People credited with this unit standard can describe professionalism in the computer industry in South Africa, describe the codes of practice for professionalism in the IT industry in South Africa, and describe the code of ethics in the computer industry in South Africa.

This unit standard is intended to provide conceptual knowledge of the areas covered. For those working in, or entering the workplace in the area of Information Technology. As additional knowledge for those wanting to understand the areas covered. People credited with this unit standard can describe professionalism in the computer industry in South Africa, describe the codes of practice for professionalism in the IT industry in South Africa, and describe the code of ethics in the computer industry in South Africa. The performance of all elements is to a standard that allows for further learning in this area.

Course Content

  • The description identifies acceptable and unacceptable professional practices found in the computer industry
  • The description identifies known professional bodies in South Africa
  • A short description of each named professional body is provided
  • The description identifies the codes of practice for the IT industry in South Africa
  • The description provides a brief explanation of the codes of practice identified
  • The description confirms that the computer industry supports equality of opportunity
  • The description confirms the understanding that the computer industry is against computer software piracy
  • The description identifies ways in which piracy is addressed in South Africa
  • Non-accredited: Short course only  
  • Duration: 1h 30m
  • Delivery: Classroom/Online/Blended
  • Access Period: 12 Months 
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