COURSE: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: END USER COMPU...

SAQA ID : 61591

NQF LEVEL : 3

(Minimum credits : 130)

Purpose of Qualification: The purpose of the qualification is to build the knowledge and skills required by learners in End User Computing. It is intended to empower learners to acquire the knowledge, skills, attributes and values that are required to operate confidently in the End User Computing environment. It aims to develop informed and skilled learners that can apply their acquired skills in any industry, and hereby contribute towards improving productivity and efficiency in the workplace.

Availability: Durban, Pretoria, Johannesburg, Braamfontein, Cape Town, Polokwane and Port Elizabeth.

Registered with: Department of Education.

Accredited by: Isett Seta.

Admission requirements: NQF 2 or an equivalent qualification.

Minimum completion time: 1 year.

Articulation: The qualification at this level is foundational and generic, allowing maximum mobility between qualifications. Apart from the workplace needs the qualification will address, it is also designed as an entry-level qualification into most further education and training fields, because of the wide application of End User Computing in any environment.

Assessment of programme: Assessment is conducted as both Formative Assessment & Summative Assessment. The Formative Assessment is covered as a Continuous Assessment Test and compilation of a Portfolio of Evidence by the learner. The Summative Assessment takes place as a National Summative Exam for 1st & 2nd Semester. It is compulsory for all learners to complete Work Integrated Learning (WIL) for completion of the programme.

Semester 1	Semester 2
Communication Numeracy Introduction to Computers MS Word MS Excel	MS PowerPoint MS Access Internet & Email Project Management

Career Focus

This qualification can lead to the following career opportunities:

•  Secretary

•  Project Administrator

•  Data Capturer

•  Office Administrator

•  Any Administrative Job in an IT or Business Environment