Higher Certificate in Information Technology
Faculty of Information Technology SAQA ID No. 82926 NQF 5 120 Credits 1 Year Apply OnlineThis qualification provides students with a foundational knowledge base in the IT field and the ability to apply their knowledge and skills in System Development or the Technical Support field.
It also equips students to undertake more specialised learning in ensuing years.
Section 1
Admission Requirements
- A National Senior Certificate with an endorsement for admission to a Higher Certificate and/or Diploma and/or Degree; or
- A National Certificate Vocational (NVC) at NQF Level 4 within an associated field and levels of achievements; or
- Mature Age Exemption for students above the age of 23 as set out in the Higher Education Regulations; or
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Section 2
Module Breakdown
Higher Certificate in Information Technology – Module Breakdown Year 1
Year 1 Total Credits: 120
Subject code
Semester 1
NQF level
Credits
ITC500D
Introduction to Computers 500
5
10
SSW500D
System Software 500
5
10
ECM511
e-Commerce 511
5
10
IWT500
Introduction to Web Tech 500
5
15
PRO500
Introduction to Programming 500
5
15
Subject code
Semester 2
NQF level
Credits
IIT500D
Introduction to Information Technology 500
5
10
ECM512
e-Commerce 512
5
10
BCM500D
Business Communication 500
5
10
WIL500G
Work Integrated Learning 500
5
15
ITHK500
IT Help Desk 500
5
15