Systems Development Level 5
Your Gateway to Cutting-Edge IT Skills
The purpose of this qualification is to enhance readiness and provide entry into the areas of Systems Development at NQF level 5. It prepares students for entry into the workplace or as undergraduate study in the Systems Development areas covered, providing them with the necessary knowledge needed for further study in the fields of Information Technology and Computer Sciences at Higher Education level.
The qualification is addressing the need in the workplace for nationally recognised qualifications, based on unit standards, that will allow people with workplace experience in the Systems Development areas covered, to request assessments and get recognition for prior learning. A qualifying student will be able to communicate effectively with fellow IT staff & users of information technology, understanding the role of technology in a business context and to be able to address business problems with appropriate information technology solutions.
Students will be able to apply the principles of creating computer software by carrying out, under limited supervision, a task of reasonable size to demonstrate an understanding of the knowledge, techniques & skills needed in one or more area of majoring/specialisation that the qualification offers. A qualifying student at this level will be a well-rounded IT professional, building on foundational technical skills acquired at NQF level 4, via the National Certificate in IT Technical Development or equivalent. This qualification is expanding the systems development foundation started at NQF level 4 into specialisation fields within systems
development, in one or more of the following disciplines:
These qualifications are accredited by the Media, Information, and Communication Technologies Sector Education and Training Authority (MICT SETA) which is a public entity established in terms of the Skills Development Act, 1998 (Act No. 97 of 1998).
Vision
To be South Africa’s most trusted technology-enabled higher education provider, producing graduates and professionals who are globally competitive and locally relevant.
Mission
To provide affordable, accredited, and accessible higher education through innovative technology, industry partnerships, and a learner-centred approach that responds to the evolving demands of the South African and continental economy.
Core Values
• Access & Inclusivity — Education for all, regardless of geography or background
• Innovation — Continuously evolving pedagogy and technology
• Integrity — Ethical conduct in all academic and business operations
• Excellence — Rigorous academic standards and outstanding learner outcomes
• Ubuntu — Community-driven development and shared prosperity