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SQA Vocational AwardsSIoCE AGM
28 May, 2011
Bobby ElliottScottish Qualifications Authority
Aim of the presentation
1. Introduce the SQA vocational
Computing team
2. Explain the types of vocational
qualifications
3. Describe the portfolio of vocational
awards
4. Promote the feature of vocational
qualifications
Vocational Computing team
Bobby ElliottQualifications Manager
(x.5473)(Mobile: 07825926357)
NPA/NC/HNC/HND/PDA/SVQ Computing/IT/Multimedia
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
QST (HN)Heads of Computing annual event
Budget maintenance
Hilary WeirQualifications Officer
(x.5130)
WebwiseNational UnitsICT Core Skills
National Progression Awards(including PC Passport)
National Certificates(Digital Media Computing)
SVQs (IT User/IT Professional)QST (NC)
Verifier e-group maintenanceUnit writing workshops
Pauline Gray/Lisa MarshallAdministrator
(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 UnitsHR: Michelle Morrison (x. 5308)Assessment Standards: Allison Paterson (x. 5358)Kieran Stockwell (x. 5361)
Contacting us
Telephone: Preceed extension with 0845-213-E-mail: [email protected]: http://www.sqa.org.ukComputing pages: http://tinyurl.com/sqacomputingBlog: http://sqacomputing.blogspot.comMailing list: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SQAComputing/Twitter feed: http://twitter.com/sqacomputing
Types of vocational award
National Units Internet Safety Digital Culture
National Progression Awards Social Software Computer Games Development
National Certificates Digital Media Computing Computer Games Development
HNC and HNDs
Vocational qualifications
National Certifica
te
NPA
NationalUnit
Case study: Internet Safety
SCQF 4 (Intermediate 1) One credit (40 hours) Four outcomes
Identify threats that can exist when using the Internet.
Describe safety precautions which should be taken when using the Internet.
Describe legal constraints which apply when using the Internet.
Take appropriate safety precautions and operate within relevant legal constraints when using the Internet
Paper, online and mobile phone support materials
http://e-learning-computing.com/mobile/
Mobile phone materials
Case study: Digital Culture
Available at SCQF 4, 5 and 6(Intermediate 1, Intermediate 2, Higher)
Digital Culture: Social Software SCQF Level 4 (Intermediate 1) Outcomes
Describe the various types of social software available.
Describe the impact of digital technology on contemporary culture.
Use social software to perform specific tasks Engaging topics
Facebook, Twitter, Second Life, gaming, mobile tech
Case study: NPA Computer Games Available at SCQF Levels 4, 5 and 6
(Intermediate 1, 2 and Higher) Features
Three mandatory units Computer Games: Design Computer Games: Media Assets Computer Games: Development
Support materials Assessment exemplars Teaching and learning materials
Hierarchical structure
National CertificateDigital Media Computing
SCQF Level 4
National CertificateDigital Media Computing
SCQF Level 6
National CertificateDigital Media Computing
SCQF Level 5
National UnitInternet SafetySCQF Level 4
National Progression AwardDigital LiteracySCQF Level 3
National Progression Awards
PC Passport (SCQF 4)Internet Technology (SCQF 4)
Social Software (SCQF 4)Digital Media Basics (SCQF 4)
Software Development (SCQF 4)Computer Games Development (SCQF 4)
National Progression Awards
PC Passport (SCQF 5)Internet Technology (SCQF 5)
Web Design Fundamentals (SCQF 5)Digital Media Editing (SCQF 5)
Digital Media Animation (SCQF 5)Computers & Digital Photography (SCQF 5)
Computer Networks & Systems (SCQF 5)Website Enterprise (SCQF 5)
Computer Games Development (SCQF 5)
SVQ IT User (ITQ)Level 1SCQF 4
Higher National Awards
HNC ComputingHNCD Computing: Technical Support
HND Computing: Software DevelopmentHNC/D Interactive Media
HNC Computer NetworkingHND Computer Networking & Internet Technology
HNC/D Information TechnologyHNC/D Computer Games Development
Professional Development Awards
PDA Computer Support (SCQF 7)PDA Desktop Support (SCQF 7)
PDA Web Technologies: Fundamentals (SCQF 7)PDA Web Development (SCQF 7)
PDA Digital Imaging (SCQF 7)PDA IT Service Management (SCQF 7)PDA Systems Administration (SCQF 7)
PDA Applications of ICT in Libraries (SCQF 7)PDA Network Technology (SCQF 8)PDA Systems Engineering (SCQF 8)
PDA Applications of ICT in Libraries (SCQF 8)PDA Database Programming (SCQF 8)
PDA Online Child Protection & Safeguardiing of Children(SCQF 8)
National Progression Awards
PC Passport (SCQF 6)Digital Media Production (SCQF 6)
Computer Games Development (SCQF 6)
Higher National Units
ICT Support in Education: Practitioner
SCQF Level 7ICT Support in
Education: ManagerSCQF Level 8
SVQ IT User (ITQ)Level 3
SCQF 6, 7
SVQ IT User (ITQ)Level 2SCQF 5
Links with industry
Qualifications aligned with Sector Skills Council E-Skills UK Skillset
Qualifications embed vendor awards Microsoft, Cisco, IBM, Oracle Currently negotiating with Apple
Example Higher Information Systems and Oracle
Features of vocational qualifications Flexible
Computer Games Up-to-date
Digital Culture Engaging
Computer Games Key skills
Internet Safety Reduced assessment
No examination Well supported
http://sqacomputing.blogspot.com/
http://twitter.com/sqacomputing
http://groupspaces.com/sqacomputing/
Questions & Answers