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Est. 1990
Distance
Learning
PROSPECTUS
2018 Degrees, Diplomas, Higher Certificates,
Executive Education, eLearning & Skills Programmes
Ver 1/2018
Table of Contents...
1. Richfield graduate institute of Page
technology - institutional details
1.1 National Business of the Year Award 4
1.2 International Associates & Partners 6
1.3 Faculty & Academic Leadership 7
1.4 Institutional Leadership & Management 8
1.5 Curriculum Innovation, Design & Development Comm. 9
1.6 International Recognition 10
1.7 Statutory Disclosure 11
1.8 Richfield Distance Learning is Unique 12
1.9 An enjoyable student Experience 13
1.10 World Class Technology 14
1.11 Digital & eLibraries 15
1.11 Academic Calendar 16
2. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY &
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS QUALIFICATIONS
2.1 Bachelor of Science in Information Technology 18
2.2 Diploma in Information Technology 3 years 20
2.3 Diploma in Computer Applications 22
2.4 NC: Information Technology - Systems Development NQF5 24
2.5 FET Cert : Info. Technology Systems Development NQF4 25
2.6 Higher Certificate in Information Technology 26
2.7 Higher Certificate in Systems Engineering 27
2.8 NC: Information Technology - Systems Support NQF5 28
2.9 FET Cert : Info. Technology : Technical Support NQF4 29
2.10 NC: Information Technology - End User Computing NQF3 30
3. BUSINESS Administration, management
& COMMERCial SCIENCE QUALIFICATIONS
3.1 Bachelor of Commerce 32
3.2 Bachelor of Business Administration 34
3.3 Diploma in Business Administration 3 years 36
3.4 Higher Certificate in Business Administration 38
3.5 FET Cert : Generic Management NQF5 39
Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology (Pty) Ltd is registered with the Department of Higher Education & Training as a Private Higher Edu-
cation Institution under the Higher Education Act, 1997, Registration Certicate No. 2000/HE07/008 & as a Private Further Education College
2 under the Further Education & Training Act, 2006, Registration Certicate No. 2008/FE07/050
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3. BUSINESS Administration, management
& COMMERCial SCIENCE QUALIFICATIONS continued...
3.6 ICB - Office Administration 40
3.7 ICB - Entrepreneurship 41
3.8 ICB - Business Management 42
3.9 ICB - Financial Accounting 43
3.10 NC: Business Management N4 - N6 44
3.11 NC: Financial Management N4 - N6 45
3.12 NC: Management Assistant N4 - N6 46
3.10 NC: HR Management N4 - N6 47
4. Public Administration & recognition of
prior learning qualifications
4.1 Bachelor of Public Management 48
4.2 Diploma in Local Government Management 49
4.3 Higher Certificate in Local Government Management 50
4.4 ICB - Public Sector Accounting 51
4.5 Higher Certificate in RPL Activities 52
4.6 NC: Educare N4 - N6 53
4.7 NC: ODETDP NQF6 54
4.8 NC: ODETDP NQF5 55
4.9 FETC: ODETDP NQF4 58
4.10 NC: AET Practice NQF4 60
4.11 NC: Electrical Engineering N4 - N6 62
4.12 NC: Tourism N4 - N6 63
5. DISTANCE / eLEARNING & Short Executive Programmes
5.1 Credit Bearing Short Programmes 65
5.1 eLearning Programmes 70
6. SETA QUALIFICATIONS PRICELIST 72
7. Assessments, Credit Accumulation & Progression 73
8. DISTANCE LEARNING PRICELIST 74
9. DISTANCE EDUCATION SUPPORT CENTRES 75
Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology (Pty) Ltd is registered with the Department of Higher Education & Training as a Private Higher Edu-
cation Institution under the Higher Education Act, 1997, Registration Certicate No. 2000/HE07/008 & as a Private Further Education College
3 under the Further Education & Training Act, 2006, Registration Certicate No. 2008/FE07/050
SA Sharecall Career Advice Line : 0861 243 848
REGISTER NOW with the
Winner of the National
Business of the Year Award
The Oscars of South African Business
2017 WINNER CERTIFICATE
of Excellence in the Category
NATIONAL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD
Aw a rd e d t o
Ric hfield Graduate Institute of Technology
For outstanding business practice, performance and innovation at
t h e f o r e f r o n t o f y o u r s e c t o r.
Ralf Fletcher
C h i e f E x e c u t i v e O ffi c e r
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South Africa’s most affordable Higher Business’, which has become synonymous
Education Institution, Richfield Graduate with the National Business Awards
Institute of Technology (RGIT) has won the finalists for the respective awards
the National Business of the Year Award. included Discovery Health, Woolworths,
This year’s ceremony was held on the Rennies Travel, CTICC, Microsoft SA,
16 November 2017 at Emperors Palace, amongst others.
Gauteng and marked the 15th anniversary
of the National Business Awards. Richfield’s CEO, Jay Ramnundlall,
commented, “We were extremely proud
The event’s most prestigious accolade, to come away with the trophy, especially
was awarded to Richfield before a host given the calibre of the organisations we
of business and government leaders,
were up against. I would like to thank the
VIPs and media representatives. Also
Judges for recognising our hard work and
watching, via live social media updates,
were thousands of South Africans whose our quest to open up distance learning
engagement kept the awards trending to all. This accolade belongs to everyone
for several hours. at Richfield and provides a motivational
boost to our efforts. Respected recognition
Richfield has become a pioneering platforms like the National Business
Higher Education Institution which has Awards have been shown to enhance
evolved with the explosion of digital brand reputation and we appreciate the
technologies. Serving South African for exposure this accolade will generate
almost 3 decades, Richfield has become around our learning solutions. In short, we
the knowledge powerhouse it is today, are honoured to accept this award”.
with 33 higher education campuses and
40 TVET campuses countrywide.
Having recently won several international
awards in Oxford (UK), Geneva
(Switzerland), Rome (Italy) and London
(UK), ranging from ‘perfection, quality
and ideal performance’ to ‘sustainability,
quality achievements and technology
integration’. It is therefore not surprising
that Richfield has taken SA’s top business
award for 2017.
For a decade and a half, South Africa’s
National Business Awards has recognised
outstanding achievements by companies. Norman Mbazima, Deputy Chairman of Anglo
This year’s list of winners exemplifies the American presents the National Business of the
phrase ‘the Oscars of South African Year Award to Richfields’ CEO, Jay Ramnundlall.
INTERNATIONAL
associates &
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partners
Dr Vincenzo Costigliola Brian Naicker Professor Zal Phiroz Lelethu Nkula
President : Academic Simon Fraser University, e-Learning Instructor - Senior Partner
Union, Oxford, UK Vancover Canada Harvard University, USA Specialist
Dr Fritz Pinnock Prof JP Nsabua Dr Praveen Mahodeb Prof John W.A. Netting
Caribbean Maritime Vice Chancellor JSS Academy, Director General
University University of Kinshasa, DRC Mauritius Europe Business Assembly
Richfields’ Academic Senate
Back Row : Dr M. Kooblall, Mr J. Ramnundlall, Mr I. Reddy, Mr R Juggernath, Mr R Mason,
Mr S Daniels, Dr P Mohadeb, Dr S Ramdial, Prof K Govender, Prof S. Lubbe, Dr D Madyira,
Dr A Katrodia, Prof L Fourie, Dr S Chalufu, Mr E Bakuli, Mr C Gokhale.
Front Row : Mr A Sukdeo, Prof R Maharaj, Mr K Panday, Prof P Brijlall, Mrs S Mayet, Dr J
Mtsweni, Mrs. S Durga, Prof P Beard, Prof. S Perumal
FACULTY &
Academic
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Craig Gokhale Prof S. Lubbe Dr Willem Bester Prof Rosh Maharaj
DBA, MCom, BCom(Hons)
MSc (Computer Science) PHD(IS), MCom, BCom(Hons) D.Ed; M.Ed, B.Ed; B.A.; NTSD; NTD
Dean:Post Graduate Studies
Chief Academic Officer Dean:Post Graduate Studies Chief Quality Officer
Victor Masakada Siddiqah Mayet Muuya Munyaradzi
Praveen Vasala MSc. Strategy & Finance BCom (Hons)
MBA, BCom, Cert Bus Analysis BCom, HDip Acc, CA(SA)
Dean: Faculty of Commerce Departmental Head: National Programmes:
Accounting & Taxation
Networks & Engineering Business Diplomas
Emmanuel Bakuli Zane Ramnundlall Kudzai Sukuta Professor S. Adam
MSC, BSc(Hons)
BSc (IT), MBA BCom Hons PhD, BA, MPA, D Admin
Academic Head Academic Head : Dean: Faculty of Public
Programming Systems Development
Marketing Administration & Local Govt.
Isaka Reddy Dr Muni Kooblal Prof Paul Beard Freedom Vezi
MSc (Computer Science) B.Sc, B ED, HED, ADV DIP MSC, Mgt Sc
Dean: Faculty of Information (PUB.AD), MPA, D.ADMIN
QCTO / HEQC
Dean: Faculty of Leadership &
Technology RPL Activites Chief Advisor to CEO Business Administration
Institutional
Leadership
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& MaNAGEMENT
Jay Ramnundlall Prof Rosh Maharaj Dr Muni Kooblal Rakesh Jugernath
B.Sc, B ED, HED, ADV DIP (PUB.AD),
B.Com,MBA, TQM, SAIPA D.Ed; M.Ed, B.Ed; B.A.; NTSD; NTD
MPA, D.ADMIN BCom, BCompt Hons, CA(SA)
Chief Executive Officer Chief Quality Officer Academic Registrar CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
nal Leadership
Freedom Vezi
Mmsci Keegan Shunmugam
National Business Awards – the Oscars of South African business BCom, ODEDTP
Dean: Faculty of Leadership & The 2016 South African Award Winner of Excellence in the category
Business Administration Chief Operations Officer
“Investing in People”
h,
Sholina Durga
Sholina Durga BSc (Hons)
Ruwaida Hoosen Craig Gokhale Isaka Reddy
BSc (Hons) BA, PGD in IR MSc (Computer Science)
MSc (Computer Science) Dean: Faculty of Information
Divisional Head: TVET Divisional Head: Distance
Chief Academic Officer
Learning Technology
hu-
d
Elaine Ganas
BC OM H ONS
Elaine Ganas Yuven Naidoo Nellie Naidoo Mbali Tsalong
BCom Hons (Ind & Org Psych)
(I ND & O RG P SY CH )
(BCom), TQM B. Tech PR, ODETDP 5
ND Bus Mngt, Strat
Marketing (GIBS)
Chief HRD Officer Chief Strategy Officer Chief Commercial Officer
National Sales Manager
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Curriculum
innovation,
design & Development
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committee
Professor P. Brijlall Dr Daniel Madiyra Dr Jabu Mtsweni Prof Louis Fourie
BA(Hons), M.A., D Phil PHD Mech Eng PHD Comp Science MPA, D.ADMIN
Council for Industial & Cape Peninsilluar University
Richfield Senate University of Johannesburg Scientific Research (CSIR) of Technology
Prof S. Lubbe Dr Sibusiso Chalufu Dr Shahied Daniels Dr Praveen Mohadeb
PHD(IS), MCom, BCom(Hons) PHD - Education Professional Accountant PHD
Dean:Post Graduate Studies Executive Director - Dean of Acting Chairman of JSS Academy,
Students - UNISA FASSET SETA Mauritius
Dr Suresh Ramdial Dr Ankit Katrodia Prof. Krishna Govender
PHD Management
Prof Ronnie Perumal
PHD Management PHD Management
Senior Lecturer -
PHD Management
Post-Doctoral Researcher Executive Dean and Head -
Ex Dean – UKZN
UKZN – UKZN AAA Advertising
Alan Walker Prof. Tankiso Moloi Dr Kiru Pillay Prof Manoj Maharaj
Comp. Sc. (Hons), MBA, CEH CA(SA) PHD (IS &T)
PHD Applied Maths
Professor of Accounting – Chief Director: Information
CEO – Walcom Security Security Services Research Professor (UKZN)
University of Johannesburg
International Recognition
from Italy, Switzerland & England
2017 – Winner of The TOPCO National Business Of The · Managerial expertise
Year Award · Corporate governance winner 2017
2017 - Winner of two prestigious international awards in · Brand Awareness
Rome from Otherways’ Association of Management and · Levels of innovation
Consulting - France for: 2014 - Finalist in the
• Global Award for Perfection, Quality and Ideal Standard Bank Top Business Awards
Performance; and
• Green Era Global Award for Sustainability. 2013 - CEO : Finalist African Access National Business
Awards- Top Businessman of the year Category
2017 - Academic Union, London, UK, having admitted Rich-
field as Global Member, AU has awarded the Institution’s 2013 - Winner of the Best Computer Training Institute /
CEO, Jay Ramnundlall, the status of Honourable Professor of College in the Reader’s Choice “Best of the Best” Pretoria
the Academic Union, Oxford, UK, with admission News Awards.
to the Club of Rectors of Europe and the International
Socrates Nomination Committee. 2013 - Finalist in 4 Categories of the African Access National
Business Awards:
2017 - Standard Bank Institutional Recognition for · Investing in People Award
“ Outstanding Achievements in the field of Education” · Innovation through Technology Award
· Customer Focus Award
2016 - International Socrates Awards: Oxford, England - · Corporate Citizenship Award
‘Best Enterprises’and ‘Best Manager of the Year’ Award,
2012 - Winner of the Top Gender Empowered Company in
2016 - PMR Africa, Diamond Arrow Award: the Business, Education and Training Category
Best IT Training Institution : 1st overall for doing most in the
education sector & for stimulating economic growth and 2012 - Winner of the FNB / Kwa-Zulu National Top Busi-
development of the KwaZulu-Natal Province. ness Portfolio Awards in the Social & Community Services
Institution for doing most in the education sector in Sector
stimulating economic growth and development of the
KwaZulu-Natal Province. 2012 - Finalist in 4 Categories of the African Access National
Business Awards:
2016 - South African National Business Award - First Place · Investing in People Award
in the Catergory - Investor in People. · Innovation through Technology Award
· Customer Focus Award
2015 - Winner of the Century International Quality ERA · Business, Education & Training Award
Gold Awards for :
· Impressive Work Integrated Learning (WIL) - increasing the
rate of employability of students
· Promoting Technology - providing students with free
access to high-tech devices with NO additional cost
· Creating a ‘green’ culture which benefits the environ-
ment, encouraging students and educators to move away
from excessive use of paper and printing
2015 - PMR AFRICA, Diamond Arrow Award -
Leaders and Achievers Catergory
2015 - Finalist of the Kwa-Zulu National Top Business
Awards for being the Leading Brand in Kwa-Zulu Natal
2015 - Finalist in the Platinum Technology International
Award for Quality & Excellence
2015 - Finalist in the Oliver Empowerment Awards for the
Top Empowered Male Leader of the Year Award
2014 - PMR Africa Winner of the Diamond Arrow Award in
the Business Sector for:
· Business Sector for Economic Growth and DevelopmentStatutory DiscloSure
Holding Company : Richfield Holdings (Pty) Ltd
Registered Name : Richfield Graduate Institute
of Technology (Pty) Ltd
Auditors: BDO South Africa
Trading Name: RGIT
Rakesh Jugernath Abbreviated Name: RGIT
BCom, BCompt Hons, CA(SA) Company Reg. No: 2000/000752/07
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Legal Status: Private Company
Statutory Directors:
J. Ramnundlall B Com, MBA, SAIPA, TQM, ODETDP
R. Jugernath B.Com, B. Compt (Honours), CA (SA)
S. Mayet B.Com, HDip Acc, CA (SA)
Dr M. Kooblal B.Sc, B ED, HED, ADV DIP (PUB.AD), MPA, D. Admin
Main Campus Corporate office POSTAL ADDRESS:
292 Anton Lembede St, 4 Palm Boulevard Private Bag X23
Siddiqah Mayet Durban Umhlanga Rocks, 4320 Umhlanga Rocks,
BCom, HDip Acc, CA(SA) Tel: (031) 304 9340 Tel: (031) 816 7300 4320
Director – Strategic Business Units
Email: info@richfield.ac.za | Web: www.rgit.co.za
Further details may be found in the student handbook, Institutional website, enrolment
contract and are also preloaded on students' Tablet PC's.
IMS International ISO 9001:2015 Quality Standard Achieved to
Est. 1990
compliment SA Regulatory Framework.
The South National Qualifications Framework (NQF) is a single integrated system for the “classification, registration,
publication and articulation of quality-assured national qualifications”. The NQF Act provides for three co-ordinated
qualifications sub-frameworks namely:
• General and Further Education and Training, contemplated in the General and Further Education and Training Quality
Assurance Act, 2001 (Act 58 of 2001) overseen by Umalusi.
• Higher Education, contemplated in the Higher Education Act, 1997 (Act 101 of 1997) overseen by the Council on Higher
Education.
• Trades and Occupations, contemplated in the Skills Development Act, 1998 (Act 97 of1998) overseen by the Quality
Council for Trades and Occupations.
The objectives of the NQF of the NQF Act, are to:
· Create a single integrated national framework for learning achievements;
· Facilitate access to, and mobility and progression within, education and training career paths;
· Enhance the quality of education and training;
· Accelerate the redress of past unfair discrimination in education, training and employment opportunities.
The objectives of the NQF are designed to contribute to the full personal development of each student and the social
and economic development of the nation at large. The South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) together with the
Quality Councils (QCs) must seek to achieve the objectives of the NQF by:
· Developing, fostering and maintaining an integrated and transparent national framework for the recognition of
learning achievements;
· Ensuring that South African qualifications meet appropriate criteria, determined by the Minister as contemplated in
Section 8 [of the NQF Act], and are internationally comparable; and
· Ensuring that South African qualifications are of an acceptable quality.
In order to assist student in establishing the regulatory authority and quality assurance arrangements, each agency
programme offered by the institution is indicated with the applicable quality assurance regulator.RICHFIELD’s DISTANCE LEARNING IS UNIQUE...
It is with great pleasure that we welcome you as Relevant Curriculum
a prospective student to one of our country’s most Developing and delivering curricula in line with
pronounced and quality recognized Institutions. industry and employer requirements are sup-
Like all progressive organizations, in planning the ported by an externally represented Senate. In
new academic year, we have upgraded all our addition, Academic Faculties and Departments
policies, frameworks, strategies and practices and provide support to all teaching for learning ac-
reconfigured them, to provide you with a world tivities.
class learning experience. Some unique aspects
are highlighted below: Professional Management
Teaching and Learning expertise on each cam-
pus, together with professional management,
VISION ensure that the learning needs of students are
“A global Institution committed to quality, student met and that the quality of teaching for learning,
satisfaction, leadership, creativity and value inno- community engagement, assessment and re-
vation”. search is continually improved and consistent at
all Campuses. Students are provided with a sys-
MISSION tem of nationally managed, standardized learn-
“To facilitate and enhance quality teaching for ing materials and curricula which are reviewed
learning, promoting research and engaging the and upgraded anually. Learning materials are
community, through innovative practices and also preloaded on Tablet PCs, making them eas-
emerging technologies achieving increased glob- ily accessible.
al access, employment, entrepreneurial opportu-
nities and transformation”. Interactive Learning
Small and manageable class sizes allows for in-
World Class Institution teractive teaching for learning and provision of
The Institution’s programmes have been histor- strategic supplementary classes in smaller groups
ically driven by demand in the workplace. The targeting specific needs in student development.
National Master Scarce Skills List for South Africa
Community Engagement
provided by the Department of Labour as well as An effective Community Engagement (CE) Strat-
Seta Sector Skills Plan demand work based pro- egy makes Campuses more accessible to the
grammes that are geared towards preparing stu- communities they serve. Joint projects and use
dents in finding meaningful employment in the ICT, of Institutional infrastructure for CE purposes are
commerce, government and industry sectors. encouraged.
Work Integrated Learning International ISO 9001 : 2015 and OHSAS
Included in the curriculum are, compulsory work 18001:2007 Quality Standards
readiness skills and work integrated learning pro- The Institution also holds to it credit the ISO 9001
grammes requiring appropriate workplace assess- : 2015 and OHSAS 18001:2007 Internationally
ment for all students, before awarding qualifica- Certified Quality Stardards for the provision of
tions. Higher Education and Training, Distance and Vo-
cational Technical Studies, Professional Learning
Learning Management System and Skills Programmes to International Organisa-
The institution has migrated to the Moodle Stu- tions & Individuals.
dent Management System which is also used by
major universities of the world. Students can di- Fees and Charges Including Refund(S) in the
Case of Cancellation or Withdrawal
rectly access additional learning content from the Students are advised to refer to the Enrolment
website. Contract : Terms and Conditions 1.4 and 1.5 re-
garding cancellation or withdrawal.
Benchmarking
An active benchmarking strategy of our key pro- List of all partnership agreements
cesses, programmes and curricula with other pri- Richfield is a member of the SAP University Al-
vate, public, national, international and trade or- liances.
ganizations is carried out in the constant pursuit Student Enrolment Contract
of excellence and continued improvement. All students are to ensure that they have signed
and completed an enrolment contract form....an enjoyable Student EXPERIENCE !
Language Policy Academic Infrastructure
The medium of instruction is English The Institution has state of the art facilities and
highly qualified academic and support staff in-
Mode of instruction cluding a mix of foreign academic professionals
Contact or distance depending on programme. who also provide rare and critical skills.
Student Financial Aid Employment and Skills Development Agency
The Department of Higher Education/Labour has
Students that require Bursaries and Financial Aid
awarded the status of an Employment and Skills
are requested to write to the Student Bursar, Development Agency (ESDA) to the Institution in
Private Bag X23, Umhlanga Rocks, 4320. all nine provinces.
Student Support Services Articulation of Qualification
In the case of complaints/grievances, students The Institution’s qualifications are positioned on
must complete the Student Concerns logbook the National Qualification Framework (NQF) and
to ensure satisfactory conclusion. Students may certain qualifications are also positioned on the
email student concerns to: new HEQSF. All qualifications have an occupa-
www.student concerns@richfield.ac.za tional content and allow for vertical and horizontal
articulation.
Code of Conduct
Students are required to abide by the code of Library and e-Library Resources
conduct, of which full details are covered in our Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology
registration contract. pos-sesses a substantial academic library col-
lection of over 135 000 textbooks across its 30
South African Regulatory Compliance libraries nationally. The Library subscribes to an
increasing number of electronic journals (e-Jour-
In addition to the International Quality Standards, the
nals), electronic books (e-Books), electronic mag-
Institution meets the quality standards of the Council azines (e-magazines) and electronic newspapers
on Higher Education, Department of Higher Education (e-newspapers) from leading academic Publishers
and the South African Qualifications Authority. such as Elsevier- Science Direct, Emerald Springer
and Worldwide Information Services-PressReader.
Quality Council on Trade & Occupations Major Book Publishers such as Cengage Learning,
The Skills Development landscape is currently un- Pearson Education, Wiley, Mcgraw-Hill, Juta, Ox-
der review with the formation of the Quality Coun- ford and Lexis Nexis provides academic support to
cil on Trade & Occupations. The institution is keep- the institution. The latest available textbooks are
ing abreast with all developments in this regard. prescribed and kept in the libraries nationally.
Internet Enabled Libraries Policy and Procedure for handling of student
Access to internet enabled libraries and labo- complaints
ratories, that offer full text electronic database Student are to familiarize themselves with the
downloads for teaching and learning purposes, policy and procedure for student queries and han-
are available to students. dling of complaints.
Health and Wellness Policy
Administrative Systems
Student are to familiarize themselves with the In-
The implementation of the Integrated Campus Ad- stitution’s Health and Wellness policy.
ministration System (ICAS) has contributed to the
development of the Institution's MIS and has facil- Policy on Disability
itated integration into the HEQCIS, Umalusi and Student are to familiarize themselves with the In-
SETA MIS eventually working its way to the NLRD stitution’s Policy on Disability.
Campus Social Life Names and Qualifications of full- time and
All campuses have staff responsible for work inte- Part –time staff employed by the Institution
grated learning, social and cultural activities and Students may view the names and qualifications of
community engagement programmes. Social Net- full- time and Part –time staff employed by the In-
works using Wi-Fi connectivity and Tablet PC's are stitution at the campus where they are registered.
encouraged and freely available at all campuses.World Class Technology
bring success to your doorstep...
Every student registering for a full qualifi- the Richfield programme rollout made an
cation, will receive a FREE Vodacom Tablet immediate impact on the academic success
which includes a 2 Year warranty and 16 gigs rates of our students, with a marked 15%
of memory, e-books, e-libraries and 500Mb increase in the success rate of Degree
monthly data valid for 12 months. Each stu- students (From 76% to 91%) in the inaugural
dent also is able to have FREE unlimited ac- year. 2012 This success rate has been
cess to the Richfield website & Moodle Plat- maintained over the past 4 years with
form.
Mobile Learning: A Holistic African Solution...
The Tablet PC is compact, very lightweight
and extremely easy to carry. Our tablets can
easily fit in to most backpacks. Each Tablet
PC is pre-loaded with relevant learning ma-
terial for each student’s course. The learn-
ing material also includes global podcasts
of experts’ opinions on pertinent subjects
and provides online entry to the Integrated
Campus Administration System and Moodle
for assignments, accounts information and
examination results.
all Higher Education qualifications and
surpasses any other registered institution,
both Internationally or locally.
The Richfield tablet initiative has changed
Teaching and Learning by providing the stu-
dent with a unique, interactive and power-
ful e-Learning experience which enhances a
student’s ability to collaborate using a tech-
nology based approach. The tablet PC has
changed the way students and lecturers in-
teract and has placed the focus on student
centered learning. The Tablet PC has helped
RGIT reduce our carbon footprint and our
use of paper by an incredible 200 tons.
The 2012 integration of the Table PC intoDigital and eLibraries...
PERFECT FOR DISTANCE LEARNING!
Richfield has partnered with which are peer-reviewed. loads which may be accessed
some of the worlds greatest Journal articles can be down- anytime, anywhere and on any
digital publishers and provides loaded and shared with stu- device.
free access of a range of dents improving the overall
e-newspapers, e-magazines, experience.Satisfied students The portfolio of Business and
ebooks and reference e-jour- is a priority for Emerald. Economic, Mathemathics and
nals to its students. Statistics, Computer Sciec-
As a result Emerald has pro- ne and Applied Computing
vided a new web platform, e-books comprises of science
improved rankings and plan monographs, handbooks,
for increases in yearly article book series and textbooks in
PressReader offers unlimited growth and these are just the all subject areas, as well as
digital access to over 3,200 start of a journey that they
a renowned program of pro-
top newspapers and more than have undertaken to urther en-
fessional management pub-
3,000 magazines from around hance the student experience
the world. Students choose with Emerald. lications targeted especially
from full-version, current-day at students, practitioners,
content in 60+ languages from managers, consultants and re-
more than 100 countries. Elsevier Sciencedirect e-books searchers.
The Institution has perpetual
Students can enjoy reading access to Elsevier Science-
the world’s newspapers and Direct e-book collection. The
magazines the way they want e-book collection consists of
to receive them - in down- the following subject areas: Springer, is committed to pro-
loads, online, or on their mo- Computer Science, Business, viding students, programmers,
bile device, tablet or eRead- Management, Hospitality and developers, researchers and
er - wherever they live, travel, Tourism, Finance, Media Tech- tech business leaders with the
work or play. nology, Medicine and Dentistry information they need to solve
the problems in an extensive
Students may also download selection of titles dedicated to
complete issues of thousands Microsoft, Apple, Oracle, and
of top newspapers and mag- Java technologies, and their
azines just as they appear in Web Development.
print. Students can take ad- Springer hosts the world’s
vantage of an incredible array largest collection of Science, The Microsoft IT Academy re-
of social sharing, commenting, Technology, Humanities and sources are also accessable by
and topic alert tools. Social Sciences Collection of all Richfield students through
eBooks which include critical, our partnership, granting stu-
Emerald Publishing Limited is must have content for students dents access to the Microsoft
the world’s leading independ- and continual access with ar- Office 365 online portal. In-
ent publisher of global re- chival rights. cluded in this is access to MS
search with impact in educa- Word 365, Excell 365, Power-
tion, society, public policy and Students at Richfield have no point 365 and others.
15 business journal articles limit on user access and down-DISTANCE LEARNING CALENDAR - 2018
1st Semester
Duration Start Finish No. of Days
College Opens 3 January 2018
Nov/Dec 2018 Supplementary Exams 22 Jan 2018 2 Feb 2018 10
Workshop One – Induction & Orientation Sat, 17th
March 2018
Semester 1 26 Feb 2018 11 July 2018
Assignment 1 30 March 2018
Easter Holidays 30 March 2018 2nd April 2018 4
Workshop 2 - Revision & Assignment 2 Guidelines Sat, 7th April 2018
Assignment 2 20 April 2018
Workshop 3 - Revision & Assignment 3 Guidelines Sat, 5th May 2018
Assignment 3 21 May 2018
Workshop 4 - Revision & Examination Preparation Sat, 2nd June 2018
Semester 1 Examinations 28 June 2018 13 July 2018 12
Mid-year registrations (New students) 28 June 2018
Mid-year registrations (Current students) 2 July 2018
2nd Semester
Duration Start Finish No. of Days
Semester 2 30 July 2018 7 Dec 2018
June/July 2018 Supplementary Exams 13 August 2018 24 August 2018 10
Workshop 1 – Induction & Orientation 11th August 2018
Assignment 1 17 August 2018
Workshop 2 - Revision & Assignment 2 Guidelines Sat, 1st September 2018
Assignment 2 17 September 2018
Workshop 3 - Revision & Assignment 3 Guidelines Sat, 22nd September 2018
Assignment 3 8 October 2018
Workshop 4 - Revision & Examination Preparation Sat 6th Oct 2018
Semester 2 Examinations 19 Nov 2018 6 Dec 2018 15
ACADEMIC
CALENDAR
2018 16Information Technology
& Computer Applications
Graduates from Institu- pected to remain stable. areas of life – from busi-
tions such as Richfield and Thousands of jobs have ness and science to the
Universities remain a key been created by IT, and entertainment sector.
resource to address the hence, today, it is essential
IT Skills Shortage of ma- for everyone to understand The Faculties of Informa-
jor projects as well as the what information technol- tion Technology, Computer
huge shortage of ICT Pro- ogy is, and how it plays a Applications & Systems
fessionals & Engineers in vital role in every aspect of Engineering helps develop
the global economy. modern-day life. experts in the of new tech-
nologies & applications,
Information Technology IT is interfused in all areas leading to software devel-
pertains to the study, de- of professional, business opers, engineering gurus
sign, and development of and personal life: from and computer application
computer systems and net- providing communication, specialists.
works, which are used for medicine. Information
obtaining, processing, and technologies are one of A range of tertiary quali-
distributing data. This field the most important and fications based on varoius
has been growing at a very promising fields given that NQF levels and duration of
fast pace over the last few qualified specialists with study are offered Higher
years, and according to a Bachelor of Science de- education qualifications
experts, this growth is ex- gree in IT are needed in all include:
Faculty of Information Technology
• Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
• Diploma in information Technology (3 years)
• Diploma in information Technology (2 years)
• Higher Certificate in Information Technology
Prof S. Lubbe Victor Masakada
PHD(IS), MCom, BCom(Hons) MSc. Financial Engineering
Dean: MSc. Strategic Business IT
Faculty of Computer Applications
Post Graduate Studies Departmental Head:
Networks & Engineering
& Systems Engineering
• Diploma in Computer Applications
• Higher Certificate in Systems Engineering
Craig Gokhale Isaka Reddy
MSc (Computer Science) MSc (Computer Science)
Dean: Faculty of Information
Dean:Faculty of Computer
Technology
Applications
17Bachelor of Science Regulatory Quality Authority :
CHE
in
Information Technology (BSc IT)
(SAQA ID No. 35954 : NQF 7 : 380 Credits : 3 Years) Council on Higher Education
Council on Higher Education Accredited Qualification
Admission Requirements:
• A SA or African National Senior Certificate or equivalent with an endorsement for admission to a Degree, with a pass in Maths and one
Science Subject.
• Student who have passed RGIT HCIT / HCSE or an equivalent level 5 in the field of Information Technology.A Level Students Pass in 2 subjects
• O Level Students who have passed 12th class, or an equivalent A level examination or Senior Secondary School Certificate or a technical
diploma after Secondary School Certificate with English and Maths in of the Secondary Education system.
• Mature Age Exemption for students above the age of 23 as set out in the Higher Education Regulations. or • Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
(BSc IT) - 3 Years
The Bachelor of Science three possible areas within ements, with emphasis on
in Information Technolo- the IT industry. The curricu- group and individual work,
gy is to enable the qualify- lum has specific outcomes and the associated business,
ing student to enter various aimed at developing profes- communication and presen-
sub-categories within the sional, generic and specific tation skills.
Information Technology in- skills required within each
dustry. area of elective. In addition, the student is
The degree has been struc- assured of being exposed
tured to allow students to All aspects of the programme to the latest, cutting-edge IT
choose an elective in one of have extensive practical el- technologies and strategies.
Today Information Technology goes Year 1 Total Credits : 120
beyond the design, and develop- Semester : 1
NQF
CREDITS Semester : 2
NQF
CREDITS
Level Level
ment of computer systems (hard-
Information Systems 511 5 10 Information Systems 512 5 10
ware and software) and networks, Programming 511 5 15 Programming 512 5 15
which were historically used for ob- Web Technology 511 5 15 Web Technology 512 5 15
taining, processing, and distributing Networks 511 5 10 Networks 512 5 10
data. This field has been growing at Mathematics 511 5 10 Mathematics 512 5 10
a very rapid pace over the last few Year 2 Total Credits : 120
years, and this growth is expected Semester : 1
NQF
Level
CREDITS Semester : 2
NQF
Level
CREDITS
to remain stable. Thousands of new Information Systems 621 6 10 Information Systems 622 6 10
jobs are been created by IT as we Programming 621 6 15 Programming 622 6 15
move away from the Information Database Systems 600 6 10 Big Data & IOT 600 6 10
Age and Knowledge Age to the Elective - Systems Development
Digital Age. Internet Programming 621 6 15 Internet Programming 622 6 15
Computer Architecture 600 6 10 Operating Systems 600 6 10
Elective - Systems Engineering
Students will learn how to deter-
Help Desk Technology 600 6 15 Server Technology 600 6 15
mine information needs by under- Computer Architecture 600 6 10 Operating Systems 600 6 10
standing user expectations and Elective - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT
converting these to design ele- Business Management 621 6 10 Business Management 622 6 15
ments in adressing how to auto- Quantitative Techniques 600 6 15
Management Information
6 10
Systems & BI 600
mate business processes, ensuring
Year 3 Total Credits : 140
safeguards with regards to cyber NQF NQF
Semester : 1 CREDITS Semester : 2 CREDITS
security, cloud computing, internet Level Level
IT Project Management 700 7 10 IT Project 700 7 10
of things, mobile computing and
Programming 731 7 15 Programming 732 7 15
digital applications development.
Computer Security 700 7 10 Work Integrated Learning 700 7 20
Elective - Systems Development
The BSc in IT allows students to Artificial Intelligence 700 7 15 Data Warehouse & Mining 700 7 15
choose cutting-edge technology Programming 741 7 15 Programming 742 7 15
electives including artificial intel- Elective - Systems Engineering
ligence and programming or soft- Artificial Intelligence 700 7 15 Simulation and Modelling 700 7 15
ware engineering. Those seeking Software Engineering
7 15 Microprocessors 700 7 15
Management 700
a more strategic direction in this Elective - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT
space may choose IT Strategic IT Strategic Management 731 7 15 IT Strategic Management 732 7 15
Management and Risk Manage- IT Risk Management 731 7 15 IT Risk Management 732 7 15
ment.Regulatory Quality Authority :
Diploma in Information
Technology (DIT) - 3 Years
(SAQA ID No. 88322 : NQF 6 : 370 Credits : 3 Years)
CHE
Council on Higher Education
Admission Requirements:
• A National Senior Certificate with an endorsement for admission to a Diploma and / or Degree or
• A National Certificate Vocational (NCV) at NQF Level 4 with appropriate subject combination and levels
of achievements. or
• Mature Age Exemption for students above the age of 23 as set out in the Higher Education Regulations. or
• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)Diploma in Information Technology
(DIT) - 3 Years
(SAQA ID No. 88322 : NQF 6 : 370 Credits : 3 Years) Council on Higher Education Accredited Qualification
The purpose of the Diplo- diploma has been structured designed with specific out-
ma in Information Tech- in such a way as to allow comes in mind and is aimed
nology is to provide students students to choose from an at developing both generic
with a wide spectrum of study elective in one of three pos- and specific vocational skills
covering the breadth of In- sible areas within the IT indus- required within each elective.
formation Technology. The try. The curriculum has been
The Diploma in Information Year 1 Total Credits : 120
Technology offers three Elec- NQF NQF
Semester : 1 CREDITS Semester : 2 CREDITS
tives viz. Information Technol- Level Level
Information Systems 511 5 10 Information Systems 512 5 10
ogy, Networks Engineering &
Systems Development. Programming 511 5 15 Programming 512 5 15
Web Technology 511 5 15 Web Technology 512 5 15
The three year programme in Networks 511 5 10 Networks 512 5 10
Information Technology is de- Software Development 500 5 10 Business Comm 500 5 10
signed to provide students with Year 2 Total Credits : 120
the technical, vocational & pro- Semester : 1
NQF
CREDITS Semester : 2
NQF
CREDITS
Level Level
fessional skills and knowledge
Information Systems 621 6 10 Information Systems 622 6 10
to be effective practioneers in
Programming 621 6 15 Programming 622 6 15
various IT-related roles with- Database Systems 521§ 5 10 Database Systems 522 5 10
in businesses, government and M-Commerce§521 5 10 M-Commerce§522 5 10
community organizations.
Elective - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT
Business Management 621 6 15 Business Management 622 6 15
Students will learn how to de-
Elective - NETWORKS Engineering
termine client business ex-
Networks 621 6 15 Networks 622 6 15
pectations, needs, and how to
Elective - SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT
automate business processes.
Internet Prog 621 6 10 Internet Prog 622 6 15
Various approaches to systems
Year 3 Total Credits : 130
development will be explored.
NQF NQF
On completion of this pro- Semester : 1 Level
CREDITS Semester : 2 Level
CREDITS
gramme, students will also de- IT Project Management 600 6 10 IT Project 600 6 10
velop a broad understanding of Software Engineering 600 6 15 Management Info Systems 600 6 15
the current use of IT in organi- Human Computer Interaction 600 6 10 Work Integrated Learning 600 6 10
sations. Quantitative Tech 600 6 10 Operating Systems 600 6 15
Elective - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT
Students will also develop the Business Analysis 631 6 15 Business Analysis 632 6 15
ability to understand various Elective - NETWORKS Engineering
types of IT communications in
Networks 631 6 15 Networks 632 6 15
organisations. The programme
allows students a work related Elective - SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT
opportunity. Programming 631 6 15 Programming 632 6 15
In addition, students have a work integrated or project learning opportunity which will engage their
computing skills in Information Systems, e-Commerce, Business Analysis, Programming, Database
and Network Administration in an integrated manner.Diploma in Regulatory Quality Authority :
Computer Applications
(SAQA ID No. 88904 : NQF 6 : 370 Credits : 3 Years)
CHE
Council on Higher Education
Admission Requirements:
• A National Senior Certificate with an endorsement for admission to a Diploma and / or Degree or • A
National Certificate Vocational (NCV) at NQF Level 4 with appropriate subject combination and levels of
achievements. or • Mature Age Exemption for students above the age of 23 as set out in the Higher Edu-
cation Regulations. or • Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)Diploma in Computer Applications
(SAQA ID No. 88904 : NQF 6 : 370 Credits : 3 Years) Council on Higher Education Accredited Qualification
The purpose of the Diploma in Computer Applications is to introduce the student to the design, analysis, and
application of computers and computer-based systems.
Through course and laboratory experiences, students learn the principles essential in defining, designing, and
building both general purpose and application-specific computer systems. The programme prepares students
for careers in industry or for graduate study. A student who has completed this qualification will be competent
in providing professional, technical and developmental support in the computer industry.
Pervasive use of computers Year 1 Total Credits : 120
has resulted in an ongoing NQF NQF
Semester : 1 Level
CREDITS Semester : 2 Level
CREDITS
need for a wide range of
Software Development 500 5 10 Business Communication 500 5 10
highly skilled human capacity
Information Systems 511 5 10 Information Systems 512 5 10
in ICT disciplines. The field is Programming 511 5 15 Programming 512 5 15
subject to rapid technological Web Technology 511 5 15 Web Technology 512 5 15
changes and therefore re- Networks 511 5 10 Networks 512 5 10
quires professionals who are Year 2 Total Credits : 120
well-educated, who keep up- Semester : 1
NQF
Level
CREDITS Semester : 2
NQF
Level
CREDITS
to-date with the latest devel- M-Commerce 521 5 10 M-Commerce 522 5 10
opments in the field and who System Analysis & Design 621 6 10 System Analysis & Design 622 6 10
can engage future trends and Programming 621 6 15 Programming 622 6 15
Internet Programming 621 6 15 Internet Programming 622 6 15
developments in the field.
Database Systems 521 5 10 Database Systems 522 5 10
Year 3 Total Credits : 130
The purpose of this Diploma NQF NQF
Semester : 1 Level
CREDITS Semester : 2 Level
CREDITS
qualification is to provide a
Computer Architecture 600 6 10 Operating Systems 600 6 10
career-focussed, profession- IT Project Management 600 6 15 IT Project 600 6 15
al qualification featuring in- Human Comp Interaction 600 6 10 Programming 632 6 15
dustry-referenced knowledge Programming 631 6 15 Management Info Systems 600 6 10
and skills transfer, technolog- Computer Security 600 6 15 Work Integrated Learning 600 6 15
ical competencies, critical
cross-field skills as well as at-
titudinal development. but will gain exposure to knowledge and skills that
a wide range of related are focused on Applica-
The programme deals with topics.The diploma stu- tions Development. The
the conceptualisation, design, dent will be knowledgea- programme is designed
development, implementation ble and competent in the to promote initiative and
and testing of computer soft- discourse and practice responsibility in an aca-
ware applications to meet the of the ICT discipline and demic and/or professional
enormous commercial and have specialist knowledge context to respond to the
social demand for such prod- of Applications Develop- local, regional and nation-
ucts. Students are prepared ment.. Qualifying students al, community and industry
for careers in Computer Pro- will therefore be proficient needs.
gramming and Systems in the general discourse of
Analysis & Design ICT but have specialisedNational Certificate: Information Technology:
Systems Development (NQF 5)
MICT SETA Accredited Qualification
Purpose Of Qualification
The purpose of this qualification is to enhance readiness and provide entry into the areas of Systems Devel-
opment at NQF 5. It prepares students for entry into the workplace or as an undergraduate study in System
Development areas covered, providing them with the necessary knowledge needed for further study in the fields
of Information Technology and Computer Sciences.
Career Focus
• Computer Programmer • Lab Assistant • Project Manager
• Project Planner • Systems Development • Systems Administrator
• Data Capturer • Manager • Data Centre Administrator
Registered with The Department Of Education PART-TIME ONLY
Accredited by MICT Seta ( SAQA ID : 48872)
Admission Requirements A pass in all modules - Student allowed to complete re-assessments.
Minimum completion time: 1 year
Articulation Options: This qualification was developed to allow for further
study in Information Technology and related fields at
Higher Education levels. It will allow the qualified student
to progress to further qualifications either in Systems De-
velopment or other IT domains, or into related industries
where IT is a key component. In particular, this qualifica-
tion has been designed to allow entry into the National
Accreditation no: ACC/2012/05/735
Media, Information & Communication and Technologies
Diploma in Systems Development at NQF level 5 and into
Sector Education and Training Authority
current tertiary qualifications at National Diploma level.
Assessment Assessment is conducted as both Formative Assessment
& Summative Assessments. The Formative Assessment is
covered as Continuous Assessment Tests and compilation
of a Portfolio of Evidence by the student. The Summative
Assessment takes place as a National Summative exam
for 1st & 2nd Semesters. It is compulsory for all students
to complete WIL for completion of the programme.
Course Structure
• Personal Development • Gathering Techniques for Computer Systems
• Database Design. Implementation and Development
Development Volume 1 • Computer Programming, Development &
• Computer Programming, Development & problem Solving Volume 2
Problem Solving Volume 1 • Programming and the World Wide Web
• Database Design, Implementation and
Development Volume 2
Total Credits : 131Further Education and Training Certificate :
Information Technology : Systems Development (NQF4)
MICT SETA Accredited Qualification
Purpose of Qualification
The purpose of this qualification is to build a foundational entry into the field of Computer Sciences and Infor-
mation Technology, specifically into the field of Systems Development, covering basic knowledge needed for
further study in the field of Systems Development at Higher Education Levels. The qualification can be acquired
in the traditional way of formal study as well as in the workplace, through studentships. Acquiring the qualifica-
tion through studentships has the potential of addressing the problems of the past, where newly qualified people
getting into the industry struggled to get employment, because they were required to have practical experience.
The workplace experience can now be gained while acquiring the qualification through the various studentship
schemes that are use this qualification.
Career Focus
• Computer Technician • Lab Assistant • Computer Programmer
• Project Planner • Junior Programmer • Data Centre Assistant
• Data Capturer • Systems Analyst
Registered with The Department Of Education PART-TIME ONLY
Accredited by MICT Seta ( SAQA ID : 78965)
Admission Requirements Grade 11 or equivalent qualification NQF 3 with English and Maths
Minimum completion time: 1 year
Articulation Options: This qualification has been designed to allow entry into
either the National Certificates in Systems Support at
NQF level 5 or the National Certificate in Systems Devel-
opment at NQF level 5.
Assessment is conducted as both Formative Assessment
Assessment
& Summative Assessments. The Formative Assessment is
covered as Continuous Assessment Tests and compilation
of a Portfolio of Evidence by the student. The Summative
Assessment takes place as a National Summative exam
for 1st & 2nd Semesters. It is compulsory for all students
to complete WIL for completion of the programme.
Accreditation no: ACC/2012/05/735
Media, Information & Communication and Technologies
Sector Education and Training Authority
Course Structure
• Communication 1st Language • Communication 2nd Language
• Hardware Volume 1 • Web Application
• Hardware Volume 2 • Database Concepts Volume 1
• Mathematics • Help Desk Technology
• Software • Advance Programming Concepts
25 Total Credits : 165Regulatory Quality Authority :
Higher Certificate in
Information Technology
(SAQA ID No. 82926 : NQF 5 : 120 Credits : 1 Year)
CHE
Council on Higher Education
This qualification provides students with a foundational knowledge base in the IT field and the
ability to apply their knowledge and skills in System Development or Technical Support field.
It also equips students to undertake more specialized learning in ensuing years. Career Focus
- This qualification can lead to the following career opportunities:
• IT Technical Support • Junior Database Administrator • Systems Developer
Year 1 Total Credits : 120
NQF NQF
Semester : 1 Level
CREDITS Semester : 2 Level
CREDITS
Information Systems 511 5 10 Information Systems 512 5 10
Intro to OOPs 500 5 15 Helpdesk Technology 500 5 15
System Software 500 5 10 e - Commerce 512 5 10
e - Commerce 511 5 10 Business Communication 500 5 10
Intro to Web Technology 500 5 15 Work Integrated Learning 500 5 15
Admission Requirements:
The minimum entry requirement is the National Senior Certificate or the National Certificate
Vocational with appropriate subject combinations and levels of achievement.Regulatory Quality Authority :
CHE
Higher Certificate in
Systems Engineering
(SAQA ID No. 84006 : NQF 5 : 120 Credits : 1 Year) Council on Higher Education
The qualification Higher Cer- ification develops a strong theo- training takes place in computer
tificate in Systems Engineer- retical and practical background studios and PC Laboratories.
ing is designed for technically in all aspects of maintaining and Students may also use their
orientated students who wish building all components of com- tablets to extend their skills and
to follow a vocational career in puters and networks. Hardware knowledge. A perfect entry level
Systems Engineering. The qual- and software practical hands on qualification.
The qualification also places a
strong emphasis on technical Year 1 Total Credits : 120
NQF NQF
support skills for office applica- Semester : 1 Level
CREDITS Semester : 2 Level
CREDITS
tions by providing the student System Software 500 5 15 Microprocessors 500 5 10
with skills needed to technically PC Engineering 500 5 15 Help Desk Technology 500 5 15
support IT applications as well as Network Engineering 500 5 10 Server Technology 500 5 10
networking and end user com- Basic Electronics 500 5 10 Work Integrated Learning 500 5 15
puting support in the context of Information Systems 511 5 10 Information Systems 512 5 10
modern computer applications.
Admission Requirements
• The minimum entry requirement is a National Senior Certificate or a FET Certificate at NQF
Level 4 in an associated field.• Mature Age Exemption for students above the age of 23 as set
out in the Higher Education Regulations. or • Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)National Certificate : Information Technology :
Systems Support (NQF 5)
MICT SETA Accredited Qualification
Purpose Of Qualification
The purpose of this qualification is to enhance readiness and provide entry into the areas of Systems Support at
NQF 5. It prepares students for entry into the workplace or as an undergraduate study in System Development
areas covered, providing them with the necessary knowledge needed for further study in the fields of Information
Technology and Computer Sciences.
Career Focus
• Computer Technician • Call Centre Support • Systems Team Leader
• Network Administrator • Data Centre Administrator • Systems Administrator
• Hardware Technician • Electronic Data Warehousing • Junior ICT Manager
Registered with The Department Of Education PART-TIME ONLY
Accredited by MICT Seta ( SAQA ID : 48573)
Admission Requirements New National Senior Certificate (NSC) that allow entry to the Higher
Education Certificate Diploma or Bachelors Degree OR Equivalent
NQF Level 5 qualification
Minimum completion time: 1 year
Articulation Options: This qualification was developed to allow for further
study in Information Technology and related fields at
Higher Education levels. It will allow the qualified student
to progress to further qualifications either in Systems
Support or other IT domains, or in related industries
where IT is a key component. In particular, this qualifica-
tion has been designed to allow entry into the National
Accreditation no: ACC/2012/05/735
Media, Information & Communication and Technologies
Sector Education and Training Authority
Diploma in Systems Support at NQF level 5 and into
current tertiary qualifications at National Diploma level.
Assessment Assessment is conducted as both Formative Assessment
& Summative Assessments. The Formative Assessment is
covered as Continuous Assessment Tests and compilation
of a Portfolio of Evidence by the student. The Summative
Assessment takes place as a National Summative exam
for 1st & 2nd Semesters. It is compulsory for all students
to complete WIL for completion of the programme.
Course Structure
• Personal Development • Managing LANS and understanding WANS
• Network Architecture and Standards • Assembling, Repairing and Maintaining a Server
• Enterprise Systems Management • Monitor, Maintain and Test Systems
• Designing a LAN for Departmental Office • Install, Administer and Commission a LAN
• Client Server Networking
28 Total Credits : 147Further Education and Training Certificate :
Information Technology :
Technical Support (NQF 4)
Purpose of Qualification
The purpose of this qualification is to build a foundational entry into the field of Computer Sciences and Infor-
mation Technology, specifically into the field of Systems Support, covering basic knowledge needed for further
study in the field of Systems Support at Higher Education Levels.
Career Focus
• Computer Technician • Help Desk Support • Data Centre Administrator
• Network Administrator • Laboratory Technician • Network Engineer
• Hardware Technician • Call Centre Support • Support Team Leader
Registered with The Department Of Education PART-TIME ONLY
Accredited by MICT Seta ( SAQA ID : 78964)
Admission Requirements Grade 11 or equivalent qualification NQF 3 with English and Maths
Minimum completion time: 1 year
Articulation Options: This qualification has been designed to allow entry into
either the National Certificates in Systems Support at
NQF level 5 or the National Certificate in Systems Devel-
opment at NQF level 5, but can also be used as foun-
dational to other IT qualifications that will be defined in
future.
Assessment is conducted as both Formative Assessment
Assessment
& Summative Assessments. The Formative Assessment is
covered as Continuous Assessment Tests and compilation
of a Portfolio of Evidence by the student. The Summative
Assessment takes place as a National Summative exam
for 1st & 2nd Semesters. It is compulsory for all students
to complete WIL for completion of the programme.
Accreditation no: ACC/2012/05/735
Media, Information & Communication and Technologies
Sector Education and Training Authority
Course Structure
• Communication 1st Language • Communication 2nd Language
• Advanced End User Computing Volume 2 • Help Desk Technology
• PC Hardware Support • Basics of Networks
• Mathematics • (Elective 1) PC Engineering
• (Elective 2) Data Communication and Networking
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