We are holding the validation event for the new HNC Cyber Security on Friday, 18th May 2018. We are still seeking volunteers to represent the following: employers, training centres and universities. More information about this development can be found via the FAQ or the blog. If you represent one of these sectors and are interested in joining the validation panel or have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact me.

The validation event for the revised NC Computer Games Development took place on Friday in the Grand Central Hotel in Glasgow. The purpose of validation events is for independent experts to check new (or revised) qualifications to make sure that they are fit for purpose. The validation panel comprised representatives of colleges, industry, training centres and SQA. The development team was represented by the Lead Developer, a college member of the QDT, Emma and me. I thought that it was…

As part of the HNC Cyber Security development, we’ve produced a number of new Higher National units relating to the subject area. There are several new units including: Data Security Digital Forensics Case Studies Internet of Things Penetration Testing Scripting for Security Social Engineering. We also took the opportunity to update some existing units, such as Digital Forensics and Ethical Hacking. The current review of HND Computer Science has produced several new units and we plan to use two of…