Faculty of Science, Engineering & Technology
- Message from the Dean
- 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
Also applies to the Extended Programme
Offering Type: Full-Time
Delivery Site: Chiselhurst
Duration: 3 years; 4 years (Extended Programme)
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.
Career Opportunities
Computer network specialists/administrators/technicians are required locally, nationally, and internationally in any business organization/industries. Network Technician, network administrator, support service specialist, computer/IT technician with numerous entrepreneurial opportunities.
Admission Requirements
- 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.
Exit Level Outcomes
The qualifying learner should have the ability to:
- Communicate effectively with all role players related to the ICT field the learner will operate in.
- Develop communication networks based on a needs assessment.
- Solve communication network problems for a given scenario.
- Administer communication networks.
- Implement and maintain a secure communication network. Use programming skills to address networking issues.
- Implement and maintain enterprise communication network policies.