Description:
The purpose of this qualification is to allow learners to demonstrate understanding of data protection and data security.
The objectives of this qualification are to enable learners to:
- Understand current data legislation
- Understand steps organisations might take to help protect data
- Understand how to protect their own data
- Understand how to protect ICT systems from common threats
- Understand the consequences of not protecting data and systems.
Study Type:
Course Area:
3052
The duration of this online course is 8-10 weeks. You will receive a login to our learning platform where you will find the interactive learning materials and the assessments. Manageable deadlines for each unit will be set and a online tutor will be provided to offer feedback and support throughout your study.
While there are no formal entry requirements for this course. you will need to have access to a computer with a reliable internet connection so that you can complete and submit your work on time and an email account that you regularly check so that we can keep in contact with you.
You will need to pass a short English/ maths assessment which will be emailed to you for completion. You will need to demonstrate that you have sufficient time to study the qualification as it is expected that you will achieve within 8-12 weeks.
This course is suitable for students aged 19 and over.
This is a level 2 course and is delivered online with one of our assessors providing feedback and support to you. This part funded level 2 course will have a nominal £99 tuition fee from June 2023, fee remission may be avaliable for those eligible applicants based on submission of employment status evidence and prior qualifications.
Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to:
- Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Business Admin
- Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Team Leading
- Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Customer Service
- Level 2 Certificate in ICT Systems and Principles
- Level 2 Certificate in IT User Skills (ITQ)
- Level 2 Certificate in Digital Skills for Work
- Level 3 Certificate in Principles of Business Admin
- Level 3 Certificate in Principles of Customer Service.
Availability & Enrolment:
Will I have to pay fees?
School Leavers under the age of 19 do not have to pay fees on any full time courses, though may have to pay for their second year if turning 19 during their studies.
If you’re aged 19 or over you might qualify for an Advanced Learner Loan. It’s easy to apply for and you won’t have to pay anything back until you’re earning over £27,295. Find more information on Advanced Learner Loans on our website.
If you are studying a part-time course and you receive one of the following benefits, or you depend financially on someone who does, you may be entitled to have your tuition fees waived:
- Job Seeker’s Allowance
- Income Support
You will, however, have to pay any awarding body/assessment fees (unless you are on a first full level 2 course).
* If you are in receipt of Working Tax Credit or receive other allowances, you may be eligible to claim concessionary rates. If you are entitled to a fee concession you will be asked to provide proof of your entitlement.
It is essential that you inform us if your entitlement changes at any time during your course.
For any questions about fees, remissions and entitlements, please contact our helpful Enrolments Team on 01329 815 200.