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Cyber Security
SCQF Level 8
Apprenticeship programme (Scotland)
This apprenticeship programme teaches learners how to mitigate against malware types, cyber-crime attacks, and ways of securing networks using cryptography.
Why choose Cyber Security?
This apprenticeship programme leads to the Diploma in Digital Technology: Cyber Security Level 8 awarded by SQA. It covers a blend of technical skills across digital security to make apprentices security aware and productive in a commercial setting.
- Cyber security risk assessment
- Intrusion detection and risk management
- Security audit and compliance checking
Overview
Programme structure
12-14 months duration including access to our online learning platform.
Apprentices follow QA’s unique methodology – Design, Practise, Apply – the revolutionary blended learning solution which sets us apart from other providers.
Entry requirements
- Qualifications at SCQF Level 6 or equivalent
- Good numeracy skills
Learner journey
You'll have a whole team behind you to help you get the most out of your apprenticeship, including:
- Your line manager
- A skills assessor
- A safeguarding specialist
- A learning support specialist
In addition the course learning is supported by our AI Learning Assistant ELA so you can self test, practise, and ask questions as you study.
Allow 2-4 working hours per week to complete digital learning activities. Over the course of the programme, there are a total of 14 virtual workshop training days, typically held in 2-3 day training blocks.
Core units
- Supporting digital business transformation
- Applying methods and principles in project management
- Developing meta skills and personal professionalism
Mandatory units
- Contributing to cyber security risk assessment and risk management
- Contributing to intrusion detection activities
- Providing incident management and response
- Supporting security audit and compliance checking
Optional units
- Delivering threat intelligence
- Contributing to scoping and implementing security testing
- Maintaining security operations
- Performing digital forensic analysis
Job roles
This programme is suitable for multiple roles, such as:
- Security Engineer
- Security Operations Analyst
- Information Security Analyst
- IT Operations
Progression pathway
Holders of the Diploma in Digital Technology: Cyber Security SCQF Level 8 can progress to Year 3 BSc (Hons) Data, AI & Software Engineering Graduate Apprenticeship with the University of the West of Scotland (UWS).
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What our learners say
“This experience has shown how apprenticeships can be a powerful tool for developing talent, especially in smaller organisations where individuals often wear many hats. I’d recommend it to anyone in IT who wants to stay ahead of the curve and make a meaningful impact in their role.”
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