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Level 2 Award in Cyber Security

Level 2
Part-Time
24/25
60362339
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Overview

This course is delivered online.

The objectives of the OCN NI Level 2 Award in Cyber Security are to enable the learner to understand:

  • risks to security and how these may be prevented
  • how to perform cyber security precautions on devices
  • how to manage own personal and organisational information online.


This course has two units in it.

Introduction to Cyber Security:

  • Be aware of possible physical and virtual risks to the security of information and associated preventative strategies.
  • Be able to install and update protection software and passwords to minimise unauthorised access to information.
  • Be able to protect information on devices vulnerable to unauthorised access.


Managing Personal and Organisational information online:

  • Understand how online information is used and the management of own digital footprint.
  • Be able to protect personal and organisational information online.

Year One

  • Introduction to Cyber Security
  • Managing Personal and Organisational information online

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100% portfolio based

The OCN NI Level 2 Award in Cyber Security will enable learners to progress to higher level qualifications in the areas of information technology and/or cyber security including the Level 2 Cambridge Technical Diploma in IT. This qualification may also assist learners gain employment in occupations requiring the safe and secure use of information technology.

*Days and times subject to change.

This course will be delivered on-line.

This course can be funded through The Skills Focus Programme, to check eligibility contact: nicola.quinn@swc.ac.uk

2 Available Sessions

*The fees quoted are per annum and are payable for each year of the course’s duration.

Dungannon

Part-Time

P2339DE10A

Session Code

1 Year(s)

Duration

Further Education

Mode of Study

3

Hours per Week

15

Number of Weeks

Interview Required

24/25

Academic Year

30/09/2024

Start Date

18:30-21:30

Time

Monday

Day/s

John.Lyons@swc.ac.uk

Coordinator(s)

Total Annual Fee £122.00

Total Concessionary Fee £81.00

Full Fee Breakdown

**Concession Fee Breakdown

Fees Payable Each Year

**Am I eligible for concessionary fees?

Enniskillen

Part-Time

P2339EE10B

Session Code

1 Year(s)

Duration

Further Education

Mode of Study

3

Hours per Week

15

Number of Weeks

Interview Required

24/25

Academic Year

27/01/2025

Start Date

18:30-21:30

Time

Monday

Day/s

Kieran.OKane@swc.ac.uk

Coordinator(s)

Total Annual Fee £122.00

Total Concessionary Fee £81.00

Full Fee Breakdown

**Concession Fee Breakdown

Fees Payable Each Year

**Am I eligible for concessionary fees?

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