What is a Quality Test Automator?
Test Automators manage quality assurance, execute it, and also implement new features. They implement interface and load tests as part of a team or individually.
Did you know?
Quality Test Automators are in high demand as companies need to release reliable software, recover from failed releases, and meet users’ needs in the ever-changing IT world. As organisations have realised the power of software; they now need QA testers.
COURSE OVERVIEW
A Quality Test Automator is responsible for the quality of software development and deployment. They are involved in performing automated and manual tests to ensure the software created by developers is fit for purpose and any bugs or issues are removed within a product and reported to the relevant person before it gets deployed to everyday users. Some of the duties include analysis of software, mitigation of risk, prevention of software issues, and testing of any changes.
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Admission Requirements
- NQF Level 4 qualification.
Certification and Examination
On successful completion of the programme, the student will receive a statement of result from Berea College of Technology and upon meeting the EISA requirements, receive an Occupational Certificate: Quality Test Automator from the QCTO.
EISA is a single, national assessment which leads to competent learners being awarded Occupational Certificates. It is an integral and critical component of QCTO’s quality assurance system, as it ensures that the assessment of occupational qualifications, part-qualifications and trades is standardised, consistent and credible. Qualifying for External Assessment: To qualify for an external assessment, learners must provide proof of completion of all required knowledge and practical modules by means of statements of results and a record of completed work experience.
Duration and Work-Integrated Learning
The programme duration is 2 years on a full-time basis.
Study Materials
- Prescribed textbook lists will be provided by the academic department at your campus. Students will receive electronic versions of the study guides for this programme. Study material is also available online on the learner management system, Moodle.
Pricing
Enquire at the Berea College of Technology campus for a current programme pricelist.
Additional Costs
Students must make provision for additional items such as textbooks, stationery, supplementary examinations, research costs and printing of study guides etc.
For more information on this course and for further study options, visit www.bct.ac.za
WHAT IS THIS COURSE ?
Knowledge Modules
Software Testing in Context
Basic Calculations and Logical Thinking
Computers and Computing Systems
Computing Theory
The Role of Testing in Software Efficiency
Software Testing Principles, Methodologies and Techniques
Data and Databases
Introduction to Computer Database Management Systems
Introduction to Enterprise Resource Management Systems and Mobile Application Testing
Introduction to Governance, Legislation and Ethics
4IR and Future Skills
Design Thinking Principles for Innovation
Practical Modules
Basic Calculations for Programming
Basic Programming
Scrape Data and Access, Analyse and Visualise using Spreadsheets
Gather Information and Systematically Analyse Requirements for Testing
Plan Software Testing Activities and Develop a Test Design and Test Case
Set up the Software Test Environment
Apply Current State-of-the-Art Tools and Techniques to Test a Software System
Execute Computer Software Program Testing against Expected Results
Participate in a Design Thinking for Innovation Workshop
Work Experience Modules
System Specifications Analysis and Test Case Development
Test Environment Setup
Test Execution and Test Closure
QUALITY TEST AUTOMATOR
Centre for Student Relations (CSR)
The Centre provides a free online service to students who require additional academic and personal support.
