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Cyber Security Level 2 – Alton Collge

Level 2 Award

Availability & Details

Cyber Security - Level 2 Award APY-COMP2A/C03

Venue
Alton Campus

Type of study
Part Time

Dates
April-July (Daytime) ()

Examination board
Gateway Qualifications Limited

Cyber Security - Level 2 Award APY-COMP2A/C01

Venue
Alton Campus

Type of study
Part Time

Dates
September-December (Daytime) ()

Examination board
Gateway Qualifications Limited

Cyber Security - Level 2 Award APY-COMP2A/C02

Venue
Alton Campus

Type of study
Part Time

Dates
January-March (Daytime) ()

Examination board
Gateway Qualifications Limited

Overview

Course Start Dates: Day Course – Thursday/Friday. Course Duration: 12 weeks.

Build essential knowledge of cybercrime and how to protect systems and data with this focused, single unit qualification.

This course introduces learners to the key concepts of cyber security, including common threats and the practical methods used to maintain digital security. It is designed as a flexible, bite-sized qualification that can be studied on its own or combined with other units to create a broader programme of learning.

Please contact adultlearning@hsdc.ac.uk for specific entry requirements.

To enrol on this Adult Learning course you must be aged 18 years or over.

Learners will explore both accidental and malicious security threats to IT systems and data, gaining insight into how vulnerabilities arise and how they can be addressed. Contact adultlearning@hsdc.ac.uk for more details.

Once you have enrolled on the course, you will be allocated a tutor and assigned to your learning platform. An induction will follow and then you will be able to commence your course.

You will be assessed by submitting individual units of work and will receive feedback for each unit as you progress. There is no final exam.

On completion of this course, you will be ready for the workplace or have enhanced your existing work skills.

The staff that will be supporting you through this course have sector expertise.


"I am delighted with my results and am really looking forward to studying Law at Oxford University. I really enjoyed my time at HSDC Alton and I really appreciate all the help and support from my fantastic teachers, without whom I wouldn't have got my place at Oxford."

Catherine Goldie, HSDC Alton A Level Student

I overcame a couple of barriers by working really hard to get the top grades. My experience was really good, with the course and the lecturers, the residentials and activities, together it was all really good. I had really great teaching support, I could always go to the lecturers and speak to them if I needed to.

David Stenning, Public Services student

The teaching has been really good, I’ve loved all of my teachers, they’ve all been really nice and supportive.

Jodie Hook