December 12, 2006 - Bobby -
An informal method of communication within the field, via Smartgroups, have been withdrawn and we have set up a number of Yahoo groups which are detailed below – svqit-subscribe@yahoogroups.com(SVQ) sqahncomputingit-subscribe@yahoogroups.co.uk(HN Awards (Cognate Groups 357 & 358)) NationalCertificateDMC-subscribe@yahoogroups.co.uk(NC Digital Media Computing) elearningpdas-subscribe@yahoogroups.com(e-learning suite of PDAs) SQAPCPASSPORT-subscribe@yahoogroups.com(PC Passport) We would like to invite you, and/or colleagues, to join the forum(s) which may help you to connect with other practitioners in the field. To join send an e-mail to the owner of the…
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December 12, 2006 - Bobby -
In a previous correspondence it was stated “Previous HNC Computing examination exemplars are being withdrawn from the SQA secure website as these are now considered to be in the ‘public domain’. It is recommended that these should not be used as summative assessment but it is suggested that they can be used for practice or prelims. Using any version which has been withdrawn may cause difficulties at any central verification event.” So a centre should use the newly published exemplars…
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December 12, 2006 - Bobby -
No further changes will be made to unit specifications in this academic year. Any proposed modification to specifications will take place next summer (ie July 2007) when we will write to centres to give an update on these changes as recommended by the QST (Qualifications Support Team). Please contact Mike Jannetta (mike.jannetta@sqa.org.uk) 0845 213 5473 if you require further information.
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December 12, 2006 - Bobby -
This event is being held at the SFEU, Argyll Court, Castle Business Park, Stirling, FK9 4TY on the 1st of February 2007. In order that we know which centre individuals are attending could you please register your attendees (up to 2 per centre) at the following link – http://rsvpregister.com/event.php?484957 This event is a continuation from the last event held in Glasgow in November. At this event, we stated that there was a lot happening, here at the SQA, so this…
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December 12, 2006 - Bobby -
This event is being held at SFEU, Argyll Court, Castle Business Park, Stirling, FK9 4TY on the 19th of January 2007 and you, or individuals from your centre, can register by visiting the following web link – http://rsvpregister.com/event.php?14881 This event will officially launch the following awards – G7WM 15 PDA Certificate in Computer Support G7W4 15 PDA Certificate in Desktop Support G7WN 17 PDA Advanced Certificate in Database Programming G7W5 17 PDA Advanced Certificate in Systems Administration G7WP 18 PDA…
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November 29, 2006 - Bobby -
There is a PDA (Professional Development Awards) Event being held on the 19.01.07. This will be held at SFEU, Stirling and you can register by going to this link. In the morning, we will be launching the current PDAs (AM) which consist of the following – G7WM 15 PDA Certificate in Computer Support G7W4 15 PDA Certificate in Desktop Support G7WN 17 PDA Advanced Certificate in Database Programming G7W5 17 PDA Advanced Certificate in Systems Administration G7WP 18 PDA Advanced…
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November 29, 2006 - Bobby -
Firstly, I would like to thank Alison Baxter of Stow College for the work that she has carried out with this team since its formation. She has moved on from her job role at this centre and we wish her all the best. We asked for volunteers from the field, at the recent Heads of Centre Event and via this Blog, to refresh this group and the membership has now been remodelled as follows – George Banks (Lews Castle College)…
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November 24, 2006 - Bobby -
This article was posted on the BBC website recently……….thought it was worth sharing with everyone ! http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/6155998.stm
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November 5, 2006 - Bobby -
We are looking to recruit additional members to the Computing & IT QST (Qualifications Support Team). The QST represents centres and front-line practitioners who help to identify and resolve issues working on the solutions which helps shape amendments to HNs & PDAs within this area. This group advise the SQA Qualifications Team who consider and work through adjustments (where appropriate). Any individual recruited will have to be a leader in a skill area where these awards sit, be competent and…
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November 5, 2006 - Bobby -
The PC Passport refresh is well underway. This QDT (Qualifications Design Team) are hard at it and making sure that any inconsistencies, in any of the specifications, are identified and removed at an early stage. This QDT are a mixture of FE lecturers, school teachers and training providers working to ensure that the refresh award will suit their own environment. The plan is that this refreshed PC Passport award will have fully coverage of the ITQ and be available to…
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