NCFE Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry in Cyber Security (Diploma)
Ref:
610/4004/6
Sector:
Digital Technology
Features:
Teaching materials available UCAS
Registration & certification fee:
£126.50
Level:
Level 3
Minimum entry age:
19
GLH:
360
TQT:
480
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About this qualification
This qualification is designed to provide learners with the knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs) relevant to developing competence in cyber security. This qualification will provide employers with reliable evidence of a learner’s attainment against occupational standard KSBs that form the minimum requirements for entry into occupation.
Who is it suitable for?
This qualification is suitable for learners aged 19 and above seeking employment in cyber security.
What are the entry requirements?
There are no specific prior skills/knowledge a learner must have for this qualification. However, learners may find it helpful if they have already achieved a level 2 qualification.
How is this qualification structured?
To be awarded this qualification, learners are required to successfully achieve 7 units from the graded mandatory units.
How is it assessed?
This qualification is internally assessed and externally quality assured.
How long will it take to complete this qualification?
The qualification can be completed within 1 to 2 years.
Do you need to be working to take this qualification?
Experience in the workplace is not required for this qualification.
Career opportunities
Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to the following:
- cyber security administrator
- cyber security technician
- access control administrator
- incident response technician
- junior information security analyst
- junior threat and risk analyst
- junior penetration tester
Funding for our qualifications
This qualification may be eligible for funding. For further guidance on funding, please contact your local funding provider.
Support materials
Qualification Specification (PDF | 642 KB)
Qualification Specification (Word) (DOCX | 327 KB)
Qualification Factsheet (PDF | 193 KB)
Support Handbook (PDF | 327 KB)
Assessment materials
Sample Assessment Materials (Holistic) (PDF) (PDF | 248 KB)
Sample Assessment Materials (Holistic) (Word) (DOCX | 410 KB)
Sample Assessment Materials (Unitised) (PDF) (PDF | 609 KB)
Sample Assessment Materials (Unitised) (Word) (DOCX | 478 KB)
Teaching materials
Cyber Security – Data Protection
This resource package contains a comprehensive workbook, an engaging presentation with an accompanying learning log, and a useful user guide. These resources support the delivery of: Unit 1, LO2, AC2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5 and LO3, AC3.1, 3.2
£22.50
Cyber Security – System Security
This resource package contains a comprehensive workbook, an engaging presentation with an accompanying learning log, and a useful user guide. These resources support the delivery of: Unit 3, LO1, AC1.1 and LO2, AC2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4
£22.50
Cyber Security – Cryptography
This resource package contains a comprehensive workbook, an engaging presentation with an accompanying learning log, and a useful user guide. These resources support the delivery of: Unit 6, LO3, AC3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4
£22.50
Cyber Security – Professional Growth
This resource package contains a comprehensive workbook, an engaging presentation with an accompanying learning log, and a useful user guide. These resources support the delivery of: Unit 7, LO3, AC3.1, 3.2, 3.3
£22.50
Cyber Security Delivery Package (without e-learning)
This resource package contains comprehensive workbooks, engaging presentations with accompanying learning logs, and a useful user guide. These resources support the delivery of: • Unit 1, LO2, AC2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5 and LO3, AC3.1, 3.2 • Unit 3, LO1, AC1.1 and LO2, AC2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4 • Unit 6, LO3, AC3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4 • Unit 7, LO3, AC3.1, 3.2, 3.3
£50.00
Cyber Security e-learning
This resource package contains an interactive e-learning and a useful user guide. These resources support the delivery of: • Unit 1, LO2, AC2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5 and LO3, AC3.1, 3.2 • Unit 3, LO1, AC1.1 and LO2, AC2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4 • Unit 6, LO3, AC3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4 • Unit 7, LO3, AC3.1, 3.2, 3.3
£75.00
Cyber Security Delivery Package (with e-learning)
This resource package contains comprehensive workbooks, engaging presentations with accompanying learning logs, an interactive e-learning and a useful user guide. These resources support the delivery of: • Unit 1, LO2, AC2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5 and LO3, AC3.1, 3.2 • Unit 3, LO1, AC1.1 and LO2, AC2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4 • Unit 6, LO3, AC3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4 • Unit 7, LO3, AC3.1, 3.2, 3.3
£95.00
Unit breakdown
Cyber Security Concepts (A/651/1095)
Cyber Security Threats, Vulnerabilities and Risks (D/651/1096)
Risk and Vulnerability Assessment (F/651/1097)
Incident Response and Disaster Recovery (H/651/1098)
Legislation and Governance (J/651/1099)
Cyber Security Measures (T/651/1100)
Professional Development in Cyber Security (Y/651/1101)