Computer Studies
Further Education and Training Certificate: Information Technology: Systems Development
Duration
1 Year | Full Time Course
Credit
165
SAQA ID
78965
NQF
Level 4
Further Education and Training Certificate:
Information Technology: Systems Development
The purpose of this qualification is to build a fundamental entry into the field of computer sciences and information technology, specifically into the field of Systems Development, covering basic knowledge needed for further study in the field of Systems Development at Higher Education Levels.
The qualification provides the learner with the flexibility to articulate in the Telecommunications, Information Technology, and Electronic Industry and other industries where IT is a key component, like the financial services Industry.
A qualifying learner at this level will be a well-rounded entry-level Systems Developer with a good fundamental knowledge of the Information Technology field, coupled with interpersonal and business skills, preparing for later specialization in Systems Development fields
Admission Requirements
Grade 11 or its equivalent qualification.
Qualification Rules
This Qualification consists of a Fundamental, a Core and an Elective Component.
To be awarded the qualification, learners are required to obtain a minimum of 165 credits as detailed below:
| FUNDAMENTAL COMPONENT | CORE COMPONENT | ELECTIVE COMPONENT |
| Compulsory instructional offering: | Compulsory instructional offering: | |
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The fundamental component consists of unit standards in:
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| All unit standards in the fundamental component are COMPULSORY. |
Exit Level Outcomes
A learner will be able:
- Communicate effectively with fellow IT staff and users of information systems.
- Demonstrate an understanding of different types of computer systems and the use of computer technology in business.
- Demonstrate an understanding of problem solving techniques, and how to apply them in a technical environment.
- Demonstrate an understanding of Computer Technology Principles.
- Demonstrate an understanding of Computer Programming Principles.
- Work effectively as a team member within a development project environment.
- Carry out, under supervision, a small size task to demonstrate an understanding of the knowledge, techniques and skills needed to understand the fundamentals of Computer Programming.
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 Further Education Training Certificate: information Technology: Systems development, SAQA ID: 78965, NQF Level 4, Credits 165.
Career Fields
With this qualification, successful learners could pursue a career in:
- Junior System Developer
- Junior Computer Programmer
- Junior System analyst
Curriculum Programme
| Module | Unit Standards | Unit Standard Code | Credits |
| First Semester | |||
| Introduction to Computer Systems | Describe the types of computer systems and associated hardware configurations. Investigate the use of computer technology in an organization. |
(Elective)14921 (Elective)14912 |
6 6 |
| Computer Technology Principles |
Explain computer architecture concepts Explain how data is stored on computers Explain the principles of computer networks. Describe information system departments in business organization. |
(Core)14917 (Core)14944 (Core)14913 (Elective)14926 |
7 7 5 3 |
| Computer Programming Principles |
Describe the principles of computer programming. Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of developing software for the internet. Describe the difference between programming in objects oriented and procedural languages Demonstrate an understanding of information systems analysis. |
(Core)14918 (Core)14930 (Core)14909 (Core)14924 |
5 3 4 3 |
| Fundamentals of Computer Programming |
Apply the principles of computer programming. Demonstrate an understanding of creating multimedia/web-based computer applications with scripting. Design a computer program according to given specification. |
(Core)14910 (Core)14933 (Core)14915 |
8 6 8 |
| Second Semester | |||
| Customer Support 1 |
Resolve computer users problems Handle a range of customer complains Apply problem solving strategies Comply with service levels as set out in a contact center operation. |
(Elective)14919 (Elective)252210 (Core)14927 (Elective)10313 |
5 4 4 10 |
| Customer Support 2 |
Demonstrate an understanding of preventative maintenance, environment and safety issues in a computer environment. works as a project team member Participate in groups and / or teams to recommend solutions to problems |
(Elective)114636 (Elective)120379 (Core)14920 |
6 8 3 |
| Numeracy Skills |
Apply knowledge of statistics and probability to critically interrogate and effectively communicate findings on life related problems. Represent analyses and calculate shape and motion in 2 and 3 dimensional space in different contexts. Use mathematics to investigate and monitor the financial aspects of personal, business, national and international issues. |
(Fundamental)9015 (Fundamental)9016 (Fundamental)7468 |
5 4 6 |
| Communication 1 |
Accommodate audience and context needs in oral/signed communication. Interpret and use information from text. Write/present/sign texts for a range of communicative contexts. Analyze and respond to a variety of literary texts. |
(Fundamental)119472 (Fundamental)119457 (Fundamental)119465 (Fundamental)119458 |
5 5 5 5 |
| Communication 2 |
Apply comprehension skills to engage oral texts in a business environment. Engage in sustained oral / signed communication and evaluate spoken / signed texts. Read/view, analyze and respond to a variety of texts. Write/present/sign for wide range of contexts |
(Fundamental)12154 (Fundamental)119462 (Fundamental)119469 (Fundamental)119459 |
5 5 5 5 |