SayPro Accreditation Framework Development as part of the Quarterly Information and Targets for SCSPR-81:
SayPro Accreditation Framework Development – Quarterly Target
Program: SayPro Monthly – April Edition (SCSPR-81)
Focus Area: Professional Certification in Informal Settlement Upgrading
Oversight: SayPro Qualification Accreditation Strategic Partnerships Office
Accreditation Authority: SayPro Strategic Partnerships Royalty
Objective
To professionalize and standardize the quality of interventions in informal settlements and backyard communities, SayPro will implement an Accreditation Framework for practitioners. The target for this quarter is to certify at least 10 professionals involved in planning, managing, or delivering upgrading projects.
Quarterly Target: Accreditation and Certification
| Metric | Target |
|---|---|
| Accreditation framework established | Fully developed and approved framework in use |
| Pilot certification rollout | 10 professionals certified by June 30, 2025 |
| Fields targeted | Urban planning, civil engineering, social development, housing support |
| Delivery format | Online + in-person modules, practical project components |
Framework Components
The SayPro Accreditation Framework will include:
- Competency Standards
- Technical knowledge in informal settlement upgrading
- Understanding of community engagement, sustainability, legal frameworks
- Practical project planning and execution skills
- Accreditation Pathways
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
- Short-course based certification
- Modular assessments based on core and elective units
- Assessment and Evaluation
- Written knowledge assessment
- Project-based assignments
- Community engagement simulation or case study analysis
- Certification Levels
- Level 1: Practitioner (field-level implementation)
- Level 2: Project Manager (coordination and planning)
- Future levels to be introduced based on scale and demand
Target Professional Groups
- Community-based technical officers
- NGO project staff working in settlements
- Municipal housing or infrastructure officials
- Freelance consultants and field engineers
- Recent graduates in relevant fields
Implementation Plan and Timeline
| Activity | Timeline |
|---|---|
| Finalize framework and criteria | By May 10, 2025 |
| Launch pilot certification intake | May 15, 2025 |
| Deliver training and assessments | May 20 – June 20, 2025 |
| Certify and issue credentials | By June 30, 2025 |
Delivery Partners and Tools
- Accredited SayPro Trainers and Assessors
- Online learning platform access (SayPro Learn)
- Toolkit for Settlement Upgrading Professionals
- In-field practicum supervision by local project leads
Expected Outcomes
- 10 professionals certified under the new framework
- Feedback and quality review from pilot participants
- Finalization of framework for broader rollout in Q3 2025
- Enhanced capacity and professional recognition in informal settlement work
Strategic Impact
- Supports quality assurance in community development and upgrading projects
- Empowers practitioners with formal recognition and mobility
- Aligns SayPro programs with national skills frameworks and NQF
- Builds local expertise and reduces reliance on external consultants
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