National Certificate (Vocational):  Information Technology and Computer Science (Levels 2-4)

Requirements:  Grade 9 Certificate or equivalent qualification

Campuses:  Paarl, Stellenbosch and Worcester

Duration:  One full-year per level

Vocational Activities:  Test programmes and software applications;  Write computer programmes;  Install network cables for computer systems;  Process computer data;  Develop, research and document computer user requirements

Career Opportunities:  Entry level computer programming, IT manager, Computer systems technician, Data processor

Fundamental subjects (Please note that these subjects are subject to programme and campus offerings).
Level 2	Level 3	Level 4
English/Afrikaans/ isiXhosa First Additional Language Life Orientation Mathematics OR Mathematical Literacy	English/Afrikaans/ isiXhosa First Additional Language Life Orientation Mathematics OR Mathematical Literacy	English/Afrikaans/isiXhosa First Additional Language Life Orientation Mathematics OR Mathematical Literacy

 

Vocational subjects
Level 2	Level 3	Level 4
Introduction to Information Systems Electronics Introduction to Systems Development Office Data Processing	Systems Analysis and Design Computer Hardware and Software Principles of Computer Programming Office Data Processing	Systems Analysis and Design Data Communication and Networking Computer Programming Office Data Processing