What is it? A good standard definition of Blockchain from medium.com: – ‘A Blockchain is a cryptography-based, tamper-resistant distributed ledger that stores data in a consensus driven, peer-to-peer network.’ Characteristics of a Blockchain – Uses cryptography to ensure privacy and security of transaction data. – Very difficult and expensive to change or manipulate the data that it stores. – It stores data in blocks (each containing information on one or more transactions). – The distributed ledger for the Blockchain is…
Instructus are working on the Apprenticeship Frameworks and National Occupational Standards (NOS) demand for 2020-21 and we need your input to prioritise skills development work across the Devolved Nations (Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland). Instructus would greatly appreciate if you could complete a simple survey to tell us whether the Frameworks and Standards that you use are fit for purpose or in need of an update. The survey should take no more than 10 minutes of your time to complete.…
Thanks to all those that responded to the recent centre survey and/or shared the employer survey with relevant contacts. The QDT has now met to consider the survey results and have made adjustments to the framework /proposed unit specifications changes. Attached is a copy of the draft revised framework. Unit writing with begin in the new year, if anyone is interested in writing or vetting please get in touch. (jillian.hendry@sqa.org.uk) Revised Framework 13.12.19 Many thanks Jillian
