Information Communication Technology
The Information Communication Technology trade is dedicated to developing demand-driven competencies for economic prosperity and global competitiveness. Producing trainees that operate at international standards in Information Communication Technology. The Faculty offers NQF Level 2 – 5 Certificates. The trade delivers these certificates through its three main streams namely; Computer System Support, Networking, and Web Development.
Computer System Support
This qualification recognises people with the competencies required to perform basic information and communication technology tasks. it is awarded to people who have demonstrated the skills and knowledge required to recognise PC equipment and Accessories perform desktop publishing, identify and utilise operating system components, use basic word processing, use basic spreadsheets, use basic internet and email applications, use basic presentation, demonstrate an understanding of database architecture and functions, perform
advanced spreadsheet functions, advanced word processing, advanced presentation. The entry requirement for this qualification is an ordinary-level certificate or equivalent qualification and the ability to demonstrate basic communication skills in English and basic numeracy. This qualification leads vertically to National Vocational Certificate in ICT (Computer System Support) Qualification
Networking
This qualification recognises people who have the competencies required for performing networking tasks. It is awarded to people who have demonstrated the skills and knowledge required to perform acceptance and commissioning of network elements, perform operations on internet protocol networks, monitor information and communications technology networks, demonstrate an understanding of fault tolerance and disaster recovery, manage network access security, apply knowledge of intermediate mathematics in different context, apply advanced knowledge of engineering science in different contexts, apply knowledge of advanced engineering drawing in different contexts. They further have a good understanding to identify, create and select business opportunities, and develop a business plan as part of business start-up activities. Qualification
Web Development
This qualification recognises people who have the competencies required for performing web development tasks. It is awarded to people who have demonstrated the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate an understanding of database concepts, create basic database, perform basic Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) development, demonstrate an understanding of web development fundamentals, demonstrate an understanding of web design tools and user interface.
The entry requirement for this qualification is an ordinary level certificate or equivalent qualification and the ability to demonstrate basic computer skills, basic communication skills in the english language and basic numeracy. and or the National Vocational Certificate in Information and Communication Technology – Foundation (Level 2). This has been done in order remove barriers of formal educational prerequisites. Qualification