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Jillian Hendry Qualifications CoordinatorJillian Hendry Qualifications Coordinator
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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
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National Qualification Group AwardsNational Qualification Group Awards
National Certificates
National Progression Awards
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Previous consultation feedback
Previous consultation feedback
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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)
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DestinationsDestinations
NQ awards Higher National awards Degree courses
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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
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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
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Benefits of current provisionBenefits of current provision
Centres determine and meet own needs Flexibility
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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
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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
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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
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How can you get involved?How can you get involved?
Workshop question – submit your thoughts Expression of interest forms:
– Qualifications Design Team– Unit Writing
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Contact detailsContact details
[email protected] 0845 213 5524
website: www.sqa.org.uk– NQ logo, NQ Group Awards (shown under
‘related links’)