Occupational Certificate: Cybersecurity Practitioner
SAQA ID
122068
NQF Level
06
Credits
120
Key Features
- Entry Requirement: Occupational Certificate: Cybersecurity Analyst (NQF 5) or equivalent.
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): Allowed for access, exemption from modules, and external assessment readiness.
Career Roles
- Cybersecurity Auditor
- Forensics Expert
- Cybersecurity Engineer
Structure
- Knowledge Modules (40 credits): Cybersecurity information analysis, Cybersecurity investigation principles.
- Practical Modules (32 credits): Data collection, threat analysis, investigations.
- Work Experience Modules (48 credits): Managing data collection, threat analysis, and cybercrime investigations.
Exit Level Outcomes
- Denial and Deception Operations: Conduct operations using intelligence gathering techniques.
- Threat Evaluation: Review and evaluate cybersecurity threats and data ethically and effectively.
- Cybercrime Investigation: Investigate cyber events and crimes using digital forensics and investigative methods.
Assessment
- Formative: Internal assessments during learning.
- Summative: External integrated assessment via QCTO with practical, theoretical tasks and workplace portfolio.
International Comparison
- UK: Comparable to the SCQF Level 8 Cybersecurity NPA, though shorter and more work-focused.
- USA: Similar to the University of Michigan’s Graduate Certificate in Information Security in terms of content and duration.
Articulation Options
- Horizontal: With other Level 6 IT/security qualifications.
- Diagonal: Advanced Diploma in Administrative Information Management (NQF 7).
- Vertical: No vertical articulation available.
