National Certificate: Information Technology: System Support
| SAQA ID: | 48573 | NQF Level: | NQF 5 |
| POE: | Yes | Credits: | 147 |
| Duration: | 1 year | Classes: | Mon – Fri (12:30 to 4:30) |
Is this for me?
It is now time to master skills and specialise in hardware and infrastructure Support for personal computers, data communication and network support, hardware and infrastructure support for office products, with further specialisation(s) into IT support fields.
What do I need to get in?
- Knowledge, comprehension and application of English at Grade 12 (NQF 4) or equivalent level, AND
- Knowledge, comprehension and application of Mathematical Literacy at Grade 12 (NQF 4) or equivalent level, OR
- Further Education and Training Certificate: Information Technology: Technical Support (SAQA ID: 78964), OR
- Further Education and Training Certificate: Information Technology: Computer Programming (SAQA ID: 73429)
What certification do I get?
After you have successfully completed all modules in the programme you will be awarded a National Certificate: Information Technology: Systems Support NQF L5 issued by MICT SETA. There is also the option to take the external international examinations and receive Microsoft Certification.
What modules are covered and how are they assessed?
| Description | POE | Assessment Formative | Assessment Summative | Optional External Exam |
| Installing and configuring Windows Server 2012 | YES | YES | YES | Microsoft Exam 70-410 |
| Administering Windows Server 2012 | YES | YES | YES | Microsoft Exam 70-411 |
| Configuring Advanced Windows server 2012 Services | YES | YES | YES | Microsoft Exam 70-412 |
| Designing and Implementing a Server Infrastructure | YES | YES | YES | Microsoft Exam 70-413 |
| Testing IT Systems | YES | YES | YES | NA |
| Operating System Principles and Techniques | YES | YES | YES | NA |
| Computer Architecture | YES | YES | YES | NA |
| Installation of Local & Networked Peripherals | YES | YES | YES | NA |
| Administration of Security Systems | YES | YES | YES | NA |
| Report Writing, Customer Relations, Communication | YES | YES | YES | NA |
| Business Principles & the Role of IT | YES | YES | YES | NA |
| Work Integrated Learning (WIL) | NA | NA | NA | NA |
What opportunities does it open for me?
- Network Technician
- System Administrator
- IT Technician
What are my options if I want to study further after the course?
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Where will the classes be held?
The course will be run at our East London Campus at 231 Upper Oxford Street, Southernwood. Off-street parking is available in the evenings.
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