Occupational Certificate: Artificial Intelligence Software Developer

1. Occupational Information
1.1 Associated Occupation
252901: ICT Security Specialist
1.2 Occupation or Specialisation Addressed by this Curriculum
252901001: Cybersecurity Analyst
1.3 Alternative Titles used by Industry
 None
2. Curriculum Information
2.1 Curriculum Structure
This qualification is made up of the following compulsory Knowledge and Practical Skills Modules:
Knowledge Modules:
 252901001-KM-01, Introduction to Cybersecurity, NQF Level 4, Credits 8
 252901001-KM-02, Fundamentals of Network Security and Defence (Network Defender), NQF Level
5, Credits 12
 252901001-KM-03, Cybersecurity and Cyber Threats and Attacks (Ethical Hacking), NQF Level 5,
Credits 12
 252901001-KM-04, Introduction to Cybersecurity Governance, Legislation and Ethics, NQF Level 4,
Credits 4
 252901001-KM-05, Fundamentals of Design Thinking and Innovation, NQF Level 4, Credits 1
 252901001-KM-06, Refresher: Logical Thinking and Basic Calculations, NQF Level 4, Credits 3
 252901001-KM-07, Computers, Devices and Computing Systems, NQF Level 4, Credits 6
 252901001-KM-08, Data and Databases Vulnerabilities, NQF Level 4, Credits 3
 252901001-KM-09, Introduction to 4IR and Future Skills, NQF Level 4, Credits 4
Total number of credits for Knowledge Modules: 53
Practical Skills Modules:
 252901001-PM-01, Ensure Compliance in terms of Legal Cybersecurity Requirements and National
and International Standards, NQF Level 5, Credits 4
 252901001-PM-02, Assess Risks and Vulnerabilities and Evaluate Current Security Measures, NQF
Level 5, Credits 20
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252901001 – Occupational Certificate: Cybersecurity Analyst
 252901001-PM-03, Implement Protection, Prevention and Detection Measures to Mitigate Risk,
Violations and Vulnerabilities, NQF Level 5, Credits 20
 252901001-PM-04, Apply Logical Thinking and Maths: Refresher, NQF Level 4, Credits 6
 252901001-PM-05, Apply Basic Scriptwriting for Cybersecurity Toolsets, NQF Level 4, Credits 4
 252901001-PM-06, Access and Visualise Structured Data Using Spreadsheets: Refresher, NQF
Level 4, Credits 5
 252901001-PM-07, Applying Design Thinking Methodologies, NQF Level 4, Credits 4
 252901001-PM-08, Function Ethically and Effectively as a Member of a Multidisciplinary Team, NQF
Level 4, Credits 5
Total number of credits for Practical Skills Modules: 68
This qualification also requires the following Work Experience Modules:
 252901001-WM-01, Compliance with Legal Cybersecurity Requirements, NQF Level 5, Credits 12
 252901001-WM-02, Cybersecurity Risk Assessment and Mitigation, NQF Level 5, Credits 20
 252901001-WM-03, Cybersecurity Detection, Protection and Prevention Processes, NQF Level 5,
Credits 20
Total number of credits for Work Experience Modules: 52
2.2 Entry Requirements
NQF 4
3. Assessment Quality Partner Information
Name of body: MICT Seta
Address of body: 19 Richards Dr, Halfway House, Midrand, 1685
Contact person name: Gugu Sema
Contact person work telephone number: 011-2072600
4. Part Qualification Curriculum Structure
None