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October 31, 2022

External Verifier annual meeting

The annual standardisation meeting for External Verifiers (EVs) took place on Saturday. It was well attended, with 11 EVs in attendance. The meeting is led by the Senior External Verifier (SEV). The purpose of the meeting is to review the previous year’s activities and ensure everyone applies the same standards in the coming year. Me and my team provided an update on recent qualification developments, which included new vocational diplomas, a new qualification in esports, and Next Gen developments. The…

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October 18, 2022

SQA Connections Week

Following the success of our inaugural Quality Network Week last year, SQA are running a refreshed event – SQA Connections Week – for schools, colleges and employers/trainer providers from Monday 7 to Thursday 10 November 2022. SQA Computing will be running the following sessions on Monday 7th November: 2pm – 3:45pm: Diplomas – New Developments and update on current options 4pm – 5pm: Introduction to the new qualification, NPA Esports The online event will offer centres the opportunity to learn…

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October 13, 2022

Next Gen Higher Nationals and grading

One of the big changes introduced with Next Generation (Next Gen) Higher National Qualifications (HNQs) is the introduction of grading. Current HNQs aren’t graded (one unit is graded). Next Gen qualifications will be graded as follows: Achieved Achieved with Merit Achieved with Distinction A key difference is that this grading is for the whole qualification. HNC Computing (the first modernised Computing qualification) is currently being piloted in two Scottish colleges. We met with the subjects teams in both centres yesterday to…

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October 12, 2022

Diploma in Digital Technology at SCQF Level 8

As you know from previous posts, we have been developing a new Diploma in Digital Technology at Level 8. I’m pleased to let you know that the three new qualification pathways at SCQF Level 8 are now operational. These are: – Diploma Digital Technology: Cyber Security SCQF Level 8 (GT8Y 48)– Diploma Digital Technology: Data Analytics SCQF Level 8 (GT90 48)– Diploma Digital Technology: Software Development SCQF Level 8 (GT91 48) These new qualifications replace two existing qualifications: Diploma in Data…

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October 11, 2022

National Progression Award G9FC 45 Digital Media Animation (SCQF level 5)

We are carrying out a review of the qualification and assessment materials for NPA Digital Media Animation. We would value your opinion of the current award and its surround and if you think it is fit for purpose. By completing this survey your help will be invaluable in making sure potential improvements are identified. Please submit survey responses by 28 October. Thank you in advance.

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