School of Information Technology & Data ScienceOccupational Skills ProgrammeOpen for enrolment

Skills Programme: Advanced End User Computing

NQF Level 5Skills Programme ID SP-24020320 creditsFull-time

Programme Overview

To enhance employability and workplace progression by handling a range of computing devices comfortably and safely, and by using word processing, spreadsheet and presentation application software at an advanced level.

Programme Identity

Skills Programme IDSP-240203

NQF LevelNQF Level 5

Total Credits20

Programme TypeOccupational Skills Programme

Quality CouncilQCTO - Quality Council for Trades and Occupations

QCTO Curriculum Code900240-000-00-00

Official DurationNot specified in the QCTO document

Accreditation / Quality AssuranceMICT SETA — Accredited

This is a QCTO-registered Occupational Skills Programme. Highbury programme availability and intake status are confirmed by Admissions. Detailed regulatory evidence is published on the Accreditation page.

Admission Requirements

Entry Requirement

NQF Level 3 qualification with Intermediate End User Computing skills.

Official Minimum Entry Requirement (SAQA)

NQF Level 3 qualification with Intermediate End User Computing skills.

Highbury Application Documents

Certified copy of ID or passport
Certified copies of highest school results
Proof of residential address

Curriculum & Learning Areas

Concepts and principles underpinning the Advanced use of core computing applications900240-000-00-KM-014 cr

Assessment Criteria

Internal Assessment

Continuous formative assessment and practical tasks are conducted throughout the programme, supported by a portfolio of evidence. Internal assessment follows the criteria and weighting stipulated in the official curriculum.

External Assessment

Skills programme assessment follows the requirements of the registered QCTO curriculum, including any external assessment the curriculum prescribes. Learners must complete all modules and internal assessment requirements before admission to the final external assessment.

Delivery Mode and Duration

Highbury Delivery Arrangement

Study ModeFull-time

Highbury DurationConfirmed by Admissions

CampusPretoria Campus, 378 Pretorius Street, Pretoria, Gauteng

Learning PlatformHighbury Digital Campus

Learning ArrangementClassroom + practical

IntakesConfirmed by Admissions

Delivery combines structured classes and practical sessions, supported online through the Highbury Digital Campus. The duration above is Highbury’s delivery schedule and is separate from the official SAQA credit value.

Articulation and RPL

Articulation

Vertical: Advanced software functionality, automation and scripting, and data analysis and visualisation.

Work Opportunities

Administrative, accounting and finance, sales and marketing, and education and training roles that require advanced word processing, spreadsheet and presentation skills.

Recognition of Prior Learning

RPL may be used for access to the programme and, where applicable, for credits or exemption against completed modules, as well as for access to the final external assessment, in line with official RPL policy. Contact Admissions for an RPL evaluation.

Career Pathways

End User Computer OperatorAdministrative AssistantExecutive Assistant

Certification

Highbury College may issue permissible institutional records, statements and completion documents. The official occupational qualification certificate is issued by the responsible quality council or certification authority after all prescribed requirements have been met.

On successful completion of all assessment requirements, the learner is certified for this QCTO-registered Occupational Skills Programme. Credits achieved may be recognised towards related occupational qualifications in line with QCTO rules.

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Official skills programme information is based on the QCTO registration details for this programme. Highbury-specific delivery, fees and intake arrangements are maintained by Highbury College.

Programme availability and intake dates are confirmed by Highbury Admissions.

Last verified: 2026-09-27 (QCTO SP document supplied by Highbury)Factsheet v1.0