Qualifi Level 5 Extended Diploma in Networking and Cyber Security

Qualification 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.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this qualification, learners will be able to:

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.

Curriculum

Developing essential management skills through following modules:

Progression Routes

• QUALIFI Level 7 Diploma.
• University to complete a Degree.
• Employment in an associated profession.