Digital and IT

Award in Cyber Security (Award/Level 1)

Level 1 - Award

What is Level 1?

This is equivalent to GCSE Grades 3-1 / D-G or O Level grades D-G

Cyber Security is the practice of protecting computer systems from digital attack and it is a growing industry in our modern, digital world. On this course you will learn about the risks posed to computer systems and how those systems can be protected, while also learning about the laws and regulations governing ethical computer use. This course offers a Level 1 Award in Cyber Security.

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Level 1

This is equivalent to GCSE Grades 3-1 / D-G or O Level grades D-G

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Course content

The course is a mix of discussion, research tasks, practical tasks, and report writing.

What can this course lead to?

As well as providing a recognised qualification on the subject, this course could also lead on to the Cyber Security (Level 2) course at the college.

Course session dates

Useful information

No specialist equipment is required.

When does this start and end?

We have 2 different start dates for this course:

13 April 2026 - 6 May 2026
8 July 2026 - 24 July 2026

What are the entry requirements?

No prior knowledge or experience of Cyber Security is required but students will be required to have completed the Next Steps with Computers course, or already have digital skills equivalent to those listed in that course’s description. Students will also need to be working at Level 1 or above in Literacy.

This sector employs over 35,000 people, in-demand skills and qualities that employers are looking for include problem solving, communication skills and creativity.

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