NCFE Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Cyber Security
About This Course
Qualification factsheet
Qualification overview
Qualification title NCFE Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Cyber Security
Qualification number (QN) 603/5853/1
Total qualification time (TQT): 185 Guided learning hours (GL) 110
Entry requirements: There is no specific prior knowledge a learner must have for this qualification.
About this qualification
This qualification is designed to introduce learners to cyber security. It will provide the learners with the opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of the sector whilst acting as a steppingstone that will lead some learners into studying cyber security at a higher level.
Qualification structure
To be awarded this qualification, learners are required to successfully complete six mandatory units.
Mandatory units
01 Introduction to cyber security
02 Understand terminology used in cyber security
03 Understand legal and ethical aspects of cyber security
04 Understand common threats to cyber security
05 Understand methods of maintaining cyber security
06 Understand working with others in cyber security
Assessment
This is a competency and knowledge-based qualification which is internally assessed and externally quality assured.
Progression opportunities
The objectives of this qualification are to:
provide learners with knowledge and understanding of the principles of cyber security.
Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to:
Level 3 Certificate in Cyber Security Practices
Level 3 Diploma in IT User Skills
Level 3 Award in Cyber Security Leadership
Level 3 Foundation Technical Level IT: Cyber Security.