National Certificate: Systems Development NQF 5

Opelong offers the Systems Development qualification at NQF level 5 which aims to prepare learners for entry into the workplace or as undergraduate study in the Systems Development areas covered, providing them with the necessary knowledge needed for further study in the fields of Information Technology and Computer Sciences at Higher Education level.

Completing this course will allow learners entry-level Systems Developers and thet will have attained the basic knowledge needed for further study in the field of Systems Development at Higher Education Levels.

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Prerequisites:

The Systems Development NQF 5 entry requirements are

• Communication and mathematical literacy at NQF level 4
• Ability to use a personal computer competently.

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Accreditation:

Opelong Business Institute is accredited by MICT SETA to offer the Systems Development NQF 5 qualification

SAQA ID : 48872

NQF Level : 5

Credits : 131

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Outcomes:

After successful completion of the Systems Development NQF 5 qualification, learners will be able to

• Communicate effectively with fellow IT staff & users of information systems
• Understand the role of technology in the business context.
• Demonstrate an understanding of problem solving techniques, and how to apply them in a systems development environment
• Demonstrate an understanding of Systems Development, with all its implications
• Relate business problems and information technology solutions
• Apply the principles of creating computer software