I recently posted an update about this development, which I won’t repeat here. Since then we’ve made a lot of progress with the component units, which are nearing completion. We will shortly turn our attention to the validation event, which will take place in the first half of June. It would be helpful to know of any centres that are considering running this qualification next session (session 2025/26). This is so we can give you enhanced support before and during the…

The Diploma in Digital Application Support (GL2K 46) was due to lapse on 30 June 2025. Several centres raised concerns as this qualification is still widely delivered and centres have medium-term plans for the delivery of this award. Taking our centres’ views into account, we sought approval from SDS and requested an extension from SQA Accreditation. I am pleased to advise that the extension request was approved at the Accreditation Co-ordination Group (ACG) meeting of 2 April. Therefore, the qualification…