Faculty of Science, Engineering & Technology
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- About the Faculty of Science, Engineering & Technology
- Departments & Programmes
- Department of Informatics & Mathematical Sciences
- Department of Applied Sciences
- Department of Built Environment
- Department of Civil Engineering
- Department of Electrical Engineering
- Department of Mechanical Engineering
- Department of Information Technology
- Qualifications Offered
- Diploma: Information and Communications Technology in Applications Development
- Diploma: Information and Communications Technology in Support Services
- Diploma: Information and Communications Technology in Business Analysis
- Advanced Diploma: Information and Communications Technology in Applications Development
- Advanced Diploma: Information and Communications Technology in Communication Networks
- Short Learning Programmes (SLPs)
- Academy Affiliations
- Departmental Staff
- Qualifications Offered
- Department of Visual Arts
Diploma: Information and Communications Technology in Communication Networks
Total Credits: 360
NQF Level: 6
Offering Site: Chiselhurst
Duration: 3 years and 4 Years for the Extended version of the qualification.
Purpose
The purpose of this diploma is to provide a professional and vocational qualification for the ICT industry, combining theory and practical exposure to enable a graduate (diplomate) to analyse, design, develop, implement and manage reliable and cost effective communication networks by integrating current network topologies and protocols to create an appropriate and adequate environment of communication and information sharing.
Modules
|
Modules |
NQF Credits |
|
Year 1 |
|
|
Development Software I |
30 |
|
Information Systems I |
30 |
|
System Software I |
30 |
|
Information Technology Skills I |
30 |
|
Year 2 |
|
|
Communication Networks II |
30 |
|
Information Technology Electronics II |
30 |
|
Network Programming II |
30 |
|
Distributed Systems II |
30 |
|
Year 3 |
|
|
Communication Networks III |
30 |
|
Emerging Technologies III |
30 |
|
Network Project Management III |
30 |
|
Network Security Concepts III |
30 |
The extended four-year curriculum offers Year 1 modules of the qualification in two years with integrated additional supporting modules to enhance student development and to improve the student’s chances of successful completion.
Modules for first two years of the extended version of the qualification
|
Modules |
NQF Credits |
|
Year 1 |
|
|
Information Systems IA |
20 |
|
System Software IA |
20 |
|
Information Technology Skills IA |
20 |
|
Year 2 |
|
|
Development Software IB |
30 |
|
Information Systems IB |
10 |
|
System Software IB |
10 |
|
Information Technology Skills IB |
10 |
Admission Requirement:
NSC: Endorsement: Bachelor/Diploma. English - 4 (50-59%), Mathematics - 3 (40-49%) OR Mathematical Literacy - 5 (60-69%)
SC: Endorsement: Full exemption/ School leaving. English First language HG-E or SG-D OR English second language HG-D or SG-C, Mathematics HG-E or SG-D
NCV(4): Endorsement: Bachelor/Diploma. English - 50%, Life Orientation – 50%, Mathematics – 50 % OR Mathematics Literacy – 60% plus 60% for any of the three subjects - Systems Analysis and Design, Data Communication and Networking, Computer Programming, Physical Science.
In addition to the above criteria, the Department may require the candidate to appear for a selection test and/or apply selection and ranking criteria.