NCV: Information Technology and Computer Science
The National Certificate (Information Technology and Computer Science) is a program at each of Levels 2, 3, and 4 of the NQF. This program is designed to provide both the theory and practice of Information Technology and Computer Science.
The practical component of the study may be offered in a real workplace or in a simulated workplace environment. It will provide students with an opportunity to experience work situations during the period of study.
Entry requirement: Grade 9 or Higher
Duration: 1 Year full-time study for each level
Subjects: 7 Subjects per level
Compulsory / Fundamental Subjects: Levels 2, 3 and 4
- Communication (Language)
- Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy
- Life Orientation
Vocational Subjects: Level 2
- Introduction to Information Systems
- Electronics
- Introduction to Systems Development
- Entrepreneurship
Vocational Subjects: Level 3
- Systems Analysis & Design
- Computer Hardware & Software
- Principles of Computer Programming
- Project Management
Vocational Subjects: Level 4
- Systems Analysis & Design
- Data Communications and Networking
- Computer Programming
- Project Management
Career Opportunities
- Computer Programming
- Information Technology Management
- Computer Systems Engineering
- Data Processing.