Level 3 Certificate in Networking and Cybersecurity

Start Date

Level: 3

Course Course: P00401

Area: IT & Computing

Campus: City Campus

About this Course

Network Engineers deal with both hardware and software issues. They are a key part of putting things right quickly when networks fail, and they communicate problems that they have identified with network integrity or performance rapidly to ensure service is resumed and downtime minimised. Network Engineers help customers both technical and non-technical to install computer networks, maintain them, and offer technical support to users where necessary. An employee in this occupation will be responsible for supporting a cyber security function (frequently a Security Operations Centre or Network Operations Centre) working under supervision. This course has been designed with industry experts to prepare learners for employment within different roles in the digital and IT sectors or enable progression to higher routes. Learners will utilise the college's specialist equipment and expert tuition in a flexible blended approach.

Key Units

On this course learners will study 5 units to create a portfolio of work. The units are as follows:

Project Management

Learners will understand project management concepts and the processes and tools used by organisations to manage IT projects. They will learn about project management methodologies and use project management software to plan an IT project, track progress, and review the outcomes to determine project success.

Access Control

Learners will understand the purpose and methods of controlling access to systems. They will learn about the concepts of identity, authentication, and authorisation, and explore how they are used to manage access control in organisations.

Ethical Hacking

Learners will understand the role of ethical hacking in testing the security of networks, using techniques such as penetration testing and social engineering. Learners will also explore some of the tools and techniques used to identify vulnerabilities and the countermeasures that can minimise cyber attacks.

Network Management

Learners will understand network management functions and the tools and technologies required to manage networks. They will develop skills in interrogating a network to identify network assets and configure and carry out routine network management activities.

Network Threats and Vulnerabilities

Learners will learn about types and sources of network attacks and develop the skills and understanding needed to plan and protect a network. They will also learn how to configure devices and software to improve network security.

Entry Requirements

Supported by the National Skills Fund, this course is free for all learners who do not already have a Level 3 qualifications, making it ideal for someone in employment who is looking at retraining.

Learners must have a good basic knowledge of IT / using computers and a keen interest in the subject.

As the portfolios will be built electronically learners should have a competent standard of Maths and English.

Assessment

All work will be gathered in an assessed portfolio submitted electronically.

Where does this Lead

Learners can progress to entry roles in IT or undertake further study at level 3 and above both vocational and apprenticeships.

Access to HE Computing
HNC in Computing
Level 3 Information Communication Technician Apprenticeship
Level 4 Cyber Security Technologist Apprenticeship
Level 4 Network Engineer Apprenticeship

Future Opportunities

Access control administrator
Cyber security administrator
Incident response technician
Junior information security analyst
Junior penetration tester
Junior security analyst
Junior security operations centre (soc) analyst
Junior threat and risk analyst
Desk based engineer
Dynamic network engineer
Field based engineer
Infrastructure engineer
Network administrator
Network architect
Network engineer
Systems engineer

Tell Me More

This course will be delivered as part-time blended learning, face to face 3 hours a week 5-8pm for 35 weeks with the expectation of additional study online.

Extra Costs

This course is fundable under the National Skills Fund.

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