HN/SVQ Computing & IT Showcase Event 2007

Following on from the first successful event held by the HN Computing & IT Qualifications Team last August we are hosting the next showcase event on the 22nd of June at Hampden Park, Glasgow (booking by rsvp link http://www.rsvpbook.com/event.php?492528). This event is focusing on Training Providers and FE centres where we will be showcasing a number of existing awards, new awards and modifications to awards, amongst the items to be showcased will be – HNs (Computing, Networking, Interactive Media, Multimedia,…

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PDAs in E-Learning

There have been some changes within SQA with regard to the portfolio of e-Learning PDAs listed below: Certificate in Online Learning Diploma in E-Assessment Diploma in E-Learning: Production Diploma in E-Learning: Delivery Advanced Diploma in E-Learning This portfolio of awards now fall under the remit of Mary Garrity (mary.garrity@sqa.org.uk) and Lynne Malcolm (lynne.malcolm@sqa.org.uk) who have responsibility for Training , Learning & Development where we felt this subject area sat better with. If you have any queries relating these awards, please…

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HND Computing Arrangements Document

The HND Computing Arragements document for both Software Development & Technical Support has been updated and uploaded to the SQA website. The most current version is now ‘Version 2.0’ – I would recommend that you to refer to this version at all times as there have been amendments made to structure information, units within optional sections, credit transfer and links to vendor exams. We are currently working on updating the HNC Computing Arrangements document and this should be available for…

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National Certificate in Digital Media Computing (SCQF Levels 4 and 5)

Just to keep everyone up-to-date … These awards are now validated subject to a number of conditions and recommendations. We are beavering away to lift these conditions and consider the recommendations. We are hopeful that these awards will be ready for the 1st of August for centres. We are currently uploading draft specifications to the NC on-line community Yahoo group for perusal by individuals within centres. The complete refreshed PC Passport awards are within these National Certificate Digital Media Computing…

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New Award – NPA Web Design Fundamentals (SCQF Level 5)

This new NPAs (National Progression Awards) will be available to centres from the 1st of August and each award consists of 3 units which are – F181 11 Computing: Web Design FundamentalsF180 11 Computing: Interactive Multimedia for Website DevelopmentF182 11 Computing: Web Design and DevelopmentThis award will cover – · Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the main technical and design considerations in designing a website. · Produce and optimise graphics for the World Wide Web to a given brief. ·…

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New Awards – NPAs Internet Technology (SCQF Levels 4 and 5)

These new NPAs (National Progression Awards) will be available to centres from the 1st of August and each award consists of 3 units which are – NPA Internet Technology (SCQF Level 4) PC Passport: Introduction to the Internet and On-line CommunicationsF0H5 10 Internet SafetyInformation Literacy Skills This award will cover – NPA in Internet Technology (SCQF Level 4) (Outcomes) · Identify key components, terms and issues associated with the use of on-line communications · Locate information using basic Internet/intranet facilities…

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New Award – NPA Digital Literacy (SCQF Level 3)

This is a new NPA (National Progression Award) which will be available to centres on the 1st of August. It consists of 3 units which are – Digital Communication MethodsDigital NumeracyDigital Computing This award carries 4 core skills across the award (Information Technology, Communications, Numeracy and Problem Solving). Please contact Vanessa Ranaldi (Vanessa.Ranaldi@sqa.org.uk) if you require further information. Mike Jannettamike.jannetta@sqa.org.uk

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