Certificate in Understanding Data Protection and Data Security

130 Hours

The purpose of this qualification is to allow learners to demonstrate understanding of data protection and data security. It will help learners progress to a work role where data protection and data security knowledge is required.

• Unit 01 Understand current data protection legislation
• Unit 02 Understand organisational procedures concerning data
• Unit 03 Understand threats to ICT systems and data
• Unit 04 Understand the consequences of not protecting data

This qualification is designed for learners who wish to improve their knowledge of data protection and data security.

There are no specific recommended prior learning requirements for this qualification. However, learners may find it helpful if they've already achieved a Level 1 qualification in the business, administration, and law sector.

This qualification is suitable for learners aged 19 and above.

Centres are responsible for making sure that this qualification is appropriate for the age and ability of learners. They need to make sure that learners can fulfil the requirements of the learning outcomes and comply with the relevant literacy, numeracy and health and safety aspects of this qualification.

Learners registered on this qualification shouldn't undertake another qualification at the same level with the same or a similar title, as duplication of learning may affect funding eligibility

Due to the nature of the funding learners should be 19+.

There are no specific resource requirements for these qualifications, but centres must make sure learners have access to suitable resources to allow them to cover all the appropriate learning outcomes.

Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to:

• Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Business Admin
• Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Team Leading
• Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Customer Service
• Level 2 Certificate in ICT Systems and Principles
• Level 2 Certificate in IT User Skills (ITQ)
• Level 2 Certificate in Digital Skills for Work
• Level 3 Certificate in Principles of Business Admin
• Level 3 Certificate in Principles of Customer Service.

It may also be useful to learners studying qualifications in the following sectors/areas:

• Business, Administration and Law
• Information and Communication Technology