Occupational Skills Programme: Python Programmer NQF Level 04

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Course Duration: 3 Months

Programme Modules

The skills programme consists of 5 modules totalling 60 credits.

Module 1: Introduction to Python and Programming Fundamentals (15 Credits)

  • Overview of programming and Python
  • Installing Python and setting up the development environment
  • Variables, data types, and operators
  • Basic input and output
  • Comments and code documentation

Module 2: Control Structures and Functions (15 Credits)

  • Conditional statements (if, elif, else)
  • Loops (for, while)
  • Loop control statements (break, continue, pass)
  • Defining and calling functions
  • Arguments, parameters, and return values
  • Variable scope

Module 3: Data Structures and File Handling (15 Credits)

  • Lists, tuples, dictionaries, and sets
  • String manipulation and formatting
  • Reading from and writing to files
  • Exception handling (try, except, finally)
  • Working with dates and times

Module 4: Object-Oriented Programming and Modules (10 Credits)

  • Classes and objects
  • Attributes and methods
  • Inheritance and polymorphism
  • Encapsulation
  • Creating and importing modules
  • Using Python’s standard library

Module 5: Database and Web Basics (5 Credits)

  • Introduction to databases and SQL
  • Connecting Python to SQLite
  • Performing CRUD operations (Create, Read, Update, Delete)
  • Introduction to web scraping with BeautifulSoup
  • Overview of web frameworks (Flask/Django)
Course Duration: 3 Months

Imsimbi Training proudly presents the Occupational Skills Programme: Python Programmer, a practical, hands-on programme designed to equip learners with the foundational skills needed to write, debug, and maintain Python applications.

This skills programme is registered with the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) under SP-230375 at NQF Level 4, worth 60 credits.

Python is one of the world’s most popular programming languages, used in web development, data analysis, automation, artificial intelligence, and more. This programme provides a solid entry point into the world of software development, covering everything from basic syntax to object-oriented programming and database interaction.

Course Duration: 3 Months

COURSE OUTCOMES

On completion of this skills programme, qualifying learners will be able to:

  • Understand fundamental programming concepts and the Python programming environment.
  • Write Python scripts using variables, data types, operators, and input/output functions.
  • Implement control flow using conditional statements and loops.
  • Define and use functions to organise and reuse code.
  • Work with Python data structures such as lists, tuples, dictionaries, and sets.
  • Read from and write to files, and handle exceptions gracefully.
  • Apply basic object-oriented programming principles including classes, objects, and inheritance.
  • Use modules and packages to extend Python’s functionality.
  • Connect to databases and perform basic data operations using SQL.
  • Develop simple, functional Python applications.
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