National Certificate: Information Technology: End User Computing (NQF 3)
The purpose of the qualification is to build the knowledge and skills required by learners in End User Computing. It is intended to empower learners to acquire knowledge, skills, attitudes and values required to operate confidently in the End User Computing environment in the South African community and to respond to the challenges of the economic environment.
MODULE 1
Word Processing
MODULE 2
Power Point Presentation
MODULE 3
Spreadsheets
MODULE 4
Using Electronic Mail
MODULE 5
Basic PC and IT Concepts
MODULE 6
Database
MODULE 7
Business Environment
MODULE 8
Internet
MODULE 9
Verbal & Written Communication
MODULE 10
Numeracy & Mathematical Fundamentals
Target Audience
- Target Group: Employed or new learners entering the workplace, requiring End User Computing skills.
- Programme NQF: The NQF of the programme is at NQF 3.
- Minimum Qualifying Criteria: It is assumed that the learner is competent in skills gained at the further education and training band up to NQF 2.
Duration
- Qualification Duration: Qualification – between one and three years. Learnership – twelve months.
- Contact Training & Assessment Sessions: Between 20 – 30 contact days (as per qualifying criteria).
- Non-Contact Duration: Learners will be required to invest the necessary additional hours per module on additional reading, on job practical assignments, and POE building, with the support of the supervisor and/or coach. A workplace log will be completed in this regard.
Training Methodology
The programme is facilitated by a competent subject matter specialist/s, who utilises the following techniques to ensure that the session is practical and experiential: Discussion; Role Plays; Exercises & Case Studies; Videos/DVDs; and Formative Assessments.
To facilitate this process we offer:
- Coaching Support: The Amandla Obunye Training Academy appointed Assessor and Project Administrator are available to the learners for telephonic support and coaching while learners compile their POE’s. Additional coaching support will be scheduled, as required, to assist with the building of POE’s.