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Cyber Security Technical Professional Integrated Degree Apprenticeship
Cyber Security Technical Professional Integrated Degree Apprenticeship
Level 6Course Overview
Part Time
Certificate
Certificate
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<Gain years of valuable experience>
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<Enjoy our £3 million cyber security facilities coming to Cheltenham>?
<Benefit from 20 years of UWE world-leading cyber research>
<There is a nationwide cyber skills shortage - HELP FILL IT>
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This apprenticeship standard is suitable for a cyber security technical professional operating in business or technology/engineering functions across a range of sectors including critical national infrastructure (such as energy, transport, water, finance), public and private. They will usually operate considerably autonomously, and will lead teams which research, analyse, model, assess and manage cyber security risks; design, develop, justify, manage and operate secure solutions; and detect and respond to incidents. They work in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, standards and ethics.
Delivery model
Workplace assessment and college block delivery (average 1 week per month)
Duration: 36 months plus up to six months for end point assessment
Please note - whilst you can apply for this course anytime it only begins in September each year.
Ideal for:
- Cyber Risk Manager
- Cyber Risk Analyst
- Cyber Research Analyst
- Cyber Incident Manager
- Cyber Security Engineer
- Cyber Security Design Engineer
The apprenticeship will cover the following core areas:
- Foundations of cyber security
- Network foundations
- Information management
- Computer architecture
- Operating system principles
- Algorithm and program design
- Malware, threats and defensive programming
- Risk assessment
- Security assurance
- Legal, regulatory, compliance and standards
Benefits for learner
- Achieve an honours degree
- Develop skills that will increase your career potential
- Support from your industry experienced staff
- Be recognised for entry to the Institute of Information Security Professionals membership at Associate level
End Point Assessment
The End Point Assessment will test the entire Standard (skills, knowledge and behaviours)
and be undertaken as follows:
- Portfolio of evidence – produced towards the end of the apprenticeship, containing evidence from real work projects which have been completed during the apprenticeship
- Practical test – four exercises to assess skills, knowledge and behaviour, in a controlled environment over 48 hours
- Employer reference – confirming the apprentice has met the standards
- Completion and achievement of all the modules in the BSc Cyber Security Technical Professional Degree
- Passes at Level 2 English and Maths (If not already achieved)
- Technical discussion - to elicit sufficient evidence against the knowledge, skills and behaviours to inform whether the minimum standard has been achieved
Two independent assessors (from a University) will assess each element of the end point assessment and will then decide whether to award successful apprentices with a pass, a merit or a distinction.
Validated by University of the West of England
Benefits to business
- Develop the skills your business needs
- Get qualified and motivated staff
- Future proof your business
- Professional qualifications for your staff
| Year | Topics Covered |
| Year 1 | Covers programming, web and database development, operating systems and architecture, networking, information security, computer law and ethics |
| Year 2 | Covers mathematics and algorithms, cryptography, operating system security, risk management, information management and big data, cyber threats, intelligence and incident response |
| Year 3 | Covers security assurance, ethical hacking and penetration testing, security case development, mobile and Internet of Things security, malware analysis and reverse engineering, cybersecurity professionalism and reflective practice. |
| Year 4 | Completion of workplace projects and portfolio preparation. End point assessment. |
| Years 1-4 Employment | For the duration of the apprenticeship, technical competencies will be assessed in the workplace. These will include: building networks and digital systems, writing programs, analysing malware, identifying threats, undertaking risk assessments, designing secure systems and managing intrusion responses. |
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Employers will set the selection criteria, but this is likely to include three A Levels including maths, or other relevant qualifications or experience
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MSc Cyber Security at UWE Bristol
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Your future in tech starts here
Every game you play, every cyber attack stopped and every system that keeps the world online was built by someone like you. Now it's your turn. Whether you want to create the next big game, stop hackers in their tracks or track down digital evidence, this is where you'll turn your passion for tech into a career. Think AI means fewer tech jobs? Think again. It's changing what the jobs look like, and you'll be trained for what's next.
You'll choose from a range of tech courses, all taught by industry-experienced lecturers who'll give you the practical, job-ready skills employers are looking for. It's an ideal route into work, or on to higher-level study at GC or university.
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