QUALIFI LEVEL 5 EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN NETWORKING AND CYBER SECURITY
Specifications
| Qualification title: | Level 5 Extended Diploma In Networking And Cyber Security |
| Qualification type: | Vocational Related Qualification (Higher Education) |
| Level: | 5 |
| Accreditation status: | Accredited |
| Credit Equivalency: | 240 |
| Qualification number (RQF): | 610/3042/9 |
| Progression routes: | • Level 7 Diploma. • University to complete a Degree. • Employment in an associated profession. |
| Availability: | UK and international |
| Centre Specification: | Click here to download |
| CASS Strategy: | Click here to download |
Qualification Overview
The aim of the Level 5 Extended Diploma in Networking and Cyber Security is to provide learners with an extended range of understanding of networking and cybersecurity.
The units for this qualification have been taken from existing Qualifi qualifications:
- Qualifi Level 4 Diploma in Cyber Security (603/3331/5)
- Qualifi Level 4 Diploma in IT – Networking (603/4782/X)
- Qualifi Level 5 Diploma in Cyber Security (603/4139/7)
- Qualifi Level 5 Diploma in IT – Networking (603/4792/2)
It is envisaged that learners who successfully complete this qualifications will have gained a
broader understanding of cyber security and how to implement networking systems to
remove any such risks.
Successful completion of the Level 5 Extended Diploma in Networking and Cyber
Security provides learners with the opportunity to progress to further study or employment.
Units
- 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
Learning Outcomes
- To understand and apply the principles of IT in a range of business environments
- To understand and apply the principles in a specific environment
- To improve the employability of learners by allowing them to explore the relationship
between management theories and their practical application in the IT world - Analyse problem solving techniques specific to business and industry
- Select, collate, review and analyse information form a wide range of sources
- Effectively use verbal and communication skills
- Work independently and as part of a team
- Manage one’s own personal development and growth
Entry Requirements
Approved centres are responsible for reviewing and making decisions as to an applicant’s ability to complete the learning programme successfully and meet the demands of the qualification. The initial assessment by the centre will need to consider the support that is readily available or can be made available to meet individual learner needs as appropriate.
The qualification has been designed to be accessible without artificial barriers that restrict access. For this qualification, applicants must be aged 18 or over.
In the case of applicants whose first language is not English, then IELTS 6 (or equivalent) is required. International qualifications will be checked for appropriate enrolment to UK higher education postgraduate programmes where applicable. Applicants are normally required to produce two supporting references, at least one of which should preferably be academic.