Systems Development Level 5
Title of Qualification:
SAQA ID: 48872 National Certificate: Information Technology (Systems Development) L5
Duration of Qualification:
This programme consists of Fundamental and Elective Unit Standards and will be covered over a period of one year (see breakdown for more information)
Total Number of Credits:135
Module 1 Communicate effectively with fellow IT staff & users of information systems
Module 2 Understand the role of technology in the business context
Module 3 Demonstrate an understanding of problem-solving techniques, and how to apply them in a systems development environment
Module 4 Demonstrate an understanding of Systems Development, with all its implications
Module 5 Relate business problems and information technology solutions
Module 6 Apply the principles of creating computer software
The purpose of this qualification is to enhance readiness and provide entry into the areas of Systems Development at NQF level 5. It prepares learners for entry into the workplace or as undergraduate study in the Systems Development areas covered, providing them with the necessary knowledge needed for further study in the fields of Information Technology and Computer Sciences at Higher Education level.
The qualification is addressing the need in the workplace for nationally recognised qualifications, based on unit standards, that will allow people with workplace experience in the Systems Development areas covered, to request assessments and get recognition for prior learning.
A qualifying learner will be able to communicate effectively with fellow IT staff & users of information technology, understanding the role of technology in a business context and to be able to address business problems with appropriate information technology solutions. Learners will be able to apply the principles of creating computer software by carrying out, under limited supervision, a task of reasonable size to demonstrate an understanding of the knowledge, techniques & skills needed in one or more area of majoring/specialisation that the qualification offers.
Who is the course intended for?
The qualification provides the learner with the flexibility to articulate in the IT environment with a wide variety of specialisation options and to articulate within the Telecommunications, Information Technology and Electronic Industries and other industries where IT is a key component, like the Financial Services or Insurance Industries.
Learning assumed to be in place and recognition of prior learning
Learners may access this Qualification in terms of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), which is subject to quality assurance by the relevant accredited ETQA and is conducted by a registered workplace assessor, subject to the terms of the model decided upon by the relevant ETQA. The qualification is specifically designed to accommodate a broad range of recognition of prior learning. This intention is reflected in the structure of the qualification and in the rules for combination of credits towards the qualification. The intention is to provide recognition for all the relevant skills which learners already possess and even to provide recognition for skills which might not be relevant to the job through the elective category.
Course Objectives
The successful candidate will be able to achieve the following outcomes:
1. Communicate effectively with fellow IT staff & users of information systems
2. Understand the role of technology in the business context.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of problem solving techniques, and how to apply them in a systems development environment
4. Demonstrate an understanding of Systems Development, with all its implications
5. Relate business problems and information technology solutions
6. Apply the principles of creating computer software
