IIE Higher Certificate in Communication Practice

Overview

This IIE qualification will provide learners with frameworks for identifying, conceptualising, and solving fundamental communication problems in the work environment. Successful graduates of this IIE qualification would have developed academic, professional writing and presentation skills which they can apply in both the academic context and entry-level work positions.

Course Outline

Skills You Will Develop

IIE graduates of this qualification will develop skills to gather, process, produce and present information as well as conceptualizing and solving fundamental communication problems in the work environment. 

Possible Careers

• Report writer 
• Proof Reader
• Social Media Content Designer and Developer
• Editor

DURATION

This is a one-year qualification offered by The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE) at IIE Rosebank College.

MODE OF DELIVERY

Contact (Full-time): Contact lectures take place during the day, on weekdays, at the following campuses: Bloemfontein, Nelson Mandela Bay, Polokwane, and Pretoria.

Accreditation

Your qualification has weight!

The IIE Higher Certificate in Communication Practices is accredited by the Council on Higher Education (CHE) and is registered by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) as a 120-credit qualification on Level 5 (SAQA ID No: 112899). On successful completion you will receive a Higher Certificate in Communication Practices from The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE), a leading registered private provider of higher education in South Africa.

On successful completion, you will receive a Higher Certificate in Communication Practices from The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE), a leading registered private provider of higher education in South Africa. This qualification is also fully recognized by the Department of Basic Education for the purposes of registering as a teacher and teaching in a South African school.

Admission Requirements

Minimum Admission Requirements

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Modules

Semester 1 

• Communication Science 1  
• English Language Practice B               
• Fundamentals of Media Studies      
• Work Integrated Learning 

Semester 2 

• Applied Communications Techniques         
• Design Thinking and Problem-solving           
• Digital and Academic Literacies       
• English Language Practice A 

Device Requirements

DEVICE AND CONNECTIVITY SPECIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR ONLINE STUDY:

• Reliable internet connection (we recommend 5-10 GB of data per month and an internet speed of at least 0.15 Mbps)
• Desktop PC or laptop with at least an i3 processor and 4GB RAM memory
• Windows 8 or macOS 10.15 (Microsoft Office 365 is available as a free download for IIE students), and Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge Chromium or Firefox
• A working webcam and microphone
• An uninterrupted power supply is also highly recommended

Pathways

The Independent Institute of Education (THE IIE) offers you the opportunity to start with a higher certificate and progress into a diploma or degree.  There are several pathways offered by The IIE at IIE Rosebank College, that enable access to higher-level qualifications.  Speak to the student advisor for more information. 

Important Information

This fact sheet is accurate at the time of publication. The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE) reserves the right to alter any of the content prior to the commencement of registration due to changes in regulation, policy,market requirements or any other valid reason.