National Certificate in Advertising (NQF 5)
MICT SETA Qualification Information Technology 132 Credits 1 Year Register OnlinePurpose of Qualification
Advertising practice demands attention to detail, adherence to deadlines, work ethic, positive
regard for others (i.e. colleagues and clients), professionalism and a willingness to go beyond
the obvious. The purpose of this qualification is to ensure that qualified learners understand
advertising agency processes, systems and technical methods in general, and specialise in the
processes, systems and technical methods that they are (to be) involved in by achieving specific
competence. These processes, systems and technical methods refer to copywriting, art direction
and design, client service, media buying, television/radio production and print production.
Career Focus
- Advertising Specialist
- Production Artist
- Advertising Campaign Manager
Registered with
Department of Higher Education and Training.
Accredited by
MICT Seta (SAQA ID: 58820)
Admission Requirements
New National Senior Certificate (NSC) that allow entry to the Higher Education Certificate, Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree OR Equivalent Advertising NQF Level 4 qualification.
Articulation
Vertical articulation is possible to the Diploma in Business Administration (NQF Level 6).
Assessment of Programme
Assessment is conducted as both Formative Assessment and Summative Assessments. The Formative Assessment is covered as Continuous Assessment Tests and compilation
of a Portfolio of Evidence by the student. The Summative Assessment takes place as a National Summative exam for First and Second Semesters. It is compulsory for all
students to complete WIL for completion of the programme.
Course Structure
- Communication
- Evaluate Advertising Assignment Progress
- Evaluate Advertising Assignment Outputs
- Gather, Record and Interpret Business Related Information
Similar Courses

Faculty of Commerce and Faculty of Leadership and Business Administration
Bachelor of Public Management
View Course
Faculty of Emerging Technologies
Advanced Certificate in Information Security
View Course
QCTO Occupational Qualifications
Occupational Certificate in Chef (NQF 5)
View Course
QCTO Occupational Qualifications
Occupational Certificate in Office Administrator (Public Service Administrator (NQF 5)
View Course
QCTO Occupational Qualifications
Occupational Certificate in Early Childhood Development Practitioner (NQF 4)
View Course
QCTO Occupational Qualifications
Occupational Certificate in Community Development Worker (NQF 4)
View Course
QCTO Occupational Qualifications
Occupational Certificate in Community Development Practitioner (NQF 5)
View Course