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May 28, 2020

Lead developers for HN Next Gen

An important milestone in any qualification development is the appointment of lead developers. I’m pleased to let you know that we have now appointed five experienced teachers to lead each of the developments in the HN Next Gen project. For privacy reasons, I’ll only name their centres. HNC Computing: Glasgow Clyde College HND Computer Science: University of the Highlands & Islands HND Data Science: Edinburgh College HND Networking & Infrastructure: Open University HND Software Development: City of Glasgow College. Although…

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May 26, 2020

Teaching and learning material for data science

Since my previous post about this, I’m pleased to let you know that the Data Education in Schools team, within the University of Edinburgh, has been selected to develop the additional support materials for NPA Data Science. The new materials will come in two parts. An Educator’s Guide will provide advice to teachers about getting started with the qualification (such as the software that you’ll need and how best to timetable the course) and a Learner’s Guide, which will cover all…

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May 15, 2020

Embedded Core Skills in MA frameworks

A few days ago we received a query regarding Core Skills in an MA framework. I feel it is important to share this with you, as the discovery I made will not be obvious to many of you. The query related to the MA in Digital Applications. There is a statement within the framework stating that “Core Skills in ICT (SCQF Level 6). Problem Solving (SCQF Level 5) and Working With Others (SCQF Level 5) are embedded within the mandatory…

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May 12, 2020

NPA Computer Networks

Early this year we carried out a scoping exercise to identify changes needed for three existing qualifications: G9J8 45 NPA Computer Networks and Systems, G8L5 48 PDA Network Technology and G9HL 44 NPA Software Development. The scoping reports were produced after consultations were conducted with our stakeholders, as a result of which, we have decided to revise G9J8 45 NPA Computer Networks and Systems (and no changes will be made to G8L5 48 PDA Network Technology and G9HL 44 NPA…

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May 12, 2020

Online cyber learning opportunities for teenagers

At the beginning of May, The UK Government, with NCSC and the National Crime Agency, launched a number of programmes in an online/virtual format. Learners undertaking these courses will receive SCQF credit points. These courses should be of particular interest to anyone who is undertaking or interested in the NPAs Cyber Security, as they will acquire evidence for the NPA Cyber Security at the relevant level. Please see below for more details. Cyber Discovery’s Virtual Cyber Security School: https://cyber-school.joincyberdiscovery.com/ (13…

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