Data Science Practitioner – NQF Level 5
QCTO Learnership
Course overview
Welcome to the Data Science Practitioner NQF Level 5 course, designed to equip learners with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in the dynamic field of data science. As a Data Science Practitioner, you play a crucial role in the data life cycle, ensuring that data is collected, transformed, and analyzed effectively to solve business problems.
This comprehensive qualification prepares you to provide structured data sets, supporting the work of Data Scientists.
Entry Requirements
To enroll in this course, participants must hold an NQF Level 4 qualification with a background in Mathematics.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, participants will:
Learning Assumed To Be In Place And Recognition Of Prior Learning
Accredited providers and approved workplaces must apply the internal assessment criteria Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for Access to the External Integrated Summative Assessment specified in the related curriculum document to establish and confirm prior learning. Accredited providers and workplaces must confirm prior learning by issuing a statement of result.
Certification
Upon successful completion, participants will be awarded the Occupational Certificate: Data Science Practitioner at NQF Level 5. This certification aligns with international standards and is accredited by QCTO.
International Comparability
The Occupational Certificate: Data Science Practitioner was compared with the Diploma in Data Analytics Co-op presented by the Toronto School of Management, Canada. This Diploma is presented over a period of 52 weeks, including scheduled breaks. 24 Weeks are in class and 12 weeks are on-the-job training which provides the opportunity to integrate academic studies with related on-the-job training experiences.
The remainder of the 52 weeks are regarded as self-study, etc. It also includes a Capstone project, which is a final assignment executed in the workplace and provides the learners with the opportunity to build a portfolio with references.
Benefits of Studying Data Science Practitioner
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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The course spans 18 months, providing a comprehensive learning experience.
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