DURATION 18 months

JOB ROLES THIS PROGRAMME IS GREAT FOR

QUALIFICATIONS

WHO IT’S A GOOD FIT FOR

LEARN TO DEFEND SYSTEMS IN THE REAL WORLD

Cyber Security Technologist Level 4

BCS Level 4 Certificate in Cyber Security Introduction

BCS Level 4 Certificate in Network and Digital Communications Theory

BCS Level 4 Certificate in Security Case Development and Design Good Practice

BCS Level 4 Certificate in Security Technology Building Blocks

BCS Level 4 Certificate in Employment of Cryptography

New hires specialising in cyber security

Existing tech people looking to specialise in cyber security

Our cyber apprenticeship includes an innovative workshop at QA’s cyber labs. Where real cyber threat is simulated in a secure environment. Immersive, thrilling and fun.*

Cyber Security SpecialistSecurity AnalystCyber Operations ManagerPenetration TesterInformation Security OfficerInformation Security Auditor

CYBER SECURITY TECHNOLOGIST

QA.com

Level 4

Our Cyber Security Technologist Level 4 apprenticeship develops real world skills in information security, activating IT professionals to thwart cyber-crime, decrypt data and untangle malware.The learner journey below shows the learning outcomes of the programme and how it is typically arranged. SOMETHING

MISSING?NO PROBLEM.

QA have a catalogue of over 1,500 training courses which you can bolt-on to your programme.

Bolt-on courses come at an additional cost, and can’t be funded using your levy/apprenticeship funding. They are available at a significant discount off of RRP for apprentices.

Have a large volume of over 30 people you want to sign up?

QA’s apprenticeship solution experts can help you tailor your own technology programme.

Evidencing 20% off-the-job learning

We are the apprenticeship experts and can help advise you on how best to do this. Our programme facilitates off-the-job learning, it’s been developed with online learning and on-the-job learning, as well as classroom training. This 20% must be done in working hours.

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121 with line manager, induction with Skills Coach.

Commitment Statement agreed. Regular 121s with line manager

Regular meetings with QA Skills Coach

Develop portfolio (competency evidence) – Skills Coach led

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**Level 2 functional skills, English and maths must be passed as part of the programme (if not already) and certificates presented, prior to taking the end-point assessment.

*Capture the flag cyber lab workshop only available in London