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Summary NPA In Cyber Security
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NPA in CyberSecurity
SCQF level 4 Group Award Code: GK7W 44
SCQF level 5 Group Award Code: GK7X 45
SCQF level 6 Group Award Code: GK7Y 46
The National Progression Awards in Cyber Security
at SCQF levels 4, 5 and 6 represent an additional,
essential, vocational qualification at each level
providing a clear progressive context and structure
for the development of key contemporary
knowledge and skills.
The NPA could be offered in one of the
following modes:
• Full-time (eg as a fast-track into full a
NC or HN programme)
• Part-time (eg day-release)
• Open and distance learning
• Infill into existing classes
The National Progression Award (NPA) • Evening provision
in Cyber Security provides foundation
knowledge and skills in data security,
Who does the qualification suit?
This NPA may appeal to a wide range of candidates
digital forensics and ethical hacking –
of varying age and ability, including:
providing a skills pipeline into the • Learners wishing to develop and enhance cyber
Cyber Security industry. skills to support their learning across a wide
These awards are designed to raise awareness of range of curricular areas
Cyber Security and fill the current skills gap in this • S4 to S6 school pupils who will undertake the
field. They will encourage learners to improve their qualification as a broadening of the Computing
cyber hygiene and resilience, and enable them to Science curriculum
identify security vulnerabilities safely, legally and • College students who will be using the NPAs
ethically. They will also help learners to contribute within full or part-time college programmes such
more safely to virtual communities. as part of a NC Computing qualification
They are the first school-based national • Adults returning to education with an interest
qualifications in Cyber Security to be developed in developing fundamental skills relevant to
and will prepare learners for further studies and accessing a career in Cyber Security
future employment in this area. • Employees in the industry wishing to gain
The aim of the awards is to produce knowledgeable knowledge in Cyber Security and expand their
and skilled individuals who are aware of the range of specialisms
potential misuses of, and unauthorised access to,
computer systems but who use these competences
for legal and ethical purposes.
Why deliver this qualification?
There is a current skills shortage in the field of
Cyber Security to defend against cyber-attacks.
It is believed that education is key to addressing
the skills gap. The NPA Cyber Security awards have
stemmed from the need to address the growing
rise in easily preventable cybercrime.
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