Qualifi Level 05

Extended Diploma in Networking and Cyber Security

  • Duration :
    01 Year
  • Delivery :
    Part Time
    Full Time
    Distance Learning
  • Intakes :
  • Fee :

    GBP 2,000.00

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Overview

The aim of the QUALIFI 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 QUALIFI Level 5 Extended Diploma in Networking and Cyber
Security provides learners with the opportunity to progress to further study or employment.

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 eligibility for UK postgraduate higher education programmes, where applicable. Applicants are normally required to produce two supporting references, at least one of which should preferably be academic.

Mandatory 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
  • 20 Credits

    Cyber Security Threat and Risk

  • 20 Credits

    Network Security and Data Communications

  • 20 Credits

    Database Security and Computer Programming

  • 20 Credits

    Incident Response, Investigations and Forensics

  • 20 Credits

    Security Strategy: Laws, Policies and Implementation

  • 20 Credits

    Physical IT Networking

  • 30 Credits

    Cryptography

  • 30 Credits

    Digital Investigations and Forensics

  • 20 Credits

    System Administration

  • 20 Credits

    Network Routing and Switching

  • 20 Credits

    Network Design and Administration