Jillian Hendry Qualifications Coordinator
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Jillian Hendry Qualifications CoordinatorJillian Hendry Qualifications Coordinator
Aims of the DayAims of the Day Provide an overview of the:
– NQGA Development Schedule and Design Principles– Feedback from the initial consultation
Provide an opportunity for centres to discuss:– National Certificate/National Progression Award
structure and content for Arts and Humanities– Potential gaps in Unit provision/Unit areas in need of
revision To outline the next steps for this development and
highlight opportunities for centre involvement
National Qualification Group AwardsNational Qualification Group Awards
National Certificates
National Progression Awards
National CertificatesNational Certificates
Aims to develop a range of knowledge and skills (including core skills)
Each National Certificate will have specific aims relating to subject/occupational area
Designed to prepare candidates for progression Aimed at post-compulsory candidates in full-time
and part-time education Usually delivered in Scotland’s colleges.
National Certificate Design PrinciplesNational Certificate Design Principles
Available at SCQF levels 2-6:– Levels 2-3 = 9 Unit credits (54 SCQF points)– Levels 4-6 = 12 Unit credits (72 SCQF points)
The majority of the Unit credits must be at the level of the award: eg Level 5 award must have more than 6 Unit credits at SCQF level 5
Mandatory section must make up at least 50% of the award: eg Level 4 award must have at least 6 mandatory Unit credits
Linked to National Occupational Standards Opportunities to develop all 5 Core Skills and certificate
some Core Skills.
National Progression AwardsNational Progression Awards
Small, flexible group awards, like current SPAs/PDAs
Aim to assess and certificate a defined set of skills & knowledge in a specialist vocational area
Aimed at post-compulsory education – those in work, entering or returning to work
Main target group will be adults in part-time training attending Scotland’s colleges.
National Progression AwardsDesign PrinciplesNational Progression AwardsDesign Principles
Available at SCQF levels 2-6 Minimum value = 12 SCQF points (at least 2
Units) Links to National Occupational Standards as
appropriate to the group award area
Previous consultation feedback
Previous consultation feedback
Arts and HumanitiesArts and Humanities
All centres currently offer a range of NC provision
Programmes are between 1 and 18 units Levels from Access 2 to Higher (SCQF
levels 2 - 6)
DestinationsDestinations
NQ awards Higher National awards Degree courses
Current provision - SWAP award Current provision - SWAP award
SCQF level 6 18 units with additional guidance Mandatory units and range of options Access to agreed Higher Education places
Centre devised longer programmesCentre devised longer programmes
One year or 6 months Fast Track Full and part time Tailored to needs of target intake Units at SCQF levels 4 to 6 Access to National and Higher National
awards/local HE agreements
Benefits of current provisionBenefits of current provision
Centres determine and meet own needs Flexibility
New NQ developmentsNew NQ developments
Formalise and share good practice Give opportunities to review and upgrade
units/support materials Build on HN development experiences Provide SQA award certification
First ideasFirst ideas
SCQF level 5 award(s) with some level 4/6 units– allows possible progression to SWAP
Two strand framework Upgraded/new units which support HN award
units Harmonising with SWAP programme Problem Solving focus
New Arts & Humanities DevelopmentNew Arts & Humanities Development
Confirm level/specialism Agree useful existing units for upgrade Suggest new elements Define essential components Suggest progression routes Consider assessment strategy for award
How can you get involved?How can you get involved?
Workshop question – submit your thoughts Expression of interest forms:
– Qualifications Design Team– Unit Writing
Contact detailsContact details
[email protected] 0845 213 5524
website: www.sqa.org.uk– NQ logo, NQ Group Awards (shown under
‘related links’)