Course Overview
The T Level in Digital Support Services – Cyber Security is an exciting new 2-year programme developed in collaboration with employers and businesses so that the content meets the needs of industry and prepares you for work. This programme is the equivalent of 3 A Levels and mixes classroom learning and ‘on-the-job’ experience in an industrial placement for a minimum of 315 hours. The course includes the digital infrastructure occupational specialism developing your knowledge and skills to work as an infrastructure technician with expertise in cyber security and the provision of IT infrastructure for business environments.
What will I learn?
The programme consists of a technical qualification including core content and an occupational specialism, alongside a high-quality industry placement.
The core content focuses on knowledge and understanding of business contexts and environments, data and storage, digital analysis and computational thinking, and digital environments, including hardware and software solutions, networks, and virtual infrastructure. You will gain the knowledge and skills to successfully plan, implement, and test infrastructure projects which will support you in completion of the course assessments.
The cyber security occupational specialism covers the application of procedures and controls to maintain the digital security of an organisation and its data and perform security risk assessments. You will learn through classroom and practical lab-based activity to identify and categorise threats, vulnerabilities and risks, how to escalate information about security incidents/events whilst preserving evidence, evaluating results of vulnerability assessments, and providing recommendations based upon the evidence provided. The course content is reinforced by application in the workplace, ensuring learning is made relevant to the business context.
Study, Assessment and Qualifications
The NCFE T Level in Digital Support Services – Cyber Security core content is assessed through examinations and a substantial practical employer-set project as follows:
Core Component 1 Exam – Business Context, Diversity and Inclusion, Digital Environments, Learning and Planning
Core Component 2 Exam – Digital Support Services, Tools, Testing, Security, Legislation, Data and Digital Analysis
Employer Set Project – Network Cabling
The occupational specialism is assessed synoptically through rigorous practical assessments as follows:
Occupational Specialism – Synoptic Assignment 1
Occupational Specialism – Synoptic Assignment 2
Occupational Specialism – Synoptic Assignment 3
Entry Requirements
A minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade 5 or above including English, Maths and Science (or equivalents).
A good reference.
A satisfactory interview.
Additional Costs and Information
You may be expected to join in course trips to other organisations and exhibitions as required, and this may involve some costs towards travel and entry fees.
