Connecting Knowledge with Real-World Systems Development Solutions

This qualification equips you with essential, career-ready skills for foundational roles in IT and systems development. Graduates emerge with critical competencies, prepared for immediate employment and academic advancement in IT and Computer Sciences.

Why Choose This Qualification?

Provides foundational IT skills ideal for entry-level roles or further academic pursuits, equipping learners with essential programming, systems analysis, and database management competencies.

Admission Requirements.

NQF Level 3 qualification or equivalent. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) available for relevant experience.

Qualification Structure.

Structured into three components: Fundamental, Core, and Elective modules. Covers areas like communication, hardware, software, mathematics, web applications, database concepts, help desk technology, and advanced programming concepts.

Learning Outcomes.

Graduates will communicate proficiently, understand diverse computer systems, utilize problem-solving techniques, develop foundational knowledge in programming principles, and collaborate on IT projects.

International Comparability.

Aligns with international standards such as the New Zealand NQF, Australian NQF, and British NVQs. Integrates globally recognized competencies from City & Guilds Diploma for Programmers and Microsoft MCSD.

Qualification Modes of Delivery and Support.

Offered through Contact Learning, Blended Learning, and Distance Learning with robust online support, access to virtual labs, and cutting-edge software.

Career Opportunities.

Junior Software Developer, IT Support Technician, Systems Analyst Assistant, Web Developer, Technical Documentation Writer.

Articulation Options.

Horizontal: National Certificate in IT: End User Computing (NQF Level 4). Vertical: National Diploma in IT: Systems Development (NQF Level 6). Diagonal: Higher Certificate in ICT (NQF Level 5), Diploma in ICT (NQF Level 6), Advanced Certificate in Future Technologies (NQF Level 6).

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