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REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Diploma: Information Technology: Programming

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
57208	Diploma: Information Technology: Programming
ORIGINATOR
General SGB 10
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY			NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
The individual Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary for each Learning Programme recorded against this qualification is shown in the table at the end of this report.			HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
QUALIFICATION TYPE	FIELD		SUBFIELD
Advanced Certificate	Field 10 - Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences		Information Technology and Computer Sciences
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	240	Level 5	NQF Level 06	Regular-ELOAC
REGISTRATION STATUS		SAQA DECISION NUMBER	REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"		SAQA 091/21	2021-07-01	2023-06-30
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2024-06-30		2028-06-30

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.

This qualification does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification.

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

Purpose: The qualification is designed for technically-oriented learners who wish to follow a career in programming. The qualification also equips learners with a clear understanding of basic programming concepts and applications. It focuses on Visual Basic and Java languages as well as how to develop and build applications using the capabilities of Visual Basic and Java. The qualification also develops a strong theoretical background in all aspects of maintaining and building computers and networks in the first year of study. Learners are exposed to various applications such as Systems Analysis and Design, Visual Programming (VB), Object Oriented Programming (JAVA), Web Development (HTML, XML, ASP) and Project Management. Rationale Personal computers are a necessity in all organisations in the modern world. Computers, however, need to be installed, maintained, networked and repaired. In addition, the continuing international trend towards full office automation has led to a greater demand for programming skills. Companies are continually looking for ways to automate business processes in order to reduce turnaround time and offer more effectiveness and efficiencies to clients. This has created the demand for skilled individuals who can troubleshoot and build computers and has created job opportunities not only in the corporate, medium and small business environment, but also for entrepreneurs who want to start their own businesses. This qualification enables students to master the essential skills required to maintain personal computers. This includes building and upgrading computers, the troubleshooting of technical problems as well as the operation and maintenance of popular operating systems. The qualification also equips learners with a clear understanding of basic programming and networking concepts. It focuses on Visual Basic and Java languages as well as how to develop and build applications using the capabilities of Visual Basic and Java. The generic learning offerings in the curriculum ensure a high degree of portability and enable learners to enter multiple job roles and careers in their quest to meet individual and organisational requirements.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

It is assumed that learners have English and communication skills at one level below that required for the fundamental components of the qualification. Recognition of Prior Learning: The structure of the qualification makes provision for the recognition of prior learning if the learner is able to provide evidence of competence in the knowledge, skills and abilities implicit in the exit-level outcomes and associated assessment criteria. Generally, the recognition of prior learning allows for the gaining of credits for particular modules leading towards the award of the qualification. Recognition of prior learning will be achieved through the evaluation of a portfolio of evidence and an interview with the applicant through the RPL process as articulated by the institution in the context of the relevant legislation and requirements of the Higher Education Quality Committee.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

Y

QUALIFICATION RULES

N/A

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

Exit-level outcomes related to fundamental learning Qualifying learners can: 1. Engage in sustained oral communication and evaluate spoken texts. 2. Read, analyse and respond critically to a variety of texts produced for a range of purposes, audiences and contexts. 3. Write for a wide range of contexts. 4. Use language and communication in occupational learning programmes. Exit-level outcomes related to core learning Qualifying learners can: 1. Discuss entrepreneurship and identify entrepreneurial qualities 2. Demonstrate the ability to start and run a small business 3. Demonstrate the ability to adapt to changing business environment 4. Identify and describe the different forms of ownership 5. Identify contracts and their sources 6. Demonstrate an understanding of basic accounting and financial practices 7. Discuss the importance of marketing to the success of a business 8. Discuss and understand the importance of the production system and the purchasing function in a small business 9. Demonstrate an understanding of basic human resource functions in a small business 10. Discuss the administrative function within a small business 11. Demonstrate an understanding of a general business plan 12. Demonstrate an understanding of installing, configuring and upgrading a desktop computer system 13. Diagnose and troubleshoot basic desktop computer system problems 14. Demonstrate an understanding of preventative maintenance on desktop computer systems 15. Identify specific categories and principles of motherboards, processors and memory in desktop computer systems 16. Demonstrate an understanding of basic printer components, concepts and types 17. Demonstrate the knowledge of basic networking concepts and terminology 18. Demonstrate an understanding of operating system fundamentals 19. Demonstrate an understanding of installing, configuring and upgrading common operating systems for desktop computer systems 20. Demonstrate the ability to diagnose and troubleshoot common operating system problems 21. Demonstrate an understanding of network capabilities of Windows operating systems 22. Demonstrate an understanding of network media and topology styles 23. Differentiate between standard network protocols and basic network standards 24. Demonstrate an understanding of implementing a basic network with various server operating systems 25. Diagnose and troubleshoot basic network support problems 26. Identify and discuss various common helpdesk concepts 27. Demonstrate an understanding of the principles to providing good customer service 28. Demonstrate the ability to be a successful helpdesk analyst 29. Discuss and understand the communication skills required in a helpdesk environment 30. Discuss the differences between internal and manufacturing support 31. Discuss a helpdesk support model 32. Demonstrate an understanding of the characteristics of an ideal support person 33. Demonstrate an understanding of overcoming support problems by using appropriate solutions 34. Apply various guidelines in dealing with different support call types 35. Describe the various tools used by a helpdesk support centre 36. Discuss basic support management problems and the solutions 37. Discuss the basic physical make-up of a personal computer and understand some of the basic concepts of information technology such as data storage and memory, the context for computer-based software applications in society and the uses of information networks within computing. Demonstrate knowledge in using the basic functions of a personal computer and its operating system 38. Demonstrate the ability to effectively operate within the desktop environment 39. Demonstrate the ability to use a word processing application on a personal computer. Accomplish basic operations associated with creating, formatting and finishing a word processing document ready for distribution 40. Demonstrate more advanced features associated with word processing applications such as creating tables, using pictures and images within a document, importing objects and using mail merge tool 41. Understand the basic concepts of spreadsheets and to demonstrate the ability to use a spreadsheet application on a personal computer. Accomplish basic operations associated with developing, formatting and using a spreadsheet. Accomplish standard mathematical and logical operations using basic formulas 42. Demonstrate more advanced features of spreadsheets applications such as importing objects, creating graphs and charts 43. Demonstrate using presentation tools on a personal computer. Accomplish basic tasks such as creating, formatting and preparing presentations for distribution and display 44. Demonstrate the ability to create a variety of presentations for different audiences or situations. Demonstrate the ability to accomplish basic operations with graphics and charts and to use various slide show effects 45. Demonstrate the ability to use electronic mail software to send and receive messages, to attach documents or files to a message and to organise and manage message folders or directories within electronic mail software 46. Demonstrate and understand the basic concepts of database and demonstrate the ability to use a database on a personal computer. Demonstrate the ability to design and plan a database 47. Demonstrate retrieving information from an existing database by using query, select and sort tools. Demonstrate more advanced features such as creating and modifying reports 48. Conceptualise and design a solution for a problem using programming logic 49. Develop an event driven interface using an object orientated programming language 50. Implement algorithms by writing code for a user interface 51. Access and read data from data sources 52. Create a basic web page 53. Create a website 54. Design a software solution using object-orientated principles 55. Develop an application using object-orientated principles 56. Create user interfaces and services (Visual Programming) 57. Create objects that implement data and logic services (Visual Programming) 58. Test the solution (Visual Programming) 59. Deploy an application (Visual Programming) 60. Analyze the business requirements of an information system 61. Define the technical architecture for a solution 62. Develop the conceptual and logical design for an application 63. Develop the appropriate data model 64. Design the user interface and user services (system analysis and design) 65. Derive the physical design 66. Create a user service and user interfaces (Web Application Development) 67. Create objects that implement data and/or logic services (Web Application Development) 68. Test the solution (Web Application Development)

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Associated assessment criteria for fundamental learning Competence is evident when learners are able to: 1. Show a clear understanding of complex issues under discussion in one-on-one or group situations Manage discussions and/or conflicts sensitively Identify and challenge the underlying assumptions, points of view and subtexts in spoken texts when appropriate, and clarify understanding or sustain interaction Analyse and adjust one`s responses to spoken texts in relation to audience, purpose and context accordingly Identify characteristics of a speaker`s style, tone and mannerisms that attract or alienate an audience with reference to the particular effect of each feature in creating audience response Describe, explain and judge the impact of spoken discourse 2. Adopt reading strategies appropriate to the purpose Draw conclusions from a synthesis of information from texts and make generalisations of patterns and trends about purpose and audience Understand surface and embedded meanings in the text and present a viewpoint Identify and explain the effect of an author`s values and views on selected texts in terms of the impact on meaning and target audience Cite evidence from texts in defence of a position Explore the effects of content, language and style on readers` responses in specific texts Identify and explain the impact of different writing techniques on reader perspective in terms of the particular effect produced by each Analyse the influence of specific language structures and features 3. Write imaginative texts that are convincing and appropriate to the topic and purpose Write expository texts that are well developed with respect to clearly articulated purposes, using fully developed paragraphs and resulting in a unified text Choose the narrative voice appropriate to context, purpose and audience Sequence points in an argument logically and deliberately to build up to a convincing conclusion Check text for coherence, logical sequence and structure; identify and adjust weaknesses and errors to improve coherence and flow Rearrange information in ways that promote interest in, and impact of, the text for a defined target audience Check layout, spelling, punctuation and syntax for accuracy and readability Check the whole, completed text against the purposes for writing to verify that these purposes have been satisfied 4. Identify relevant learning resources Utilise and manage learning resources through appropriate selection and cross-referencing of information and acknowledgement of sources Formulate learning strategies by selection of specific tried techniques Summarise and use information in the learning process Synthesize and contextualise answers pertaining to relevant questions Read, interpret, analyse and synthesize texts for detail in a given context Communicate with others in groups or as individuals Organise and use occupational learning materials for optimum learning Understand and use layout, presentation and organisational features of learning materials effectively Engage with and, if needed, clarify technical language Conduct basic research, and analyse and present findings Identify and define appropriate topic and scope Plan and sequence research steps appropriately Apply research techniques Categorise, classify and sort information Analyse research findings in the appropriate format Make conclusions and recommendations Lead and participate actively in group learning situations Apply responsibilities in the team and group work conventions in learning situations Practise conflict management and negotiating techniques Work in a team to achieve meaningful products, outcomes and goals Describe and discuss features of the occupational environment Describe and discuss ways in which these features affect learning processes Associated assessment criteria for core learning Competence is evident when learners are able to: 1. Define the term "entrepreneurship" Understand the difference between entrepreneurship and management Discuss the characteristics of entrepreneurs Explain the link between entrepreneurship and the economy 2. Define the term "small business" Discuss the importance of small businesses Discuss the various reasons why small businesses fail Explain the advantages of owning a small business Examine the reasons why people go the small business route 3. Discuss the various macro-environmental factors affecting a business Discuss the various micro-environmental factors affecting a business Discuss the functions of management and their relative importance Explain the 4 factors of production 4. Distinguish between the various forms of ownership Discuss the characteristics of the different forms of ownership Understand the formalities surrounding the various forms of ownership Make a comparison of the main forms of ownership 5. Define a contract Describe the general requirements for a valid contract Identify and describe the most common types of contracts applicable to small businesses Discuss the various legal aspects of establishing a specific form of ownership Identify the various bodies with which a small business must register Discuss the various legal issues with regards to employing staff members Identify the various forms needed to meet the legal requirements for operating a small business 6. List the various business functions Define various important terms with regards to finance Discuss the factors affecting the viability of a business Understand the concepts of profit and loss Explain the objectives of financial management Explain the tasks of financial management Understand the basic accounting procedure Understand the concept of cash flow 7. Understand the core concepts of marketing Explain the difference between marketing and selling Discuss marketing research and its procedure Understand the concept and importance of market segmentation and target markets List and discuss the 4 elements of the marketing mix Discuss the general approaches to pricing Discuss the various channels of distribution and the intermediaries that play a role Briefly explain the elements of the promotions mix 8. Understand the importance of purchasing Discuss the objectives of the purchasing function Explain the different types of purchases Discuss the purchasing process Understand the benefits and costs of inventory holding Explain the 4 common methods for inventory control Discuss the transformation process Understand the importance of operations management Explain the different types of production systems Understand the concept of production layout 9. Understand the importance of the human resource function Discuss the steps involved in human resource planning Explain the difference between job analysis, job specification and job description Discuss the recruitment and selection process Discuss the importance and types of training and development for staff Understand the importance of motivation Discuss the aspects involved in personnel administration 10. List the main activities of the administrative function Discuss the administrative process Discuss the importance of information for the enterprise 11. Explain the objectives of a business plan Discuss the elements of a business plan Discuss the presentation and length of a good business plan Draw up a business plan for a given business 12. Identify basic terms, concepts and functions of system modules, including how each module should work during normal operation and during the boot process Identify basic procedures for adding and removing field replaceable modules for both desktop and portable systems Identify available irqs, dmas and i/o addresses and procedures for device installation and configuration Identify common peripheral ports, associated cabling, and their connectors Identify proper procedures for installing and configuring ide/eide devices Identify proper procedures for installing and configuring scsi devices Identify proper procedures for installing and configuring peripheral devices Identify hardware methods of upgrading system performance, procedures for replacing basic subsystem components, unique components and when to use them 13. Identify common symptoms and problems associated with each module and how to troubleshoot and isolate the problems Identify basic troubleshooting procedures and how to elicit problem symptoms from customers 14. Identify the purpose of various types of preventative maintenance products and procedures and when to use them Identify issues, procedures and devices for protection within the computing environment, including people, hardware and the surrounding workspace 15. Distinguish between the popular CPU chips in terms of their basic characteristics Identify the categories of RAM (Random Access Memory) terminology, their locations and physical characteristics Identify the most popular type of motherboards, their components and their architecture Identify the purpose CMOS (Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor), what it contains and how to change its basic parameters 16. Identify basic concepts, printer operations and printer components Identify care and service techniques and common problems with primary printer types 17. Identify basic networking concepts, including how a network works and the ramifications of repairs on the network 18. Identify the operating system`s functions, structure and major system files to navigate the operating system and how to get to needed technical information Identify basic concepts and procedures for creating, viewing and managing files, directories and disks. This includes procedures for changing file attributes and the ramifications of those changes 19. Identify the procedures for installing Windows 9x and Windows 2000 and for bringing the software to a basic operational level Identify steps to perform an operating system upgrade Identify the basic system boot sequences and boot methods, including the steps to create an emergency boot disk with utilities installed for Windows 9x, Windows NT and Windows 2000 Identify procedures for loading/adding and configuring application device drivers and the necessary software for certain devices 20. Recognize and interpret the meaning of common error codes and start-up messages from the boot sequence and identify steps to correct the problems Recognize common problems and determine how to resolve them 21. Identify the networking capabilities of Windows including procedures for connecting to the network Identify concepts and capabilities relating to the internet and basic procedures for setting up a system for internet access 22. Recognize logical or physical network topologies given a schematic diagram or description Specify the main features of 802.2(llc), 802.3 (ethernet), 802.5 (token ring), 802.11b (wireless) and fddi networking technologies -specify the characteristics of various cable types Recognize media connectors and/or describe their uses Choose the appropriate media type and connectors to add a client to an existing network Identify the purpose, features and functions of network components 23. Given an example, identify a MAC address Identify the 7 layers of the OSI model and their functions Differentiate between network protocols in terms of routing, addressing schemes, interoperability and naming conventions Identify the OSI layers at which the network components operate Define the purpose, function and/or use of the protocols within TCP/IP Define the function of TCP/UDP ports Identify well-known ports Identify IP addresses (Ipv4, Ipv6) and their default subnet masks Identify the purpose of subnetting and default gateways Identify the differences between public vs. Private networks Identify the basic characteristics of WAN technologies Define the function of remote access protocols and services Identify security protocols and describe their purpose and function 24. Identify the basic capabilities of server operating systems Identify the basic capabilities of client workstations Identify the main characteristics of vlans Identify the main characteristics of network attached storage Identify the purpose and characteristics of disaster recovery Given a remote connectivity scenario, configure the connection Identify the purpose, benefits and characteristics of using a firewall Identify the purpose, benefits and characteristics of using a proxy Given a scenario, predict the impact of a particular security implementation on network functionality Given a network configuration, select the appropriate nic and network configuration settings 25. Given a troubleshooting scenario, select the appropriate TCP/IP utility Given a troubleshooting scenario involving a small office/home office network failure, identify the cause of the problem Given specific parameters, configure a client Given a wiring task, select the appropriate tools Given a network scenario, interpret visual indicators to determine the nature of the problem Given output from a diagnostic utility, identify the utility and interpret the output Given a scenario, predict the impact of modifying, adding or removing network services on network resources and users Given a network problem scenario, select an appropriate course of action based on a general troubleshooting strategy Given a troubleshooting scenario involving a network with a particular physical topology and including a network diagram, identify the network area affected and the cause of the problem Given a network troubleshooting scenario involving a client connectivity problem, identify the cause of the problem Given a network troubleshooting scenario involving a wiring/infrastructure problem, identify the cause of the problem 26. Define and explain the term "helpdesk" Define and explain the term "user support" Understand support services and their goals Explain the difference between an internal and external customer Discuss the traits of a successful helpdesk analyst Attach importance of staying current 27. Define and explain the difference between a customer`s "wants" and "needs" Discuss the 4 basic needs of a customer Describe the principles of giving good service List and explain the techniques to give good service Discuss the impact of body language in a helpdesk environment 28. Know how to avoid blame Know how to be assertive and flexible Know how to multi-task and prioritise Define the importance of teamwork and leadership Know how to deal with the confidential information Understand the importance of the helpdesk`s image 29. List ways to improve their "speaking skills" List and improve their "listening skills" and paying attention List ways of establishing a relationship between them and their customer Define the different types of callers and the guidelines for dealing with them Answer a complaint letter using the correct techniques Use the guidelines for composing an e-mail List and use the guidelines to correctly structure a presentation List and use the guidelines regarding body language, dress and posture 30. Understand the different goals between internal and manufacturing support Describe the typical tasks when providing internal support Describe the typical tasks when providing manufacturing support Define the issues for not/charging for support Understand where in the organisation the support department fits 31. Describe the 3-tier support model Define the concept of response time Define the concept of resolve time List and explain the tasks performed at each tier of the support model Define the concept of "escalation" Draw a diagram to explain how the support model works 32. Understand the need for employing the right type of person in a support environment List the characteristics of the ideal support person Measure themselves against these characteristics and decide in which areas they could/need to improve Understand the importance of training and learning for a support person List 5 skills they should practice as a support person List the different aspects of learning which are relevant to their task as a support person Understand what stress is, the reasons for it and ways of dealing with it 33. List and define the 5 main problems facing a support department Discuss the problems caused by rapidly changing technology Discuss the problems caused by limited resources Discuss the problems caused by different knowledge levels of users Discuss the problems caused by stress Discuss the problem of high user expectations Propose solutions for all of the above 34. List and describe the 4 main types of support calls Describe the 3 types of feedback calls List the guidelines to handle each type of feedback call Describe and recognize the 3 types of question calls Describe and implement the 10-step troubleshooting process Define non-technical calls 35. List the types of information a support department should keep Understand and explain the necessity for logging calls List the information that should be logged for each support call List the different statistics that should be calculated by the logging system and understand the relevance of each List and use the guidelines to record the details of the problem 36. Discuss the main issues involved in managing staff: productivity, scheduling staff`s time and structuring the support department Understand and explain the significance of managing the support department`s resources Understand and explain the basic issues involved in managing service to their customers 37. Understand some of the basic concepts of information technology such as data storage and memory, the context for computer-based software applications in society and the uses of information networks within computing 38. Modify the desktop, settings and toolbars using windows nt Understand and apply drives, folders and files Demonstrate customizing, displaying and changing the screen Apply renaming, selecting, moving, deleting and copying files Demonstrate wordpad, notepad, games, paint and the calculator Demonstrate browser, search engines and printing Demonstrate setting and installing printers and the printing screen Understand and apply all the help functions 39. Apply the basic common word 2000 features Demonstrate a word window, start and develop a new word document, editing the text, adjusting settings, saving, closing a word document Design a web site in word including hyperlinks, graphics, a form, lines, a background and frames 40. Apply templates Create a newsletter Apply editing, formatting and calculations within a table Apply styles, borders, shading, hyphenation, links, modify clipart, symbols to document Demonstrate mail merge 41. Demonstrate planning features, plan a worksheet, create a worksheet, edit a worksheet, use formulas Demonstrate formatting a worksheet, opening and saving a worksheet, previewing and printing a worksheet 42. Demonstrate importing objects, creating a chart from worksheet, editing a chart, formatting a chart Demonstrate creating a graph Demonstrate managing and analysing a workbook Demonstrate the find command, replace command, sorting data and filter data functions 43. Demonstrate planning a presentation, creating a presentation, editing a presentation, manipulating slides, previewing a presentation, opening and saving a presentation 44. Demonstrate modifying and enhancing a presentation Demonstrate copying, linking between office applications Demonstrate the ability to customize a presentation using advanced formatting functions, adding and modifying clipart in a slide, format painter, adding and modifying a chart in a slide Demonstrate creating a presentation from a design template, adding animated graphics, creating and modifying wordart, adding hyperlinks Demonstrate publishing a presentation on the web 45. Demonstrate customizing outlook today, customizing the screen, using shortcuts Understand the folders list, status bar and separator bars Demonstrate sending a new mail, using address book, receiving, replying, forwarding, formatting mail, adding and modifying an attachment to a mail Demonstrate sorting, customizing, filtering, deleting, group, folder, print inbox messages Apply add, delete, create names in the address book Back-up address book Create, use, delete distribution list Create, move, delete, edit, insert appointments, change the view, preview Create, manage and print tasks Create, manage, delete contacts Create, open, edit, delete notes 46. Demonstrate the common office 2000 features: planning a database, creating a database, using the database window, creating a table, defining the elements of a table, entering data, opening and saving a database using ms-access Demonstrate modifying a table using the modifying tools, creating a form, entering records, previewing and printing a form, closing and saving a form 47. Demonstrate using filters, creating queries, using autoreport wizard to create a report, modifying the report, creating a report from a query Demonstrate using a table wizard to create a table, copying and deleting data, formatting field, creating advanced queries, back-up and restoring a database Demonstrate creating a multiple table form, modifying a form, editing a form, creating a subform, enhancing a form with advanced features, deleting a form Demonstrate creating a group report, customizing the report layout, editing the report, creating mailing labels, creating and using macros, using the main switchboard and securing the database Demonstrating importing and exporting, saving a database object as a web page, adding a hyperlink to a database object 48. Plan the steps needed to provide a software solution using a program development cycle Use flowcharts and pseudo code as programming tools to develop a software solution Develop algorithms implementing programming constructs of sequences, decisions and looping 49. Create a windows form using existing objects and controls Manipulate the state of each object by changing its properties during design and run time Manipulate the behaviour of each object by using the appropriate methods of each object 50. Identify the events needed on the interface and create procedures for each Identify, declare and initialise variables required, the data types, scope and lifetime of these variables Use mathematical and string operators to change the values of variables Apply conditional logic by writing conditional statements and implementing relational and logic operators in these conditional statements Write code that implements looping structures when either the number of iterations are known or unknown Create and use arrays and collections to hold data and objects 51. Open a sequential file to read data and write the code to access the data in the file Open a sequential file to write to and write the code to place data in this file Access and manipulate data stored in a database using data objects 52. Create an html web page without the aid of a wysiwyg editor Position images on a web page in a determined manner Create hyperlinks using absolute and relative links Create simple javascript 53. Create a simple website, using a minimum of five pages Use cascading style sheets, hover buttons, marquees and other embellishments using the tools provided with microsoft? frontpage 54. Drive the development of the solution based on use cases Use the CRC method to identify classes Describe how objects interact using a sequence diagram Create class diagrams identifying the members of each class, the inheritance relationship between classes and the dependency relationships Categorize the elements of the software into groups of related elements 55. Utilize primitive data types, variables, constants, literals and methods Implement classes and properties Use inheritance, interfaces, packages and modifiers Use operators and expressions to perform calculations and typecasting Control the flow of programs with branching and looping Detect and process errors Detect and process user generated events Utilize input and output streams to manipulate files and other sources 56. Create a user interface and add controls to a user interface Implement navigation for the user interface Validate user input Implement error handling in the user interface Create, implement and handle events Display and update data by binding data to the user interface 57. Create objects that implement business rules or logic Create objects that expose properties and use events to save and load persistent properties Access and manipulate data from a database by creating and using ad hoc queries and stored procedures 58. Create a unit test plan Implement and trace the values of expressions and variables Debug, rework and resolve defects in code 59. Create a setup program that installs an application, registers objects and allows for uninstall Plan and implement a floppy disk based deployment or a compact disc based deployment Plan and implement a web-based deployment for an application Plan and implement a network based deployment for an application 60. Analyze the scope of the project Analyze the extent of business requirements Analyze performance, availability, security, scalability, maintenance and extensibility requirements Analyze human factor requirements of an information system Analyze the requirements for integrating a solution with existing applications 61. Give a scenario; choose between single-tier, two-tier and n-tier solution types as the most appropriate for the scenario Identify which technologies are appropriate for implementation of a given business solution Test the feasibility of a proposed technical architecture by demonstrating that business requirements, use-case scenarios and technology constraints are met Assess the impact of shortfalls in meeting requirements Develop the appropriate deployment strategy 62. Construct a conceptual design that is based on a variety of scenarios and that includes context, workflow process, task sequence and physical environment models Given a conceptual design, apply the principles of modular design to derive the components and services of a logical design Assess the potential impact of the logical design on performance, maintainability, extensibility, scalability, availability and security 63. Group data into entities by applying normalization rules and specify the relationship between entities Incorporate business rules and constraints into the data model Identify appropriate levels of denormalization 64. Identify the navigation and validation procedures that should be integrated into the user interface Construct a prototype user interface that is based on business requirements, user interface guidelines and organisation standards 65. Access the potential impact of physical design on performance, availability, security, scalability, maintenance and extensibility Evaluate whether access to a database should be encapsulated in an object Design the properties, methods and events of objects 66. Create server side pages by setting directives and separating user interfaces from business logic Use and edit intrinsic server objects Implement navigation for the user interface Validate user input Implement error handling in the user interface through application, page-level and page event error handling 67. Access and manipulate data from a database by creating and using ad hoc queries and stored procedures Create objects that implement business rules or logic 68. Create a unit test plan Implement and trace the values of expressions and variables Debug, rework and resolve defects in code Integrated Assessment: An integrated approach to assessment is adopted to ensure that the qualification is open, transparent, fair, valid and reliable. In this respect, both summative and formative assessment processes are accounted for. Integrated assessment provides the learner with an opportunity to display an ability to integrate practical performance, actions, concepts and theory across exit-level outcomes to achieve competence in relation to the purpose of this qualification. The competence that the learner is required to demonstrate is clearly articulated in the associated assessment criteria of the qualification. The learner must achieve all exit-level outcomes for the award of the qualification.

INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY

The exit-level outcomes and associated assessment criteria of the qualification have been benchmarked against similar qualifications from the following countries: New Zealand, Australia and Scotland.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

The qualification articulates vertically with a Degree in Computer Science and may grant the learner exemption from the first year of study in full or part of such qualifications, depending on learning offerings and regulations of institutions. Articulation is also possible both vertically and horizontally within the information technology field and may enable the learner to apply for exemption from common learning offerings or modules which have been successfully completed in the qualification. On completion of this qualification, learners may be able to pursue a career at entry-level as a, though not limited to: Visual Basic developer JAVA developer PC Engineering technician Software support technician Helpdesk analyst Entrepreneur Web developer Internet developer Call centre assistant

MODERATION OPTIONS

Moderation includes both internal and external moderation of learner assessments at exit points in the qualification. Whilst the institution accepts responsibility for moderation of assessments both internal and external, it will be guided by criteria and standards outlined by the Higher Education Quality Committee in the Programme Accreditation Framework documentation. The policies and procedures for moderation of assessments are detailed in the relevant handbooks of the institution. Anyone assessing learners must have formal qualifications one level higher than the qualification being offered. External moderators must have at least an Honours level qualification or related qualification in the field of study and have assessed the qualification or similar qualification for a period of at least 5 years.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

N/A

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2012; 2015.

NOTES

This qualification has been derived from provider-based qualifications, in order to record Learning Programmes against it.

LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:

LP ID	Learning Programme Title	Originator	Pre-2009 NQF Level	NQF Level	Min Credits	Learning Prog End Date	Quality Assurance Functionary	NQF Sub-Framework
36125	Diploma in Computer Programming	NewBridge Graduate Institute (Pty)Ltd - Bank Avenue (formerly Centurion Akademie (Pty) Ltd)	Level 5	NQF Level 06	240		CHE	HEQSF
36071	Diploma: Computer Programming	Primarius Privaat Kollege (Edms)	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	240	2006-06-30	CHE	HEQSF
57882	Diploma: Information Technology Programming	Rosebank Business College	Level 5	Level N/A: Pre-2009 was L5	255		CHE	HEQSF
36019	Diploma: Information Technology: Programming	College Campus	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	240	2006-06-30	CHE	HEQSF
58689	Diploma: Information Technology: Programming	The Independent Institute of Education (Pty) Ltd	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	240	2018-12-31	CHE	HEQSF
36127	Diploma: Information Technology: Programming	Varsity College	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	260	2006-06-30	CHE	HEQSF
58687	Diploma: Programming	The Independent Institute of Education (Pty) Ltd	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	255	2018-12-31	CHE	HEQSF

PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THESE LEARNING PROGRAMMES:

This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.

LP ID	Learning Programme Title	Accredited Provider
36125	Diploma in Computer Programming	NewBridge Graduate Institute (Pty)Ltd - Bank Avenue (formerly Centurion Akademie (Pty) Ltd)
57882	Diploma: Information Technology Programming	Rosebank Business College
58689	Diploma: Information Technology: Programming	The Independent Institute of Education (Pty) Ltd
58687	Diploma: Programming	The Independent Institute of Education (Pty) Ltd

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