Entry Requirement
Successfully completed the Senior Secondary School Education and offered subjects such as: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and English Language.

Content
The qualification offers an introduction to a career in the ICT sector, working with clients in the office or home. It provides a general grounding in basic hardware maintenance and software installation. This is an ideal qualification for learners looking for their first role in the ICT industry or looking for a change in career, or a boost to their skills for carrying out home maintenance on their computers.

• Level 1 (Certificate) is ideal for those looking to develop basic skills and knowledge in Systems Support and PC Maintenance in order to get started in the IT industry or service their own computer.
• Level 2 (Diploma) is for candidates who want to install and support ICT systems, and career progression within the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) industry.
• Level 3 (Advanced Diploma) offers the opportunity for you to learn and demonstrate knowledge and skills you have developed for a specific area of ICT, such as database development, website design, IT product development, and network planning and installation.

Assessment
For each of the qualifications, you will complete a number of practical assignments and on-line knowledge tests.

Career Pathways/Progression
These qualifications provide the knowledge required to progress in a wide range of ICT roles, including:

• Database administrator
• IT product developer
• Systems support desk technician
• Web designer
• Software developer
• Network installation and support technician

If you would like to develop your career even further after taking these qualifications, you might want to consider working towards ICT professional certifications or consider a move into higher education.