National Certificate in IT: End User Computing (NQF 3)

ACCREDITED BY

mictseta

SAQA ID

61591

CREDITS

130

NQF LEVEL

3

DURATION

6 months

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End User computing is an essential skill in any business today and is required in order for businesses to meet local and global economic challenges and requirements of a digital world. The End User Computing NQF Level 3 qualification is foundational and generic, which allows for maximum mobility between qualifications. Apart from the workplace needs the qualification will address, it is also designed as an entry-level qualification into most further education and training fields

The MICT & Microsoft Solution

The Media, Information and Communication Technologies Sector Education and Training Authority (MICT SETA) is a public entity established in terms of the Skills Development Act, 1998 (Act No. 97 of 1998). The MICT SETA plays a pivotal role in achieving South Africa’s skills development and economic growth within the sub-sectors it operates namely; Information Technology, Film and Electronic Media, Electronics, Advertising and Telecommunications.

A qualifying learner will be able to:

  • Competently apply the knowledge, techniques & skills of End User Computing applications in the workplace.

  • Understand the impact and use Information Communication & Technology (ICT) in an organization and society.

  • Improve Communication by combining communication skills with End User Computing skills.

  •  Improve the application of mathematical literacy in the workplace, by better utilizing applicable End User Computing Applications.

    • Introduction to Computers

    • Concepts of ICT & the use of its

      Components

    • Microsoft Windows

    • Word Processing: Microsoft Word

    • Spreadsheets: Microsoft Excel

    • Database Creation: Microsoft Access

    • Presentations: Microsoft PowerPoint

    • Internet & Email: Microsoft Outlook and

      Internet Explorer

    • Basic Mathematical Literacy

    • Basic knowledge of HIV/AIDS in the

      workplace

    • Networking Fundamentals

End User computing is an essential skill in any business today and is required in order for businesses to meet local and global economic challenges and requirements of a digital world. The End User Computing NQF Level 3 qualification is foundational and generic, which allows for maximum mobility between qualifications. Apart from the workplace needs the qualification will address, it is also designed as an entry-level qualification into most further education and training fields

The MICT & Microsoft Solution

The Media, Information and Communication Technologies Sector Education and Training Authority (MICT SETA) is a public entity established in terms of the Skills Development Act, 1998 (Act No. 97 of 1998). The MICT SETA plays a pivotal role in achieving South Africa’s skills development and economic growth within the sub-sectors it operates namely; Information Technology, Film and Electronic Media, Electronics, Advertising and Telecommunications.

A qualifying learner will be able to:

  • Competently apply the knowledge, techniques & skills of End User Computing applications in the workplace.

  • Understand the impact and use Information Communication & Technology (ICT) in an organization and society.

  • Improve Communication by combining communication skills with End User Computing skills.

  •  Improve the application of mathematical literacy in the workplace, by better utilizing applicable End User Computing Applications.

This certification provides a foundational qualification for people who are pursuing a career in the computer industry, or related fields – This course can be used as a bridging course to the FET Certificate in IT: Technical Support & Web Design (NQF 4) or IT System Support Engineer Course.

Includes all learning materials loaded on your Free Tablet

Minimum Requirements: Grade 10 (English & Math Literacy)

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Certified IT: End Users have a range of Career Opportunities available. We have listed some of the more widely available careers for certified end users below;

  • Data Capturer

  • Executive Assistant

  • Personal Assistant

    Students have the option of specialization through IT programs offered at Careers Business Institute. Enquire for the full range of IT courses to upgrade and/or specialize in.