NC(V): Information Technology & Computer Science (L2 - L4)

If you enjoy computers, or working with them then this course is for you. The course covers computer programming, software.

Admission Requirements

For admission into NC(V) programmes students must pass an NQF level 1 qualification in one of the following ways:

  • Grade 9
  • AET Level 4
  • General Education and Training Certificate (GETC)
  • the use of RPL assessment programme to determine equivalence to NQF Level 1, and
  • PLP results

In order to ensure success and completion of the programmes, the College has, in terms of this policy, and in line with A Guideline for Additional Admission Requirements to Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) College Programmes made provision for Programme-specific additional requirements as stipulated in the table below:

Subject Requirements
(Only Grade 10 and 11 students only with the following objects:)
Level of Achievement Application Point Score
English 40% APS Score: Best 6 Subjects inclusive of Maths / Maths Lit. & English, in the following way:

Grade 10: APS Score of 22
Grade 11: APS Score of 20
Grade 12: APS Score of 18

Note: PLP has no APS
Mathematics 40%
Physical Science 30%
OR
PLP: English and Life Orientation
PLP: Foundational Mathematics & Foundational Science
50%
60%

Duration

  • This qualification takes three years to complete.
  • Each of the levels 2, 3 and 4 will take one-year full time.
  • Every level of study carries 130 credits.

Subjects / Modules

NQF Level 2
  • English
  • Mathematical Literacy
  • Life Orientation
  • Introduction to information system
  • Introduction to systems development
  • Electronics
  • Entrepreneurship
NQF Level 3
  • English
  • Mathematical Literacy
  • Life Orientation
  • Systems analysis & Design
  • Principles of Computer Programming
  • Data communication & networking
  • Project management
NQF Level 4
  • English
  • Mathematical Literacy
  • Life Orientation
  • Systems analysis & Design
  • Computer Programming
  • Data communication & networking
  • Project management

Career Opportunities

  • IT technician
  • Entry level computer programmer