The QDT for PC Passport met for the second time on Saturday in the SQA offices in Glasgow. We got down to discussing the contents of the new award and managed to (mostly) compose the outcomes for all of the units. I’ve updated the FAQ in the light of the meeting. We’ve now decided on the qualification title, structure and outcomes. The next stage is to write the Group Award Specification and the component units. As you’ll see (from the…

One of the strengths of the way SQA develops awards is the involvement of practitioners in the qualification development process. We use practising teachers and lecturers to contribute to the contents of the new or revised qualifications. A key role in this process is that of lead developer. This person is responsible for, effectively, devising the qualification (in consultation with other QDT members). We usually select a teacher or lecturer for this role. Right now, we have David McDade (Kelvin…