Occupational specialism: Cyber Security
Qualification type: T Level
Qualification level: 3
Awarding organisation: NCFE
Approval date: 17/12/2020
Generation 1 awarding organisation: NCFE
Generation 2 awarding organisation: Pearson
Available from: 01/09/2021
Aligned occupational standards
Cyber security technician OCC0865
Alternative specialisms for this T Level
- Digital infrastructure
- This pathway is aligned to:
- Digital support
- This pathway is aligned to:
- Network cabling
- This pathway is aligned to:
-
Network cable installer OCC0485
Outline Content - Digital Support Services
There are no mandatory additional requirements
TQ Core
Your course starts by helping you get to grips with core knowledge of central to all digital industry roles, understanding data and digital systems, how software and business interact, security, testing, planning and legal issues.
TQ Occupational Specialism
- Cyber security (new in 2023)
Find your nearest T Level provider
Provider information - T Levels information for educators
Industry placements - T Levels for employers and how to get involved
Outline Content provider for reference only please visit Pearson for the current TQ information
Overview
A T Level is split into three main sections:
- technical qualification (TQ) is the main, classroom-based element. Students will learn about their chosen sectors through a curriculum designed by employers and developed by an awarding organisation (AO)
- industry placement runs for a minimum of 315 hours (45 days) overall and will give students practical insights into their sector and an opportunity to embed the knowledge and skills learned in the classroom
- English, maths and digital provision are also built into the classroom-based element of the T Level, meaning students will be given a solid foundation of transferable skills
Grading
The overall grade is subject to completion of all T Level requirements – not just the components of the technical qualification (TQ).
T Level grades combine students’ grades for the technical qualification core and occupational specialisms. For example: to be awarded a Distinction*, you must achieve an A* in the core and a Distinction in the occupational specialism(s).
As well as passing the relevant technical qualification, the following elements are required to achieve an overall T Level grade:
- industry placement: This will be arranged and verified by the provider offering the T Level. For more guidance on next steps for provider visit GOV.UK
- students are required to work towards improving attainment in maths and English if they have not already achieved grade 4 at GCSE or equivalent. Where students have attained, or attain during the course of the T Level, maths and or English qualifications at level 2, this will be referenced on any T Level certificates and/or statements of achievement
Students who do not pass all elements of their T Level will get a T Level statement of achievement which will show the elements they have completed.