The rationale for the qualification is that it provides a career path for learners who wish to develop a broad base of knowledge and skills that will enable them to work in a variety of roles n the IT industry, notably in .NET programming, system administration and network security. Learners will also learn about entrepreneurship in a techno environment. The qualification is flexible in that it offers elective choices of networking, web design or e-commerce – the latter being much in demand in modern business.
The technical skills and knowledge delivered through the successful achievement of the qualification are required and recognised internationally.
Core Units
Information Technology and IT Ethics
Mathematics and Statistics for IT
PC Maintenance and Operating Systems
Computer Graphics Editing and Database Concepts
Elective Units
Logical IT Networking
Physical IT Networking
Web Programming
Graphical User Interface (GUI)
Programming Concepts and Java for Android Programming
Core Units
Technopreneurship
Network Security
C#.NET Programming
System Administration
Elective Units
Network Routing and Switching
Network Design and Administration
Content Management Systems
Web Design
Business to Business (B2B) E-commerce
Business to Consumer (B2C) E-commerce
To understand and apply the principles of IT in a range of business environments
To understand and apply the principles in a specific environment
To improve the employability of learners by allowing them to explore the relationship
between management theories and their practical application in the IT world
Analyse problem solving techniques specific to business and industry
Select, collate, review and analyse information form a wide range of sources
Effectively use verbal and communication skills
Work independently and as part of a team
Manage one’s own personal development and growth