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NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Data Protection and Data Security
Ref:
603/3639/0
Sector:
Business, Administration and Law
Features:
Teaching materials available
Registration & certification fee:
£64.00
Level:
Level 2
Minimum entry age:
Pre-16
GLH:
110
TQT:
130
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About this qualification
The purpose of this qualification is to allow learners to demonstrate understanding of data protection and data security. It will help learners progress to a work role where data protection and data security knowledge is required.
Who is it suitable for?
This qualification is suitable for learners aged pre-16 and above.
What are the entry requirements?
There are no specific recommended prior learning requirements for this qualification. However, learners may find it helpful if they’ve already achieved a level 1 qualification in the business, administration and law sector.
How is this qualification structured?
To be awarded the NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Data Protection and Data Security, learners are required to successfully complete all 4 mandatory units.
How is it assessed?
The NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Data Protection and Data Security is assessed via an internally assessed and externally quality assured portfolio of evidence.
Is employment or completion of work/industry placement required for this qualification?
There is no requirement for a learner to undertake any work experience or placement to meet the requirements of this qualification. Those who are in work can provide evidence from real-life situations.
What related qualifications can you progress to?
Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to other qualifications in business sector.
Career opportunities
This qualification will help learners progress to a work role where data protection and data security knowledge is required.
Funding for our qualifications
Find out more about funding for this and other qualifications on our funding page.
Useful links
Mandatory policies and fees | NCFE
Support materials
Mandatory qualification information
Qualification specification (PDF | 229 KB)
Qualification specification (Word) (DOCX | 389 KB)
Additional qualification information
Qualification factsheet (PDF | 107 KB)
Support Handbook
Support Handbook (PDF | 371 KB)
Teaching materials
Third-Party Resources
Learning Curve Group resources
Price
Refer to external link
Unit breakdown
Mandatory units
Understand Current Data Protection Legislation (K/617/2469)
Understand Organisational Procedures Concerning Data (D/617/2470)
Understand Threats to ICT Systems and Data (H/617/2471)
Understand the Consequences of Not Protecting Data (K/617/2472)