Information Technology
Further Education and Training Certificate: Systems Development
Connecting Knowledge with Real-World Systems Development Solutions.
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NQF Level:
4
Credits:
165
Minimum Duration:
1 Year
Faculty:
Information, Communication & Future Technologies
Department:
Information and Communication Technology
Accreditation Authority:
Media, Information and Communication Technologies Sector Education and Training Authority (MICT SETA)
Connecting Knowledge with Real-World Systems Development Solutions.
This qualification equips learners with essential, career-ready skills for foundational roles in IT and systems development. Graduates will master IT skills to solve business challenges, communicate effectively in technical environments, and develop foundational programming capabilities. It bridges seamlessly into higher qualifications, meeting evolving industry needs.
Why Choose This Qualification?
The FET Certificate in IT (Systems Development) prepares learners for entry-level IT roles, equipping them with essential programming, systems analysis, and database management competencies. Graduates are well-positioned as junior software developers or IT support technicians in a dynamic digital world.
Admission Requirements.
Applicants must have:
- An NQF Level 3 qualification or equivalent.
- Relevant industry experience may qualify through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
- An NQF Level 3 qualification or equivalent.
- Relevant industry experience may qualify through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
Qualification Structure.
The qualification is structured into three main components: Fundamental, Core, and Elective modules, delivered over one year:
- Semester 1: Communication, hardware, software, and mathematics modules.
- Semester 2: Advanced programming, database concepts, and web applications.
- Semester 1: Communication, hardware, software, and mathematics modules.
- Semester 2: Advanced programming, database concepts, and web applications.
Learning Outcomes.
Graduates will:
- Communicate proficiently with IT teams and end-users.
- Understand diverse computer systems and their business applications.
- Utilize effective problem-solving techniques.
- Develop foundational programming knowledge.
- Work collaboratively on IT projects.
- Communicate proficiently with IT teams and end-users.
- Understand diverse computer systems and their business applications.
- Utilize effective problem-solving techniques.
- Develop foundational programming knowledge.
- Work collaboratively on IT projects.
International Comparability.
This qualification aligns with global standards, including New Zealand NQF, Australian NQF, and British NVQs. It integrates competencies from City & Guilds Diploma for Programmers, NCC Education’s Diploma in Computer Studies, and Microsoft certifications.
Qualification Modes of Delivery and Support.
This programme is offered through:
- Contact Learning: In-person classes.
- Blended Learning: Online and face-to-face sessions.
- Distance Learning: Self-paced study with virtual labs and software.
- Contact Learning: In-person classes.
- Blended Learning: Online and face-to-face sessions.
- Distance Learning: Self-paced study with virtual labs and software.
Career Opportunities.
Career paths include:
- Junior Software Developer
- IT Support Technician
- Systems Analyst Assistant
- Web Developer
- Technical Documentation Writer
- Junior Software Developer
- IT Support Technician
- Systems Analyst Assistant
- Web Developer
- Technical Documentation Writer
Articulation Options.
Articulation pathways include:
- Horizontal: National Certificate in IT: Systems Support (NQF Level 4).
- Vertical: National Diploma in IT: Systems Development (NQF Level 6).
- Diagonal: Advanced Certificate in Future Technologies & Innovation (NQF Level 6).
- Horizontal: National Certificate in IT: Systems Support (NQF Level 4).
- Vertical: National Diploma in IT: Systems Development (NQF Level 6).
- Diagonal: Advanced Certificate in Future Technologies & Innovation (NQF Level 6).
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