The Qualification Development Team (QDT) for HNC Cyber Security met yesterday. This was the second meeting of the team, the first meeting having taken place in September. A QDT is responsible for developing new qualifications. There are representatives from Police Scotland, the University of Dundee and cyber security specialists on this particular team. It was a good meeting. The Lead Developer (a lecturer from West College Scotland) gave an update on progress, which provided an opportunity to discuss the evolving…

This seems like a good time to remind readers of the various ways that you can keep up-to-date with what the team is doing. I’m aware that many schools and colleges begin their planning (for next year) around this time. The best way to follow the team is via this blog, which provides the most detailed information about qualifications. You can follow this blog by simply booking marking the page or adding the RSS feed to your favourite reader or…

It’s been a while since I last wrote anything about the support materials for NPA Cyber Security. So far, we’ve assembled a development team, discussed the sorts of materials needed, and researched what’s already available. The team consists of experienced teachers and  lecturers, most of whom currently deliver the award in schools and colleges. We have agreed to develop the following materials for each of the units in the award. Teacher’s guide. Notes for learners. Worksheets. Practical activities. Formative assessments.…