NQF5 Robotics Processing Automation Developer (RPA) – 251201004-KM-09, Fundamentals of Design Thinking and Innovation

SECTION 3: CURRICULUM COMPONENT SPECIFICATIONS – SECTION 3A: KNOWLEDGE MODULE SPECIFICATIONS

09. 251201004-KM-09, Fundamentals of Design Thinking and Innovation, NQF Level 4, Credits 1 9.1 Purpose of the Knowledge Module The main focus of the learning in this knowledge module is to build an understanding of design thinking principles and application in the workplace The learning will enable learners to demonstrate an understanding of: KM-09-KT01 : Introduction to design thinking 15% KM-09-KT02 : The human element 10% KM-09-KT03 : Creativity 20% KM-09-KT04 : Innovation 20% KM-09-KT05 : Design 10% KM-09-KT06 : Design thinking methodology 10% KM-09-KT07 : Application of design thinking 15% 9.2 Guidelines for Topics 9.2.1 KM-09-KT01 : Introduction to design thinking 15% Topic elements to be covered include: KT0101 Philosophy KT0102 Approach and concepts KT0103 Definitions and terminology KT0104 History Internal Assessment Criteria and Weight IAC0101 Design thinking methodology is understood (Weight 15%) 9.2.2 KM-09-KT02 : The human element 10% Topic elements to be covered include: KT0201 Human centeredness KT0202 Human participation Internal Assessment Criteria and Weight IAC0201 The principles of design thinking are understood (Weight 10%) 9.2.3 KM-09-KT03 : Creativity 20% Topic elements to be covered include: KT0301 Creativity: is unleashing the potential of the mind to conceive new ideas 251201004 - Occupational Certificate: Robotic Processing Automation (RPA) Developer Page 37 of 108 KT0302 Perceiving the world in new ways KT0303 Find hidden patterns KT0304 Make connections between seemingly unrelated phenomena KT0305 Generate solutions KT0306 Application in the workplace Internal Assessment Criteria and Weight IAC0301 Creativity is analysed and possible applications are identified (Weight 20%) 9.2.4 KM-09-KT04 : Innovation 20% Topic elements to be covered include: KT0401 Innovation: is the action of putting things into practical reality, despite challenges and resistance KT0402 Different innovations Incremental Disruptive Architectural and Radical KT0403 Main types of innovation: Process innovation Product innovation Organisational innovation Market innovation KT0404 What innovation means to business Internal Assessment Criteria and Weight IAC0401 Innovation is analysed and possible applications are identified (Weight 20%) 9.2.5 KM-09-KT05 : Design 10% Topic elements to be covered include: KT0501 Think outside the box KT0502 Push beyond the obvious solutions KT0503 Communication through shape and form Internal Assessment Criteria and Weight IAC0501 Design is analysed and possible applications are identified (Weight 10%) 9.2.6 10% KM-09-KT06 : Design thinking methodology Topic elements to be covered include: KT0601 Design thinking phases KT0602 Design thinking tools and techniques Internal Assessment Criteria and Weight IAC0601 Design thinking phases, tools and techniques are understood (Weight 10%) 9.2.7 KM-09-KT07 : Application of design thinking Topic elements to be covered include: KT0701 Application in software development KT0702 Application in cyber security KT0703 Business innovation KT0704 Innovative problem solving Internal Assessment Criteria and Weight IAC0701 Possible design thinking applications are explored and discussed (Weight 15%) 9.3 Provider Programme Accreditation Criteria Physical Requirements: 15% The provider must have lesson plans and structured learning material or provide learners with access to structured learning material that addresses all the topics in all the knowledge modules as well as the applied knowledge in the practical skills. QCTO/ MICT SETA requirements Human Resource Requirements: Lecturer/learner ratio of 1:20 (Maximum) Qualification of lecturer (SME): o NQF 5 in industry recognised qualifications with 1 year’s experience in the IT industry Assessors and moderators: accredited by the MICT SETA Legal Requirements: Legal (product) licences to use the software for learning and training OHS compliance certificate 251201004 - Occupational Certificate: Robotic Processing Automation (RPA) Developer Page 38 of 108 Ethical clearance (where necessary) 09.4 Exemptions No exemptions, but the module can be achieved in full through a normal RPL process