Certificate in Internetwork System Specialist€¦ · • The Certificate in Internetwork System Specialist is registered on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) of the South

2016 Student Prospectus

Certificate in Internetwork

System Specialist

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FACULTY Art, Design and

Information Technology

CONTENTS Page Nr

Contact Details 3

Management 3

Registration and Accreditation 3

Purpose of the Qualification 3

Program Layout ` 4

Subject Layout 4

Career Opportunities 5

Articulation 5

Academic Calendar 5

Before you apply 5

Admission Requirements (SA Citizens) 6

Admission Requirements (International Students) 6

Language Policy 6

Assessment 6-7

Certification Rules 7

Assessment Appeals 7

Access Credits 7

Changes in Course/Software 7

Transfer to another Program 7-8

Special Learning Needs 8

Tuition fees 9-10

Textbooks 10

Refunds and cancellations 10

Hostel Accommodation 11-12

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CONTACT DETAILS Head Office Bellville Campus Bellville Business Park DJ Wood Street Bellville 7530 Tel: 0219495036/7

Fax: 0219481859

Email: [email protected]

www.prestigeacademy.co.za

MANAGEMENT Dr J Hugo Rector Ms V Liebenberg Academic Head

Ms M Mills Head of Faculty Mr C du Toit Program Co-ordinator

REGISTRATION AND ACCREDITATION We comply with requirements for accreditation as a higher education institution, which includes quality assurance, quality promotion

and ongoing quality improvement.

• Prestige Academy (Pty) Ltd is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training as a private higher education

institution under the Higher Education Act, 1997. Registration certificate no. 2009/HE07/005

• The Certificate in Internetwork System Specialist is registered on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) of the South African

Qualifications Authority (SAQA), qualification ID 36140.

• Prestige Academy (Pty) Ltd is accredited by the Higher Education Quality Committee (HEQC) of the Council on Higher Education

(CHE) to offer the Certificate in Internetwork System Specialist.

CERTIFICATE IN INTERNETWORK SYSTEM SPECIALIST

SAQA Qualification ID 36140

NQF Level 5

Total Credits 120

Duration of qualification 1 year full-time

Mode of delivery Contact (face-to-face)

Accreditation Status Accredited by the Council on Higher Education

PURPOSE OF THE QUALIFICATION

This qualification will equip students with relevant knowledge and practical skills concerning IT networks, security, internet and the latest computer hardware. The curriculum is based on international certifications for A+ (Computer Hardware and Operating systems), “Wireless Networking (Wi-Fi)”, Certified Cisco Network Administrator (CCNA) working with Routers & Switches, Linux Administration, VoIP (Voice over IP) and basic project management.

This qualification ensures the students ample practical experience and enough knowledge to venture into the IT job market with confidence. Our curriculum is based on the prescribed international “Microsoft” curriculum (training program). We use our own customised subject titles (with the Microsoft names in brackets). We also conduct our own assessments for awarding our qualifications registered with SAQA. Students desiring to be awarded with the Microsoft or CompTIA status of competence, e.g. MCSE and A+ must arrange and pay for such examinations by themselves.

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.prestigeacademy.co.za/

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PROGRAM LAYOUT

SUBJECT LAYOUT

SUBJECT 1: COMPUTER HARDWARE MANAGEMENT (COMPTIA: A+) The student will be able to install and configure computer systems, perform computer systems diagnostics, troubleshooting, doing preventative maintenance and safety procedures, analyse the features and functions of the motherboard, processors, and memory components of the PC system and perform networking functions and printer set up. SUBJECT 2: OPERATING SYSTEMS (COMPTIA: A+) The student will be able to explain the features and functions of a PC Operating System. They will install and configure PC software systems, describe the procedures for diagnosing software malfunctions and install PC networks and related functional components. The student will perform setup and install operations on the following platforms: Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows Server. SUBJECT 3: VOICE OVER INTERNET PROTOCOL (VoIP) The student will have a working knowledge of the field standards and operational systems of VoIP, the deployment and installation of VoIP hardware and software systems, as well as the implementation and use of VoIP systems. As part of the practical preparation to VoIP systems students will learn how to install and configure TrixBox (soft PBX) systems. SUBJECT 4: LINUX ADMINISTRATION (COMPTIA: LINUX+) The student will be able to correctly determine an appropriate Linux distribution, install Linux Operating System, configuring file systems, Internet protocol (IP) settings, perform basic scripting and fire walling. SUBJECT 5: PROJECT MANAGEMENT (COMPTIA: PROJECT+) The student will be able to perform all necessary skills required as a junior project manager. They will setup a WBS, basic budgets, timelines, do basic risk analysis to start a project from scratch and hand in completed documentation of a project. This knowledge is an important building block to become ready for employment as a Network Administrator. SUBJECT 6: ROUTER AND SWITCH CONFIGURATION (INTERNATIONAL: CISCO CCNA ) The student will be able to demonstrate understanding of the technologies of internet protocol (IP) networks, describe the designing of an internet protocol network, perform setting up of network operations and maintain network operations. They will be taught the basics in configuring Cisco routers and Cisco switches, in following the CCNA curriculum. SUBJECT 7: WIRELESS NETWORKING (INTERNATIONAL: CWNA) The student will have a working knowledge of the components of wireless networking such as link planning, setting up of wireless equipment, maintenance of signal strength in a wireless network and the procedures required to ensure wireless network security. The practical set up of a wireless LAN and connect wireless devices together as well as setup Bridges linking a WLAN to a LAN. This course follows the CWNA curriculum. SUBJECT 8: EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING Experiential learning (also called internship or professional practicum) takes place in your final year of study. It involves learning through placement at a company for the purpose of gaining hands-on experience through executing actual tasks and assignments. Experiential learning is structured around a clear purpose, performance (outcome) targets and procedures in collaboration with the employer and lecturer(s) concerned. It provides students with an opportunity to acquire first-hand experience of the world of work in the industry concerned. Students should acquire an in-depth knowledge of workplace practices as well as a broad knowledge and understanding of how the host organisation operates. They should develop competencies that are impossible or highly unlikely in the classroom environment, for instance the ability to deal with challenges and problems within context of the workplace itself. They will also develop the ability to integrate knowledge and skills across all program subjects at practical level.

SUBJECT TITLE COMPONENT NQF LEVEL

CREDITS SUBJECT CODE PRE-REQUISITE

Operating Systems Core 5 10 OS11 None

Computer Hardware Management Core 5 10 CHW12 None

Linux Administration Core 5 10 LX12 None

Project Management Core 5 10 PM12 None

Voice Over Internet Protocol Core 5 20 VP12 None

Router & Switch Configuration Core 5 20 RS12 None

Wireless Networking Core 5 25 WN13 None

Experiential Learning Core 5 5 EL11 None

Sub-total 120

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IT Network Specialist ICT Security Consultant ICT Security Specialist Internal Computer Audit Specialist IT Security Administrator IT Security Analysis IT Security Engineer Network Manager Systems Manager Network Security Consultant Senior Network Administrator Linux Administrator

ARTUCULATION POSSIBILITIES Students completing this qualification successfully may articulate to the Diploma in Information Technology Network Integration Specialist, SAQA I.D. No 60471

2016 ACADEMIC CALENDAR

2016 Term dates

Bellville Campus

25 January 2016 to 7 December 2016

TERM TERM STARTS TERM ENDS

1 25 January 2016 18 March 2016

2 5 April 2016 24 June 2016

3 18 July 2016 30 September 2016

4 10 October 2016 7 December 2016

BEFORE YOU APPLY

Before you apply to study at any higher education institution, make sure that the programme as well as the institution itself is credible.

Amongst other things, ask for proof of “accreditation.” It means that the institution as well as a certain programme/qualification is

acknowledged as meeting high standards. The Department of Higher Education and Training annually issues a certificate to every

higher education institution specifying the list of qualifications that the institution is allowed to offer. For this reason, ask the SAQA ID

Number of the qualification you are interested in.

It is important to use to match your interests and needs. You should choose the programme of study that is right for you. As much as

we want to make sure you are a good fit for Prestige Academy, we want to make sure you feel the same. We would recommend that

all applicants visit the campus and request an interview. This has another purpose. Visiting our campus is your opportunity to really get

a feeling of the vibe at Prestige Academy. Alternatively, the Open Days and Winter Workshops are most suitable for this exploration.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS (SA CITIZENS)

The minimum admission requirement is a National Senior Certificate (NSC) with a minimum of 30 – 39% in the language of learning

and teaching of the institution. In our case it is English

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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS (INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS) Applicants from abroad, eg Namibia have to comply with the above admission requirements. The school grading system used in other countries is “translated” to match the South African system. The following table indicates requirements for Foreign Qualifications for entry into Higher Certificate, Advanced Certificate and Diploma studies:

Total Subjects (Including English or

mother tongue as First

Language)

Lower Higher

Level Ordinary/IGCSE AS HIGCSE SC (HG) Advanced

Grades A-E/1-8 A-C/1-6 A-E 1-3 A-E A-E

Senior Certificate (without

matriculation exemption)

4 3 1

6 5 1

5 3 2

7 5 2

Higher Level 1= 75% - 100% 2 = 60% - 74% 3 = 55% - 59% 4 = 45% - 54% U = ungraded

Ordinary Level A* = 80% - 100% (candidates with this grade should have written the HIGCSE paper) A = 65% - 79% B = 55% - 64% C - 45% - 54%

LANGUAGE POLICY All lectures and courseware are presented in English as this is globally the primary language of communication.

ASSESSMENT All students shall be sufficiently informed about all aspects of assessments applicable to the different subjects they have registered for (refer to study guides). Vital information to be issued to students include the pass requirements, the learning outcomes, the required standards of performance (assessment criteria) as well as the methods, delivery dates of assignment, the evidence of the learning process and/or product, assessment results as well as evidence of feedback.

Prestige Academy follows a system of a combination of criterion-referenced assessment (assessment against measurable criteria), rather than only measuring achievement against the marks of the best candidate in class or any other type of subjective indicators. In all cases assessment shall comply with universal principals, including:

appropriateness,

validity,

reliability,

fairness,

sufficiency,

authenticity,

consistency, and

feasibility

Assessment shall be treated as an integrated and vital part of the education and training system. This implies amongst other that

NSSC NSSC CAMBRIDGE CAMBRIDGESENIOR

CERTIFICATE

SENIOR

CERTIFICATEGCE GCE

POINTSHIGHER

LEVEL

ORDINARY

LEVELHIGCSE IGCSE HG SG A-LEVEL O-LEVEL

10 A

9 1 1 A B

8 2 A* 2 A* B C

7 3 A 3 A C A D A

6 4 B 4 B D B E B

5 C C E CN OR O OR

SUBSIDIARYC

4 D D F D D

3 E E E E

2 F F F F

1 G G G

IEB Rating/SA Rating

Percentage Rating Code

80 - 100 7

70 - 79 6

60 - 69 5

50 - 59 4

40 - 49 3

30 - 39 2

0 - 29 1

ACE Conversion Table

AVERAGE %

SYMBOL LEVEL

96-100 A 7

92-95 B 6

88-91 C 5

84-87 D 4

80-83 E 3

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assessment will be done throughout teaching and learning, rather than at the end of a subject only. To ensure sufficient proof a student’s competence after completion of a programme, all members of academic staff shall use a combination of formative assessments (conducting assessment at any time during the delivery of a subject) and summative assessment (conducted at the end of a subject) by way of a practical and/or theoretical examination. The students will receive a study guide per subject on Moodle and the Intranet that will indicate assessment layout. The results of both formative and summative assessments shall count towards the final progress mark. Students who fail to hand in assignments, write class tests and formal tests, will jeopardise the final mark obtained for the subject. The student will be allowed to write the examination whether or not he/she has handed in assignments, wrote class tests and formal tests, but such a student will not merely pass because he/she passed the examination only.

CERTIFICATION RULES All subjects in the programme are compulsory and therefore a student must successfully complete all subjects in the programme to be awarded a degree. There may be pre-requisite subjects to advance to a next level (e.g. moving from year 1 to year 2).

The primary indicator of competence is the achievement of 50% in the summative assessment and an overall 50% for each individual subject (this includes the assessment of all relevant learning outcomes). It is therefore evident that students must hand in all assignments, write all class and formal tests as well as write the examination.

Grading of final achievement shall be based on a calculated value of the combination of formative and summative assessment results, and expressed by way of a grade symbol, namely pass, merit, and distinction. The “cut-off” points to determine achievement of a pass, merit or distinction grade for a certificate and diploma programme are as follows: 50-59% a pass, 60-79% a merit, and 80-100% a distinction. In the case of a degree programme, the "cut-off" points will be as follows: pass 50 - 59%, merit 60 - 74% and distinction 75 - 100%. The Certification Board reserves the right to adjust the final grade of a candidate, e.g. as recommended by an external moderator, or after an appeal judgment where all assessment results as well as the class attendance track record of the candidate concerned shall be taken into account.

ASSESSMENT APPEALS All students have the right to appeal against the results of any assessment, e.g. when a NYA (Not Yet Achieved) grade has been awarded for a particular outcome or assessment criterion in an assignment. Such appeals shall be in writing on the appeal form that can be obtained from the office of the Academic Manager. It must show full identification details (i.e. name of the student, student number, programme enrolled for, relevant subject, and a brief motivation for the appeal. The motivation shall be clear and specific, and preferably refer to the principals of assessment (fairness, sufficiency, etc). The application must be handed in at the office of the Academic Manager, ONLY when the final grade or mark of a subject has been communicated to the candidate. The student shall be given feedback on the outcome of the appeal within fifteen working days.

ACCESS CREDITS Prestige Academy will facilitate articulation by students to and from other registered institutions by way of the Access Credit

(recognition of prior learning) process. Applicants wishing to transfer from one programme to another may apply for access credit

accumulation and transfer. Credits will only be considered where the completed subjects are of similar outcome, content and

assessment criteria. Students must apply for exemption from such subjects with an official academic record as well as subject outcome

and assessment criteria. No more than 50% of the credits of a completed qualification may be transferred.

CHANGES IN COURSE/SOFTWARE Prestige Academy reserves the right to modify/change any aspect of a learning programme, including timetables, teaching-learning

methods, assessment, resources such as prescribed textbooks, or discontinue a particular programme or subject within a given

programme, and replace it with a more suitable alternative (e.g. a more up-to-date text book, or computer software) as long as it is to

the benefit of the students concerned in terms of their knowledge gain and ultimate competence.

If a student is in his/her 1st year of study, and subjects change in their 2nd/3rd year of study, the students will automatically follow the

changed syllabus as from the 2nd year.

TRANSFER TO ANOTHER PROGRAM If a student desires to transfer from one programme or subject to another, he/she must apply in writing to do so within the first 7 days after commencement of classes. This transfer cannot be guaranteed as many factors first have to be taken into consideration. They are:

availability of space in the classroom where the student wants to be transferred to (the new qualification)

the amount of teaching time and work the student has missed out on

portfolio requirements to be adhered to prior to commencement of course

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Irrespective of the programme the student is transferring to, a minimum administration fee of R200.00 is payable. The student will also be required to purchase textbooks for the programme they are transferring to. No copies of text books are handed out due to a student not having the correct textbook on time. If textbooks have been ordered and purchased for the original programme the student enrolled for, no refunds will be given on returns. In the case of textbooks to be imported, courier fees are charged and payable to Prestige Academy before the transfer can take place. Additional fees for notes to be printed will be charged. In the case where a student will need extra classes a fee of R300.00 per hour will be levied.

SPECIAL LEARNING NEEDS Students are allowed to apply for amanuensis assessments to accommodate special learning needs due to some or other permanent impairment such as dyslexia, reading abilities, etc. or temporary impairment, e.g. broken arm. They must apply in writing by completing the special learning needs application form. Students are required to apply before commencement of the programme (no later than the second week in February).

Candidates must submit evidence such as a medical certificate or a report from a psychologist/physio therapist/ occupational therapist together with the registration form for application to be treated as a student with special learning needs. No late applications shall be considered. The details in the completed application form shall state the reason(s) for the application, together with the desired special arrangement e.g. additional time for writing formative (test) and summative (examination) papers.

The Rector and Academic Manager will evaluate each application on merit based on the motivation and evidence submitted. Management reserves the right to request additional motivation and evidence, and not allow any special arrangements of this nature because of the lack of adequate motivation or circumstantial evidence.

The nature of special arrangements shall be appropriate for the needs and circumstances of the applicant. It may include additional time for written assessments, a transcriber or oral assessment instead of the usual written assessment because of conditions such as dyslexia, reading abilities, etc.

In the event of acquiring the services of an external invigilator (for purpose of reading and transcribing an examination paper), the cost per hour will be for the student’s account. This Information is available from the Academic manager.

A student whose application for amanuensis assessment has been approved will receive 15 minutes per hour additional time.

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2016 TUITION FEES: (SOUTH AFRICA AND INTERNATINAL APPLICANTS) Prestige Academy (Pty) Ltd does not discriminate between SA and Namibian students with regards to tuition fees. International

students will therefore pay exactly the same fees as any other SA student. Fees quoted are for the 1st year of studies at Bellville

Campus.

Payment Option 1 – Full Settlement 1 March 2015 till 15 September 2015 Pay Registration fee of R1500.00 when handing in your registration form.

Pay settlement of course fee of R44612.75 on/before 15 September 2015.

(The full annual course fee is R48230.00. You will receive a discount of R3617.25)

Additional Expenses:

Pay student pack fee of R1400.00 on 1 January 2016.

Students do not need to purchase their own textbooks. Certain textbooks are included. Prestige Academy reserves the right to make

changes to tuition the fees for 2016 in respect of these programmes, should there be an increase in supplier fees. In some instances,

the textbooks become the property of the students and in other instances the textbooks are lent by Prestige Academy to the student

or notes are given for study purposes. Textbooks may be given electronically or in hard copy. The above mentioned information will

be clearly communicated in the study guides. If the books that are noted as Prestige Academy’s property are stolen/lost and/or not

returned on the final examination date, the student's account will be invoiced and the principal payer/co-payer will have to pay the

replacement cost and courier fee for these books. No textbooks will be issued unless the course deposit has been paid.

Payment Option 2 – Full Settlement 16 September 2015 till 15 November 2015 Pay Registration fee of R1500.00 when handing in your registration form.

Pay settlement of course fee of R45818.50 on/before 15 November 2015.











Payment Option 3 – Full Settlement 16 November 2015 till 15 January 2016 Pay Registration fee of R1500.00 when handing in your registration form.

Pay deposit of R7000.00 on/before 15 November 2015.

Pay settlement of balance of course fee of R40024.25 on/before 15 January 2016.











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Payment Option 4 – Incidental Credit (Instalments over 10 months) Pay Registration fee of R1500.00 when handing in your registration form.

Pay deposit of R7000.00 on/before 15 November 2015.

Pay 1st

instalment of R4470.74 on 1 January 2016 and 10th

instalment on 1 October 2016.

(Annual interest of R3477.41 is included in this instalment amount)



TEXTBOOKS Students do not need to purchase their own textbooks. Certain textbooks are included. Prestige Academy reserves the right to make







REFUNDS AND CANCELLATIONS A cooling-off period of 7 days will be granted from date of registration to cancel the course. If the registration takes place after

15 January 2016 the registration is final and no cooling off period is valid, and the full academic year's fees are payable in case of no

show or cancellation.

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2016 HOSTEL (ACCOMMODATION) FEES: SOUTH AFRICA AND INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS

This hostel application form needs to be handed in together with your course registration form. Due to the high demand for hostel

accommodation, hostel registrations close on 15 September 2015.

Further steps after we received this hostel registration form and R1000.00 HOSTEL non-refundable administration/registration fee:

We will contact you telephonically to inform you of the acceptance or non-acceptance of the application. You will receive an

acceptance certificate via post/e-mail if your application has been successful.

If you wish to make use of a bank loan, you need to proceed with your application at the financial institution of your choice by

handing in the course and hostel registration certificate.

FEES DELUXE ROOM: 1 PERSON PER ROOM Non-refundable administration/registration fee (Payable with application) R 1000.00 Refundable breakage fee (Payable 1 January 2016) R 500.00 Annual fee per person R 39000.00 Payment Option 1:

Pay non-refundable administration/registration fee (Payable with application) R 1000.00

Pay refundable breakage fee by 1 January 2016 R 500.00

Pay settlement amount of hostel before 15 November 2015 in full (2.5% discount of R975.00 deducted) R 38025.00

No discount if full settlement takes place hereafter. Payment Option 2:



Pay balance over 11 months (1 January 2016 till 1 November 2016) R 3545.45

(per month x 11 months)

Additional fee (not compulsory):

Shuttle per annum R 2850.00

Or 10 instalments (1st 1 February – last 1 November) R 285.00 per month

Fridge per annum R 500.00


Remote control fee (only students with approved parking) R 180.00 once only

FEES LEISURE ROOM: 2 PERSONS PER ROOM Pay non-refundable administration/registration fee (Payable with application) R 1000.00


Annual fee per person R 32200.00 Payment Option 1:



Pay settlement amount of hostel before 15 November 2015 in full (2.5% discount of R805.00 deducted) R 31395.00

No discount if full settlement takes place hereafter.

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Payment Option 2:



Pay over 11 months (1 January 2016 till 1 November 2016) R 2927.27

(per month x 11 months)

Additional fee (not compulsory):

Shuttle per annum R 2850.00


Fridge per annum R 500.00


Remote control fee (only students with approved parking) R 180.00 once only

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Certificate in Internetwork System Specialist€¦ · • The Certificate in Internetwork System Specialist is registered on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) of the South