False Bay College NC(V): Information Technology & Computer Science Programme
False Bay College NC(V): Information Technology & Computer Science Programme.
About the programme:
The National Certificate (Vocational) is a three year qualification at NQF Levels 2, 3 and 4.
- English First Additional Language
- Life Orientation
- Mathematics
The Vocational subjects for the National Certificate (Vocational) Information Technology are:
- Introduction to Information Systems (Level 2)
- Electronics (Level 2)
- Introduction to Systems Development (Level 2)
- Systems Analysis and Design (Levels 3,4 )
- Computer hardware and Software (Level 3)
- Principles of Computer Programming (Level 3)
- Data Communication and Networking (Level 4)
- Computer Programming (Level 4)
- Multi media L2, L3, L4
This subject provides the student with the necessary understanding of the value that information systems add to the business organisation & economy. It also deals with the various components of information systems; input, output and secondary hardware.
This subject covers the safe use of electrical equipment, handheld electrical test equipment and the care thereof. It teaches learners about the construction of basic electronic circuits and their measurement. Learners are introduced to basic programmable logic controllers and advances in technology within in the Telecommunications and Information Technology fields.
This subject teaches the student about computer software development, computer programming and data storage. It also covers the Internet and the World-Wide –Web.
This subject teaches the student how information systems support the various departments in a business organisation, how to conduct an organisational systems analysis and the design and implementation and maintenance of information systems.
This practical subject gives the student the know how to provide technical assistance for both hardware and software of the computer.
The learner is required to build a PC or hand held computer, install and fix hardware and software errors. Preventative maintenance and safety issues in the computer environment are also part of the programme.
This subject teaches the student how to use the principles of computer programming and electronic logic to design a computer programme. Error handling in a computer programming environment is also covered.
This subject focuses on the computer network environment, computer architectures and standards. This subject requires the learner, to design, install, apply software and support a local area computer network (LAN).
This subject deals with the designing and programming of well-tested and user-friendly computer-based solutions to meet specific requirements. The student is required to plan a database to provide solutions to a given problem, abstract data and provide a report as the project requires. The learner will also design and build a website using simple HTML.
Data processing equips students with details required to accurately set up letters and other office documents. Typing skills also forms a key aspect of this subject.
The minimum entrance requirement for the National Certificate (Vocational) at Level 2 on the NQF is a Grade 9 Certificate or Level 1 equivalent.
You will be required to complete a Career, Maths and English assessment test in order to apply for this programme. Contact the campus to book an assessment.
What campus is this course offered?
This programme is offered at Khayelitsha and Fish Hoek Campuses