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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Bachelor of Technology: Computer Studies

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
72378	Bachelor of Technology: Computer Studies
ORIGINATOR
Tshwane University of Technology (TUT)
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY			NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education			HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
QUALIFICATION TYPE	FIELD		SUBFIELD
B Tech	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	480	Level 7	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L7	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		2024-12-31

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 replaces:

Qual ID	Qualification Title	Pre-2009 NQF Level	NQF Level	Min Credits	Replacement Status
16815	Bachelor of Technology: Computer Studies	Level 7	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L7	480	Complete

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

A qualifying learner at this level is self-sufficient and competent in the analysis, design and implementation of information systems, specialising in one of the following fields:

Computer Information Systems

This degree focuses on the analysis, design and implementation of large-scale technical or business systems.

Business Information Networks

This degree focuses on IT managerial and strategic issues related to information networks and how they will help fulfill business objectives.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

The following is only applicable to candidates entering at this level:

Descriptive entry level:
Competent in the analysis, design and implementation of a large scale business system.

Qualification entry level:
First degree in Computer Studies or any equivalent qualification, if the learner complies with appropriate prescribed knowledge

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

QUALIFICATION RULES

The qualification will be awarded to a learner who has provided evidence to the satisfaction of the assessors that the stated competence of the qualification, as detailed in the specified outcomes, has been achieved, either through education and training in a single provider's learning programme, or through experience that complies with the stated specified outcomes.

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

Option A: Business Information Networks
The qualifying learner should have the ability to:

1. Review the software engineering management activities that apply to large-scale software development.

1.1 Analyse various project management activities that apply to the development of a major software product ? (7) NQF Level 7
1.2 Analyse the major technical and human pitfalls involved in developing a significant piece of software ? (10) NQF Level 7
1.3 Describe modern trends in software engineering ? (6) NQF Level 7

2. Synthesize the principles of Object-Oriented Analysis and Design (OOAD), comparing it with traditional methods, and appreciate the value of designing a multiplayer system, built of reusable components that are resilient to change

2.1 Explain the Object-Oriented approach to systems development, clearly highlighting the strengths and limitations of the approach? (8) NQF Level 6
2.2 Evaluate the main phases of Object-Oriented Analysis (OOD) ? ? (8) NQF Level 7
2.3 Evaluate the main phases of Object-Oriented Design (OOD)? ? (7) NQF Level 7

3 Carry out, independently, a task of significant magnitude in an area related to the course material, producing a dissertation document.

3.1 Demonstrate an understanding of plagiarism on the work produced (f) (5) NQF Level 6
3.2 Professionally present the dissertation and industry exposure report back documentation that was produced ? (15) NQF Level 7
3.3 Perform research work and produce a professionally prepared dissertation? (20) NQF Level 7

4 Carry out, independently, a task of significant magnitude during the industry exposure period, producing an industry exposure report back documentation.

4.1 Demonstrate an understanding of plagiarism on the work produced (f) (5) NQF Level 6
4.2 Professionally present the dissertation and industry exposure report back documentation that was produced? (15) NQF Level 7
4.3 Perform industry exposure work and produce professionally prepared progress reports on work done as part of the industry exposure needed for this qualification? (40) NQF Level 7

Option B: Computer Information Systems
The qualifying learner should have the ability to:

1 Carry out, independently, a task of significant magnitude in an area related to the course material, producing a dissertation document.

1.1 Demonstrate an understanding of plagiarism on the work produced (f) (5) NQF Level 6
1.2 Professionally present the dissertation and industry exposure report back documentation that was produced? (15) NQF Level 7
1.3 Perform research work and produce a professionally prepared dissertation? (20) NQF Level 7

B.2 Carry out, independently, a task of significant magnitude during the industry exposure period, producing an industry exposure report back documentation.

2.1 Demonstrate an understanding of plagiarism on the work produced (f) (5) NQF Level 6
2.2 Professionally present the dissertation and industry exposure report back documentation that was produced? (15) NQF Level 7
2.3 Perform industry exposure work and produce a professionally prepared progress report on work done as part of the industry exposure needed for this qualification? (40) NQF Level 7

3 Display a thorough understanding of the management issues surrounding the processing of data to provide information is a consistent and secure way.

3.1 Appreciate the implications of Strategic Information Systems Planning (SISP) within IT provision (C) (4) NQF Level 7
3.2 Understand the growth stages during IT developments (C) (5) NQF Level 6
3.3 Demonstrate an understanding of the need for security and evaluate the issues involved in managing security. (C) (7) NQF Level 7
3.4 Carry out risk assessment and make recommendations (c) (8) NQF Level 7

4 Assess a variety of tools, techniques and concepts critically, to produce a composite methodology most likely to produce an effective information strategy.

4.1 Demonstrate an understanding of strategy concept by the use of case studies. ? (8) NQF Level 7

4.2 Use appropriate tools and techniques to review existing internal needs for information imposed by current production technologies, info systems, organisation culture and management styles? (7) NQF Level 7
4.3 Demonstrate competencies in assessing present and future externally imposed needs for information due to market trends and other issues? (5) NQF Level 7
4.4 Recommend and implement information strategy in a report structure which presents information in a form tailored to the needs of the customer? (8) NQF Level 7

Critical outcomes:
The qualification is designed and should be presented and assessed in such a way that the following skills of the learner are promoted and developed.

The ability to:

Make decisions and accept responsibility

Communicate effectively using models, visual and language skills

Work effectively an a team

Collect, organise and critically evaluate information, in order to assess the situation correctly.

Demonstrate an understanding that the problem-solving context do not exist in isolation and therefore look at the system as a whole.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Option A: Business Information Networks

One (a)
1.The main project management activities that should be present on any major project are identified and reviewed.
2. People management activities are identified and analysed.
3. Software cost estimating activities are identified and explained.

1. The role, taxonomy and quality factors of software metrics are explained.
2. Different types of software metrics are listed and explained.
3.Software reliability techniques are listed and explained.
4. Software quality assurance techniques are identified and explained.
Range: Software and documentation standards, software process improvement
5. Software management and maintenance concepts are explained
Range: Maintenance process, evolution dynamics, measurement and cost estimation.
6. Software configuration management as a discipline are explained, with examples where needed.

1. Software re-engineering concepts are explained, highlighting where it can help the SE discipline
2. CASE (Computer Aided Software Engineering)
Tools are explained, with reference to the advantages and problems related to it
3. Software Engineering Environments are identified and explained.
4. Other modern trends in software engineering are explained.

Two
1.Explain using simple examples, what object modelling offers business systems.
2. Explain using simple examples, the strengths and limitations of OOAD

1.The basic techniques of object-oriented analysis (OOA) are explained using simple examples.
2. The advanced techniques of object-oriented analysis (OOA) are explained using simple examples.
3. The use of an object-oriented CASE tool to document OO analysis techniques are explained
4. The Object-Oriented Analysis (OOA) method is compared with traditional methods.

1.The object-oriented design (OOD) modelling steps are identified and explained.
2 Structured/dynamic/functional analysis models are translated into a OOD for a business system solution.
3 Techniques used to design for re-us are explained, using simple examples.
4. The design choices that need to be considered when using OO design modelling techniques are explained.
Range: Target database & language, code generation, library objects, human computer interface.
5. The design of a summary system and summary objects is explained, using simple examples.
6. An object-oriented CASE tool is used to document OO design techniques.

Three
1.Relevant reference sections are part of the documentation produced, which are referenced whenever quoting other peoples work. Such quotes need to be marked clearly using agreed methods.
2. A signed document must be provided confirming that the work produce was the work of the author and no one else.

1.The documentation is presented in a professional manner, according to agreed standards.
2.Formal presentation is done to a group of people, adhering to techniques taught in the course material and adhering to agreed constraints.

1.Research work is performed according to agreed parameters and timeframes
2.The dissertation document produced is in accordance with the dissertation guidelines document
3. The dissertation document demonstrate that he/she has made a comprehensive investigation of the background to the chosen project, having identified relevant information/data sources (literature, expert opinion, software, databases etc.) and established realistic objectives for the project.
4. Examples are provided to demonstrate that appropriate problem-solving strategies was investigated, selected and applied
5. Examples are provided to demonstrate that relevant knowledge and skills was applied, that was obtained from the course in a methodical way, especially in regard to design, development and testing.
6. Relevant documentation is provided to demonstrate that work was properly planned, monitored, controlled and documented.

Four
1.Relevant reference sections are part of the documentation produced, which are referenced whenever quoting other peoples work. Such quotes need to be marked clearly using agreed methods.
2. A signed document must be provided confirming that the work produce was the work of the author and no one else

1.The documentation is presented in a professional manner, according to agreed standards
2. Formal presentation is done to a group of people, adhering to techniques taught in the course material and adhering to agreed constraints.

1.Industry exposure work is performed according to agreed parameters and timeframes.
2. The progress report documents produced is according to agreed parameters and timeframes.
3.The document demonstrates that he/she has done necessary investigations into areas of the work assigned to in the workplace, having identified relevant information/data sources (literature, expert opinion, software, databases etc) and established realistic objectives for the work assigned to him/her.
4. Examples are provided to demonstrate that appropriate problem-solving strategies was investigated, selected and applied.
5. Examples are provided to demonstrate that relevant knowledge and skills applied, that was obtained from the course in a methodical way.
6. Relevant documentation is provided to demonstrate that work was properly planned, monitored, controlled and documented.

Option B: Computer Information Systems
One (b)
1.Relevant reference sections are part of the documentation produced, which are referenced whenever quoting other peoples work. Such quotes need to be marked clearly using agreed methods.
2. A signed document must be provided confirming that the work produce was the work of the author and no one else.

1.The documentation is presented in a professional manner, according to agreed standards.
2.Formal presentations are done to a group of people, adhering to techniques taught in the course material, and adhering to agreed constraints.

1. Research work is performed according to agreed parameters and timeframes.
2. The dissertation document produced is in accordance with the dissertation guidelines document.
3. The dissertation document demonstrate that he/she has made a comprehensive investigation of the background to the chosen project, having identified relevant information/data sources (literature, expert opinion, software, databases etc.) and established realistic objectives for the project.
4. Examples are provided to demonstrate that appropriate problem-solving strategies was investigated, selected and applied.
5. Examples are provided to demonstrate that relevant knowledge and skills was applied, that was obtained from the course in a methodical way, especially in regard to design, development and testing.
6. Relevant documentation is provided to demonstrate that work was properly planned, monitored, controlled and documented.

Two
1. Relevant reference section are part of the documentation produced, which are referenced whenever quoting other peoples work. Such quotes need to be marked using agreed methods.
2. A signed document must be provided confirming that the work produce was the work of the author and no one else.

1. The documentation is presented in a professional manner, according to agreed standards.
2. Formal presentation is done to a group of people, adhering to techniques taught in the course material and adhering to agreed constraints.

1. Industry exposure work is performed according to agreed parameters and timeframes.
2. The progress report documents produced is according to agreed parameters and timeframes
3. The document demonstrates that he/she has done necessary investigations into areas of the work assigned to in the workplace, having identified relevant information/data sources (literature, expert opinion, software, databases etc.) and established realistic objectives for the work assigned to him/her.
1`4. Examples are provided to demonstrate that appropriate problem-solving strategies was investigated, selected and applied.
5. Examples are provided to demonstrate that relevant knowledge and skills were applied, that was obtained from the course in a methodical way.
6. Relevant documentation is provided to demonstrate that work was properly planned, monitored, controlled and documented.

Three
1.The implications of Strategic Information Systems Planning (SISP) within IT provision are explained.

1. The growth stages during IT developments are identified and explained.

1. An understanding of the need for security is explained.
2. The issues involved in managing security is evaluated and addressed.

1. Recommendations are made as result of a risk assessment that was carried out.

Four
1. Case studies are completed to demonstrate an understanding of strategy concepts.

1. Use appropriate tools and techniques to review existing internal needs for information imposed by current production technologies, info systems, organisation culture and management styles.

1.Competencies are demonstrated by the ability to assess present and future externally imposed needs for information due to market trends and other issues.

1. An information strategy is produced in a report format, which presents information in a form tailored to the needs of the customer.

Integrated assessment:

1. Time-constrained written examination
2. Coursework evaluation
3. Continuous evaluation
4. Integrated assessment
5. Industry Exposure

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

Masters Degree in Computer Studies or equivalent qualifications.

MODERATION OPTIONS

SERTEC
SETA/ETQA
SAQA/ETQA

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

Assessors need to be familiar with the following areas, to be able to assess this qualification:

The field of network communications

The field of software engineering

The field of object orientation

Research techniques to be able to assess the dissertation

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:

When qualifications are replaced, some (but not all) of their learning programmes are moved to the replacement qualifications. If a learning programme appears to be missing from here, please check the replaced qualification.

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1.	Tshwane University of Technology (TUT)