PC Engineering
PC Engineering is a skills programme, which consist of Unit standards which are registered on SAQA database and are accredited by the Media, Information and Communication Technologies Sector Education and Training Authority (MICT SETA). On Completion, you will receive statements of results from MICT Seta
Key Features
- Fully-accredited, successful registered qualifications
- Flexible learning environment
- Online student community
- Quality education
- Cost-effective
- Set your own pace
- Remote accessibility to online resources
COURSE OVERVIEW
In this short course, students will install, upgrade, repair, configure, optimize, troubleshoot, and perform preventative maintenance on basic personal computer hardware and operating systems.
What is PC engineer?
Computer hardware engineers research, design, develop, and test computer systems and components such as processors, circuit boards, memory devices, networks, and routers
What is PC course?
A computer course focuses on the fundamental concepts of computers such as computer hardware, software, applications, and parts of computer. Computer courses can be classified into basic computer courses and courses belonging to the computer science field.
DURATION:
4 Months
Method of Study
- Online
- Full Time
- Part-Time
- Correspondence
Is computer engineering a good career?
The computer science field is full of exciting, diverse, and high-growth careers, ranging from software development to cybersecurity. Computer science employment are expected to grow by 13% between 2020 and 2030, according to the latest estimates by various researches.
Are computer engineers in demand?
The demand for computer engineers continues to grow, albeit more slowly than other computer-related occupations. The BLS projects 5% growth for this career from 2021-2031, as fast as the average growth BLS projects for all occupations.
What do PC engineers do?
Computer hardware engineers research, design, develop, and test computer systems and components such as circuit boards. Computer hardware engineers research, design, develop, and test computer systems and components such as processors, circuit boards, memory devices, networks, and routers.
Programme structure
| SAQA ID | TITLE | LEVEL | CREDIT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14939 | Assemble a personal computer or handheld computer and peripherals from modules | 4 | 7 |
| 14940 | Repair a personal computer or hand-held computer to module level | 4 | 12 |
| 14943 | Install system software and application software for a personal computer or hand-held computer | 4 | 5 |
| 14950 | Install a personal computer or handheld computer and peripherals | 4 | 7 |
| 14908 | Demonstrate an understanding of testing IT systems against given specifications | 4 | 6 |
