Computer Studies
National Certificate: Information Technology: End-User Computing
Duration
1 Year | Full Time Course
Credit
130
SAQA ID
49077
NQF
Level 3
National Certificate:
Information Technology: End-User Computing
The purpose of this qualification is to build the knowledge and skills required by learners in End-user computing. It is intended to empower learners to acquire knowledge, skills attitudes and values required to operate confidently in the End-user computing environment in the South African community and to respond to the challenges of the economic environment.
This qualification addresses the need in the workplace for nationally recognized qualifications, based on unit standards, which will allow learners with workplace experience in End-user Computing to obtain recognition of prior learning.
The qualification provides a framework for learners to develop skills that will enable them to become competent in End-User Computing. It introduces theoretical concepts of End-User Computing and requires the application thereof, to develop a range of skills that will enable learners to be better-informed workers in their chosen industry.
It provides a balanced learning experience that lays the foundation for access to further
Education, lifelong learning and to productive employment.
Admission Requirements
Communication skills.
Qualification Rules
| Rules regarding NQF levels of credits | Rules regarding Fundamental, Core and Electives | Rules regarding Electives |
| The qualification consists of a minimum of 130 credits and has been designed in accordance with the SAQA rules and regulations of combination. |
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Elective unit standards totaling a minimum of 27 credits need to be completed. |
Exit Level Outcomes
A learner will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of applying Graphical User Interface (GUI)-based Word Processing Application skills in a workplace.
- Demonstrate an understanding of applying Graphical User Interface (GUI)-based Presentation Application skills in a workplace.
- Demonstrate an understanding of applying Graphical User Interface (GUI)-based Spreadsheet Application skills in a workplace.
- Demonstrate an understanding of applying Graphical User Interface (GUI)-based Electronic mail Application skills in a workplace.
- Demonstrate an understanding of applying Graphical User Interface (GUI)-based Web Browser Application skills in a workplace.
- Improve Communication by combining communication skills with End-user Computing skills.
- Improve the application of mathematical literacy in the workplace, by better utilizing End-User Computing Applications.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the use of Information Communication & Technology in an organization and the impact it has on societies.
Certification
Upon successful completion of the whole programme, i.e. competence achieved in the summative assessments, the successful completion of the WIL component, and provided the learner’s PoE is found competent, the learner will receive a Gauteng College Results letter outlining the outcome covered.
Gauteng College will apply to MICT SETA on the learner’s behalf for a NATIONAL CERTIFICATE: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: END-USER COMPUTING, SAQA ID: 61591, NQF LEVEL 3, CREDITS 130.
Career Fields
Learners could pursue a career as a/an:
- End-user support Administrator
- Data capturer
- Office Administrator (Admin Assistant)
Curriculum Programme
| Module | Unit Standards | Unit Standard Code | Credits |
| First Semester | |||
| MS Word | use a Graphical User Interface (GUI) – based word processing to format documents Use a Graphical User Interface (GUI) – based processor to create merged documents. Use a Graphical User Interface (GUI) – based word processor to enhance a document through the use of tables and columns. Review and create documents using a Graphical User Interface (GUI) –based word processor. |
(Core)117924 (Core)116942 (Core)119078 (Elective)258898 |
5 3 5 7 |
| MS Power Point |
Use a Graphical User Interface (GUI) – based presentation application to prepare and produce a presentation according to a given brief. Use a Graphical User Interface (GUI) – based presentation application to enhance presentation appearance. Utilize special features to enhance presentations. |
(Core)117923 (Core)116930 (Elective)258880 |
5 5 3 |
| MS Excel |
Use a Graphical User Interface (GUI) – based spreadsheet application to create and edit spreadsheets. Use a Graphical User Interface (GUI) – based spreadsheet application to solve a given problem. Use a Graphical User Interface (GUI) – based spreadsheet application, enhance the functionality and apply graph/charts to a spreadsheet. Change the appearance of a spreadsheet. Ensure spreadsheet integrity to enhance reliability. |
(Core)116937 (Core)116940 (Core)116943 (Elective)258879 (Elective)258878 |
4 6 3 3 3 |
| E-communication |
Enhance, edit and organize electronic massages using a Graphical User Interface (GUI) – based messaging application. Use electronic mail to send and receiving messages. Apply electronic messaging and calendar application. Manage electronic mail in a business environment. |
(Core)116935 (Core)116945 (Core)258897 (Elective)114984 |
2 2 2 2 |
| Second Semester | |||
|
Internet & E-mail/web Browser Application |
Use a Graphical User Interface (GUI) – based web-browser to search the internet. Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of the internet and the world-wide-web. Use computer technology to research a computer topic |
(Core)116931 (Core)115391 (Core)114076 |
4 3 3 |
| MS Access Application of ICT |
Design forms and reports using a Graphical User Interface (GUI) – based database. Describe the concepts on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and the use of its components in a healthy and safe manner. Use a Graphical User Interface (GUI) – based database application to work with simple databases. Describe the application and effect of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) on society. |
(Elective)258875 (Core)117925 (Core)116936 (Elective)117928 |
4 3 3 5 |
| Communication |
Accommodation audience and context needs in oral communication. Use language and communication in occupational learning programmes. Write texts for a range of communicative contexts. Present information in report format. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of HIV/AIDS in a workplace, and its effects on a business sub-sector, own organization and a specific workplace. |
(Fundamental)8968 (Fundamental)8973 (Fundamental)8970 (Fundamental)110023 (Fundamental)13915 |
5 5 5 6 4 |
| Numeracy Skills |
Demonstrate an understanding of the use of different number based and measurement units and an awareness of error in the context of relevant calculation. Describe, apply, analyses and calculate shape and motion in 2 and 3 – dimensional space in different context. Investigate life and work related problems using data and probabilities. Perform basic business calculations. Use mathematics to investigate and monitor the financial aspects of personal, business and national issues. |
(Fundamental)9010 (Fundamental)9013 (Fundamental)9012 (Fundamental)11241 (Fundamental)7456 |
2 4 5 6 5 |