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August 18, 2022

Next Gen update

Apologies for the length of this post but it’s been a while since I last updated you about Computing developments that are part of the Next Gen project. Computing has been involved in both phases of Next Gen. During phase 1 we developed HNC Computing and HND Data Science and during phase 2, which is the current phase, we’re developing three more HNDs: HND Computer Science, HND Networking & Infrastructure and HND Software Development. At the end of these phases,…

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August 15, 2022

Changes to qualifications in the digital portfolio

Please note that following recent revision work, including updates to unit specifications, changes have been made to some of the National Progression Awards in the digital portfolio. These changes are summarised in the table below and relate mainly to qualification titles and codes. For more details, please refer to the group award specification for each qualification. These can be accessed through the subject page of our website. The previous versions of these qualifications will run in tandem with the new…

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July 21, 2022

Diploma extensions

As you know from previous posts, the new Diploma in Digital Technology at SCQF Level 8 will replace the existing level 8 diplomas in Data Analytics and for Information Security Professionals. We had previously extended the current level 8 diplomas until 30/06/2022. However, we have now extended both diplomas again meaning that they will now go into lapsing on 31/12/2022 and finish on 31/12/2026. The new Level 8 Diploma in Digital Technology is currently awaiting approval from our accreditation team,…

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July 21, 2022

Essential data skills for learners

I recently wrote about new National Units relating to data skills. The units (entitled “Data Skills”) are available at SCQF Levels 3, 4 and 5, and are available now. I’d like to encourage you to consider adding these units to your curriculum. Part of the motivation for producing them was the pandemic. During the last couple of years people have been bombarded with graphs and charts, and statistical jargon such as “linear” and “exponential”. These units seek to improve data…

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July 20, 2022

NPA Esports next session

Since posting my update about NPA Esports, a couple of people contacted us to ask about offering the qualification next session (session 2022/23). Firstly, I’d like to apologise for the delay. I had hoped to have the qualification up-and-running for the start of term. I knew the timescales were tight (six months instead of the usual 12) and the outcome of validation is never certain (that’s the purpose of having independent people scrutinise new qualifications). I’m confident that the qualification…

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