Level 5 Extended Diploma in Networking and Cyber Security

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About this programme

Develop subject knowledge through the Level 5 Extended Diploma in Networking and Cyber Security. The qualification outline below brings together awarding-body information and relevant college guidance.

Course modules & outline

Published awarding-body unit titles are listed below. Confirm the current specification and any optional-unit selection with admissions.

1. Cyber Security Threat and Risk
2. Network Security and Data Communications
3. Database Security and Computer Programming
4. Incident Response, Investigations and Forensics
5. Security Strategy: Laws, Policies and Implementation
6. Physical IT Networking
7. Cryptography
8. Digital Investigations and Forensics
9. System Administration
10. Network Routing and Switching
11. Network Design and Administration

Am I eligible for this programme?

Age 18+; centre reviews readiness and support needs. Non-native English speakers require IELTS 6 or equivalent; normally two references, preferably including one academic.

Submit your previous qualifications and relevant experience for review. Admissions will confirm any identification, transcript, reference, English-language or recognition-of-prior-learning evidence needed for your chosen award.

Assessment & assignment listing

Are based on Learning and Assessment Criteria as its in the course specifications. Summative assessment is used to evaluate learner competence and progression at the end of a unit or component. Summative assessment should take place when the assessor deems that the learner is at a stage where competence can be demonstrated. Formative assessment is an integral part of the assessment process, involving both the tutor/assessor and the learner about their progress during the course of study. Formative assessment takes place prior to summative assessment and focuses on helping the learner to reflect on their learning and improve their performance and does not confirm achievement of grades at this stage Learning Outcomes: External Quality Assurance Arrangements All centres are required to complete an approval process to be recognised as an approved centre. Centres must have the ability to support learners. Centres must commit to working with QUALIFI and its team of External Quality Assurers (EQAs). Approved centres are required to have in place qualified and experienced tutors and all tutors are required to undertake regular continued professional development (CPD). Approved centres will be monitored by QUALIFI External Quality Assurers (EQAs) to ensure compliance with QUALIFI requirements and to ensure that learners are provided with appropriate learning opportunities, guidance and formative assessment. QUALIFI’s guidance relating to invigilation, preventing plagiarism and collusion will apply to centres. Unless otherwise agreed, QUALIFI: sets all assessments. moderate’s assessments prior to certification. awards the final mark and issues certificates. There are mandatory and optional units for this qualification. All units cover a number of topics relating to learning outcomes. Each unit has the equivalency of 20 credits. Units Mandatory Cyber Security Threat and Risk Network Security and Data Communications Database Security and Computer Programming Incident Response, Investigations and Forensics Security Strategy: Laws, Policies and Implementation Physical IT Networking Cryptography Digital Investigations and Forensics System Administration Network Routing and Switching Network Design and Administration

University top-up & career path

Progress to a relevant Level 6 qualification or degree completion route, subject to the receiving institution’s admission and credit decisions; or related employment.

The rationale of the Diploma is to provide a career path for learners who wish to develop their core capabilities within the cyber security and risk management sector. The outcome of the Diploma, which is a recognised UK Qualification, is for learners to develop the cyber security skills required by organisations globally. It is also to provide a pathway via learner credits and potential direct entry into related Level 7 Cyber Security and/or Risk Management Degree programmes. All QUALIFI programmes create learning that advances the thought leadership of organisations, offering conceptual and practical insights that are applicable in the companies of today and tomorrow. Furthermore, we look to develop the cyber security team leaders, managers and leaders of the future through the creation and delivery of learning appropriate for that industry.The qualification will: advanced levels of higher education learningprepare learners for employment; and support a range of senior IT and Digital, Data and Security roles in the workplace

Professional registration, licensing and employment requirements may include further qualifications or experience. Completing this programme does not guarantee a job or university place.

Fees & payment

Programme fee · GBP

The fee and instalment plan below apply to this individual programme. Pay 60% initially upon enrolment, followed by a final payment of 40% two months into the programme, from its confirmed start date.

What is included in the cost of my course?

All course material, including online modules and written assignments.Personal tutor support with 1-2-1 Zoom sessionsDedicated student supportAccess to an online social learning forumAssignment marking and feedback.FREE TOTUM student discount card Confirm any promotional items, funding or additional support in your written offer.

Sample certificates

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Application & enrolment

1. Choose your exact qualification. Quote the programme title and 610/3042/9 in your application.
2. Submit your application. Complete the college form and provide the supporting documents requested by admissions.
3. Review your offer. Confirm eligibility, awarding institution, start date, study commitment, full fee, inclusions and progression conditions.
4. Arrange payment. Use the secure payment instructions provided for your confirmed offer.
5. Complete enrolment. Follow admissions’ registration and learning-platform onboarding instructions.