Diploma in Network Systems

Dip.(Network Systems)

SAQA ID 91921

This programme is offered by Boston City Campus & Business College Orange Grove in the distance education mode, with all other Boston City Campus & Business Colleges operating as Support Centres. Apply to register at any Boston City Campus & Business College branch countrywide.

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YEAR ONE MODULES

Semester A

•      Computer Literacy 1A (HCLT1A161)* 

•      Computer Literacy 1 (HCLP1161)* 

•      Computer Literacy 2 (HCLP2161)*

•      Computer Literacy 2 (HCLT2161)*

•      Systems Development 1 (HSYD1161)**

•      IT Systems Management 1 (HISM1161)**

•      Business Management 1 (HBMN11615)**

Semester B

•      Technical Systems and Support 1 (HTSS1161)***

•      Basic Finance and Budgeting 1 (HBFB1161)**

•      Business Communication 1 (HBCM1161)**

•      Praxis 1B (HPRX1B161) 

 

YEAR TWO MODULES

Semester A

•      IT Systems Management 2 (HISM2161)**

•      Project Management 1 (HPRM11615)**

•      Socioeconomics 1 (HSEC11615)**

•      Praxis N2 (HPRXN2161)

Semester B

•      Network Systems 2 (HNTS2161)**

 

YEAR THREE MODULES

Semester A

•       IT Systems Management 3 (HISM3161)**

•       Network Systems 3 (HNTS3161)**

•       Praxis N3A (HPRXN3A161)

Semester B

•       Telecommunications 3 (HTCP3161)**

•       IT Project Management 3 (HIPM3161)**

•       Praxis N3B (HPRXN3B161)

 

All modules are compulsory and must be passed.

*Formative Assessments are undertaken and the highest grade achieved in Formative Assessment is retained. The final grade is based on the Summative Assessment only. A maximum of one (1) additional supplementary assessment opportunity is provided for the Summative assessment, which will be charged for.

**Two (2) formal Formative Assessments are completed and weighted at 20% (each) of the final grade. No supplementary assessments are provided for Formative Assessments. Two (2) Summative Assessments are completed and weighted at 50% and 10% of the final grade. A maximum of one (1) supplementary assessment opportunity is provided for each Summative Assessment, which will be charged for. A Learner must obtain a minimum of 30% in the first sitting/submission of a Summative Assessment to qualify for the supplementary assessment opportunity.

***The Learner may participate in as many non-formal Formative Assessments as are required in order to prepare for the International exam. Once declared ready, the Learner may then sit for the International Summative Assessment. All International Summative Assessments require a Learner to be declared Competent. There is no supplementary opportunity as the Learner is permitted to sit for the International Summative Assessment as many times as is required, until declared Competent. Each International Summative Assessment sitting attracts an additional fee.

Prescribed textbooks are included in tuition fees.

Learners may sit their International CompTIA Examinations at Boston City Campus. These examination fees are excluded but charged at cost.

 

DURATION

Based on credits and notional hours of this qualification, the minimum duration is six semesters over a period of three years, and the maximum duration is six years.

On completion of the programme, graduates will have the necessary knowledge and practical skills required to:

•       Operate effectively in the workplace using a number of Windows-based end-user applications

•       Apply general business principles to real life situations

•       Manage technological resources in organisations

•       Demonstrate project management skills for technology

•       Develop and maintain network and telecommunication systems

•       Identify the socio-economic needs of society and display cultural sensitivity within organisations

 

ENTRY REQUIREMENT

National Senior Certificate (NSC), with English passed with endorsement for admission to Diploma study; or National Certificate (Vocational) (NC(V)), with English passed with endorsement for admission to Diploma study; or prior to 2009, Senior Certificate with English as one of the modules passed.

 

COURSE CATEGORY

BOSTON HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRAMME

On successful completion the Learner will be issued a Diploma in Network Systems, NQF Level 6, SAQA ID 91921, minimum 364 credits from Boston.