Software Tester
SAQA ID: 119438, NQF LEVEL: 5; CREDITS: 70
Software Testers: Uncovering the Hidden Risks for a Safe & Innovative Future.
This qualification equips learners with the skills and knowledge to become successful Software Engineers. Software Engineers are the architects of the digital world. They wear many hats, from analyzing user needs to designing, developing, and maintaining software applications. Their responsibilities include:
- Researching and understanding: They delve into user requirements, ensuring the software meets specific needs.
- Designing and building: They translate those requirements into functional and user-friendly software solutions.
- Deployment and testing: They ensure the software is launched smoothly and functions flawlessly.
Test Automation Engineer. Performance Testing Engineer. Software Developer. Business Analyst. IT Security Analysist.
• Design software to meet clients’ needs.
• Design and manipulate databases.
• Develop software to add value to the organisation.
• Test or debug source code to ensure client’s needs are met.
• 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
NQF L4 qualification. ICT Technology related qualification. At least 3 years’ experience in Software Development.
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
• Software Engineering
• Programming
• Database design and Information Systems
• Fundamentals of Project Management in relation to Software Engineering
• Digital and Business Mathematics
• Document system design.
• Design and Manipulate Databases.
• Program and deploy applications.
• Test or debug source code to ensure client’s needs are met.
• Software design.
• Database design and manipulation.
• Software development.
• Software testing.
• Software design.