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 is suitable for learners aged 19+ and 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

The full cost for this course is approximately £1645. If you are 19 or over and have not already achieved a full level 3 qualification or if you are 19 or over and earning below the low wage threshold this course is fully funded. You may be able to apply for an Advanced Learning Loan for this course. Please note all quoted fees are subject to change.

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