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SQA presentation at the Scotland's Colleges event in June 2012.
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Aim of the presentation
General update on qualifications
Specific update on the HN Review
New vendor recognition scheme
http://sqacomputing.blogspot.com/
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Computing team
Digital media
Mobile technology
Internet safety
Cloud Computing
Computer Games Development
Software Development
Bobby ElliottQualifications Manager
(x.5473)(Mobile: 07825926357)
NPA/NC/HNC/HND/PDA/SVQ Computing/IT/Multimedi/Networking
awards
IT-related vendor links
Caroline DouglasQualifications Officer
(x.5476)
Internet SafetyHigher National Units
HNC/D ComputingHNC/D IT
HNC/D NetworkingHNC/D Multi/Interactive Media
HNC/D Computer GamesProfessional Development Awards
DIVA/vendor links (ICT)Sector Panel
Qualifications Support Team (HN)Heads of Computing annual event
Hilary WeirQualifications Officer
(x.5130)
WebwiseNational UnitsPC Passport
NPA Computer Games DevelopmentNPA Doing Business Online
Other National Progression AwardsNC Digital Media Computing
NC Computer Games DevelopmentNC Computing: Technical Support
SVQs (IT User/IT Professional)Qualifications Support Team (NC)
Verifier e-group maintenance Administrators(x.5459)
General enquiriesGeneral admin support
Enquiries re. support materialsExpense claims
ContractsMeetings
Joan MorrisProject Officer
(x.5405)
Online assessment(SOLAR)
David DrennanSenior Verifier
E-mail: [email protected]
Customer Contact Center0845-279-1000
All routine enquiries relating to support materials and information
about qualifications
Internal Units
HR: Michelle Morrison (x. 5308)Assessment Standards: Allison Paterson (x. 5358)Business Development: Graham Campbell (Scotland), Zoe Hindmarch (rest of UK)
Contacting us...
Telephone: 0845-213-extensionE-mail: [email protected]: http://www.sqa.org.ukBlog: http://sqacomputing.blogpsot.comTwitter: http://twitter.com/sqacomputing
Qualification update
What we’ve done since last
year
What we’re doing now
What we plan to do in the
future
Qualification Development Process
QDT
Individuals
QSTs
Sector Panel
Other
What we’ve done…
Internet Safety (SCQF 4) NPA Doing Business Online (SCQF 5) NPA Mobile Technology (SCQF 4/5/6) NC Mobile Technology (SCQF Level 5) NC Computer Games Development (SCQF
4/5) NC Computing: Technical Support (SCQF
5/6) PDA Web Design (SCQF 7) HNC Computing
What we’re doing…
Scheduled updates NC Digital Media Computing HNC/D IT Various PDAs
Strategic developments Units in e-commerce CBQs Awards for rest of UK and international markets
Other NC Computer Games Development (SCQF 6) HN 2.0 Business cases
HN Review
What’s been done?
Who is doing it?
What are we doing now?
When will it be ready?
What’s been done…
QDT created Lead developers identified 52 new or revised units HNC validation complete HNC ready for centres Draft HND frameworks Validation Panel selected
Lead Developers
HNC Computing Gerry Mackie (Dundee College)
HND Computing Derek Summers (Perth College)
HND Computing: Networking Chris Deegan (City of Glasgow College)
HND Computing: Software Development Pete Ainsworth (Motherwell College)
HND Computing: Technical Support Sean Walker (Telford College)
Membership of QDTPeter Bradbeer Core QDT Member Adam Smith CollegeChris Deegan Core QDT Member City of Glasgow CollegeChris Jones Core QDT Member Cumbernauld CollegeGerry MacKie Core QDT Member Dundee CollegeShaun Miller Core QDT Member Edinburgh’s Telford CollegeAnne Russell Core QDT Member Glasgow Caledonian UniversityWillie McCabe Core QDT Member James Watt CollegeJanice Maxted Core QDT Member Langside CollegePeter Ainsworth Core QDT Member Motherwell CollegeDerek Summers Core QDT Member Perth UHITed Hastings Core QDT Member Millenium City AcademyColin Thomson Core QDT Member Stevenson CollegeDavid McDade Core QDT Member Stow CollegeJune McCamlie Core QDT Member South Lanarkshire CollegeMarion McNab Core QDT member City of Glasgow College
HNC Computing
Mandatory units (6 credits) Computer Systems Fundamentals Developing Software: Introduction Troubleshooting Computing Problems Team Working in Computing Professionalism & Ethics in Computing Graded Unit (Examination)
Optional units (6 credits) Cloud Computing Computer Forensics Ethical Hacking
Unit title LevelCredit value
Type Vendor Writer Vetter Verifier
Cloud Computing 7 1 New David
McDadeGeorge Banks
Computer Networking: Fundamentals
7 1 New Chris
DeeganGraeme Downey
Computer Systems Fundamentals 7 1 New Janice
MaxtedChris Jones
Derek Summers
Convergence Technologies 8 2 New CompTIATed
HastingsChris Jones
Databases: Introduction 7 1 New Pete
AinsworthGeorge Banks
Developing for the World Wide Web: The Mobile User Experience
7 2 New Robert
MulliganFiona Murnin
Human Computer Interaction 7 1 New Nicola
HoustonFiona Murnin
Introduction to Developing Software
7 1 New Gillian LeitchPauline Belford
Derek Summers
Managing a Web Server 7 1 New Linux/MSGeorge Banks
Shaun Miller
Mobile Technology 8 1 New Magnus Tullock
Chris Jones
Open Source Operating Systems 1 8 1 New Linux Shaun Miller Ted HastingsDerek
SummersProfessionalism & Ethics in Computing
7 1 New Anne
RussellTed
HastingsDerek
SummersRelational Database Management Systems
8 2 Major Oracle Frank DuffyHugh
McDiarmid
Server Administration 8 2 New Microsoft Ted Hastings Chris JonesDerek
Summers
Team Working in Computing 7 1 New Gillian Leitch
Vivien Gallacher
Derek Summers
Troubleshooting Computing Problems
7 1 New Ted Hastings Janice MaxtedDerek
Summers
Working in IT 8 2 New Anne
RussellChris Jones
HNC Computing
More up-to-date Professionalism & Ethics, Cloud Computing,
Ethical Hacking, Convergence Technologies More relevant
Core skills in context Team Working in Computing
Key skills Computer Systems Fundamentals Developing Software: Introduction
Less assessment 55% reduction compared to old HNC
More support…
Support Materials
Assessment exemplars All HNC mandatory units
Three published to date All published by 1 August
Optional units Additional 32 packs coming Mandatory and optional units in HNC/Ds ETA Autumn 2012
Teaching and learning E-learning materials for five units
Mandatory units in HNC ETA August 2012
January 2013
Things to do…
Carry out more consultation Finalise HNDs
HND Computing HND Computing: Networking HND Computing: Technical Support HND Computing: Software Development
Finalise units Arrange validation event Conduct validation Create Arrangements Code and publish
Vendors
Pilot scheme New process Full recognition of vendor qualifications Uses SCQF as it was intended
Vendor qualifications
Current system Map SQA units to vendor units Provide credit transfer between vendor and
SQA Issues with maintaining links
Slow Expensive
Pilot Direct accreditation of vendor units
SCQF levelled and credited Optional only Capped (25%)
Vendor accreditation process
Submit application
QST indicates response
Credit and level
Add to framework(
s)
Advantages of new system
Gives full recognition to vendor awards
Separates vendor skills from educational/ vocational skills Frees unit writers to create transferable
units Frees centres from delivering specific
vendor skills Simplifies the system Facilitates rapid updating of frameworks
http://hnreview.blogspot.com/
