We have recently developed alternative assessments for Outcome 3 in Data Citizenship units at SCQF levels 4, 5 and 6 and also combined assessment for Outcome 3 in Data Citizenship and Data Science L4 units. Please see the table below for more details. Those alternative assessments will not replace the ones currently available on SOLAR. Please get in touch with us if you have any query.
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December 18, 2020 - sqablogs -
As advised in a previous post, the revised NPA Computer Networks at SCQF level 5 was in the final stage of operationalisation. I am pleased to advise that the subject page for this award is now live. You will find all relevant information regarding this award on the subject page, such as the Group Award code (GR7X 45) and a link to the Group Award Specification. The qualification structure has remained the same in the revised NPA Computer Networks. You…
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December 11, 2019 - sqablogs -
Centres should have all received a set of the enhanced learning and teaching materials for the NPAs in Cyber Security. As stated in a previous post, we are also producing alternative assessments for this award. The assessments will follow a portfolio approach and will be based around tasks and activities that have been produced as learning and teaching materials for these NPAs. Therefore, learners will be able to generate evidence in the classroom and use it for assessment purposes. The…
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January 5, 2018 - sqablogs -
As announced in a post before the Christmas break, the subject page for the revised NPA Web Design (GN57 45), at SCQF Level 5, was being set up. I can now confirm that the subject page is live and can be accessed via the SQA website. The subject page for the revised NPA Digital Media at SCQF Levels 4 and 5 will follow shortly. The NPA Web Design is a revision of the NPA Web Design Fundamentals (G8HD 45). The ‘old’ award will…
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We’ve had a busy week, kicking off a number of developments. In addition to the NPAs that I recently mentioned, me and Emma also met with the consultants responsible for scoping NC Computer Games Development and NPA Computer Games Development. This means that, at this time, we have commenced the review of the following non-advanced awards: NPA Computer Games Development (SCQF Levels 4, 5 and 6) NC Computer Games Development (SCQF Levels 5 and 6) NPA Software Development (SCQF Level…
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January 30, 2017 - sqablogs -
Further to Bobby’s post last week, we are currently looking for volunteers to scope the qualifications listed below. In order to keep providing you with good and sound qualifications, we aim to review our qualifications at least every five years, although some of the ones listed are overdue. Hence the importance of scoping before proceeding with the review. Among other things, we would like to find out what works and what doesn’t, what could be improved and how. Qualification SCQF level NPA Computer…
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August 19, 2016 - sqablogs -
As some of you are already aware, the revised NPA in PC Passport was validated in April, and is now available to centres. You can find all relevant information for this qualification on a subject page on our website and in the FAQ. The FAQ contains useful links to the Group Award Specification and unit specifications. This qualification is supported with the Assessment Support Packs (ASPs). The following packs have been developed and are available on SQA Secure website: SCQF level 4:…
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July 1, 2016 - sqablogs -
A number of NPA PC Passport Assessment Support Packs have recently been published. These ASPs have been developed to support the delivery of the new PC Passport Units. The following PC Passport ASPs are now available to centres on SQA’s Secure Website – www.sqa.org/sqasecure SCQF level 4: Web Apps: Presentations (HA6J 44) Web Apps: Spreadsheets (HA6L 44) Web Apps: Word Processing (HA6M 44) SCQF level 6: Web Apps: Word Processing (HA6M 46) We are aiming for the rest of the…
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We recently developed a new National Progression Award (NPA) in Software Development at SCQF Level 6 (Higher level) for use within the Foundation Apprenticeship (FA) in IT. The qualification has a simple structure, comprising three (mandatory) units. Computing: Applications Development Computing: Authoring a Website Software Design & Development. The total credit value is 3½ credits (21 SCQF points) – which means it lasts 140 hours in total. All three units are existing National Units.The Design & Development unit is part of…
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We’ve had a lot of enquiries about the new PC Passport. One of the most common questions is: can I still run the current award next year? The current award goes into lapsing in January next year (2017) and we will continue to accept entries for the “old” award until then. So if you have plans to offer the current version of PC Passport next year (session 2016/17) then there will be no problems — so long as you get your…
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