PHOKOPHELA ICT-ACADEMY OFFERINGS
MICT SETA OFFERINGS
Phokophela ICT Academy offers a wide variety of programmes accredited (MICT-SETA Accreditation Number: ACC/2013/07/929) by The Media, Advertising, Information and Communication Technologies Sector Education and Training Authority (MICT SETA) which seeks to develop South Africa into an ICT knowledge based society by encouraging more people to develop skills in the sector as a means of contributing to economic growth and employment creation.The Academy offers the following programmes which are recognized and accredited by The Media, Advertising, Information and Communication Technologies Sector Education and Training Authority (MICT SETA):
Information Technology - End User Computing NQF Level 3
The purpose of the qualification is to build the knowledge and skills required by learners in End User Computing. It is intended to empower learners to acquire knowledge, skills, attitudes and values required to operate confidently in the End User Computing environment in the South African community and to respond to the challenges of the economic environment.The qualification addresses the need in the workplace for nationally recognised qualifications, based on unit standards, which will allow learners with workplace experience in End User Computing to obtain recognition for prior learning.
Entrance Requirements: Grade 12 (equivalent) or relevant working experience
SAQA ID No: 61591
NQF LEVEL 3
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Further Education and Training Certificate: Information Technology: Technical Support NQF Level 04
The purpose of this qualification is to build a foundational entry into the field of Computer Sciences and Information Technology, specifically into the field of Systems Support, covering basic knowledge needed for further study in the field of Systems Support at Higher Education Levels.The qualification can be acquired in the traditional way of formal study as well as in the workplace, through learnerships. Acquiring the qualification through learnerships has the potential of addressing the problems of the past, where newly qualified people getting into the industry struggled to get employment, because they were required to have practical experience.
Entrance Requirements: Matric Certificate(equivalent) or relevant working experience
SAQA ID No: 78964
NQF LEVEL 4
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Further Education and Training Certificate: Information Technology: Systems Development Level 04
The purpose of this qualification is to build a foundational entry into the field of Computer Sciences and Information Technology, specifically into the field of Systems Development, covering basic knowledge needed for further study in the field of Systems Development at Higher Education Levels.The qualification can be acquired in the traditional way of formal study as well as in the workplace, through learnerships. Acquiring the qualification through learnerships has the potential of addressing the problems of the past, where newly qualified people getting into the industry struggled to get employment, because they were required to have practical experience. The workplace experience can now be gained while acquiring the qualification through the various learnership schemes that are planning to use this qualification.
Entrance Requirements: Matric Certificate(equivalent) or relevant working experience
SAQA ID No: 78965
NQF LEVEL 4
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National Certificate: Information Technology: Systems Support Level 5
In summary, the purpose of this qualification may be stated as:To develop learners with the requisite competencies against the skills profile for the systems support career path (The overarching aim being to develop a broader base of skilled ICT professionals to underpin economic growth)
The qualification may be acquired in the traditional way of formal study as well as in the workplace, through learnerships. Acquiring the qualification through learnerships has the potential of addressing the problems of the past, where newly qualified people getting into the industry struggled to get employment, because they were required to have practical experience. The workplace experience can now be gained while acquiring the qualification through the various learnership schemes that are planning to use this qualification.
Entrance Requirements: Matric Certificate(equivalent) or relevant working experience
SAQA ID No: 48573
NQF LEVEL 5
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National Certificate: Information Technology: Systems Development Level 5: Computer Programing
The purpose of this qualification is to enhance readiness and provide entry into the areas of Systems Development at NQF level 5. It prepares learners for entry into the workplace or as undergraduate study in the Systems Development areas covered, providing them with the necessary knowledge needed for further study in the fields of Information Technology and Computer Sciences at Higher Education level.The qualification is addressing the need in the workplace for nationally recognised qualifications, based on unit standards, that will allow people with workplace experience in the Systems Development areas covered, to request assessments and get recognition for prior learning.
Entrance Requirements:
Matric Certificate(equivalent) or relevant working experience
SAQA ID No: 48872
NQF LEVEL 5
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PHOKOPHELA AGRI-ACADEMY OFFERINGS
AGRI SETA OFFERINGS
Phokophela Agri-Academy offers a wide variety of programmes accredited (AgriSETA Accreditation Number: AGRI/MOD/0375/14) by AgriSETA ETQA which aims to Contribute on Smallholder Subsistence Agriculture towards Rural Household Food Security and to develop South Africa into an agrarian knowledge based society by encouraging more people to develop skills in the sector of agriculture as a means of contributing to economic growth and employment creation.The Academy offers the following programmes which are recognized and accredited by AgriSETA:
Mixed Farming Systems(SAQA ID:48971 ) NQF Level 1
The purpose of this qualification is to allow new entrants access to the Primary Agricultural Sector with specific reference to Mixed Farming Systems. The contexualised purpose and usage of the qualification is as follows:A learner assessed against this qualification will have the necessary competence to participate as part of a working team, performing the agricultural processes as applicable to Plant and Animal Production as required for a mixed farming system in a closely defined context and under close supervision.
Competency will be gained in a combination of the sub-fields of Plant and Animal Production as specified under Areas Of Specialization (i.e. Small Stock, Large Stock as well as Vegetables, Fruit Production, Hydroponics, etc.)
Entrance Requirements: Matric Certificate(equivalent) or relevant working experience
SAQA ID No: 48971
NQF LEVEL 1
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Plant Production (SAQA ID: 48975) NQF Level 2
The purpose of this qualification is to allow Junior Personnel and elected candidated to progress towards a position of farm laboures (operators) with specific reference to Plant Production. The contexualised purpose and usage of the qualification is as follows:A learner assessed against this qualification will have the necessary competence to participate as part of a working team, performing the agricultural processes as applicable to Plant production in an established and familiar context under general supervision.
The Learner will be able to perform directed activities and take responsibility for the guiding others at lower level within a Plant Production context.
Competency will be gained in any of the specialized sub-fields of Plant Production as specified under Areas Of Specialization (i.e. Vegetables, Fruit Production, Hydroponics, etc.)
Entrance Requirements: Grade 11(equivalent) or relevant working experience
SAQA ID No: 48975
NQF LEVEL 02
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Animal Production (SAQA ID:48976) NQF Level 2
The purpose of this qualification is to allow Junior Personnel and elected candidated to progress towards a position of farm laboures (operators) with specific reference to Animal Production. The contexualised purpose and usage of the qualification is as follows:A learner assessed against this qualification will have the necessary competence to participate as part of a working team, performing the agricultural processes as applicable to animal production in an established and familiar context under general supervision.
The Learner will be able to perform directed activities and take responsibility for the guiding others at lower level within an Animal Production context.
Competency will be gained in any of the specialized sub-fields of Animal Production as specified under Areas Of Specialization (i.e. Small stock, Large Stock, Dairy Production, Aqua Culture, etc.)
Entrance Requirements: Grade 11(equivalent) or relevant working experience
SAQA ID No: 48976
NQF LEVEL 02
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GETC: Poultry Processing (SAQA ID:49583) NQF Level 1
The qualification provides learners with the opportunity to gain competence in poultry processing and will facilitate their securing employment in the industry. For those who are already employed in a poultry processing plant, the multi-skilling that the qualification offers will open up a career path in the industry.A learner achieving this qualification will be able to work effectively and productively within the poultry processing industry knowing:
- Health and safety principles in a poultry abattoir.
- The principles and procedures of poultry abattoir hygiene.
- The processing procedures in a poultry abattoir.
- The quality assurance and good manufacturing procedures.
The combined commitment of the learners and employers in the achievement of this qualification, will help alleviate the transient nature of the workers at this level, which will result in a more stable and efficient workforce.
Entrance Requirements: Grade 10 (equivalent) or relevant working experience
SAQA ID No: 49583
NQF LEVEL 01
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ICT SOFT SKILLS TRAINING
Microsoft Office Package
Microsoft Office Suite
Microsoft Office was primarily created to automate the manual office work with a collection of purpose-built applications.Each of the applications in Microsoft Office serves as specific knowledge or office domain such as:
- Microsoft Word: Helps users in creating text documents.
- Microsoft Excel: Creates simple to complex data/numerical spreadsheets.
- Microsoft PowerPoint: Stand-alone application for creating professional multimedia presentations.
- Microsoft Access: Database management application.
- Microsoft Publisher: Introductory application for creating and publishing marketing materials.
- Microsoft OneNote: Alternate to a paper notebook, it enables an user to neatly organize their notes.
Besides desktop applications, Microsoft Office is available to use online or from cloud under a lighter (Office Web Apps) and full (Office 365) version
Microsoft Office Word
Microsoft Word is a sophisticated word-processing program that helps you quickly and efficiently author, format, and publish all the business and personal documents you are ever likely to need. Microsoft Word offers a comprehensive look at the features of document processing that most people will use most frequently. We offer this course in three level e.g. Fundamental, Intermediate and advanced Level. Contact us to receive the course outline of each levelMicrosoft Office Excel
Microsoft Office PowerPoint
Microsoft PowerPoint is a full-featured presentation program that helps you quickly and efficiently develop dynamic, professional-looking presentations and then deliver them to an audience. Microsoft PowerPoint offers a comprehensive look at the features of presentation software that most people will use most frequently. We offer this course in three level e.g. Fundamental, Intermediate and advanced Level. Contact us to receive the course outline of each levelMicrosoft Office Access
Over the years, Microsoft has put a lot of effort into making Access not only one of the most powerful consumer database programs available, but also one of the easiest to learn and use. Because Access is part of Microsoft Office, you can use many of the techniques you use with Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel. For example, you can use familiar commands, buttons, and keyboard shortcuts to open and edit the information in Access tables. And you can easily share information between Access and Word, Excel, or other Office programs. Microsoft Access offers a comprehensive look at the features of Access that most people will use most frequently. We offer this course in three level e.g. Fundamental, Intermediate and advanced Level. Contact us to receive the course outline of each levelMicrosoft Office Outlook
Microsoft Outlook is a sophisticated communication-management program that helps you quickly and efficiently manage messages, schedules, address books, and other information. Microsoft Outlook offers a comprehensive look at the features of Outlook that most people will use most frequently. We offer this course in three level e.g. Fundamental, Intermediate and advanced Level. Contact us to receive the course outline of each levelMicrosoft Office Project
Microsoft Project 2013 is a powerful tool for creating and managing projects. Microsoft Project offers a comprehensive look at the features of Project that most people will use most frequently. We offer this course in three level e.g. Fundamental, Intermediate and advanced Level. Contact us to receive the course outline of each level.Microsoft Office Publisher
Microsoft Office Visio
CompTIA Certification Training
CompTIA A+
A+ (A Plus) is an entry-level computer certification for PC computer service technicians. The exam is designed to certify the competency of entry-level PC computer service professionals in installing, maintaining, customizing, and operating personal computers. The A+ certification is sponsored by the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA).CompTIA Network+
CompTIA Network+ helps develop a career in IT infrastructure covering troubleshooting, configuring, and managing networks.CompTIA Security+
CompTIA Security+ is a global certification that validates the baseline skills you need to perform core security functions and pursue an IT security career. CompTIA Linux+
CompTIA Linux+ validates the competencies required of an early career system administrator supporting Linux systems. The new CompTIA Linux+ is for the IT pro who will use Linux to manage everything from cars and smartphones to servers and supercomputers, as a vast number of enterprises use Linux in cloud, cybersecurity, mobile and web administration applications.CompTIA Project+
CompTIA Project+ gives business professionals – inside and outside of IT – the basic concepts to successfully manage small- to medium-sized projects.Microsoft Certification Training
MTA – Microsoft Technology Associate Certifications
MTA certifications are a great place to start if you would like to get into the technology field. MTA certifications address a wide spectrum of fundamental technical concepts, assess and validate core technical knowledge, and enhance technical credibility. Note: MTA exams do not qualify for MCP certification, nor are they a prerequisite for MCSA or MCSD certification.
Key technologies
- Database
- Developer
- IT Infrastructure
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/learning/mta-certification.aspx
Microsoft Certified Solution Associate (MCSA)
The Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) is an entry-level Microsoft certification that validates the knowledge and skills an entry-level IT professional will learn in the first year working with a Microsoft product. ... To earn the MCSA, IT professionals typically must pass three exams.Microsoft Certified Solutions Engineer (MCSE)
Microsoft technical certifications validate the knowledge, abilities, and skills IT professionals acquire on-the-job and prepare IT professionals to use new technologies. Because IT certifications demonstrate proficiency, certified IT professionals are highly sought-after by companies.Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD)
An MCSD (Microsoft Certified Solution Developer) is someone who has passed exams that test their ability to design and develop custom business applications with Microsoft development tools, technologies, and platform.Microsoft office 365 or Microsoft 365
Microsoft 365 is the productivity cloud designed to help you pursue your passion and run your business. More than just apps like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft 365 brings together best-in-class productivity apps with powerful cloud services, device management, and advanced security in one, connected experience.Web Design & Development
Adobe Dreamweaver
Adobe Dreamweaver is one of many HTML editors - List of HTML editors used to create Web sites. It is used to edit HTML, PHP, Javascript, CSS and related files and can also be used to upload them to one's Web server.
Benefits of Using Dreamweaver for Web Designing
- Efficiency and ease of use. This program has not only been crafted with advanced level users in mind but it is also designed for novices. ...
- Ability to create consistent-looking web pages. ...
- Opportunity to manage and update websites effectively. ...
- Easy to upload using FTP. ...
- Customizable software.
Dreamweaver is only an WYSIWYG editor for php and asp. You can have the Web Server, MySql Server and PHP Application Server enabled so that you could run PHP in any editor
Joomla
What is Joomla? It’s web-publishing software. It’s designed for people to publish content online: news, blogs, photos, products, documents, events or 1001 other things. Because it allows you to manage your content, you’llWordPress
WordPress is a free and open-source content management system (CMS) based on PHP and MySQL. It is reportedly the most popular website management or blogging system in use on the Web, supporting more than 60 million websites. Drupal
Drupal is content management software. It's used to make many of the websites and applications you use every day. Drupal has great standard features, like easy content authoring, reliable performance, and excellent security. But what sets it apart is its flexibility; modularity is one of its core principles. Its tools help you build the versatile, structured content that dynamic web experiences need.JavaScript/HTML/CSS
JavaScript is a client scripting language which is used for creating web pages. It is a standalone language developed in Netscape. It is used when a webpage is to be made dynamic and add special effects on pages like rollover, roll out and many types of graphics. It is mostly used by all websites for the purpose of validation. In addition to validations, it supports external applications like PDF documents, running widgets, supporting for flash applications etc. It can also load content into a document whenever the user requires it without even reloading the entire page.PHP / Laravel
Computer Programming
Programming Using Java
Java is a powerful general-purpose programming language. It is used to develop desktop and mobile applications, big data processing, embedded systems, and so on. According to Oracle, the company that owns Java, Java runs on 3 billion devices worldwide, which makes Java one of the most popular programming languages.Purpose
To equip student with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills to design and implement Java computer programs for small to medium size applications. First year university courses typically teach introductory programming principles, whereas this course assumes that learners have already mastered these skills. In this course the focus is on the practical programming experience.
Target group
Students who need to master basic programming skills in an objective-oriented programming language. Many scientists and engineers need to learn a modern objective-oriented programming language and update their programming skills.
Admission requirements
Senior Certificate or an equivalent NQF level 4 qualification.
Internet access to the course material, e-mail facility and discussion forum on the course Web site. Proficiency in English, Students must be computer literate
Duration
Year course
Language medium
English
Programming Using Python
According to the latest TIOBE Programming Community Index, Python is one of the top 10 popular programming languages of 2020. Python is a general purpose and high level programming language. You can use Python for developing desktop GUI applications, websites and web applications. Also, Python, as a high level programming language, allows you to focus on core functionality of the application by taking care of common programming tasks. The simple syntax rules of the programming language further makes it easier for you to keep the code base readable and application maintainable. There are also a number of reasons why you should prefer Python to other programming languages.Programming Using Visual Basic
VB.Net is a simple, modern, object-oriented computer programming language developed by Microsoft to combine the power of .NET Framework and the common language runtime with the productivity benefits that are the hallmark of Visual Basic. This tutorial will teach you basic VB.Net programming and will also take you through various advanced concepts related to VB.Net programming language.Programming Using C#
Programming Using Android
Android is an open source and Linux-based operating system for mobile devices such as smartphones and tablet computers. Android was developed by the Open Handset Alliance, led by Google, and other companies. This course will teach you basic Android programming and will also take you through some advance concepts related to Android application development.International Computer Driving License
ICDL WORKFORCE
ICDL WORKFORCE
ICDL WORKFORCE
ICDL Workforce gives people the skills they need to get a job, develop at work, and build their careers. ICDL Workforce modules cover a broad range of skills, from the basics to more detailed topics.
ICDL PROFESSIONAL
ICDL Digital Citizen