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Software Engineer Qualification

NQF Level 6 | MICT SETA

Software Engineer

Master advanced software engineering principles including software development, database design, project management, and testing methodologies. This comprehensive qualification prepares you for senior software engineering roles in the technology industry.

240

Credits

24-36

Months

NQF 6

Level

Software engineer working on advanced projects

Qualification Overview

The Software Engineer qualification is designed for professionals seeking to advance their careers in software development and engineering. This comprehensive program covers advanced programming techniques, software architecture, database design, project management, and quality assurance practices essential for modern software engineering roles.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this qualification, learners will be able to:

Design and develop complex software applications using advanced programming techniques
Architect scalable and maintainable software systems
Design, implement, and optimise database solutions
Apply project management principles to software development projects
Implement comprehensive testing and quality assurance procedures
Lead software development teams and mentor junior developers
Deploy and maintain enterprise-level applications
Analyse business requirements and translate them into technical solutions

Core Modules

Module 1: Software Engineering and Programming

• Software Engineering
• Programming
• Document System Design
• Programme and Deploy Applications
• Software Design
• Software Development

Module 2: Database Design and Management

• Database Design and Information Systems
• Digital and Business Mathematics
• Design and Manipulate Databases
• Database Design and Manipulation

Module 3: Project Management in Software Engineering

• Fundamentals of Project Management in Relation to Software Engineering

Module 4: Testing and Quality Assurance

• Test or Debug Source Code to Ensure Client's Needs Are Met
• Software Testing

Qualification Details

SETA MICT SETA

NQF Level Level 6

Credits 240 Credits

Duration 24-36 Months

SAQA ID 119458

Career Opportunities

Junior Software Engineer/Developer
Web/Mobile App Developer
Junior Technical Lead/Team Member
Software Test/Quality Assurance Engineer

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