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August 24, 2026

Assessment support pack developers required for new units in NPA Digital Passport SCQF levels 4, 5 and 6

We have recently published new units that will replace all existing Web Apps: Presentations, Spreadsheets and Word Processing units at SCQF levels 4, 5 and 6. We are now looking for writers and vetters to create and quality assure assessment support packs (ASPs) for the new units covering Presentations, Spreadsheets and Word Processing. If you’re interested in this opportunity, or would like further information, please email qualsdigital@qualifications.gov.scot

Categories: Digital Skills

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August 17, 2026

Welcome back

Welcome back for session 2026/27. I hope you had a good summer holiday. I'd like to remind you about the support we offer to teachers of vocational Computing qualifications. It can be confusing to remember who does what within Qualifications Scotland so I posted something about this at the start of the year. Who does what My team (me, Emma and Helen) are responsible for vocational Computing qualifications. We can be contacted at: bobby.elliott@qualifications.gov.scot emma.campos@qualifications.gov.scot helen.zhang@qualifications.gov.scot. Emma is the lead…

Categories: Computing

Bobby 0

May 7, 2026

Approved changes to qualifications for 2026

The Qualifications Support Team (QST) meets annually to receive updates and consider qualification proposals submitted by centres, or individuals, throughout the year. Our annual meeting took place yesterday, 6 May. Following constructive discussions on the qualification proposals to be considered, I am happy to advise that the following changes were approved: HNC Digital Design and Web Development (GL7Y 15) – Addition of Agile Development: Introduction (HT9H 34) as an optional unit. NPA Computing Technologies (GV6W 44) – Addition of Information…

Categories: Computing

Emma 0

April 30, 2026

HNC Esports

I’m pleased to let you know that the documentation for HNC Esports has now been published on Qualifications Scotland’s website. You’ll find it on the Next Gen webpage under “Esports”. NextGen: HN course documents – Qualifications Scotland The Educator Guide is here: GHHQ 47 HNC Esports educator guide Apologies for the delay, which was caused by changes to the way we publish documentation. I hope that you consider offering this exciting new qualification. We’re currently in the process of producing…

Categories: Computing

Bobby 0

April 17, 2026

Support network for teachers

I’m pleased to let you know that a new Microsoft Team has been created to support educators to deliver vocational Computing qualifications. The team can be found here: General | Computing Teaching Network Me and my team often get requests from teachers about the resources needed to deliver a qualification or the best way to timetable a course, and we’re not best placed to answer these questions. The idea behind the support network is to provide a platform for peer…

Categories: Computing

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