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QCTO

SAQA ID

118986

CREDITS

173

NQF LEVEL

5

DURATION

2 YEAR

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Purpose of Qualification

Become the Guardian of Digital Assets in an Increasingly Vulnerable World

In an era where digital threats evolve by the minute, Cybersecurity Analysts are the critical defenders protecting organizations from sophisticated cyber attacks. Our Occupational Certificate program transforms your technical passion into a powerful career of digital protection and strategic defense.

Knowledge Modules

NQF Level

Credits (53)

Introduction to Cybersecurity

4

8

Fundamentals of Network Security and Defence

5

12

Cybersecurity and Cyber Threats and Attacks

5

12

Introduction to Cybersecurity Governance, Legislation and Ethics

4

4

Fundamentals of Design Thinking and Innovation

4

1

Logical Thinking and Basic Calculations

4

3

Computers, Devices and Computing Systems

4

6

Data and Database Vulnerabilities,

4

3

Introduction to 4IR and Future Skills

4

4

Practical Modules

NQF Level

Credits (68)

Ensure Compliance in terms of Legal Cybersecurity Requirements and National and International Standards

5

4

Assess Risks and Vulnerabilities and Current Security Measures

5

20

Implement Protection, Prevention and Detection Measures to Mitigate Risk, Violations and Vulnerabilities

5

20

Apply Logical Thinking and Maths

4

6

Apply Basic Scriptwriting for Cybersecurity Toolsets

4

4

Access and Visualise Structured Data Using Spreadsheets

4

5

Apply Design Thinking Methodologies

4

4

Function Ethically and Effectively as a Member of a Multidisciplinary Team

4

5

Work Experience Modules

NQF Level

Credits (52)

Compliance with Legal Cybersecurity Requirements

5

12

Cybersecurity Risk Assessment and Mitigation

5

20

Cybersecurity Detection, Protection and Prevention Processes,

5

20

Assessments are ongoing, informal evaluations used to monitor student learning and provide continuous feedback. The goal of formative assessments is to help students identify strengths and weaknesses and target areas that need more work. Examples include classroom discussions, quizzes, homework assignments, observation of students, and student self-assessments. Formative assessments do not typically contribute to a final grade.

All assessments will be concluded within the period allocated for the knowledge and practical modules. Assessors will provide learner feedback and remediation if required.

The External Integrated Summative Assessment (EISA) is an integral and critical component of the QCTO’s quality assurance system. It is a single national assessment leading to the awarding of an Occupational Certificate. EISA ensures that the assessment of occupational qualifications, part qualifications and trades are standardised, consistent and credible.

For learners to qualify for entry to EISA, learners must have a copy of a completed and signed Statement of Work Experience as well as proof of successful completion of the Knowledge Modules and Practical Skills Modules.  The statement of results obtained from Careers Business Institute will serve as proof that the candidate has satisfied all the requirements to be admitted to sit for EISA.

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An NQF Level 4 qualification
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Higher Certificate in Computer Forensics, NQF Level 05

Advanced Certificate in Information Security, NQF Level 06