e-enabling of Examinations

At the Heads of Computing Event, I stated that we had written to each centre and asked if they wished to deliver any/all of the HNC Computing, Interactive Multimedia Creation or the Information Technology Graded Unit 1 (Examinations) electronically through the SQA SOLAR engine. If anyone is interested in this being arranged then please contact Caroline Douglas in the first instance. Mike Jannetta0845 213 8473

Graded Unit – Interim Guidance Note

Today our HN Product Team circulated an interim Guidance Note containing information on Graded Units. The information in the guidance note has been collated responses from a preliminary evaluation of Graded Units across all sectoral areas undertaken earlier this year. The information contained within this note provides clarification on various issues relating to Graded Units and shall be posted on the SQA website over the next week or so. In the meantime, if you would like a copy of this…

HN Computing On-line Learning Materials

We are in the process of finalising the production of the online learning material CD-ROMs (HTML & SCORM v1.2) which will be distributed to all FE centres over the next few weeks for upload to their own VLEs. This material will cover the following HN Units: DH2T 34 – Computer Architecture 1D75X 34 – Information Technology: Applications Software 1DH3E 35 – Software Development: Structured ProgrammingDH35 34 – Computing: PlanningDH33 34 – Computer Operating Systems 1DH21 34 – Working within a…

A letter is on its way to each centre …. A Heads of Computing meeting has been called for the 2nd of November (up to two attendees per centre) in the Thistle Hotel, Cambridge Street, Glasgow starting at 10am (planned finish 3pm) where the following will be discussed – To bring FE centres up-to-date with the current developments Opportunities that are arising from the DIVA project Proposed NPA and PDA developments Trends in Computing If you are a Head of…

IT SVQs – Online Survey

We are currently undertaking some research into various aspects relating to the following IT SVQs: IT Practitioner Levels 1 & 2IT Professional Levels 3, 4 & 5 We would appreciate if you could take a few moments of your time to undertake an online survey by clicking on the URL below: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=98562407526 All responses will be treated as confidential. Thank you in advance.

Changes to HN Unit Specifications – Computing

We have modified the following units and the new versions are now available on the SQA website: DH36 34 Computing Graded Unit 1 (Version 02) Change to the Grade Boundries DH2X 34 Providing Support to Users (Version 02) Modification to the Guidance Notes to include references to the IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) owned by the Office of Government Commerce (OGC) F0N0 35 Professional Issues in Computing (Version 01 – New Unit) This unit will replace the exisiting DM3D 35 Professional…

PDA Certificate in IT Service Management

This PDA Certificate in IT Service Management was presented for validation on Thursday the 21st of September. The award was validated with a number of minor conditions and recommendations. We are busy addressing these conditions, recommendations and carrying out the final preparation of this award for centres. It is estimated that this award will be ready for centres to deliver from November. The contents of this award are based around ITIL* at the “foundation” level. The units within this proposal…

National Certificate in Computing Developments

The unit specification writing for this initiative is now underway. A training day was held for writers on Saturday the 27th of August. Everyone was keen and looking forward to producing a robust and flexible award. The target is to have the awards available at SCQF levels 4 and 5 in June 2007 with the SCQF level 6 and NPAs (National Progression Awards) available for June 2008. If you require any additional information you can contact Angela Lees (angela.lees@sqa.org.uk) 0845…

HN/SVQ Computing & IT Showcase Event

It was pleasing to see so many individuals from centres who attended the recent HN/SVQ Computing & IT Showcase event held at the Radisson Hotel. The event was a chance to network and review the developments or consider the new products that are available. I hope that you or, your centre, went home with up-to-date information which will help you (or your centre). Thanks must go out for the feedback that we have recieved here at the SQA and we…

HND Information Technology Validation

The 2nd year of this award had the validation conditions lifted on Thursday the 17th the August subject to a few minor items. These minor items are being addressed at the moment and any additional information can be gained by contacting Angela Lees (angela.lees@sqa.org.uk) (0845 213 5475). A big “thanks” must go out to the Qualification Design Team (George Johnston, June McCamlie and Alan Dunn) for the work they have completed over the last few years. This should provide a…