The NPA Data Science units are currently being validated. We are now, therefore, looking for writers to produce the Assessment Support Packs (ASP’s) for the Data Citizenship Units. If you would be interested in writing these ASP’s for this project, please add your name to the Register of Interest, which you can access via the link ;
Read moreRead more about ASP Writers Required – NPA Data Science – Data Citizenship UnitsAs regular readers will know, Helen and Emma have been on maternity leave during the last year. I’m pleased to let you know that Helen returned today. Helen has been on leave since last April. During that time she has been covered by Claudia and Caitlin. Helen will resume her responsibilities for the “advanced” part of my portfolio — Higher Nationals and PDAs. This means that she will pick-up a number of developments including HND Cyber Security and the review…
Read moreRead more about Team changesLast month I posted something about how HN Next Gen would affect the on-going review of HN Computing awards. At that time, I thought that the review of Computing awards would be in the second phase of developments but I’m pleased to let you know that Computing will now be in the first phase of developments, along with other subjects such as Engineering. There has been a slight delay to the start of HN Next Gen (originally April, now August)…
Read moreRead more about HN Next Gen and Computing developmentsLast year Bobby mentioned we have been given the green light to “scope” the development of a new HNC and HND in Data Science. However, scoping does not necessarily lead to development (one of the outcomes of scoping is not to develop). But it’s an important stage in development, if we do decide to proceed, because it outlines the size and nature of the required work. . We have assigned an appointee who is currently carrying out the scoping/consulting exercise.…
Read moreRead more about HN Data Science Consultation QuestionnaireThe HND Cyber Security units are currently being validated. We are now, therefore, looking for writers and vetters to produce the Assessment Support Packs (ASP’s) for the mandatory units If you would be interested in writing an ASP for this project, please add your name to the Register of Interest, which you can access via the link below; https://1drv.ms/w/s!Av71_tveB0_uhd4j_G-wtTusk3oJMA Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any queries or would like more information.
Read moreRead more about ASP Writer and Vetters needed – HND Cyber SecurityMe and Lorraine met with representatives of DataLab this morning. It was a productive meeting. The DataLab people were very interested in the forthcoming NPA in Data Science. DataLab mostly deals with the “high end” of education (Masters degrees and Doctorates) so the NPA represents the other end — but both ends will contribute to the “skills pipeline”. The meeting has prompted me to provide an update on progress with the NPA. The development is progressing well. We now have…
Read moreRead more about Progress with NPA Data ScienceAs regular readers will know, Caitlin replaced Claudia, who replaced Helen, in September. Helen has been on maternity leave since last March. Her maternity leave is coming to an end soon, and Helen is now doing some “keep in touch” days to ease herself back into her job. I’m pleased to let you know that Caitlin will transfer to the Business Team on a permanent basis from Monday (4 March). Helen returns to her post, full-time, from Monday, 1 April…
Read moreRead more about Team changesThe following qualifications have been extended for a further year (lapsing date) to allow time for the qualifications to be updated. Code: GL30 48 Title: Diploma in Data Analytics at SCQF Level 8 Start Date: 23/03/2016 End Accreditation Date (lapsing date): 31/03/2020 End Certification Date (finish date): 31/03/2024 Code: GL2J 45 Title: Diploma for Digital Application Support at SCQF Level 5 Start Date: 23/03/2016 End Accreditation Date (lapsing date): 31/03/2020 End Certification Date (finish date): 31/03/2024 Code: GL2K 46 Title:…
Read moreRead more about Extension of CBQ’sWe’re looking for members for the validation panels for NPA Data Science and HND Cyber Security. Although both developments are on-going, we’re getting to the stage, particularly with the HND, when we will be selecting people to serve on the respective validation panels. The validation event is a vital stage in the qualification development process. The panel consists of experienced and independent stakeholders, who have not been involved in the development, who will scrutinise the proposed awards and make a…
Read moreRead more about Validation panels for NPA Data Science and HND Cyber SecurityIt’s been a couple of months since I last updated you about what’s happening with HND Cyber Security so this seems a good time to let you know about progress. Most of the component units are now complete, so me and my team are in the process of validating these units. Validation is the final checks before the units are coded and published on the website. There are 14 new or revised units being produced — 13 entirely new units…
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