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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATION: 
AMICITP-SA - Associate Member, Institute of Chartered IT Professionals 
DESIGNATION ID DESIGNATION TITLE
1043  AMICITP-SA - Associate Member, Institute of Chartered IT Professionals 
PROFESSIONAL BODY DESIGNATION STATUS
ICITP - Institute of Chartered IT Professionals  Registered 
SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
SAQA 002/21  2021-11-19  2026-11-18 


DESCRIPTION:
The AMICITP (SA) designation is a practitioner level designation for people who are associate practitioners in Information Technology. They are Associate Members of the Institute of Chartered IT Professionals also known as Information Technology Practitioners which is a level below the professional level. They are not experts in Information Technology. 
AWARDING CRITERIA
For the Professional Designation to be awarded, professionals must comply with the following minimum requirements: 
Underlying Registered Qualification or Part Qualification:
  • Higher Certificate at NQF Level 5; or
  • Occupational Certificate at NQF Level 5 in any of the subject areas of information technology, computer science or computer engineering;
    Or
  • Any other comparable qualification at NQF Level 5 (e.g. Diplomas achieved under the 8-Level NQF or majoring in the Mathematical Sciences, but having taken information technology or computer science as part of the curriculum). 
    		•
    Experiential Learning or Experience
    Candidates must have at least two years' work experience in an IT environment. 
    Competency Assessment
    Candidates for this designation will be required to submit a written assignment. ICITP will give the topic for the assignment to the candidate who must complete and submit the assignment within three months. 
    Designation RPL Statement
    This Designation may be awarded through Recognition of Prior Learning. 
    RETAINING CRITERIA
    In order to ensure the currency of professional knowledge and to retain the Professional Designation, the professional must comply with the following minimum requirements: 
    Code of Conduct
    Members must adhere to the Professional Body Codes of Conduct and Ethics. 
    Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
    Designees are required to accumulate a minimum of 10 CPD points in a one-year cycle of registration. 
    Fees
    Ensure that the annual membership fee is paid. 


    PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATION PROGRESSION PATHWAY
    (The Designation being reported on here is shown in italics.)

    Sequence Designation ID Designation Title
    11043AMICITP-SA - Associate Member, Institute of Chartered IT Professionals
    2721ITCP(SA) - Information Technology Certified Professional
    31001CITBP(SA) - Certified Information Technology Business Professional
    4722CITP(SA) - Chartered Information Technology Professional


    PROFESSIONAL BODY WEB ADDRESS:
    For more information on this Professional Designation, please visit http://www.icitp.com