Computing for England - Cyber Security (HTQ)

This programme is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of cyber security concepts, practices, and skills. It is typically intended for individuals who want to pursue a career in the field of cyber security, which involves protecting computer systems, networks, and data from attacks, threats and unauthorised access.

The pathways at both Level 4 and Level 5 are mapped to the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education’s Occupational Standards, professional body
standards and vendor-accredited certification (where appropriate) and can provide professional status and progression to direct employment.

YEAR 1 Units
U1: Programming
U2: Networking
U3: Professional Practice
U4: Database Design & Development
U5: Security
U6: Planning a Computing Project (Pearson Set)
U10: Cyber Security
Plus one additional L4 15 credit unit.

YEAR 2 Units
U16: Computing Research Project
U17: Business Process Support
U30: Applied Cryptography in The Cloud
U31: Forensics
U32: Information Security Management
Plus two additional L5 15 credit units

Candidates are assessed by a variety of methods, including case studies, assignments, presentations and work-based projects.
You will be provided with details of the assignment requirements for each Unit. Students will be encouraged to engage with personal and professional development, gaining formative feedback on progress towards Unit outcomes, and developing knowledge and competence in the discipline.
Summative assessment is mainly through coursework. Students will evidence their progress through written academic essays and reports, or practical activities, which will vary according to each individual Unit assessment requirements. Each Unit will carry more than one assessment task to meet the learning outcomes and criteria for the Unit as a whole. There are no summative written exams for this course, however in some Units, your knowledge may be formatively assessed through in class tests.

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

• Course does not award QTS