National Certificate: Information Technology: End User Computing- 61591

This qualification has been extended as per the directive below.

DIRECTIVE ON THE IMPLEMENTATION AND TRANSITIONAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR PRE-2009 QUALIFICATIONS (UNDER SAQA ACT, 1995). GOVERNMENT GAZETTE NUMBER 50742 PUBLISHED ON THE 3rd JUNE 2024. QUALIFICATIONS TO EXTEND LEARNER ENROLMENT DATE FOR A YEAR OR MAXIMUM TWO YEARS
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NQF

Entry Requirements

NQF level 4 / Grade 12

Credits

Minimum 130

Accreditation

MICT SETA

NC: IT: End User Computing- 61591

Duration

1 Year

Unit Standard

61951

Detailed Information

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Purpose of this Qualification?

The purpose of the qualification is to build the knowledge and skills required by learners in End User Computing. It is intended to empower learners to acquire knowledge, skills, attitudes and values required to operate confidently in the End User Computing environment in the South African community and to respond to the challenges of the economic environment

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

It is assumed that the learner is competent in skills gained at the further education and training band up to NQF level 2. Further learning assumed is that learners are competent in End User Computing at NQF level 1.

QUALIFICATION RULES

The qualification consists of a minimum of 130 credits and has been designed in accordance with the SAQA regulations and rules of combination Rules regarding Fundamental, Core and Electives

All fundamental unit standards are compulsory for this qualification. (47 credits)
All core unit standards are compulsory. (56 credits)

Rules regarding Electives

Elective unit standards totalling a minimum of 27 credits needs to be completed.

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

Demonstrate an understanding of applying Graphical User Interface (GUI)-based Word Processing Application skills in the Workplace.
Demonstrate an understanding of applying Graphical User Interface (GUI)-based Presentation Application skills in the Workplace.
Demonstrate an understanding of applying GUI-based Spreadsheet Application skills in the Workplace.
Demonstrate an understanding of applying GUI-based Electronic Mail Application skills in the Workplace.
Demonstrate an understanding of applying GUI-based Web Browser Application skills in the Workplace.
Improve Communication by combining communication skills with End User Computing skills.
Improve the application of mathematical literacy in the workplace, by better utilising End User Computing Applications.
Demonstrate an understanding of the use of Information Communications & Technology (ICT) in an organisation & the impact it has on societies.

Who should attend the training?

The National Certificate in IT: End User Computing at NQF Level 3, is intended for learners already employed or new learners entering the workplace, requiring End User Computing skills. The unit standards of this qualification may be added to other industry qualifications to provide an End User Computing focus with comparison, choice, interpretation and the application of knowledge.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

The qualification at this level is foundational and generic, allowing maximum mobility between qualifications. Apart from the workplace needs the qualification will address, it is also designed as an entry-level qualification into most further education and training fields, because of the wide application of End User Computing in any environment.

Programme Breakdown of Qualification 50334

Module 1: Introduction to computers

258883 – Use generic functions in a Graphical User Interface (GUI)- environment

Module 2: Microsoft Word: Basic

117924 – Use a Graphical User Interface (GUI)-based word processor to format documents

Module 3: Microsoft Word: Intermediate

119078 – Use a GUI-based word processor to enhance a document through the use of tables and columns 258898 – Review and create documents using a Graphical User Interface (GUI)- based word processor

Module 4: Microsoft Word: Advanced

116942 – Use a GUI-based word processor to create merged documents 258877 – Demonstrate knowledge of and manipulate master and sub-documents in a Graphical User Interface (GUI)-based word processor

Module 5: Microsoft Excel: Basic

116937 – Use a Graphical User Interface (GUI)-based spreadsheet application to create and edit spreadsheets. 258879 – Change the appearance of a spreadsheet

Module 6: Microsoft Excel: Intermediate

116940 – Use a Graphical User Interface (GUI)-based spreadsheet application to solve a given problem
116943 – Using a Graphical User Interface (GUI)-based spreadsheet application, enhance the functionality and apply graph /charts to a spreadsheet

Module 7: Microsoft Excel: Advanced

258876 – Work with spreadsheets
116936 – Use a Graphical User Interface (GUI)-based database application to work with simple databases

Module 8: Microsoft PowerPoint: Basic

117923 – Use a Graphical User Interface (GUI)-based presentation application to prepare and produce a presentation according to a given brief

Module 9: Microsoft PowerPoint: Intermediate

116930 – Use a Graphical User Interface (GUI)-based presentation application to enhance presentation appearance
258880 – Utilise special features to enhance presentations

Module 10: Emails(Outlook)

116935 – Enhance, edit and organise electronic messages using a Graphical User Interface (GUI)-based messaging application
116945 – Use electronic mail to send and receive messages
258897 – Apply electronic messaging and calendar application
114984 – Manage electronic mail in a business environment

Module 11: Using the Internet

116931 – Use a Graphical User Interface (GUI)-based web-browser to search the Internet
115391 – Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of the internet and the world-wide-web
114076 – Use computer technology to research a computer topic

Module 12: Business Communication & Report Writing

119465 (8970) – Write texts for a range of communicative contexts
110023 – Present information in report format
119472 (8968) – Accommodate audience and context needs in oral communication
119467 (8973) – Use language and communication in occupational learning programmes

Module 13: Numerical Skills

9010 – Demonstrate an understanding of the use of different number bases and measurement units and an awareness of error in the context of relevant calculations
9012 – Investigate life and work related problems using data and probabilities
9013 – Describe, apply, analyse and calculate shape and motion in 2-and 3-dimensional space in different contexts

Module 14: Life Skills

13915 – Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of HIV/AIDS in a workplace, and its effects on a business sub-sector, own organisation and a specific workplace
7456 – Use mathematics to investigate and monitor the financial aspects of personal, business and national issues
252435 (11241) – Perform Basic Business Calculations