Colleges and Universities Offering Certificate in Information Technology and Computer Science in South Africa

Course Name: Certificate in Information Technology and Computer Science(Information Technology and Computer Science)
Major Subject: Information Technology and Computer Science
Course Category: Certificate Courses

Institutions Offering Certificate in Information Technology and Computer Science

Orbit TVET College, Rustenburg
1. Level 2
Duration: 1 year

Minimum entry requirement:
-A year-end report for Grade 9, 10, 11 or 12 Certificate
-An NQF Level 1 Qualification
-A Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) assessments for NQF Level 2
-An approved bridging programme designed for the specific purpose to access NQF Level 2

Subjects:
-English 1st Additional Language
-Mathematics
-Life Orientation
-Electronics
-Introduction to Systems Development
-Introduction to Information Systems
-Multimedia Basics

2. Level 3
Duration: 1 year

Minimum entry requirement:
-Information Technology & Computer Science/ ICT NQF Level 2

Subjects:
-English 1st Additional Language
-Mathematics
-Life Orientation
-Systems Analysis and Design
-Computer Hardware and Software
-Principles of Computer Programming
-Multimedia Content

3. Level 4
Duration: 1 year

Minimum entry requirement:
-Information Technology & Computer Science/ ICT NQF Level 3

Subjects:
-English 1st Additional Language
-Mathematics
-Life Orientation
-Systems Analysis and Design
-Data Communication & Networking
-Computer Programming
-Multimedia Services
Port Elizabeth Technical and Vocational Education and Training(TVET) College, Port Elizabeth
Course content

(i) Data communication and networking

(ii) System analysis and design

(iii) Computer programming

(iv) Contact centre operations

(v) Electronics

(vi) Introduction to system development

(vii) Introduction to information system

(viii) Computer hardware and software

(ix) Principles of computer programming

Course requirements

(i) Mathematics is compulsory.

(ii) Learners, who had Mathematical Literacy at school and achieved an 80% result, will be considered.

(iii) Students with Grade 12 (passed or failed), or equivalent are the preferred applicants.

(iv) Where students have passed Grade 9, Grade 10 and Grade 11 they may be considered subject to the results of a competency test.

(v) In Engineering, students who do not pass the competency test will be referred to the extended programme.

Course duration: 3 years

Mode of study: full time
Elangeni TVET College, KwaZulu - Natal
Duration: 3 years (1 year per level)

Minimum entry requirement:
• A year end school report for Grade 9 (pass) or higher;
• or an NQF Level 1 Qualification;
• or an abridged programme designed for the specific purpose to access NQF Level 2;
• or A Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) assessment to meet the basic requirements.

Subjects:
1. Level 2
-Introduction to Information Systems
-Introduction to Systems Development
-Electronics
-Entrepreneurship (Mpumalanga) OR
-Digital Electronics (Pinetown)
-Engineering Fundamentals (KwaMashu)
2. Level 3
-Systems Analysis & Design
-Computer Hardware & Software
-Principles of Computer Programming
-Project Management (Pinetown & Mpumalanga) OR
-Engineering Practice & Maintenance (KwaMashu)
3. Level 4
-Systems Analysis & Design
-Data Communication & Networking
-Computer Programming
-Project Management (Pinetown & Mpumalanga) OR
-Engineering Processes (KwaMashu)

Mnambithi TVET College, Ladysmith
Duration: 3 Years (1 year per level)

Minimum entry requirement:
• A year-end report for Grade 9 or higher or An NQF Level 1 qualification; or
• An approved bridging programme designed for the specific purpose to access NQF Level 2 or
• A Recognition of prior learning (RPL) assessment to meet the basis requirements for access to NQF Level 2
• Attach two(2) certified copies of parent's ID

Subjects:
1. Level 2
• Information Systems
• Systems Development and Computer Programming
• Computer Hardware & Software
• Systems Analysis and Design
2. Level 3
• Systems Analysis and Design
• Computer Hardware and Software
• Principles of Computer Programming
• Contact Centre Operations
3. Level 4
• Systems Analysis & Design
• Data Communication & Networking
• Computer Programming
• Contact Centre Operations
Ekurhuleni West TVET College, Germiston
National Vocational Certificate in Information Technology and Computer Science

Course entry requirements
-NQF Level 2: Grade 9 or higher/ NQF Level 1
-NQF Levels 3 and 4: Competency in learning out comes at
-NQF Level 3/4 of the same subfield/programme.
-A total of 7 subjects: 3 fundamental and 4 vocational

Compulsory fundamental subjects
-English First Additional Language, Mathematics and Life Orientation

Course duration: 1 year

Vocational subjects
-Project Management (Optional)
-Data Communication and Networking
-Physical Science (Optional)
-Introduction to Information Systems
-Introduction to Systems Development
-Electronics
-Entrepreneurship (Optional)
-Computer Hardware and Software
-Principles of Computer Programming
-Computer Programming
-Systems Analysis and Design
UMfolozi TVET College, KwaZulu - Natal
Level 2,3,4
Minimum entry requirements:
-A year-end school report for Grade 10, 11 or 12; or
-An NQF Level 1 qualification; or
-An approved bridging programme designed for the specific purpose to access NQF Level 2.

Subjects:
1. Level 2
-Information Systems
-Information Systems
-Systems Development and Computer Programming
-Computer Hardware & Software
-Systems Analysis and Design
2. Level 3
-Systems Analysis and Design
-Systems Analysis and Design
-Computer Hardware and Software
-Principles of computer programming
-Contact Centre Operations
3. Level 4
-Systems Analysis & Design
-Systems Analysis & Design
-Data Communication &Networking
-Computer Programming
-Contact Centre Operations
Nkangala TVET College, Witbank

NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (VOCATIONAL)
-National Certificate in Information Technology and Computer Science

Entry requirements:
-A year end school report for grade 9, 10, 11 or 12 certificate; or
-An NQF Level 1 qualification; or
-An approved bridging programme designed for the specific purpose to access NQF Level 2; or
-A Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) assessment to meet the basic requirements for access to NQF Level 2.

Duration:
-This is a full year programme at each of the NQF levels of study. A student is issued with a certificate on the successful completion of each level of study, that is Level 2, Level 3 and level 4.

Coastal KZN TVET College, Durban
Entry requirements: Grade 9 or Higher

Course duration: 1 year for each level

Mode of study: full time

Course content

(i) Communication (Language)

(ii) Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy

(iii) Life Orientation

(iv) Introduction to Information Systems

(v) Electronics

(vi) Introduction to Systems Development

(vii) Entrepreneurship

(viii) Systems Analysis and Design

(ix) Computer Hardware and Software

(x) Principles of Computer Programming

(xi) Project Management
Buffalo City Public TVET College, East London
Duration: 1 year per level

Minimum entry requirement:
-A year end school report for Grade 9, 10, 11 or 12, or
-An NQF Level 1 qualification, or
-An approved bridging programme designed for the specific purpose to access NQF Level 2 , or
-A Recognition of Prior Learning (RLP) assessment to meet the basic requirements for access to NQF Level 2.

Subjects:
-Information Systems
-Systems Development
-Electronic
-Contact Centre Operations
-Computer Programming
-Data Communication and Networking
-Computer Hardware and Software
False Bay TVET College, Cape Town
Duration: 3 years

Minimum entry requirement:
-At Level 2 on the NQF is a Grade 9 Certificate or Level 1 equivalent.

Subjects:
-Introduction to Information Systems (Level 2)
-Electronics (Level 2)
-Introduction to Systems Development (Level 2)
-Systems Analysis and Design (Levels 3,4 )
-Computer hardware and Software (Level 3)
-Principles of Computer Programming (Level 3)
-Data Communication and Networking (Level 4)
-Computer Programming (Level 4)
-Multi media (Level 2, Level 3, Level 4)
Sekhukhune TVET College, Sekhukhune
National Certificate Vocational: Information Technology and Computer Science

Admission criteria
(i) Level 2
-Gr 11 report with Maths

(ii) Level 3
-Passed Level 2 (At least 5 subjects – must enroll for supplementary)
-Students can only enroll for 7 subjects in a year

(iii) Level 4
-Passed Level 2 in all 7 subjects
-Passed Level 3 (At least 5 subjects – must enroll for supplementary)
Mbowa College, Johannesburg
Minimum entry requirement:
-Grade 9 Certificate or equivalent qualification

Course Overview:
-Introduction to Information Systems
-Electronics
-Introduction to Systems Development
-Office Data Processing
-Multimedia Basics
-Systems Analysis & Design
-Computer Hardware & Software
-Principles of Computer Programming
-Data Communications & Networking
-Computer Programming
Mopani South TVET College, Namakgale
National Certificate Vocational: Information Technology and Computer Science

Admission criteria
-Applicants must have passed Grade 9 or higher, or have an NQF Level 1/ABET Level 4 qualification, or an approved bridging programme designed for the specific purpose to access NQF Level 2 or a Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) assessment to meet the basic requirements for access to NQF Level 2.
Capricorn College For TVET, Polokwane
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

-Computer Programming
-Information Technology Management
-Computer Systems Engineering
-Data Processing

CURRICULUM:

-Language Introduction to Information Systems
-Mathematics Introduction to System Development
-Life Orientation Electronics
-Electronic Control & Digital Electronics
Bolton College, Free State

-This course runs from Level 2-4

Requirements:
-Grade 9 certificate with mathematics and physical sciences.
-Students joining for level 3 should have level 2 certificate well completed and passed and same applies to level 4.

Mode of study: Full or part time

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