Information Technology back to courses

Year One
Core Subjects (Compulsory)

  • Keyboarding
  • Windows
  • Word Processing Advanced
  • Spreadsheet Advanced
  • Presentation Graphics
  • Understanding the Internet
  • Intro to P.C.
  • Word Processing
  • Spreadsheets
  • Database
  • A+ (CompTIA)

Choice Subjects (2 subjects are compulsory)

  • Dreamweaver1
  • Business English
  • General Office Practice
  • Dreamweaver 2
  • Life Skills
Year Two Exam Code
Core Subjects (Compulsory)
  • Network +(CompTIA)
  • Installing, Configuring, and Administering
    Windows XP Professional
70-270
  • Implementing, Managing and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure
70-291
  • Managing and Maintaning a Windows Server 2003 Environment
70-290
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2005 – Implementation and Maintenance
70-431

Year Three Exam Code
Core Subjects (Compulsory)
  • Introduction to Programming
  • Designing and Developing Windows
    Application by Using the Microsoft.NET Framework
70-54
  • Microsoft.NET Framework 2.0 –
    Application Development Foundation
70-536
  • Microsoft.NET Framework 2.0 -
    Windows-Based Client Development
70-526

Personality Profile

  • Logical
  • Confident
  • Ambitious
  • Disciplined
  • Hard Working

Outcomes

  • Be fully computer literate
  • Have an in – depth knowledge of all major areas in the IT industry
  • Have an in-depth understanding of the Internet
  • Possess Systems Administration skills
  • Be an advanced Network Specialist
  • Possess Specialist Programming Skills

Career Opportunities

  • Programming Specialist
  • Technical Systems Analyst
  • Technical System Administrator
  • Project Manager
  • Application Developer
  • Network Specialist

Qualifications

Year One

  • Certificate (Boston)
  • Skills Programme in Technical System Support- Hardware and Operating Systems (ISETT SETA)
  • A+ (CompTIA)

Year Two

  • Skills Programme in Technical System Support-Networking (ISETT SETA)
  • Network + (CompTIA)
  • Microsoft Certified System Administrator (MCSA)
  • Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist SQL Server 2005 (on completion of 70-431)
  • All Core and Elective Credits for SAQA Qualification ID: 24294 Information Technology NQF Level 4
  • All Core and Elective Credits for SAQA Qualification ID: 48872 Information Technology NQF Level 5

Year Three

  • Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD)
  • Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist – Windows Applications (on completion of 70-536 and 70-526)
  • All Core and Elective Credits for SAQA Qualifications ID: 24294 Information Technology NQF Level 4
  • All Core and Elective Credits for SAQA Qualification ID: 48872 Information Technology NQF Level 5
Learners may sit their International Examinations at Boston City Campus. Examination fees are excluded, but charged at cost.