Curriculum Code: 900145-000-00-00
NQF Level: 4
Credits: 60

Course Introduction

Welcome to the QCTO Skills Programme: Front-end Web Designer. This programme has been designed to provide learners with the knowledge, practical skills, and workplace understanding required to design and develop responsive, user-friendly, and visually appealing websites.

Throughout this programme, learners will explore the principles of front-end web development, user experience (UX), user interface (UI) design, responsive web design, graphic design principles, and web technologies such as HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript. Learners will also gain practical experience in developing websites for mobile, tablet, and desktop environments.

This course combines theoretical learning with hands-on practical activities to ensure that learners are able to apply industry-relevant skills in real-world scenarios.

Course Purpose

The purpose of this skills programme is to prepare learners to design and create responsive websites that provide engaging and effective user experiences. Learners will develop the ability to combine creativity, technical skills, and problem-solving techniques to produce modern web solutions suitable for various industries and business environments.

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

• Design and develop responsive websites.
• Apply user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) principles.
• Use front-end web technologies and development tools.
• Create visually appealing digital interfaces.
• Apply design thinking methodologies in problem-solving.
• Integrate multimedia, animation, and automation into websites.
• Test, launch, and maintain websites professionally.

Entry Requirements

To enrol for this programme, learners should have:

• NQF Level 3 qualification or equivalent.
• Basic computer literacy and end-user computing skills.