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February 15, 2024

Learner feedback on Next Gen Computing

Regular readers will know that Computing is one of the subjects being modernised as part of SQA’s Next Gen project. Part of that programme involves learner evaluation of their experiences when undertaking these new qualifications. Emma Campos, who many of you will know as a previous member of the Computing team, carried out this evaluation. I thought you might be interested in her findings. So, I’ll let Emma tell you in her own words. “Learners taking HNC Computing:  Find the NextGen…

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February 9, 2024

Skills for English

Do you need a Secure English Language Test as part of your UK visa application process? Then Skills for English is the test for you! Find more details of the test at the following link: https://skillsforenglish.com/test/ For further information please contact the SELT team 

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February 8, 2024

NPA Computing structure agreed

Since my last update, I’m pleased to let you know that the QDT has agreed frameworks for NPA Computing at each of the three levels. The qualification will have the same framework at each level: Computing Fundamentals (mandatory) Computing Project (mandatory) Artificial Intelligence (option) Computer Games: Development (option) Computer Hardware & Systems (option) Computer Network Fundamentals (option) Computer Programming (option) Data Science (option) Data Security (option) Emerging Digital Technologies (option) Esports: Game Performance (option). The qualification will comprise two mandatory units…

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January 25, 2024

NPA PC Passport review – survey for centres, learners, and industry

In our October 2023 blog post we reached out to let you know of our plans to review the NPA PC Passport qualifications. I’m pleased to announce that this review is now underway, and survey links were sent out yesterday (Wednesday 24 January). A survey was sent to all centres who currently deliver or have delivered the full NPA PC Passport award(s) at any level in the past two years. However, if you do not deliver the full award, but…

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January 18, 2024

New pilot centres for HNC Computing

Regular readers will know that Higher National Qualifications (HNQs) are being revised as part of the “Next Generation” programme. Computing was one of the first subjects to be selected and we’ve now developed five new qualifications: HNC Computing HND Computer Science HND Data Science HND Networking & Cloud Infrastructure HND Software Development. HNC Computing was piloted in 2022/23 and 2023/24 in two colleges and, this year, we’re piloting HND Networking and HND Software Development (also in two colleges). I’m pleased…

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