Faculty of

INFORMATION AND
COMMUNICATIONS
TECHNOLOGY IIE Higher Certificate in Mobile
Application and Web Development
| SAQA Number: 117914

If you are a creative thinker and enjoy problem-solving by coming up

with innovative solutions, then this IIE qualification in the Information and
Communications Technology industry is for you. The need to live and work
online has increased the need for cyber security and digital applications to
cater to the increasingly tech-savvy individual. Where there is a need, there
is demand, the demand for mobile application developers has increased
over the years, and it’s still growing; this IIE qualification will set your career
on the right path.

SKILLS YOU WILL DEVELOP

Graduates of The IIE Higher Certificate in Mobile Application and Web
Development will be equipped with skills in web development, mobile
applications, hardware, software applications, software development,
operating systems and telecommunications.

POSSIBLE CAREERS
• Junior Web Developer
• Junior Mobile App Developer
• Junior Software Developer
• Junior Mobile or Web Script Developer
• Junior Mobile or Web Script Analyst
• Junior Web Content Analyst

DURATION
Face-to-face: This is a one-year full-time qualification offered by The
Independent Institute of Education (The IIE) at IIE Rosebank College. Face-
to-face lectures take place during the day on weekdays at the following
campuses: Braamfontein, Bloemfontein, Pretoria CBD, Cape Town,
Durban, Polokwane, Pietermaritzburg, and Nelson Mandela Bay.

Online/Distance: This IIE qualification is available online, through IIE

Distance Learning for individuals wanting to study and work. Speak to one
of our student advisors for more information.

THE WEIGHT YOUR FUTURE QUALIFICATION CARRIES

The IIE Higher Certificate in Mobile Application and Web Development is
accredited by the Council on Higher Education (CHE) and is registered
by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) on the National
Qualifications Framework (NQF) as a 120-credit qualification on Level
5 (SAQA ID No: 117914). On successful completion you will receive a
Higher Certificate in Mobile Application and Web Development from The
Independent Institute of Education (The IIE), a leading registered private
provider of higher education in South Africa.

STUDY FURTHER WITH IIE PATHWAYS

The Independent Institute of Education (THE IIE) offers you the opportunity
to start with a higher certificate and progress into a diploma or degree.
There are several pathways offered at IIE Rosebank College that enable
access to higher-level qualifications. Speak to the student advisor for more
information.

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THE IIE IS
INTERNATIONALLY
ACCREDITED
BY THE BRITISH
ACCREDITATION
COUNCIL

Rosebank College is an educational brand of The Independent Institute of Education (Pty) Ltd which is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training as a private
higher education institution under the Higher Education Act, 1997 (reg. no. 2007/HE07/002). Company registration number: 1987/004754/07.
Faculty of
INFORMATION AND
COMMUNICATIONS
TECHNOLOGY IIE Higher Certificate in Mobile
Application and Web Development
| SAQA Number: 117914

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The following is required to be considered for admission:
English Notes
NSC: HC pass with 30%
NC(V): HC pass with 40%
Minimum
Admission SC: Endorsement
33.3%
Requirements -none
SC(a): HC pass with A minimum of 30% in LOLT in NSC/ SC(a) OR with a min. of 33.3% in SC
A SAQA Evaluation Certificate with NSC Level 4 equivalence with at least 30 %
International
or equivalent for English.

Candidates must have attempted the Senior Certificate or

equivalent, attained the age of 23 before or during the first year
of registration with three years’ work experience and proven
Mature Age Exemption
ability relating to the proposed programme as well as adequate
communication skills; OR Candidates must have attained the age
of 45 before or during the first year of registration.
Where candidates do not satisfy the formal admission
requirements for this qualification, The IIE may consider an
Senate Recognition of Prior Learning
admission application in terms of the Credit Accumulation
Discretionary (RPL)
and Transfer, Recognition of Prior Learning and Qualification
Admissions Completion Policy (IIE010).
General Education Development
(GED) - An USA qualification Candidates with a GED qualification may be admitted if they have
developed by the American a SAQA Evaluation Certificate with NSC L4 equivalence.
Council on Education (ACE)
Candidates with an OQSF Level 5 or N4-N6 qualifications or
OQSF Qualifications combination of N3 and SC subjects, or an NSC (FET Colleges)
with N3 subjects may be admitted to Higher Certificate Studies.

MODULES Rosebank College students. The software includes and

• Digital and Academic Literacies is not limited to MS Excel, MS Project, MS Word, MS
• Web Development (Introduction) PowerPoint and MS Outlook, which come with Office
• Introduction to Programming Logic 365 bundle. Students can access the software using
• Introduction to Quantitative Thinking and their RCONNECT email address at FTP//10.118.180.17/.
Techniques • The fees for all Online IIE qualifications include
• Introduction to Mobile Application Development prescribed textbooks supplied in e-book format.
• Mobile App Scripting Where an e-book is not available, the prescribed
• Principles of UI and UX design textbook will be provided in an alternate format.
• Work Integrated Learning 1
PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS FOR BLENDED LEARNING
IMPORTANT INFORMATION To get the best out of the blended experience, you will
• To be awarded this qualification, a minimum final year need a computer or laptop with WIFI, Windows 8.1 or
mark of 50% for each module must be achieved. higher, Intel Pentium Corei5 Processor (minimum), 8GB
• This factsheet is valid for the 2022 academic year only. RAM or higher, 500 GB available Hard Drive Capacity or
• Free software is available to all registered IIE higher, and a screen resolution of minimum 1280 x 800.

NB: this fact sheet is accurate at the time of publication. The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE) reserves the right to alter
any of the content prior to commencement of registration due to changes in regulation, policy, market requirements or any other
valid reason.

0861 253 276 | WWW.ROSEBANKCOLLEGE.CO.ZA |

THE IIE IS
INTERNATIONALLY
ACCREDITED
BY THE BRITISH
ACCREDITATION
COUNCIL

Rosebank College is an educational brand of The Independent Institute of Education (Pty) Ltd which is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training as a private
higher education institution under the Higher Education Act, 1997 (reg. no. 2007/HE07/002). Company registration number: 1987/004754/07.