Target Audience

This course is designed for professionals, artisans, and learners who need to compile and present portfolios of work for assessment, certification, or career development purposes. It is ideal for those seeking to demonstrate their practical skills and knowledge in a structured format.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment.

Course Outline

Day 1: Introduction to Portfolio Compilation and SAQA Requirements

Objectives:
• Understand the purpose and value of a work portfolio
• Identify SAQA and NQF requirements for portfolio assessment
• Recognise different types of evidence for portfolio inclusion
• Outline the portfolio compilation process
• Establish personal portfolio goals

Topics:
• What is a work portfolio?
• Benefits of portfolio assessment
• SAQA Unit Standard 242546 and NQF level requirements
• Types of evidence: direct, indirect, and supplementary
• The portfolio development lifecycle
• Setting objectives and planning your portfolio

Day 2: Identifying and Collecting Evidence

Objectives:
• Identify appropriate evidence for specific unit standards
• Collect and organise evidence from various sources
• Understand authenticity and validity requirements
• Use workplace activities as evidence sources
• Differentiate between mandatory and optional evidence

Topics:
• Mapping evidence to unit standards
• Sources of evidence: work products, testimonials, records
• Authenticity, validity, and sufficiency of evidence
• Collecting evidence from daily work tasks
• Organising evidence using a filing system
• Checklists for evidence collection

Day 3: Structuring and Organising the Portfolio

Objectives:
• Design a logical portfolio structure
• Create a table of contents and index
• Use dividers and labels for clear navigation
• Ensure alignment with assessment criteria
• Apply confidentiality and privacy considerations

Topics:
• Portfolio layout and sections
• Table of contents and cross-referencing
• Labelling and indexing techniques
• Aligning evidence with unit standard outcomes
• Handling confidential information
• Reviewing sample portfolio structures

Day 4: Writing Reflective Statements and Summaries

Objectives:
• Write reflective statements linking evidence to competencies
• Summarise learning and professional growth
• Use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result)
• Demonstrate self-assessment and critical thinking
• Ensure language is clear and professional

Topics:
• Purpose of reflective statements
• The STAR method for structuring reflections
• Writing concise summaries of achievements
• Self-assessment against unit standards
• Grammar and tone in professional writing
• Examples of effective reflective statements

Day 5: Reviewing, Editing, and Quality Assurance

Objectives:
• Review portfolio for completeness and accuracy
• Edit for consistency and professionalism
• Apply quality assurance criteria (SAQA)
• Obtain feedback from peers or mentors
• Make final revisions before submission

Topics:
• Self-review checklists
• Peer review process and giving constructive feedback
• Common errors and how to fix them
• SAQA quality assurance criteria
• Finalising document formatting
• Preparing for assessment

Day 6: Presenting and Defending the Portfolio

Objectives:
• Prepare for a portfolio presentation or interview
• Articulate how evidence meets unit standards
• Respond to assessor questions confidently
• Demonstrate competence through oral defence
• Use visual aids effectively

Topics:
• Presentation skills for portfolio defence
• Structuring an oral summary
• Anticipating assessor questions
• Using evidence to support claims
• Visual aids and handouts
• Mock defence exercises

Day 7: Assessment Preparation and Finalisation

Objectives:
• Complete final portfolio submission package
• Understand the assessment process and criteria
• Prepare for summative assessment
• Address any remaining gaps in evidence
• Develop a plan for ongoing portfolio maintenance

Topics:
• Final submission checklist
• Assessment procedures and timelines
• Dealing with gaps: supplementary evidence
• Appeals and reassessment processes
• Maintaining a living portfolio
• Course review and next steps

Practicals

21 hours of practicals To be conducted online or on-campus or in-house
Overview

Learners engage in hands-on portfolio compilation activities, including collecting and organising real evidence from their workplace, writing reflective statements, and conducting peer reviews. Practical sessions ensure learners can apply theoretical knowledge to build a compliant and professional portfolio.

Practical Activities
  • Evidence Collection Exercise — Learners gather actual evidence from their work environment (e.g., reports, emails, photos) and map it to provided unit standards. (4h)
  • Portfolio Structure and Organisation — Learners create a structured portfolio using templates, including table of contents, dividers, and labels for their collected evidence. (4h)
  • Writing Reflective Statements — Learners write reflective statements for three pieces of evidence using the STAR method, then peer-review each other's work. (5h)
  • Mock Portfolio Defence — Learners present their portfolio to a peer group and answer questions as if in an assessment interview. (4h)
  • Final Quality Assurance and Submission — Learners perform a final review using a checklist, correct errors, and prepare the portfolio for submission. (4h)

Summatives

Each delegate is assessed continuously throughout the course via daily exercises, scored practical assignments, and a final summative test at the end.

Practical Assignments — 30%

Practical assignments are observed and scored against a rubric during the practical sessions. Each delegate's practical mark is averaged into a single 100% score and contributes 30% to the final total.

Daily Exercises — 20%

Every training day ends with a multiple-choice exercise scored out of 100%. The scores from each daily exercise are averaged across the duration of the course to produce a Daily Average mark, which contributes 20% to the final total.

Final Test — 50%

On the last day a final summative test is written. It is a multiple-choice paper with multiple-answer questions: each question may have more than one correct option, and a single wrong selection on a question marks the entire question wrong — no partial credit. The final test is scored out of 100% and contributes 50% to the overall mark.

Final Total
Component Out of Weight
Practical Assignments (rubric-scored) 100% 30%
Daily Average (multiple choice) 100% 20%
Final Test (multi-answer multiple choice) 100% 50%
Final Total 100%

All marks are recorded on the AATICD LMS and visible to each learner under their account.

Certificate

Certificate of Completion

Awarded to delegates who achieve an overall mark of 50% or higher on the Final Total (Practicals 30% + Daily Average 20% + Final Test 50%).

How it works
  • Certificates are auto-generated on the AATICD LMS as soon as the marks pass the 50% threshold.
  • Each certificate is a branded PDF with the delegate's name, the course title, the unit standard ID, NQF level, credits, and the date of issue.
  • You can download or print your certificate from your LMS dashboard at any time after issue — there's no reissue fee and no expiry date.
  • If you scored under 50% you can sit the final test again at the next scheduled session at no extra cost.
Where to find it

Sign in to the LMS, open your dashboard, and your certificates appear under My Certificates. Each entry has a View / Download button and a print option.

Training Discounts

Group discounts apply automatically — the more delegates you enrol, the greater the saving. Discounts are calculated at 3% per 5 delegates, scaling up to 40% off for 100+ delegates.

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75 35% off
100 40% off

3% discount per 5 delegates, up to 40% off for 100+ delegates. Contact us for a custom group quote.

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