IT & Media Studies
IT & Media Studies – IT Systems, Technical Support & Popular Music N4–N6
Enrol for IT and Media Studies programmes at Pretoria Technical College and gain the theoretical knowledge and practical workplace skills required for national certificate and National Diploma qualifications
IT And Media Courses:
FET Certificate: IT System Development NQF L4 78965
Minimum Entry Requirements: Grade 11, NQF Level 3 or Equivalent
Duration: 12 Months.
Career Opportunities: Computer Programmer, Information System Analyst, Web Application Developer, Computer Lab Assistant.
FET Certificate: IT Technical Support NQF L5 78964
Minimum Entry Requirements: Grade 11, NQF Level 3 or Equivalent
Duration: 12 Months.
Career Opportunities: Computer
Technician, System Technical, Helpdesk, Network Administrator, I nstrumentation Technician, System Analysts.
FET Certificate: IT System Support NQF L5 48573
Minimum Entry Requirements: Techical Support NQF Level 4/System development or Equivalent
Duration: 12 Months.
Career Opportunities: Computer Technician, System Technical, Helpdesk, Network Administrator, Instrumentation Technician, System Analysts.
National Diploma Popular Music Studio Work N4-N6
Minimum Entry Requirements: Grade 12, N3/NSC or equivalent.
Duration: 18 Months plus In Service Train ing Career/Job
Career Opportunities: Musician, Music Producer, DJ, Record Producer, Sound Engineer, Sound Technician, Record Label Manager.
IT & Media Department
Campus :
City Campus (PTA).
Durban Campus
Pretoria West Campus
- info@pretoriatechnical.co.za
- +27 12 320 3600
- +27 31 304 9000
- +27 12 320 0034
(Mon - Fri : 08.00-17.00)
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We Offer nationally accredited IT and Media Studies programmes designed to prepare students for careers in information technology, systems development, technical support, and the creative media industry. Our programmes combine classroom-based learning with practical and in-service training, enabling graduates to meet industry and workplace requirements while progressing toward recognised qualifications.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to frequently asked questions about IT and Media Studies programmes at Pretoria Technical College, including entry requirements, qualification levels, programme duration, accreditation, practical training, and career opportunities.
The college offers:
FET Certificate: IT Systems Development (NQF Level 4)
FET Certificate: IT Technical Support (NQF Level 5)
National Certificate: IT Systems Support (NQF Level 5)
National Diploma: Popular Music – Studio Work (N4–N6)
Entry requirements range from Grade 11 or NQF Level 3 for FET certificates to NQF Level 4 qualifications for National Certificates, in line with DHET admission policies.
IT certificate programmes: 12 months
Popular Music N4–N6: 18 months plus in-service training
Yes. All programmes include practical learning, and selected qualifications require structured in-service training as part of the qualification requirements.
Graduates may work as IT technicians, system support specialists, programmers, network administrators, sound engineers, music producers, or DJs, depending on the programme completed.
Yes. All programmes are offered in line with DHET, SAQA, and TVET college accreditation requirements.
Applicants must complete the college application process and submit certified copies of their academic qualifications and identification documents.