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February 15, 2016

Assessment writers and vetters wanted

We’re currently looking for volunteers to write and/or vet a number of Assessment Support Packs (ASPs). These ASPs are for Units that are part of the new PDA in Software Development and the revised PC Passport awards. If you’re interested in writing or vetting (or both) then please add your name to the Writer or Vetter columns as appropriate.There is a list for Software Development and a list for PC Passport. You can volunteer for as many (or few) as you…

Categories: Assessment

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February 12, 2016

Cyber Security Conference 2016

I attended the Scottish Government’s Cyber Security 2016 Conference yesterday, which held in Dynamic Earth. The event was attended by experts in cyber security from across Scotland, the UK, and the rest of the world. The agenda sounded interesting, and the presentations were as good as the agenda implied. The speakers were fascinating and included the Director of Cyber Security for the Scottish Government and the Head of Cyber Security for KPMG. My talk was about what education is doing to teach…

Categories: Cyber Security, Event

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February 9, 2016

Safer Internet Day 2016

Today is Safer Internet Day. The Safer Internet Centre is launching a number of initiatives in support of the day. SQA is supporting the day too with a webpage explaining the qualifications that are available to protect learners from online threats. SQA was the first awarding body in the UK to offer a national qualification in online safety (in 2007) and we’re the first qualification authority in Europe to offer cyber security qualifications to school-age learners. The Award in Internet…

Categories: Cyber Security, Event, NPA

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February 4, 2016

PDA Software Development – Units and FAQ now published

The Units within the recently validated PDA in Software Development have now been published on the SQA website. There are nine new Units in total. These are: Software Development: Analysis & Design (SCQF Level 7) Software Development: Analysis & Design (SCQF Level 8) Software Development: Analysis & Design (SCQF Level 9) Software Development: Implementation & Testing (SCQF Level 7) Software Development: Implementation & Testing (SCQF Level 8) Software Development: Implementation & Testing (SCQF Level 9) Software Development: Project (SCQF Level…

Categories: PDA

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February 3, 2016

PC Passport survey

One of the conditions from the recent validation event for PC Passport was to consider different structures for the qualification. The QDT presented their preferred structure but the Validation Panel suggested possible alternatives, and asked the QDT to get feedback on a number of possible options. So, to that end, I have created a short survey, suggesting three possible options. I would appreciate if you would take a few minutes (it should take no more than five) to complete the questionnaire…

Categories: NPA, Promotion & Marketing, Qualifications

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