BCS
Level 2
QN: 610/1520/9
Curriculum Active
BCS Level 2 Certificate for IT Systems Administrators
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by BCS. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 339 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
BCS
Syllabus Units
11 Units
Guided Hours
339 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Cloud Computing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- What is Cloud Computing?, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), Software as a Service (SaaS), Serverless Function as a Service (FaaS), Deployment Models, Adoption.
2
Coding Principles
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Computing Terms, Computational Thinking Methods, Starting to Code, Building Using Code, Test, Debug and Release
3
Cyber Security
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Security Concepts, Malware, Net
- work Security, Access Control, Secure Web
- Use, Communications, Secure Data Management
4
Data Protection
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Concepts, GDPR Overview, Principles, Data Subject Rights, Implementation, Compliance
5
Database Software
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Create and modify non-relational database tables, Enter, edit and organise structured information in a database
- Use database software tools to run queries and produce reports
6
IT Security for Users
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Use appropriate methods to minimise security risks to IT systems and data.
7
IT User Fundamentals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Use IT systems to meet needs
- Organise, store and retrieve information efficiently
- Follow and understand the need for safety and security practices
- Carry out routine maintenance of IT systems and respond to routine IT system problems
8
Online Collaboration
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Collaborations Concepts, Preparation for Online Collaboration, Using Online Collaborative Tools, Mobile Collaboration
9
Presentation Software
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Input and combine text and other information within presentation slides
- Use presentation software tools to structure, edit and format slide sequences
- Prepare slideshow for presentation
10
Spreadsheet Software
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Use a spreadsheet to enter, edit and organise numerical and other data
- Select and use appropriate formulas and data analysis tools to meet requirements
- Select and use tools and techniques to present and format spreadsheet information
11
Word Processing Software
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Enter and combine text and other information accurately within word processing documents
- Create and modify layout and structures for word processing documents
- Use word processing software tools to format and present documents effectively to meet requirements
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/1520/9
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- BCS
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2022