End User Computing – NQF Level 3
(SAQA ID: 61591)
Qualification Entry Requirements
- Grade 10 (Std. 8)
- Communication
- Basic Mathematics
Qualification Rules
In this qualification the credits are allocated as follows:
- Fundamental: 47 credits
- Core: 56 credits
- Elective: minimum of 27 credits
- Total for the qualification: 130 credits
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The National Certificate in IT: End User Computing – NQF Level 3
(SAQA ID: 61591)
This qualification is an entry-level qualification designed to meet the needs of learners who require end user computing as an essential skill in any business. It aims to develop informed and skilled learners who can apply the acquired skills in any industry and should contribute towards improved productivity and efficiency in the workplace.
Purpose and Rationale of the Qualification
On completion of qualification
Purpose and Rationale of the Qualification
The qualification’s objective is to enhance learners’ End User Computing knowledge and abilities. Its goal is to give students the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values they need to confidently work in the End User Computing environment in the South African community and face economic challenges.
It addresses the need in the workplace for nationally recognised qualifications, based on unit standards, which will allow learners with workplace experience in End User Computing to obtain recognition for prior learning.
This gives students a framework to develop the skills they need to become proficient in End User Computing. It introduces theoretical concepts of End User Computing and requires the application thereof, to develop a range of skills that will enable learners to be better-informed workers in their chosen industry. It provides a balanced learning experience that lays the foundation for access to further education, lifelong learning and to productive employment.
It addresses the need in the workplace for nationally recognised qualifications, based on unit standards, which will allow learners with workplace experience in End User Computing to obtain recognition for prior learning.
This gives students a framework to develop the skills they need to become proficient in End User Computing. It introduces theoretical concepts of End User Computing and requires the application thereof, to develop a range of skills that will enable learners to be better-informed workers in their chosen industry. It provides a balanced learning experience that lays the foundation for access to further education, lifelong learning and to productive employment.
On completion of qualification
On completion of this qualification students will be able to:
A learner who qualifies will be able to:
A learner who qualifies 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.