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This programme is a higher-education level qualification designed to equip learners with the knowledge and practical skills required to protect digital systems, networks, and data from cyber threats. It focuses on developing both technical and professional competencies needed to operate effectively in modern cyber security environments.
Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF)
SCQF Level 8
SQA Credits 30
Comparable to:
Regulated Qualifications Framework England (RQF) Level 5
Learning Outcomes
The specific aims of this award are:
- to develop a range of specialist knowledge and skills in networking technologies.
- where applicable, to provide learners with the underpinning knowledge and skills that may allow them to sit vendor certification examinations at entry level.
- to prepare candidates for progression to further studies in a related discipline at SCQF level 9.
- to prepare candidates for employment in the general category of IT&T engineer/IT&T technician.
Course Contents
Entry Requirements
Entry Criteria: - G.C.E. Advanced Level or
CICRA Foundation Programme or
Recognized relevant Diploma and Competency in English language
Fees
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