Print Cyber Security Practices Level 3 Certificate NCFE
B01450
This course although listed onsite, allows for hybrid delivery. Here you can join the class online and be streamed into the classroom. Please discuss this with your interviewer.
This course is free for any adult aged over 19 and over who wants to achieve their first full level 3 qualification.(equivalent to an advanced technical certificate or diploma, or A levels) via the National Skills Fund
This offer is part of the government?s Plan for Jobs. It represents a long-term commitment to remove the age constraints and financial barriers for adults looking for their first level 3 qualification so that they can access training to enable them to progress.
Course Content
You will complete six mandatory units to achieve this qualification:
- Understand cyber security principles
- Threat intelligence in cyber security
- Cyber security testing, vulnerabilities and controls
- Cyber security incident response
- Understand legislation and ethical conduct within cyber security
- Professional skills and behaviours for cyber security
The methods of teaching are:
Classroom based with work related material
Group work and pair work
One to one support and careers advice
Project work.
Entry Requirements
To be eligible for this course you must be 19 or over on 31st August prior to the course start date.
You will need to have enough English (at a minimum of Level 2 equivalent) to be able to:
?? Understand instructions with some technical vocabulary
?? Communicate with the tutor and participate in classroom discussions
You may have already some prior knowledge of cyber security practices or a CISCO CCNA qualification (Parts 1, 2 or 3)
You will also need a good level of computer skills and familiarity with the basic terminology of networks and hardware. If you don t have this please look at our hardware and networking course or essential digital skills level 1.
If you are new to the college, you may be advised to first enrol on an alternative course before committing to a qualification. This is to help fully assess both your commitment and your motivation to complete an accredited course whereby the completion of coursework is required.
First Class Requirements
A memory stick to save work electronically.
A folder to keep handouts and printouts of work produced.
Pen to complete written documentation
Attendance Requirements
All absences need to be reported, as this is a qualification course which requires 100% attendance. If you are aware of any commitments that will cause you to be absent please let the Tutor know as soon as possible.
Assessment Methods
You will develop your skills throughout the course and carry out written or practical exercises to demonstrate these for each unit . This course is assessed through developing a portfolio throughout the course which is submitted at the end of the course and is marked internally by the centre and then externally moderated.
Further Study Options
More specialist courses in Cyber security through the CISCO Academy eg Cyber Ops
Higher Education Degree apprenticeships
To have a detailed discussion about your progression options either discuss with your course tutor or contact iag@racc.ac.uk
Additional Information
For further course information or advice & guidance that is not answered in this outline, please email rbs@racc.ac.uk . You can also make an appointment for further information or tutor approval on our Open Days: http://www.racc.ac.uk/opendays
