Software Testing Learnership NQF Level 5
Level 5 | SAQA ID – 83026
Ensure product quality by putting your staff on our Software Testing NQF Level 5 learnership
- Duration: 12 months
- Credits: 147
Learnerships Overview
Accredited Software Testing Learnership
Our software testing learnership is structured to produce well-trained individuals to conduct practical investigations into the quality of a software product or service. Students will gain both practical and theoretical experience to develop their skills as software testers. This will ensure that software meets business and technical requirements, works as expected and can be implemented successfully.
What your staff will learn
- Demonstrate and apply an understanding of the principles of the Software Development Lifecycle
- Execute the testing process
- Evaluate requirements and requirement-based test design
- Manage the testing process, execution and defect tracking
- Conduct static testing
Details to know
Our learnerships are conducted with maximum use of practical application of the skills acquired. After facilitator led training has taken place via the course material, group work and scenario driven exchanges, learners will have the opportunity to relate the information back to their workplace. We offer a fun and relaxed learning environment, where participants will learn from each other, gain knowledge and acquire skills that will result in improved work performance.
This learnership is suitable for those that have an interest in technology and want to become a software tester.
Learners accessing this qualification are assumed to be competent in:
- Communications at NQF Level 4
- Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 4
- Computer Literacy at NQF Level 3
After completing a Software Testing NQF Level 5 learnership an individual can work in the following roles:
- Software Tester
- Test Analyst
- Test Automation Engineer
- Quality Assurance Specialist
- Test Manager
This learnership is accredited with MICTSETA, a learnership quality assurance service that specialises in technology. By choosing a learnership that is accredited with a SETA, you can ensure you are obtain BEE points for your Skills Development efforts and your students receive an education that is of high quality.
Businesses that we have done staff training for:
Why you should choose this Learnership
How to make the most of a Business Administration Learnership
Improved Quality Assurance. By enrolling your staff in a software testing learnership you can improve the quality of your software products. Bugs and errors can be picked up quickly and improve efficiency
Reduced Time and Costs. A trained professional in software testing can pick up issues early in the development phase. This will save time and costs associated with reworking and post-release bug fixes
Improved Customer Satisfaction. With a software tester you can ensure your products are thoroughly tested which will ultimately lead to higher customer satisfaction. This will enhance the customer experience.
Software Testing Modules
Software Testing Level 5 Modules
- LP 1: Analyse and apply different SDLC models (25 credits)
- LP 2: Evaluate requirements and requirement-based test design and perform a requirements analysis (39 credits)
- LP 3: Demonstrate an understanding of Computer Database Management Systems (17 Credits)
- LP 4: Managing, planning and designing software testing activities (18 credits)
- LP 5: Test a computer program against a given specification (22 credits)
- LP 6: Developing a project quality management plan (26 credits)