Diploma in information Technology

The Diploma in Information Technology aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge required to assist in the implementation of IT activities with or without supervision, depending on the level of the task undertaken.
The qualification will provide the basis for further development of the student into specialist and junior management areas in the field of Information Technology.
On successful completion of the programme, graduates will be able to seek positions in the field of Information Technology.
Students will have a broad knowledge of ICT principles and will also be equipped with the skills needed in the ICT industry.

Duration

The programme duration is 3 years on a full-time basis, or 4 years on a part-time basis.

Career fields

Students can pursue a career in the following fields:

• Network Administrator
• Data Processor
• Web Developer
• Programmer
• IT Project Manager

Certification

On successful completion of the programme, the student will receive a Diploma in Information Technology.

Admission Requirements

• A National Senior Certificate (NSC) with Diploma endorsement, or
• A National Certificate Vocational (NCV) at NQF Level 4 with Diploma endorsement, or
• Amended Senior Certificate (ASC), with Diploma endorsement, or
• A Senior Certificate. If unendorsed, a minimum score of 33.3% obtained for English in the Senior Certificate examination. If a score of 33.3% for English language was not obtained, the applicant can apply for admission in terms of Senate Discretionary. Admission by proving competence via the Senate Admission Test
• Foreign School Leaving Certificate evaluated by the Matriculation Board to determine the standard in terms of South African matriculation standard.
• A completed Higher Certificate may allow access to a cognate Diploma should a student have achieved a minimum overall average of 60%.

Alternative admission requirements

• Senate discretionary admission
• Mature Age (45 years of age): conditions apply
• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Additional Requirements

• Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy and English at NQF level 4 or equivalent
• Foreign applicants whose first language is not English, may be required to provide proof of proficiency in English prior to admission to the programme

Damelin may require appropriate combinations of subjects and levels of achievement for certain qualifications.