Internet-of-Things Developer
SAQA ID: 119262, NQF LEVEL: 4, CREDITS: 141
Become a master of the connected world!
This qualification empowers you to thrive as an Internet-of-Things (IoT) Developer. An Internet-of-Things Developer coordinates all components of an Internet-of-Things (IoT) solution that includes sensors, devices, actuators, networks and other infrastructure to aggregate and disseminate data, store the data on the cloud and make it available to the data scientist for decision making, thus being responsible for the full cycle from data collection to data delivery.
Data Analytics. Network and Networking Structure. Security. Sensors and Actuators.
• Deploy an IoT solution by connecting sensors, devices and things to a wired or wireless network
• Accurately collect, aggregate, disseminate and store large amounts of unstructured and structured data generated by these devices
• Integrate collected data with the existing systems such as enterprise resource planning (ERP) of an organization for consumption and use.
• Successfully completing the program and meeting the EISA requirements qualifies graduates to receive an Occupational Certificate: Computer Technician, awarded by the QCTO.
• EISA is a national assessment that ensures competency by granting Occupational Certificates to qualified learners. It plays a vital role in the QCTO’s quality assurance system, guaranteeing standardized, consistent, and reliable evaluation of occupational qualifications, including both full qualifications and specialized areas within a field.
• To qualify for this external assessment, learners must demonstrate completion of all necessary knowledge and practical modules. This is typically verified through transcripts and documented work experience
Grade 12. Computer Literacy. Communication Literacy. Mathematical Literacy. NQF L3 qualification.
Learning material, stationery, and learning supporting aids will be provided at the campus. Learner will receive electronic versions of the learning guides for this programme.
Outline
• Introduction to Internet-of Things
• Computers, Devices and Computing Systems
• Building Blocks of Internet-of Things
• Internet of Things Design and Development
• Considerations
• Data, Databases and Visualization
• 4IR and Future Skills
• Design Thinking Principles for Innovation
• Basic Electronic Principles.
• Apply Basic Scriptwriting for Internet-of-Things Toolsets
• Access, Analyze and Visualize Structured Data using Spreadsheets
• Implement the Internet-of Things Solution
• Infrastructure and Deploy Edge Devices
• Provision and Manage Devices
• Process and Manage Data in an Internet-of-Things Solutions
• Monitor, Troubleshoot and Optimize Internet-of-Things Solutions
• Implement Security Measures for Internet-of-Things Solutions
• Participate in a Design Thinking for Innovation Workshop
• Function Ethically and Effectively in the Workplace.
• Internet-of-Things Solution Deployment Processes
• Data Collecting, Aggregating, Disseminating and Storing Processes
• Data Integration Systems and Processes