OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATE

SOFTWARE ENGINEER

Shape your Software Engineering Digital Future.
  • Full-time: 2 years
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  • SAQA ID: 119458
  • NQF: 6
  • CREDITS: 240

Why Choose the Occupational Certificate Programme?

This certificate is tailored to prepare you for a rewarding career as a Software Engineer, where you’ll research, analyse, design, develop, test, and maintain software applications. Whether you’re an experienced professional looking to formalise your training, or a newcomer eager to enter the world of software development, this course is your gateway to success. Upon completion, you’ll have the skills to secure employment in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) industry and various other sectors that rely on ICT services.

Course Information

You may enter the programme, with:

  • NQF Level 4 qualification
The Software Engineering Occupational Certificate is accredited by the Quality Council for Trade and Occupations (QCTO). 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: Software Engineering from the QCTO.

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: Software Engineer 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.

  • Computer Programmer – Pay Estimate: +/- R300 000 to R500 000 a year
  • Software Engineer – Pay Estimate: +/- R350 000 to R900 000 a year
  • Web Designer – Pay Estimate: +/- R180 000 to R258 000 a year
  • Network Administrator – Pay Estimate: +/- R200 000 to R320 000 a year
  • Database Administrator – Pay Estimate: +/- R420 000 to R630 000 a year
Knowledge Modules
  • Software Engineering
  • Programming
  • Database Design and Information Systems
  • Fundamentals of Project Management in Relation to Software Engineering
  • Digital and Business Mathematics
Practical Skill Modules
  • Document System Design
  • Design and Manipulate Databases
  • Programme and Deploy Applications
  • Test or Debug Source Code to Ensure Client’s needs are met
Work Experience Modules
  • Software Design
  • Database Design and Manipulation
  • Software Development
  • Software Testing

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.

Moodle is an online platform, where registered students receive their study materials and other online support material with zero data costs.
  • 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.

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