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Who is this programme for?

• The programmes are designed to equip retail owners, managers, and supervisors to manager operations and set strategies for effective and efficient retail businesses.

What will the participants be able to do on successful completion of the programme?

• The participants will gain governance, management and entrepreneurial skills that will prepare them for the day to day running of their business.

Which Learning Units will be covered?

1. 243805
2. 243804
3. 243809
4. 243810

How is Learning Facilitated and the programme Assessed?

• The learning programme will be facilitated via face-to-face or online.
• Assessments will include formative and summative assessments.

What academic information is to be considered?

• The training will include practical component.

What are the Entrance Requirements?

• The delegate must be in a position of grade 12 (matric), with the following passed subject’s maths literacy and English.

Who is this programme for?

This beginner’s course is for workers already in road maintenance specifically internal staff. Grade 10/ or workers already working within the road maintenance sector can enter this programme.

Career opportunities?

After completion of this course students will be employable in the materials testing field/labs in the civil engineering and mining sector such as materials handling, lab assistants, research assistants and quality assurance officers for soil related testing in the engineering field.

What will the participants be able to do on successful completion of the programme?

Participants will be able to acquire samples and test them for their basic engineering properties such as compaction density, moisture content and clay content.

Which Learning Units will be covered?

• GR30/40
• DCP test
• CBR
• Atterberg limits
• Sample collection

How is Learning Facilitated and the programme Assessed?

• Through face-to-face learning
• Through formative and summative assessments

What academic information is to be considered?

• SANS standards. CSIR Guidelines. ASTM standards.

What are the Entrance Requirements?

• Grade 10 or equivalent NQF level 2 qualification with basic English literacy

Who is this programme for?

• The programme is designed to provide merchandising skills to a learner/ individual who are interested to work in a retail environment.

What will the participants be able to do on successful completion of the programme?

• The participants will be able to work in a retail environment as shelf fillers.

Which Learning Units will be covered?

1. 243673
2. 114907
3. 114906

How is Learning Facilitated and the programme Assessed?

• The learning programme will be facilitated via face-to-face or
• Assessments will include formative and summative

What academic information is to be considered?

• The training will include practical component.

What are the Entrance Requirements?

• The delegate must be in a position of grade 8 or matric, with the following passed subject’s maths literacy and English.

Who is this programme for?

This is a beginner’s course in the maintenance of roads. Grade 10/ or workers already working within the road maintenance sector can enter this programme.

Career opportunities?

Roads and infrastructure: Operational staff, Admin officers, Office Managers, Data capturers, executive assistants, office bearers, Lab assistants, Entrepreneurs. Students will be able to work in maintenance teams as well as form and lead their own within the urban maintenance sphere.

What will the participants be able to do on successful completion of the programme?

Participants will be able to identify problems, understand their cause, and fix basic road defects efficiently and economically.

Which Learning Units will be covered?

• Microsoft office (word, excel)
• Pricing Level 1
• Construction methods 1
• Construction Materials 1
• Basic Health and Safety

How is Learning Facilitated and the programme Assessed?

• Through face-to-face learning
• Through formative and summative assessments

What academic information is to be considered?

• Basic Construction works.
• CSIR Guidelines.
• TMH standards.

What are the Entrance Requirements?

Grade 10 or equivalent NQF level 2 qualification with basic English literacy

Who is this programme for?

This course aims to expose potential school learners, students, and SMEs to the world of Computer Aided Design and Additive Manufacturing.

What will the participants be able to do on successful completion of the programme?

• Have a grounded understanding of 2-Dimensional Design
• Have a grounded understanding of 3-Dimensional Design
• Prepare their designs for 3D Printing/Manufacturing
• Will have a theoretical understanding as well as physically basic skills to operate a standard FDM (fused deposition modelling) 3D printer.

The goal is to create a conceptual framework that can serve as an entry-level to teaching students 3D design and 3D printing. Therefore, a series of modules will be introduced to potential learners/students covering topics ranging from working with the basics features to more advanced ones.

Which Learning Units will be covered?

• Introduction to Fusion 360 software
• Getting started with the Fusion 360 UI (user interface)
• Working with 2D tools in Fusion 360
• Using 3D tools in Fusion 360 (Using lofts, sweeps, extrusions, ens.)
• Anatomy of a 3D printer
• Setting up a 3D Printer
• Operating a 3D Printing software (model orientation, placement of support structures to ensure better printing results, material settings ens.)
• Manually operating a 3D printer (loading of material, bed-levelling ens.)

How is Learning Facilitated and the programme Assessed?

• These workshops will consist of several Modules, each tasked with helping either teach a new skill or build upon the previous. Therefore, Modules can't be skipped to progress to the next.
• Modules consist of several small "videos" covering a specific topic, tool or feature within the software considered necessary to be able to design. Therefore, at the end of each video tutorial would be a mini quiz; however, at the end of the entire Module, the student would be expected to either create/complete or correct a design using any of the skills they learned from watching a Module.
• In terms of assessing physical workshops to be held at CUT's Fablab, several 3D models would be designed using the Fusion 360 software; whereafter they would be evaluated on matters relating to their design and the finished printed model.

What academic information is to be considered?

• Academic Level: 15 years or older
• Learning Hours: 10-20
• Certification: A certificate of Competence is issued
• Recognition of Prior Learning: None

What are the Entrance Requirements?

• basic computer skills, such as knowing how to turn on a computer, understanding how the keyboard and mouse work, and having simple basic numeric knowledge.
• Should have a active e-mail account.

Coding Part: Phase 1

In the coding section, we will start from scratch, teaching you the fundamentals of programming using the popular C and C++ languages. You will learn about variables, data types, control structures, functions, and more. Through hands-on exercises and projects, you will gain practical experience in writing code, solving problems, and understanding the logic behind programming.

Electronics part: Phase 2

In the electronics section, we will demystify the world of circuits and electronic components. We will cover the basics of electricity, circuit theory, and electronic components such as resistors, capacitors, and LEDs. You will learn how to read and interpret circuit diagrams, and we will guide you through building simple circuits and understanding their functionality.

The highlight of this course is the integration of programming and electronics. We will teach you how to interface your code with electronic components using microcontrollers, specifically focusing on Arduino. You will learn how to connect sensors, actuators, and other peripherals to your microcontroller and write code to control and interact with them. This hands-on experience will allow you to bring your projects to life, combining the power of programming with the physical world of electronics.

Throughout the course, you will work on practical projects that reinforce your learning and showcase the synergy between coding and electronics.

Course subjects:

• Hardware: Using Arduino Development Board
• Language focus: C programming language
• Programming concepts covered: Variables, expressions, if-else statements, for loop
• Electronics concepts covered: Blinking LED, using switches to control LEDs, controlling a servo motor, programming an ultrasonic sensor
• Teaching methodology: Practical hands-on experience with the Arduino board, combined with simulation software for enhanced learning

Course structure:

• Introduction to Arduino and C programming language
• Understanding variables and data types
• Working with expressions and operators
• Using conditional statements (if-else) for decision making
• Using for loop for iterative operations
• Connecting and controlling LEDs with Arduino
• Using switches to control LEDs
• Controlling a servo motor using Arduino
• Programming an ultrasonic sensor to measure distance
• Combining all concepts to build a mini-project

Tools required:

• Arduino development board, LEDs, switches, servo motor, ultrasonic sensor, breadboard, jumper wires, simulation software

Who is this programme for?

The purpose of the programme is to improve competence in middle management level, to create a pipeline of talented future public sector leaders.

What will the participants be able to do on successful completion of the programme?

• Lead in a well-governed environment
• Perform strategic planning and execution in line with mandate
• Perform financial management within the regulatory framework
• Manage the workforce within a best practice framework
• Manage projects towards realisation of organisational strategy

Which Learning Units will be covered?

• Public Sector Leadership
• Public Sector Strategic Management
• Public Sector Financial Management
• Public Sector Human Resource Management
• Public Sector Project Management

How is Learning Facilitated and the programme Assessed?

• Class activities and individual assignments ensures that participants can apply their new knowledge in the workplace.
• An Action Learning Group Project helps participants solve real organisational challenges from a Systems Perspective.
• Action Learning also integrates the subject matter from all the Learning Units into one solution, develops Collaboration Skills in teams, and refines Report-writing and Presentation Skills.

What academic information is to be considered?

• Academic Level: 5
• Learning Hours: 200
• Certification: A certificate of Competence is issued
• Recognition of Prior Learning: Available on request

What are the Entrance Requirements?

A National Senior Certificate should the applicant not be in possession of a graduate qualification.

Who is this programme for?

The purpose of the programme is to improve competence in supervisory management level, to create a pipeline of talented future public sector leaders.

What will the participants be able to do on successful completion of the programme?

• Lead in a team environment
• Execute the general management functions of a supervisor
• Plan and manage a project to successfully complete its objectives
• Understand and apply the fundamentals of ethical behaviour in the workplace
• Manage financial transactions within the regulatory framework
• Understand and implement fundamental labour relations practices

Which Learning Units will be covered?

• Public Sector Supervisory Leadership
• Public Sector General Management
• Public Sector Project Management
• Public Sector Financial Management
• Public Sector Labour Relations

How is Learning Facilitated and the programme Assessed?

• Class activities and individual assignments ensures that participants can apply their new knowledge in the workplace.
• An Action Learning Group Project helps participants solve real organisational challenges from a Systems Perspective.
• Action Learning also integrates the subject matter from all the Learning Units into one solution, develops Collaboration Skills in teams, and refines Report-writing and Presentation Skills.

What academic information is to be considered?

• Academic Level: 5
• Learning Hours: 200
• Certification: A certificate of Competence is issued
• Recognition of Prior Learning: Available on request

What are the Entrance Requirements?

A National Senior Certificate should the applicant not be in possession of a graduate qualification.

Our CUTis Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals course can be a refresher course for experts or to prepare for Azure AI Fundamentals update exam or other Azure rolebased certifications like Azure Data Scientist Associate or Azure AI Engineer Associate.

Our Azure AI Fundamentals (AI-900) short course incorporates Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) for both our NOVICE ( 3 Months ) and EXPERT ( 8 days ) blended classes.

The EXPERT class candidates for the AZ-900 module should have foundational
knowledge of cloud services and how those services are provided with Microsoft Azure.

The NOVICE class candidates requires solid computer literacy and Internet browsing knowledge. Excellent marks in at least one of Mathematics, Engineering Mathematics, Science, Accountancy will be beneficiary. The lowest accepted school grade is grade 11 and minimum age of 16 years.

Candidates for the EXPERT class are encouraged to write the optional AZ-900 exam. The AI-900 exam is compulsory.

Candidates for the NOVICE class are required to write both AZ-900 exam and the the AI-900 exam to graduate from our course.

NB:
(A) The AZ-900 exam is mainly intended for candidates who are just beginning to work with cloud-based solutions and services or are new to Azure. However, experts in the cloud field can benefit by either extending their Azure knowledge
scope or add to their non-Microsoft Azure knowledge base.

Azure Fundamentals exam is an opportunity to prove knowledge of cloud concepts, Azure services, Azure workloads, security and privacy in Azure, as well as Azure pricing and support. Candidates should be familiar with the general technology
concepts, including concepts of networking, storage, compute, application support, and application development.

(B) The AI-900 exam is an opportunity to demonstrate knowledge of machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) concepts and related Microsoft Azure services. Candidates for this exam should have familiarity with Exam AI900’s self-paced or instructor-led learning material.

This exam is intended for candidates with both technical and non-technical backgrounds.

Course Details
This CUTis short course is intended for candidates who has a basic to solid understanding and knowledge of modern cloud computing.

The prospective candidate must be familiar with either Amazon Web Services Console or Azure Portal and have knowledge working with command line consoles such as BASH, PowerShell etc.

COURSE NAME: Microsoft Azure Artificial Intelligence (AI-900)

Complete Course Duration: 8 days

Course layout for the EXPERT class:

C00 Cloud Computing Fundamentals(AZ-900)
Refresher for Professionals who has experience working with Amazon Web Services or Microsoft Azure cloud computing environments.

Duration: 2 Hours

C01 Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals: Machine Learning
Machine learning professionals, data scientists, and engineers can use it in their day-to-day workflows: Train and deploy models, and manage MLOps. Application developers will find tools for integrating models into applications or services.

Duration: 6 Hours

C02 Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals: Computer Vision

Azure's Computer Vision service gives you access to advanced algorithms that process images and return information based on the visual features you're interested in.

Duration: 8 Hours

C03 Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals: Natural Language Processing

Natural language processing (NLP) has many uses: sentiment analysis, topic detection, language detection, key phrase extraction, and document categorization.

Duration: 6 Hours

C04 Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals: Decision Support

Used for fraud detection, data cleaning, Intrusion detection and detecting when a piece of data or access patterns appear suspicious or malicious.

Duration: 8 Hours

C05 Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals: Knowledge Mining

Knowledge mining is an emerging discipline in artificial intelligence (AI) that uses a combination of intelligent services to quickly learn from vast amounts of information. It allows organizations to deeply understand and easily explore information, uncover hidden insights, and find relationships and patterns at scale.

Duration: 10 Hours

Total course hours breakdown: 40 Notional Hours for total of 6 modules
1. Theory: 8,0 Hours
2. Practical: 15,5 Hours
3. Assignments: 12,0 Hours
4. Assessments: 2,5 Hours
5. Exam Prep: 2,0 Hours

Delivery mode:

Live online sessions

Delivery language:

English

Required Tools:

1. Stable Connectivity,
2. Active Microsoft Azure account and subscription,
3. Windows PowerShell or CLI installed,
4. Entry Level Laptop or Computer,
5. Microsoft or Apple based computer device (must be computer or laptop),
6. Internet Browser: Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome or Firefox or Safari

Required Tools supplied by CUTis:

1. Learner Management System,
2. Courseware: MS Learn – AI-900 and Virtual Lab,
3. Video Links: MS Learn & Youtube,
4. Website Links: MS Learn,
5. Mock Exam,
6. Exam Voucher for AI-900

Who is this programme for?

The main target markets are as follows:
1) Entrepreneurs with a business idea
2) Entrepreneurs already running a business but needs more business skills
3) Business owners who want to skilled their employees with more knowledge around business aspects
4) Government institutions who want to skilled their employees with more knowledge around business aspects

What will the participants be able to do on successful completion of the programme?

Entrepreneurs with a business idea as well as Entrepreneurs already running a business will have a full bankable business plan for their business when they are done with the program

Which Learning Units will be covered?

The following are the learning units:
1. Entrepreneurship, thinking creatively, overview of a business plan
2. Feasibility, Viability and Sustainability of a business / business idea
3. Legal aspects to comply to in starting and running a business
4. Managing a business
5. Marketing Management
6. Operations Management
7. Logistics Management
8. Financial Management
9. Project Management
10. Business plan and Canvas model

How is Learning Facilitated and the programme Assessed?

Learning approach is two-fold – 1) Face-to-face, 2) Online.
Facilitation will be through slides as well as some practical examples. Further there will be practical assignments to apply the theory.

What academic information is to be considered?

Academic information is all about how to start and running a business with the business principles applicable

What are the Entrance Requirements?

At least grade ten – because the program is on a NQF level 5.

Shelf Filler Skills Programme?

Entrepreneurship skills & Idea development
Business training for semi-literate individuals

Who is this programme for?

Scholars & Students interested in business;
Schools aiming to develop an entrepreneurship culture.
Corporate business training & teambuilding.

What will the participants be able to do on successful completion of the programme?

Insights into various aspects of a business
Discussion and development of business ideas
Cohesiveness & Teamwork

Which Learning Units will be covered?

Production
Marketing
Accounting
Business Plan
Planning
Environment & Sustainability

How is Learning Facilitated and the programme Assessed?

Each learning session has 1 facilitator leading the session. Most of the activity, decision making and discussion happens internally within each group of players. No formal assessment of the session, however the ValuE Entrepreneurship Game sessions are highly competitive and players are encouraged to be competitive. Winning teams receive a small prize at the end of each session.

What academic information is to be considered?

Only basic business principles are required.
The ValuE Game is designed to accommodate any level of skill or qualification. It was also developed to accommodate illiterate and semi-literate individuals wanting to improve their overall business skills.

What are the Entrance Requirements?

Basic reading skills
Basic money management skills

Who is this programme for?

The target audience are individuals who are unemployed and not able to enter higher education with interest in becoming a massage therapist, like members from rural communities in the Free State and surrounding provinces. It is planned that the short course is also extended to other groups within the mentioned areas including high school pupils and CUT students who want to earn an additional income with massage treatments and unemployed youth who want to enter the beauty industry and possibly also start their own businesses.

 What will the participants be able to do on successful completion of the programme?

• Assess the physical condition of the client by applying appropriate methods and techniques
• Refer and advise clients to obtain medical assistance when necessary
• Design a suitable massage treatment plan according to the assessed needs of the client
• Perform the treatment procedure according to the designed treatment plan
• Advise the client on suitable home care according to the client’s condition and needs
• Establish and maintain personal relationships in accordance with professional and ethical standards within the workplace
• Staff and client information is treated confidentially and with respect
• Positive and negative feedback is given and received in an objective, assertive and professional manner
• Demonstrate skills that reflect non-verbal communication in a professional, caring, competent and confident manner
• Function as a member of a professional team
• Demonstrate tact and sensitivity towards cultural diversity in all areas of professional engagement
• Co-ordinate the financial resources of the practice against current and anticipated work requirements
• Apply relevant administrative skills within the context of the relevant workplace
• Co-ordinate and handle physical resources within context of the relevant workplace
• Market treatments to facilitate client services and promote the business enterprise

Which Learning Units will be covered?

MODULE 1 (20 notional hours – mainly theoretical knowledge): Introduction and theoretical principles of Swedish massage (including preparation, ethics and client care, effects, indications and contraindications) Demonstrate sound interpersonal relations and behavior in terms of professional standards and ethics

MODULE 2 (50 notional hours– mainly practical skills):  The full body massage (in its entity or as smaller treatments incl. back, neck, face, head, arm, hand, leg and foot) Treat a client by applying basic Swedish massage therapies, using and adapting manual massage techniques and products to improve and maintain health and well-being of various clients

MODULE 3 (10 notional hours – mainly theoretical knowledge): Introduction to working in the spa environment (entrepreneurial skills, self-employment, marketing, pricing, bookings and further development) Co-ordinate business activities in the application of massage therapy within a competitive and professional spa/salon environment

How is Learning Facilitated and the Programme Assessed?

The blended learning mode will combine both e-Learning and face-to-face modes. The training will include both face-to-face and online teaching platforms like eThuto. The course material for students will include under more:

• Learning and information guide
• Notes
• PowerPoint slides
• Demonstration videos

Pure online delivery is possible but due to the high time consumption thereof, it may negatively impact the viability of this short learning programme.  Therefore, although it may increase the possibility of including international participants, it is not recommended with the current technology and/resources available.

Yes, a formal end-of-course assessment will take place in the form of a simulation to assess practical performance of Swedish massage. The assessment criteria and learning guide will be made available to participants on commencement with the programme. A formative (mock) assessment will be conducted prior to the final assessment to improve preparedness.  The pass rate for the assessment is 50% in order to qualify for a certificate of competence.  Students who receive less than 50% will receive a certificate of attendance. Graduates of the Swedish massage short course may use it for recognition of prior learning (RPL) to earn credits for equivalent NQF level 5 course where RPL is recognised.

What academic information is to be considered?

English literate

Reading and writing

What are the Entrance Requirements?

Applicants do not need a formal qualification, while a NQF 4 Level or Grade 12 qualification will be ideal.

Applicants must be 18 years or older.

Applicants must be proficient in English (read, write, speak)

Applicants must have basic computer literacy and knowledge on internet use for blended learning.

Applicants must have access to a computer, tablet or smart phone.

Applicants must be physically able to perform the various massage techniques.