Advanced Certificate in Information Technology in Support Services
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About this qualification
This is a 126-credit Advanced Certificate at NQF Level 6 in the HEQSF, focused on information technology support services within the Information Technology and Computer Sciences subfield. It may provide structured preparation for work involving the support and maintenance of information technology services, subject to the qualification’s detailed curriculum and provider arrangements.
Who might consider this qualification?
It may suit people seeking an advanced certificate-level qualification related to information technology support services, including those interested in developing a foundation for support-oriented IT work. Suitability and admission should be confirmed with the provider.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support or relate to IT support services work, based on its title and field. No specific approved career relationships were supplied, and the qualification does not guarantee employment, appointment or entry into a particular career.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Information technology support
- Technical problem-solving
- User-focused IT service support
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Advanced Certificate in Information Technology in Support Services
- SAQA ID
- 85206
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 6
- Minimum credits
- 126
- Field
- 10
- Subfield
- Information Technology and Computer Sciences
- Originator
- The Independent Institute of Education (Pty) Ltd
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2024-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the supplied record shows a registration-end snapshot of 30 June 2024 and requires verification.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that the specific offering is legitimate.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements, fees, delivery arrangements and completion conditions.
- Ask for the full curriculum and assessment approach, since detailed learning content was not available here.
- Confirm whether any practical, workplace or technology-related requirements apply to the specific offering.
- Check whether the qualification is open for new enrolment before making payment or committing to study.