We held two validation events today – each consisting of three NPAs. All six were validated with conditions.

The awards are:

1. NPA Software Development (SCQF 4)
2. NPA Social Software (SCQF 4)
3. NPA Website Development (SCQF 5)
4. NPA Computer Hardware & Software (SCQF 5)
5. NPA Digital Photography (SCQF 5)
6. NPA Digital Media Production (SCQF Level 6).

There were several conditions and recommendations but none that should take too long to address. We’re hoping to have the conditions lifted by end-July (due to holidays between now and then). The awards should be available to centres from end-August.

I’m particularly grateful to Ron Dillin (Stow College) and Lorraine Johnson (James Watt College) for convening the panels.

More information about these NPAs (or any other NPAs) from Hilary.