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HN ReviewReview of HNC/D Computing & Networking
23 June, 2011
Bobby ElliottScottish Qualifications Authority
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Aim of the presentation
1. Explain the development process
2. Update you on progress
3. Explain how you can get involved
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Vocational Computing team
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Evolution of HNC/D Computing
1995HN Review
Chris Morrow
2001HN Pilot
John Knowles
2003HNC/D
NetworkingTed
Hastings
2003HNC/D
MultimediaConsortium
2004New
Design RulesMike
Jannetta
2005HNC
Computer Games
Ron Dillon
2006HNC/D IT
June McCamlie
2007HNC/D
Interactive MediaBob
Porteous
2009HNC/D
Computer GamesNigel
Kennington
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Issues with current awards
New knowledge and skills Virtualisation Web 2.0 Mobile technology Social media
Over assessment Low achievement Maintaining links with vendors
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Development process
Form QDT and select Lead Developer
Consult with stakeholders
Create draft frameworks and consult to produce final frameworks
Write and validate new units
Validate new awards and create Arrangements
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Consultations to date
Industry Universities Sector Skills Council Schools Colleges Other specialist interest groups
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Key findings from survey
Survey 133 responses Overwhelming support for proposals
Lowest rating was 83% (HND Computing) New qualifications
HNC Computing HND Computing HND Computing: Technical Support HND Computing: Software Development HND Computing: Networking
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Vendor qualifications
Current system Map SQA units to vendor units Provide credit transfer between vendor and
SQA Issues with maintaining links
New system (pilot) Direct accreditation of vendor units
SCQF levelled and credited Optional only Capped (25%)
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Next steps
July-October 2011 Write units Validate units
September-November Write Validation Proposal Document Organise validation event
December 2011 Validation event
January-March 2012 Write Arrangements
Feburary-May 2012 Launch new awards Write support materials
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http://hnreview.blogspot.com/
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Getting involved
See early versions of the units Join the validation panel Write support materials Follow the blog!
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What is Project DIVA?
Digital Media andICTVendorAlliance
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Achieved this year
Agreements with all vendors refreshed Linux now part of programme
Forth Valley College appointed as Lead Centre
20 staff from across sector getting free weeks training
Apple – with Scotland’s Colleges offered App development course
Moving work ahead with VMWare and Google
Computing updates through Computing Blog
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