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March 8, 2019

ASP Writer and Vetters needed – HND Cyber Security

The HND Cyber Security units are currently being validated. We are now, therefore, looking for writers and vetters to produce the Assessment Support Packs (ASP’s) for the mandatory units If you would be interested in writing an ASP for this project, please add your name to the Register of Interest, which you can access via the link below; https://1drv.ms/w/s!Av71_tveB0_uhd4j_G-wtTusk3oJMA  Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any queries or would like more information.

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March 7, 2019

Progress with NPA Data Science

Me and Lorraine met with representatives of DataLab this morning. It was a productive meeting. The DataLab people were very interested in the forthcoming NPA in Data Science. DataLab mostly deals with the “high end” of education (Masters degrees and Doctorates) so the NPA represents the other end — but both ends will contribute to the “skills pipeline”. The meeting has prompted me to provide an update on progress with the NPA. The development is progressing well. We now have…

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March 2, 2019

Team changes

As regular readers will know, Caitlin replaced Claudia, who replaced Helen, in September. Helen has been on maternity leave since last March. Her maternity leave is coming to an end soon, and Helen is now doing some “keep in touch” days to ease herself back into her job. I’m pleased to let you know that Caitlin will transfer to the Business Team on a permanent basis from Monday (4 March). Helen returns to her post, full-time, from Monday, 1 April…

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February 26, 2019

Extension of CBQ’s

The following qualifications have been extended for a further year (lapsing date) to allow time for the qualifications to be updated. Code: GL30 48 Title: Diploma in Data Analytics at SCQF Level 8 Start Date: 23/03/2016 End Accreditation Date (lapsing date): 31/03/2020 End Certification Date (finish date): 31/03/2024 Code: GL2J 45  Title: Diploma for Digital Application Support at SCQF Level 5 Start Date: 23/03/2016 End Accreditation Date (lapsing date): 31/03/2020 End Certification Date (finish date): 31/03/2024 Code: GL2K 46 Title:…

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February 21, 2019

Validation panels for NPA Data Science and HND Cyber Security

We’re looking for members for the validation panels for NPA Data Science and HND Cyber Security. Although both developments are on-going, we’re getting to the stage, particularly with the HND, when we will be selecting people to serve on the respective validation panels. The validation event is a vital stage in the qualification development process. The panel consists of experienced and independent stakeholders, who have not been involved in the development, who will scrutinise the proposed awards and make a…

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