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June 4, 2015

Tech Partnership

I’ve been liaising with The Tech Partnership recently to ensure that the new Cyber Security awards take account of the National Occupational Standards (NOS) in that area. The Tech Partnership is a network of IT employers that aims to ensure that the UK has good digital skills. It took over many of the functions of the former Sector Skills Council (E-Skills UK), including the setting and maintenance of NOS. There are NOS for IT Users, IT Professionals and Information Security. NOS…

Categories: Computing

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June 2, 2015

NPA Cyber Security update

The QDT for NPA Cyber Security met yesterday. It was an all day meeting to focus on finalising the qualification. We spent a lot of time considering the consultation feedback and looking at the contents of the units. We’ve made a lot of progress in a short period of time. The units will be finalised in the next few days, as will the Group Award Specification, so that we can go forward to validation, which takes place on 25 June.…

Categories: Computing, Development, NPA

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May 29, 2015

College Curriculum Planning Group

I was asked to give a talk about the new SQA subject blogs at the College Curriculum Planning Group (CCPG) this morning. The CCPG’s remit is to ensure that both colleges and SQA know what each other are doing. It comprises senior members of staff from SQA, colleges and national organisations. The college representatives were interested in this initiative. I explained how it fitted into SQA’s Vision Statement (which seeks to “digitally transform” SQA) and Corporate Plan (which seeks to modernise…

Categories: Computing

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May 29, 2015

Digital participation

Welcome to SQA’s digital skills blog. Blog posts here will keep you up-to-date on how we are engaging with Scotland’s Digital Participation Charter, increasing skills levels through the use of digital technologies in everyday learning, work and social activities. SQA’s staff completed an online survey to find out how competent they felt using the systems and software in the organisation, as well as the technologies they use at home.  Not surprisingly for such a large organisation – we have around 700 staff…

Categories: Digital Skills

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May 26, 2015

HNC/D Technologies in Business

We recently blogged on the outcome from our first Qualification Design Team (QDT) meeting for the proposed HNC/D Technologies in Business awards. I am pleased to announce that Chris Deegan of City of Glasgow College has agreed to take on the role of Lead Developer for this qualification development. Chris is an experienced and knowledgeable QDT member who also led the HND Computing: Networking development in 2012/13. If you would like to find out more about this development or join the QDT, please contact me direct.  

Categories: Computing

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