We are looking for volunteers to write and vet new SOLAR assessments for our new Data Skills units at levels 3,4&5. https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/files/nq/J69843.pdf – (Level 3) https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/files/nq/J69844.pdf – (Level 4) https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/files/nq/J69845.pdf – (Level 5) It is paid work. If you are interested or have any queries, please get in touch with David.
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The Qualifications Support Team (QST) for Computing met yesterday afternoon for it’s annual face-to-face (Microsoft Teams) meeting. The role of the QST, as the name suggests, is to support Computing qualifications. Members are drawn from colleges, schools and training centres. The QST also monitors uptake of the qualifications so I spent the first part of the meeting explaining trends over the last 10 years. There has been a significant increase in uptake of the vocational Computing portfolio since 2012 (around…
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Regular readers will know that we’re currently developing a new National Progression Award in Esports at SCQF Levels 4, 5 and 6. In total, nine new units will be developed. Esports: The Esports Industry (SCQF Level 4) Esports: The Esports Industry (SCQF Level 5) Esports: The Esports Industry (SCQF Level 6) Esports: Game Performance (SCQF Level 4) Esports: Game Performance (SCQF Level 5) Esports: Game Performance (SCQF Level 6) Esports: Organising & Promoting Events (SCQF Level 4) Esports: Organising &…
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Following Bobby’s previous post, these units have now been finalised. These can be found here: https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/files/nq/J69843.pdf – (Level 3) https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/files/nq/J69844.pdf – (Level 4) https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/files/nq/J69845.pdf – (Level 5) Please contact myself if you have any other queries.
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I’m a member of a project board, which is part of the DDI initiative ran by the University of Edinburgh. The convener asked me to update members about the new Data Skills units. I created a short presentation and, as part of that, I produced a slide that summarises all of the qualifications relating to data science. The illustration shows the portfolio of data science qualifications available to centres. There’s now something spanning SCQF Level 3 to SCQF Level 9.…
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We’ve recently commenced the development of a new National Unit relating to cyber security at SCQF Level 3. The unit will be titled “Cyber Security”. The development is taking place in response to a request from Education Scotland to provide something at this level. We currently offer Cyber Security Fundamental and Internet Safety at SCQF Level 4. It’s early days in the development but we’re planning on focusing on cyber security and not the wider subject of Internet safety. Given…
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The Qualification Development Team (QDT) for NPA Esports met today for the third time. The main task today was to agree a qualification structure. The following structure was approved. Esports: The Esports Industry Esports: Game Performance Esports: Organising & Promoting Events. This will be the same at each of the three levels (National 4, National 5 and Higher), which will help with progression between levels and multi-level teaching. Each of the units will be available on a stand-alone basis, too.…
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I’m pleased to let you know that the development of new National Units in Data Skills is now complete. Three new units will be available from 1 August. Data Skills (SCQF Level 3) Data Skills (SCQF Level 4/National 4) Data Skills (SCQF Level 5/National 5). The units focus on the key knowledge and skills needed to understand the data and statistics commonly used in the media and daily life. The motivation for the units came from Data Education in Colleges…
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As you know from previous posts, the new Diploma in Digital Technology at SCQF Level 8 will replace the existing level 8 diploma’s in Data Analytics and for Information Security Professionals. We decided to extend the existing level 8 diplomas by a few months, therefore, both of these diplomas will now go into lapsing on 30/06/2022. We are hopeful that the new Level 8 Diploma will be available to centres in the near future. If you have any questions, please…
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March 8, 2022 - amyblain -
If you read our previous blog post, you will be aware that our first QDT meeting for the second phase of the HN Next Gen development took place on Tuesday 1st March. The meeting was successful and we are now progressing to the next stage of the development. We are looking for two learner representatives to join our QDT. The learner representative will be a full QDT member and will be the student voice at our meetings, helping to shape…
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