You may enter the programme, with:

• NQF Level 4 qualification

Berea College of Technology (Pty) Ltd is registered as a Private Higher Education Institution with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), with registration number 2000/HE07/004.

On successful completion of the programme, the student will receive a statement of result from Berea College of Technology and upon meeting the EISA requirements, receive an Occupational Certificate: Quality Test Automator from the QCTO. All Examinations are set and administered by Berea College of Technology.
EISA is a single, national assessment which leads to competent learners being awarded Occupational Certificates.

• Automation Tester – Pay Estimate: +/- R200 000 to R400 000 a year
• Junior QA Engineer – Pay Estimate: +/- R300 000 to R800 000 a year
• Quality Analyst Trainer – Pay Estimate: +/- R200 000 to R350 000 a year
• Software Testing Trainer – Pay Estimate: +/- R200 000 to R400 000 a year
• DevOps Trainer – Pay Estimate: +/- R500 000 to R800 000 a year

Knowledge Modules:

• • Software Testing in Context
  • Basic Calculations and Logical Thinking
  • Computers and Computing Systems
  • Computing Theory
  • The Role of Testing in Software Efficiency
  • Software Testing Principles, Methodologies and
    Techniques
  • Data and Databases
  • Introduction to Computer Database Management
    Systems
  • Introduction to Enterprise Resource Management
    Systems and Mobile Application Testing
  • Introduction to Governance, Legislation and Ethics
  • 4IR and Future Skills
  • Design Thinking Principles for Innovation

Practical Skill Modules:

• • Basic Calculations for Programming
  • Basic Programming
  • Scrape Data and Access, Analyse and Visualise using
    Spreadsheets
  • Gather Information and Systematically Analyse
    Requirements for Testing
  • Plan Software Testing Activities and Develop a Test
    Design and Test Case
  • Set up the Software Test Environment
  • Apply Current State-of-the-Art Tools and Techniques to
    Test a Software System
  • Execute Computer Software Program Testing against
    Expected Results
  • Participate in a Design Thinking for Innovation
    Workshop
  • Function Ethically and Effectively in the Workplace

Work Experience Modules:

• System Specifications Analysis and Test Case
  Development
• Test Environment Setup
• Test Execution and Test Closure

Contact a career consultant on campus or online, who will take you through the affordable Occupational Certificate pricing structure and explain our flexible payment options.

Customised study materials which meet the programme outcomes can be accessed from the Learner Management System, Moodle. A prescribed book list is available from the academic manager at the start of the programme, although the study guide available on Moodle will sufficiently cover the exam requirements.

• Explore engaging online content, crafted by subject matter experts.
• Access to customised academic repository with assignments, videos and PowerPoint lessons.
• 24-hour access.

Once you have achieved the Occupational Certificate professional training, you can progress to other programmes offered by us or you can earn credits from public tertiary education institutions.

Refer to the SAQA fact sheet for more options to study further.