FETC: IT: Systems Development Level 4

Duration

This qualification runs over 12 months and includes 31 days of classroom (instructor-led / virtual) training.

Delivery Method

Training can be delivered on-site at your premises or virtually.

Who Should Attend

This qualification is designed for people who are pursuing a career in the computer industry, or related fields. People with this qualification have an introductory level of understanding about computer industry concepts and/or are able to work in areas of Information Technology with little technical complexity. For example, entry-level computer programming, as a junior project team member.

Prerequisites

• English and Mathematics on an NQF level 4.
• Computer Literacy.
• An interest in Information Technology.
• Learners will need to be hosted in an IT environment/role.

Qualification Modules

LP 1.1: Communicate effectively with IT staff and users (20 credits) 
(12154, 119462, 119469, 119459)

LP 1.2: Communicate effectively with IT staff and users (Second Language Component) (20 credits) 
(119472, 119458, 119457, 119465)

LP 2: Different types of computer systems and the use of computer technology in business (27 credits)
(14944, 14913, 14924, 14912, 14921)

LP 3: Problem-solving techniques, and how to apply them in a technical environment (26 credits)
(7468, 9015, 9016, 14927, 114636)

LP 4: Computer Technology Principles (22 credits)
(14917, 14933, 14930, 14908)

LP 5: Computer Programming Principles and Fundamentals (28 credits)
(14918, 14910, 14909, 14915, 14926)

LP 6: Work effectively as a team member within a development project environment (23 credits)
(14920, 118028, 120379, 252210)

LP 6: Database Access (32 Credits)
(114057, 114063, 114069)

Learning Outcomes

• Communicate effectively with fellow IT staff and users of information systems.
• Demonstrate an understanding of different types of computer systems and the use of computer technology in business.
• Demonstrate an understanding of problem-solving techniques, and how to apply them in a technical environment.
• Demonstrate an understanding of Computer Technology Principles.
• Demonstrate an understanding of Computer Programming Principles.
• Work effectively as a team member within a development project environment.
• Carry out, under supervision, a small size task to demonstrate an understanding of the knowledge, techniques and skills needed to understand the fundamentals of Computer Programming.

The Secret To Success

A Learnership is an extremely complex  and often challenging project that requires:

Learner engagement, retention and completion is dependent on a number of key factors: