Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
This programme offers the industry recognised certification in the area of security and ethical hacking. The course will include training in networking fundamentals, hacking concepts and the knowledge and skills required to identify security risks, to participate in risk mitigation activities, and to provide infrastructure, application, information, and operational security. In addition, the course will cover security controls to maintain confidentiality, integrity, and availability of networks, and troubleshoot security incidents with an awareness of applicable policies, laws, and regulations.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Core Modules
Network Security
Network Infrastructure
Digital Compliance
Modules offered may be subject to change due to resource demands.
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
- Almost all PLC courses have a Work Experience module, which requires students to find their own placement in an area directly related to their course.
Progression to CAO Courses
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Investigative
The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.
Linguistic
The Linguistic's interests are usually focused on ideas and information exchange. They tend to like reading a lot, and enjoy discussion about what has been said. Some will want to write about their own ideas and may follow a path towards journalism, story writing or editing. Others will develop skills in other languages, perhaps finding work as a translator or interpreter. Most Linguistic types will enjoy the opportunity to teach or instruct people in a topic they are interested in.
Further Research
Career Progression
The College has strong links with industry and graduates in related courses have gained employment in companies such as IBM, Microsoft, HPCDS, Intel, Pfizer, etc. The feedback we receive from these companies indicates a pressing demand for specific skills in networking security, given national and international legislative requirements for data protection.