Occupational Certificate
Computer Technician
Install, diagnose and support computer hardware, operating systems and networks.
NQF 5
SAQA 101408
18–21 months
What is the Computer Technician programme?
Computer Technician is an NQF Level 5 occupational certificate (SAQA ID 101408) offered through Eliashib Academy in Fourways, Gauteng. Over 18–21 months, learners build practical skills in hardware support, operating systems, networking, troubleshooting and service documentation. Typical career directions include computer technician, desktop support technician and field service technician.
Programme overview
A broad technical-support qualification built around safe diagnostics, maintenance and user support.
What you will develop
- Hardware support
- operating systems
- networking
- troubleshooting
- service documentation.
Career direction
- Computer technician
- desktop support technician
- field service technician.



