Certificate in Software Testing NQF 05
Overview
Purpose
The purpose of this Qualification is to produce well-trained people who can conduct a practical investigation to provide stakeholders with information about the quality of the software product or service under test. It will provide learners with both theoretical and practical learning to develop their ability as software testers in the workplace. In essence, it will equip the learner with the ability to apply the software testing process of validating and verifying that a software program/application/product:
Meets the business and technical requirements that guided its design and development.Works as expected.Can be implemented with the same characteristics.Exit Level Outcomes
Exit Level Outcomes
Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).Evaluate requirements and requirement-based test design.Execute the testing process.Manage the testing process, execution, and defect tracking.Conduct static testing.MODULES
Modules
- Application Development Lifecycle
- Fundamentals of Business Requirements
- Fundamentals of Development
- Testing within ADLM
- Testing Lifecycle
- Test Management
- Test Automation
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Entry Requirements
It is assumed that the learner attempting this qualification is competent in:
- Communications at NQF Level 4.
- Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 4.
- Computer Literacy at NQF Level 3.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Career Opportunities
- Test Analyst
- Test Automation Engineer
- Test Lead
- Test Manager
- Test Consultant
- QA Analyst
- QA Team Coordinator
- Senior Test Manager
DURATION
- Duration: 18 to 24 Months
- Offering: Online or Distance Learning
- Intake: Anytime
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
- 30% of your final mark comes from your Formative and Summative Assessments.
- 70% of your final mark comes from the FISA.
- You need at least 80% in the final exam to pass.
- You need at least 75% overall to pass.
Accreditation: No 12206