FACULTY OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND AGRICULTURE

NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (VOCATIONAL)

Information Technology and Computer Science LEVEL 2-4

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS WHAT SUBJECTS WILL I BE TAKING? WHAT DO THESE SUBJECTS ENTAIL?
Grade 11 with a pass in Mathematics

VOCATIONAL SUBJECTS OFFICE DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION SYSTEMS
DURATION
3 Years Level 2 Office Data Processing is the effective L3: Systems Analysis and Design introduces Introduction to Information Systems
processing and correct display of data in you to the first important steps to the will give you an understanding of the
• Introduction to Information Systems an office environment. You will learn to analysis of organisational systems. information needs of an organisation
WHAT IS THIS PROGRAMME ABOUT? collect, analyse and edit data and to L4: Systems Analysis and Design provides and the information systems, tools and
The Information Technology and • Electronics manipulate, process and present data in you with an understanding of how to technologies used to support
Computer Science programme a readable form for society. conduct a systems analysis, and based on management and add value to
covers the interpretation of software • Introduction to Systems Development the findings, how to design and the organisation.
applications, the installation of network DATA COMMUNICATION AND NETWORKING implement systems.
cables, information technology principles • Office Data Processing ELECTRONICS
and also data processing. This programme Data Communication and Networking PRINCIPLES OF COMPUTER PROGRAMMING
integrates academic knowledge and Level 3 is the scientific and engineering discipline Electronics is a field of engineering and
theory with practical skills and values. concerned with communication L3: Principles of Computer Programming applied physics dealing with the design
• Systems Analysis and Design between computer systems. In this underpins the development of computer and application of devices, usually
subject you will be provided with basic solutions to problems. electronic circuits. You’ll be introduced
WHAT VOCATIONAL ACTIVITIES WILL • Computer Hardware and Software and complex concepts related to L4: Computer Programming involves the to different electronic parts and their
I BE ABLE TO PERFORM? computer networking, as well as skills for designing and programming of well-tested functions and how to care for, handle
• Test programs and software • Principles of Computer Programming the designing and installation of local and user-friendly computer-based solutions and assemble the parts to form electronic
applications area computer networks. to meet specific requirements. systems, while building actual circuits and
• Write computer programs • Office Data Processing measuring the effects that the different
• Install network cables for INTRODUCTION TO SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT COMPUTER HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE components have on the electrical
computer systems Level 4 circuits. As many electronic systems
• Process computer data Introduction to Systems Development Computer Hardware and Software use decision-making, you’ll be
• Develop, research and document • Systems Analysis and Design provides you with an introduction to and provides you with competency skills for introduced to basic programmable
computer user requirements creates an awareness of the concepts giving technical assistance in both logic controllers. Electronics empowers
• Data Communication and Networking relating to systems development while it hardware and software of the computer. you to learn about the sophistication of
also introduces the principles of problem This is a more practical subject, which will advanced technology in telecommuni-
WHAT CAREER OPPORTUNITIES • Computer Programming solving application using a computer require you to build, install and fix cations and information technology.
ARE OUT THERE? programming language. hardware and software errors as well as
• Computer Programming • Office Data Processing do troubleshooting.
• Information Technology Management
• Computer Systems Engineering
• Data Processing

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