National Certificate: Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Software Testing
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
This is an NQF Level 5 national certificate focused on software testing within the Information Technology and Computer Sciences subfield. It represents 138 credits and is concerned with developing capability related to testing software and supporting ICT-related work.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in software testing, quality-focused ICT work or entry-level roles connected with ICT communication may wish to investigate this qualification. It may be relevant to learners building a foundation in the software-testing area, subject to the provider’s admission requirements.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support or relate to work as an ICT Communications Assistant, based on the identified direct pathway relationship. This indicates relevance between the qualification and the career; it does not guarantee employment, appointment or career entry. Because the supplied registration information requires verification and includes a registration-end snapshot, prospective learners should confirm whether the qualification is available for new enrolment.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Software-testing capability
- ICT-related communication
- Attention to software quality and defects
- Structured testing-related work
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- National Certificate: Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Software Testing
- SAQA ID
- 83026
- NQF sub-framework
- OQSF
- NQF level
- 5
- Minimum credits
- 138
- Field
- 10
- Subfield
- Information Technology and Computer Sciences
- Originator
- SGB IST
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2023-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status and whether new enrolment is permitted.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer the qualification, where applicable.
- Check the provider’s admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider about assessment arrangements and any practical or workplace requirements that apply.
- Confirm the qualification title, SAQA ID 83026, NQF level and credit value with the provider and SAQA records.
- Compare the qualification’s current availability and content with your intended study and career plans.