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AAQ L3 ExtCert in Cyber Security

at Franklin Sixth Form College, Grimsby · sixth form college

Level 3Applied and BTECAlternative Academic Qualification2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Through a combination of theoretical study and hands-on experience, you will develop the necessary knowledge and skills that can support progression in Cyber Security and Networks. The Extended Certificate in Cyber Security and Networks will give students a thorough understanding of cyber security threats and how networks operate. It will equip students with the practical skills to audit measures used on networks to protect against cyberattacks and demonstrate how these can be improved.

What you need to get on

Level 3 general entry criteria.

How you are assessed

One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Franklin Sixth Form College

    Franklin Sixth Form College Chelmsford Avenue, Grimsby, DN34 5BY

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Grimsby

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