Course Delivery

The course is a combination of the seven two-day workshop learning modules of the ToP Facilitative Leadership Program, coupled with individual assessment, and the eighth module Role-Based Application for integration of all program content in real life.

Interactive delivery is by highly experienced facilitators who are active in corporate, government and not-for-profit settings, and who have demonstrated skills in adult training and learning support.

It is anticipated that learners will complete the course in 6-9 months of full-time study or 12-18 months of part-time study.
Module 1:
TOPFL801A
Group Facilitation Methods
  • Develop a good understanding and appreciation of the processes and underlying dynamics of the Discussion Method and Workshop Method
  • Develop and use questions to direct the group's focus
  • Recognise the significance of preparation in writing aims, context and instructions for a session
Module 2:
TOPFL802A
Facilitation Expansion
& Integration
  • Develop a better understanding of facilitation methods and dynamics to deal effectively with diverse situations
  • Use variations of ToP and complementary methods in designing programs and engaging people in all stages of the facilitation process
Module 3:
TOPFL803A
Strategic Thinking & Planning
  • Apply an action-oriented and results-oriented methodology for thinking and planning strategically
  • Understand the different thinking, energy and information needed in each stage of the process
  • Apply and practice these methods in everyday work environments
Module 4:
TOPFL804A
Working with Diverse Value Systems
  • Recognise, understand and value diversity within a group and in individuals
  • Develop customised solutions appropriate to community groups and organisations
  • Apply and practice tools and techniques in everyday work environments
Module 5:
TOPFL805A
Principled Influencing & Negotiating
  • Deal effectively with diverse situations using communication methods and understanding of underlying human dynamics
  • Influence others with integrity
  • Bridge differences, build cooperative relationships, and develop agreement and commitment
  • Undertake effective and principled negotiation
Module 6:
TOPFL806A Understanding & Leading Change
  • Understand and apply practical methods, tools and techniques to identify the status of change in an organisation or community
  • Design a change intervention for an organisation or community group
  • Apply appropriate tools and techniques in everyday work environments
Module 7:
TOPFL807A
Being a Facilitative Leader
  • Understand authentic roles as leader and facilitator
  • Understand the passion and principles involved in transforming people and organisations
  • Accept the responsibility required for leading and facilitating change
  • Understand the tools and techniques necessary to apply these philosophies in everyday work environments
Module 8:
TOPFL808A
Facilitative leadership:
Role-Based Application
  • Develop and implement a plan for integrating facilitative leadership methods, models and mindsets into a chosen role
  • Document implementation activity and outcomes, using an action learning approach
  • Develop a plan for ongoing development as a facilitative leader in a chosen role

Assessment & Award

Participants are required to demonstrate evidence of competencies through assessment processes which comprise activities and exercises based on actual and simulated scenarios.

Those who are assessed as meeting the requirements of a module will be provided with a
Statement of Attainment.

Those who are assessed as completing the requirements of all eight modules will be provided with the Award Vocational Graduate Diploma of Facilitative Leadership (National Code 52326).

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning is offered to those who have pre-existing skills in ToP Facilitative Leadership without having achieved formal recognition/qualifications.

This offers an entry point for people who have completed ToP Facilitative Leadership Program modules prior to availability of the Vocational Graduate Diploma. These candidates will need to complete Module 8 and undertake assessment for all eight modules.
The competencies above are paraphrased – prospective candidates need to refer to the Participant Handbook