Certificate in Business Continuity Management (QCF) (Level 3)

Summary: 

 
This qualification allows the individual to develop a good understanding of Business Continuity Management concepts, implementation and management. They will be able to demonstrate that Business Continuity Management is a critical business process which supports overall organisation objectives and show that it is a useful business tool for managing crisis, risks and threats.
 
The qualification consists of 7 mandatory units, creating a 19 credit value certificate .
 
The following centre(s) are approved to deliver this qualification
 
City College Norwich 
 
If you would like any further information regarding the delivery of the qualification please contact the appropriate centre direct. For contact details please click on the centre of your choice.
 
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Reference number: 
501/2148/0
Level: 
Level 3
Progression: 

The qualification supports application/membership of the Business Continuity Institute. 
Demonstrate key knowledge/skills when applying for Business Continuity/Business Protection job roles
It will also support progression onto the Business Continuity Management degree courses

Potential occupations: 

The qualification is suitable for a wide range of job roles in both the private and public sector.  
The roles would cover:
·         Business Continuity Analyst/ Manager/Consultant
·         Business Continuity & Resilience Planning Analyst/Manager
·         Business Risk Analyst/ Manager/Consultant       
·         Service Continuity
·         Senior Business Analyst
·         Emergency Planning Officer – Resilience & development
·         Technology Risk Advisor
·         Roles with emergency planning departments for local authorities/public services/banking and business areas all involve Business Continuity
 
The qualification would also be appropriate for roles where risk assessment and emergency planning form part of the job holders responsibility

Credit value: 
19
Guided learning hours: 
65
Assessment methods: 
Coursework, Portfolio of Evidence, Practical Demonstration / Assignment, Task-based Controlled Assessment
Structure summary: 

The qualification consists of seven mandatory units.

Structure full: 

A  -  Mandatory
This group consists of seven compulsory units and candidates must achieve all units
Credit Value required: 19.
Sub-components required:7.
 

  • T/602/5524 - Understanding Business Continuity Management
     
  • A/602/5525 - Understand Organisational Risks
     
  • F/602/5526 - Develop Business Continuity Plans and identify recovery process
     
  • J/602/5527 - Business Continuity Management - education, awareness and training
     
  • L/602/5528 - Maintain and Manage a Business Continuity Management programme
     
  • R/602/5529 - Planning and undertaking a crisis management exercise
     
  • K/602/5536 - Test Business Continuity Plans