Certificate in the Principles of Cyber Security
at Newcastle-under-Lyme College, Newcastle · college
What the college says
Part time
What you need to get on
Learners must be aged 16 or above. There are no specific entry requirements for the qualification, however a Level 1 and/or interest in IT would be advantageous.
How you are assessed
Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.
What this level means
The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3.
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
NSCG Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group - Newcastle-under-Lyme Campus
Knutton Lane, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 2GB
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Start dates
- 7 January 2027 · Newcastle-under-Lyme
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