We are holding the validation event for the new HNC Cyber Security on Friday, 18th May 2018. We are still seeking volunteers to represent the following: employers, training centres and universities. More information about this development can be found via the FAQ or the blog. If you represent one of these sectors and are interested in joining the validation panel or have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact me.
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The validation event for the revised NC Computer Games Development took place on Friday in the Grand Central Hotel in Glasgow. The purpose of validation events is for independent experts to check new (or revised) qualifications to make sure that they are fit for purpose. The validation panel comprised representatives of colleges, industry, training centres and SQA. The development team was represented by the Lead Developer, a college member of the QDT, Emma and me. I thought that it was…
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As part of the HNC Cyber Security development, we’ve produced a number of new Higher National units relating to the subject area. There are several new units including: Data Security Digital Forensics Case Studies Internet of Things Penetration Testing Scripting for Security Social Engineering. We also took the opportunity to update some existing units, such as Digital Forensics and Ethical Hacking. The current review of HND Computer Science has produced several new units and we plan to use two of…
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We completed the Group Award Specification for this award today and it has now been submitted for (internal) validation. You can see the final version here. The units have been ready for some time but were not published on the website because they weren’t coded. You can see final (uncoded) versions of the units here. The validation of the group award should be straight-forward since we haven’t changed the structure of the award. However, we have significantly updated and improved…
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April 26, 2018 - sqablogs -
As many of you will be aware, we are at the final stage of developing the HNC Cyber Security, which will be available for delivery from August 2018. As part of the development process, SQA seeks feedback on qualifications as they are being developed. Therefore, before we take the award to validation on 18th May, we would greatly appreciate your views on the qualification so far. The link below will take you directly to the questionnaire, where you will be…
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Some of you may know that SQA has recently embarked on a review of Higher National Qualifications (HNQs). HNQs include HNCs and HNDs (but also PDAs). The last review of HNQs was in 2003, when the current design rules were introduced. The new initiative is called HN Next Generation (HN-NG) and will take a root-and-branch review of current HN awards. At this time, the project team are gathering information and that will be the focus for most of this year (2018).…
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The development of the HNC Cyber Security is almost complete. We are planning to host a validation event for this award on Friday, 18th May 2018. More information about this development can be found via the FAQ or the blog. We are now seeking volunteers to join the validation panel. If you are interested in being part of the validation panel or have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact me by Monday, 7th May 2018.
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We’re currently looking for new External Verifiers for Computing. The advert provides more information. We’re looking for people from all sectors but particularly from training centres, schools and universities. External Verification is great CPD for teachers, lecturers and trainers. It gives you the opportunity to find out how other centres go about delivering SQA awards. Training is provided so don’t worry if you don’t know much about the role. There’s already a team of (10) External Verifiers for Computing and…
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I’ve now divided divided responsibilities between Claudia and Emma, and updated the organisation chart for the team. You can download it here. It’s worth downloading and printing so that you know who to contact about each qualification. The division of work isn’t as clean as it was before Helen left since it’s not a simple advanced/non-advanced split. There’s a reason for that. Emma was in the middle of important development work and I didn’t want to interrupt that by handing…
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April 3, 2018 - sqablogs -
Hello, I’m Claudia Lambie and have recently joined the Computing team to cover Helen’s post whilst she’s on maternity leave. I previously worked for SQA as a Qualifications Officer for school-based National Qualifications. Whilst I’m not new to SQA, I’ll be familiarising myself with the vocational portfolio over the coming weeks. I will work alongside Emma, focusing on the non-advanced portfolio (National Units, NPAs and NCs) and SVQ/CBQs. My remit will also include some HN awards specifically: HNC/D Computer Games Development, HNC/D Technologies in Business and HNC/D…
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