Occupational Certificate

Software Engineer

SAQA ID: 119458 - NQF Level: 6 - Credits: 240 - Duration: 24 Months

Course Overview

The Occupational Certificate: Software Engineer prepares learners for a career in software engineering within the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) industry and other sectors requiring ICT services. It equips learners with skills to design, develop, test, and maintain software applications, addressing business problems through innovative IT solutions.

Entry Requirements

Minimum Qualification: NQF Level 4

Course Structure

The qualification consists of Knowledge Modules, Practical Skill Modules, and Work Experience Modules.

Knowledge Modules (75 Credits)

KM-01, Software Engineering, Level 6, 20 Credits.
KM-02, Programming, Level 6, 20 Credits.
KM-03, Database Design and Information Systems, Level 6, 15 Credits.
KM-04, Fundamentals of Project Management in Relation to Software Engineering, Level 5, 5 Credits.
KM-05, Digital and Business Mathematics, Level 5, 15 Credits.

Practical Skill Modules (55 Credits)

PM-01, Document System Design, Level 6, 25 Credits.
PM-02, Design and Manipulate Databases, Level 5, 5 Credits.
PM-03, Programme and Deploy Applications, Level 6, 25 Credits.
PM-04, Test or Debug Source Code to Ensure Client’s needs are met, Level 5, 15 Credits

Work Experience Modules (95 Credits)

WM-01, Software Design, Level 6, 30 Credits.
WM-02, Database Design and Manipulation, Level 5, 20 Credits.
WM-03, Software Development, Level 6, 30 Credits. 251201-001-00-WM-04, Software Testing, Level 5, 15 Credits.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion, learners will demonstrate:

Design software to meet clients’ needs.
Design and manipulate databases.
Develop software to add value to the organisation. Test or debug source code to ensure client’s needs are met.