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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

University Diploma: Information Technology 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
15814  University Diploma: Information Technology 
ORIGINATOR
University of Pretoria 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education  HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
Advanced Certificate  Field 10 - Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences  Information Technology and Computer Sciences 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  254  Level 5  NQF Level 06  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 SAQA 06120/18  2018-07-01  2018-12-31 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2019-12-31   2023-12-31  

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

This qualification does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification. 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
The purpose of the University Diploma in Information Technology is to provide qualifiers with:
  • a solid grounding in the first principles of the sub fields of computer science, informatics and information science
  • specific skills and applied competencies in these sub fields which will enable them to function productively as information technologists

    An associated but separate purpose of the qualification is to provide a bridge to the field of Information Technology for persons who have completed an honours degree in a field not related to Information Technology, and who desire to further their studies at the masters level in Information Technology. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Matriculation certificate
    Other:
    A candidate must have obtained at least 50% Mathematics Higher Grade or 60% Mathematics Standard Grade in a Grade 12 examination, as well as at least 50% in Computer Studies Higher Grade or 60% in Computer Studies Standard Grade in Grade 12. 

    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    N 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    University Diploma in Information Technology

    Learning outcomes:
    After completion of the University Diploma in Information Technology, the qualifier will be able to:
  • analyse the articulated information systems needs of an organisation
  • design and implement appropriate computerised information systems for these needs
  • retrieve, add value to and use information.

    Critical cross-field outcomes:
    Problem solving and critical thinking about the use of information technology
    Working effectively in groups to solve problems related to the Information Technology field
    Analysing, organising and critically evaluating organisational processes and information
    Communicating effectively with end-users using appropriate modelling techniques
    Efficient use of information technology within the context of the social responsibility of information technology professionals
    Enabling qualifiers to start their own business in the information technology field 
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    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Continuous assessment by ways of assignments, tests and oral examinations

    Integrated assessment:
    Written examinations
    Oral examinations
    Other:
    Evaluation of:
  • Practical assignments
  • Written assignments
  • Practical examinations 
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    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    Related qualifications:
    Baccalaureus of Information Technology
    B Sc (Computer Science)
    B Com (Informatics)
    B IS with specialisation in Information Science, Multimedia, Publishing, Information and Knowledge Management, Information and Library Science

    Baccalaureus of Information Technology provides credits for the related qualification
    B Sc (Computer Science) provides credits for the related qualification
    B Com (Informatics) provides credits for the related qualification
    B IS with specialisation in Information Science, Multimedia, Publishing, Information and Knowledge Management, Information and Library Science provides credits for the related qualification

    Other articulation possibilities, either generic or specific arrangements:
    This qualification, together with an honours or four-year degree, can serve as an entry point to the Masters of Information Technology degree. 

    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    Level 1 and 2: Memoranda and internal second examiners
    Level 3: Memoranda and external second examiners 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    Qualifications required:
    Hons B Com (Informatics)
    Hons B Sc (Computer Science)
    Hons B IS (Information Science)

    Career experience required:
    In both the above cases, at least five years practical experience as an information technology practitioner is required.

    Other criteria:
    In-depth knowledge of the South African information technology industry in order to assess the relevance of the programme 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015. 

    LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: 
     
    NONE 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: 
    This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.
     
    1. University of Pretoria 


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