NPA Computer Networks – Update

The revision of the NPA Computer Networks is now underway. As stated in an earlier post, this will be a relatively quick development. The three component units are being revised and should be finalised by mid-August. A writer and vetter have already been allocated to this job. The units being revised are: Computing: Install and Maintain Hardware (F1KF 11) Computing: Install and Maintain Software (F1KP 11) Computing: Computer Networking Fundamentals (F1KH 11) Once the units are finalised, the award will…

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Update on new Higher Nationals

Regular readers will know that Computing is one of the pilot areas for the development of new types of Higher National (HN) awards, part of SQA’s Next Generation of HN awards. I first announced this development in February. Since then, a Qualification Development Team (QDT) has been formed (consisting of over 30 representatives of colleges, schools, universities and employers) and met a couple of times. We’ve also selected lead developers for each qualification. The leads have been busy over the…

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