Diploma in Information Technology in Network Design and Administration

Section 12H — this learnership qualifies the employer for the Income Tax Act allowance, on top of the B-BBEE skills development spend it earns.

LearnershipDiploma (Min 360)SAQA-Registered QualificationCHE – Council on Higher EducationCreative & DesignCybersecurity & ITInformation TechnologyManagement & LeadershipAdministration & OfficeInformation TechnologyManagement & LeadershipResearch & DevelopmentBusiness administrationDesign (general)ManagementField 10 – Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life SciencesHEQSF – Higher Education Qualifications Sub-frameworkBlendedFace-to-FaceOnlineEastern CapeFree StateGautengKwaZulu-NatalLimpopoNorth WestWestern CapeB-BBEE skills development spendCounts as an absorbed learner opportunitySection 12H tax allowance

NQF level
6
Credits
360
Duration
36 months
SAQA ID
91927
SAQA subfield
Information Technology and Computer Sciences
Prior learning
Recognised
SAQA registration ends
2027-06-30

This programme runs longer than 12 months, so fees are charged per year — year two is billed in the second year and apportioned according to how quickly the learner completes. Fees depend on learner numbers, funding route and delivery model, so we quote per client rather than publish a price.

What the learner will be able to do

  • Demonstrate effective use of computer systems in a business environment.
  • Identify hardware components and their functions, and assemble, repair, and maintain computer systems.
  • Identify, install, support, and troubleshoot system and application software.
  • Design, plan, and implement networked systems based on different scenarios, requirements, and limitations.
  • Explain networking components and standards and their applications in the business environment.
  • Explain databases and data management systems and demonstrate understanding of database design.
  • Design, use, and maintain

Entry requirements

The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is:
National Senior Certificate, NQF Level 4, granting access to Diploma studies.
Or
Senior Certificate, NQF Level 4 without endorsement.
Or
National Certificate Vocational, NQF Level 4, granting access to Diploma studies
Or
Higher Certificate in

What this leads on to

Horizontal, vertical and vertical articulations are possible with this qualification.

Horizontal Articulation:
Diploma in Information Technology, NQF Level 6.
Diploma in Information Technology Net

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