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| Website Updates - 21/12/20 | Status | Change |
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| National 4 ESOL – Online resources – practice assessments | UPDATED | Surpass Viewer instructions added - DMCF 21/12/20 |
| National 5 ESOL – Online resources – practice assessments | UPDATED | Instructions on access to OpenAssess listed - DMCF 21/12/20 |
| National 2 ESOL – Online resources – practice assessments | UPDATED | Surpass Viewer instructions listed. DMCF 21/12/20 |
| NC Accounting SCQF Level 5 | UPDATED | Internal assessment guidance published - Accounting Units with tolerances |
| Website Updates - 18/12/20 | Status | Change |
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Joint statement from SQA and Colleges Scotland
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NEW | Joint statement from SQA and Colleges Scotland. |
| Website Updates - 16/12/20 | Status | Change |
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Update on Higher and Advanced Higher courses 2020–21: a message for parents and carers
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NEW | new page |
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Update on Higher and Advanced Higher courses 2020–21: message for learners
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NEW | new page |
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Update from the National Qualifications 2021 Group: Support and guidance for Higher and Advanced Higher in session 2020–21
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NEW | News article: Subject-specific guidance for teachers and lecturers will be published for all subjects, throughout January 2021. |
| Website Updates - 10/12/20 | Status | Change |
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| Remote assessment - guidance for schools and centres | NEW | New - guidance on using remote assessment where standard invigilation procedures cannot be applied. |
| Website Updates - 08/12/20 | Status | Change |
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SQA acknowledges Deputy First Minister’s decision to cancel Higher and Advanced Higher exams
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UPDATED | The 2021 National Qualifications examination diet has been cancelled. |
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News about National 5 results in 2020-21 – a message for parents and carers
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UPDATED | New page |
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Delivering your National 5 results in 2021 - a message for learners
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UPDATED | New page |
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8 Dec 2020: Delivering National 5 results in 2020-21
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NEW | SQA statement on quality assurance process for session 2020-21 |
| HNC/HND Sports Coaching and Development | UPDATED | Uploaded: Appendix to Subject guidance for internally assessed qualifications in 2020-21: December 2020 HNC/D Coaching and Developing Sport |
| Modern Studies | UPDATED | Guidance for gather estimates Gaelic translation added. |
| History | UPDATED | Guidance for gathering estimates Gaelic translation added. |
| Geography | UPDATED | Guidance for gathering estimates Gaelic translation added. |
| Website Updates - 04/12/20 | Status | Change |
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| Graded Units | UPDATED | FAQ documents for centres and learners published |
| Higher History - Course overview and resources | UPDATED | Correction to the first bullet point on the second page. The stem 'Evaluate the usefulness of Source X as evidence of the differing views about...' is used. This has been changed to: The stem 'Evaluate the usefulness of Source X as evidence of...' is used. |
| Website Updates - 26/11/20 | Status | Change |
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Awarding 2021 Changes to Visiting Assessment Arrangements
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NEW | News article: Changes to Visiting Assessment Arrangements for National Qualifications in 2021 |
| National Qualifications - external verification | UPDATED | Updated with 2020-21 dates. |
| Website Updates - 25/11/20 | Status | Change |
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| Mathematics - Course overview and resources | UPDATED | Tha stiùireadh air tional fianais gus tuairmsean airson Nà iseanta 5 (Matamataig) air fhoillseachadh. |
| English - Course overview and resources | UPDATED | New version of Arrangements for National 3 and National 4 document uploaded. |
| Website Updates - 19/11/20 | Status | Change |
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| Administration and IT | UPDATED | Guidance on gathering evidence for National 5 estimates (Admin and IT) published |
| Accounting | UPDATED | Guidance on gathering evidence for National 5 estimates (Accounting) published |
| Practical Cookery | UPDATED | Guidance on gathering evidence for National 5 estimates (Practical Cookery) published |
| Practical Cake Craft | UPDATED | Guidance on gathering evidence for National 5 estimates (Practical Cake Craft) published |
| Physics | UPDATED | Guidance on gathering evidence for National 5 estimates (Physics) published |
| Physical Education | UPDATED | Guidance on gathering evidence for National 5 estimates (Physical Education) published |
| Music Technology | UPDATED | Guidance on gathering evidence for National 5 estimates (Music Technology) published |
| Health and Food Technology | UPDATED | Guidance on gathering evidence for National 5 estimates (Health and Food Technology) published |
| Fashion and Textile Technology | UPDATED | Guidance on gathering evidence for National 5 estimates (Fashion and Textile Technology) published |
| Environmental Science | UPDATED | Guidance on gathering evidence for National 5 estimates (Environmental Science) published |
| Drama | UPDATED | Guidance on gathering evidence for National 5 estimates (Drama) published |
| Dance | UPDATED | Guidance on gathering evidence for National 5 estimates (Dance) published |
| Chemistry | UPDATED | Guidance on gathering evidence for National 5 estimates (Chemistry) published |
| Biology | UPDATED | Guidance on gathering evidence for National 5 estimates (Biology) published |
| Website Updates - 18/11/20 | Status | Change |
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| Literacy and Numeracy - Overview and resources | UPDATED | Guidance on Assessing talking skills in English and Literacy units in session 2020-21 |
| Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies | UPDATED | Guidance on gathering evidence for National 5 estimates (RMPS) published |
| Media | UPDATED | Guidance on gathering evidence for National 5 estimates (Media) published |
| Care | UPDATED | Guidance on gathering evidence for National 5 estimates (Care) published |
| Practical Electronics | UPDATED | Guidance on gathering evidence for National 5 estimates (Practical Electronics) published |
| Website Updates - 16/11/20 | Status | Change |
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| English | UPDATED | Assessing talking skills in English and Literacy units in session 2020-21 |
| HNC Social Services - Course overview and resource | UPDATED | HNC Social Services Internal Assessment Guidance 2020-21 published |
| HNC Childhood Practice at SCQF level 7 | UPDATED | HNC Childhood Practice Internal Assessment Guidance 2020-21 published |
| Economics | UPDATED | Guidance on gathering evidence for National 5 estimates (Economics) published |
| Website Updates - 13/11/20 | Status | Change |
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| Graded Units | UPDATED | November 2020 update on graded units published. |
| History | UPDATED | Guidance on gathering evidence for National 5 estimates (History) published |
| Classical Studies | UPDATED | Guidance on gathering evidence for National 5 estimates (Classical Studies) published |
| Modern Studies | UPDATED | Guidance on gathering evidence for National 5 estimates (Modern Studies) published |
| Sociology | UPDATED | Guidance on gathering evidence for National 5 estimates (Sociology) published |
| Psychology | UPDATED | Guidance on gathering evidence for National 5 estimates (Psychology) published |
| Music | UPDATED | Guidance on gathering evidence for National 5 estimates (Music) published |
| Latin | UPDATED | Guidance on gathering evidence for National 5 estimates (Latin) published |
| Geography | UPDATED | Guidance on gathering evidence for National 5 estimates (Geography) published |
| Business Management | UPDATED | Guidance on gathering evidence for National 5 estimates (Business Management) published |
| Computing Science | UPDATED | Guidance on gathering evidence for National 5 estimates (Computing Science) published |
| ESOL | UPDATED | Guidance on gathering evidence for National 5 estimates (ESOL) published |
| Website Updates - 12/11/20 | Status | Change |
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| About assessment arrangements - Guidance and support | UPDATED | Assessment Arrangements for 2020-21 have been updated. |
| Practical Metalworking | UPDATED | Text added to gathering evidence guidance stating no expectation of prelims for National 5. |
| Modern Languages | UPDATED | Text added to gathering evidence guidance stating no expectation of prelims for National 5. |
| Mathematics | UPDATED | Text added to gathering evidence guidance stating no expectation of prelims for National 5. |
| Graphic Communication | UPDATED | Text added to gathering evidence guidance stating no expectation of prelims for National 5. |
| Gàidhlig | UPDATED | Text added to gathering evidence guidance stating no expectation of prelims for National 5. |
| English | UPDATED | Text added to gathering evidence guidance stating no expectation of prelims for National 5. |
| Art and Design | UPDATED | Text added to gathering evidence guidance stating no expectation of prelims for National 5. |
| Practical Woodworking | UPDATED | Guidance on gathering evidence for National 5 estimates (Practical Woodworking) published |
| Philosophy | UPDATED | Guidance on gathering evidence for National 5 estimates (Philosophy) published |
| Engineering Science | UPDATED | Guidance on gathering evidence for National 5 estimates (Engineering Science) published |
| Design and Manufacture | UPDATED | Guidance on gathering evidence for National 5 estimates (Design and Manufacture) published |
| Applications of Mathematics | UPDATED | Guidance on gathering evidence for National 5 estimates (Applications of Mathematics) published |
| Website Updates - 11/11/20 | Status | Change |
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| HNC/HND Beauty Therapy | UPDATED | HNC/HND Beauty Therapy Appendix 2020-21 published |
| NPA Make-Up Skills | UPDATED | NPA Make-Up Skills Appendix 2020-21 published |
| NPA Long Hair Design with Make-Up | UPDATED | NPA Long Hair Design with Make-Up Appendix 2020-21 published |
| National Progression Award (NPA) Eye Treatments | UPDATED | NPA Eye Treatments Appendix 2020-21 published |
| National Progression Award (NPA) Beauty Skills | UPDATED | NPA Beauty Skills Appendix 2020-21 published |
| National Progression Award (NPA) Beauty Massage | UPDATED | NPA Beauty Massage Appendix 2020-21 published |
| NPA Beauty and Digital Communication at SCQF level 4 | UPDATED | NPA Beauty and Digital Communication Appendix 2020-21 published |
| NPA Cosmetology | UPDATED | NPA Cosmetology Appendix 2020-21 published |
| HND Complementary Therapies | UPDATED | HND Complementary Therapies Appendix 2020-21 published |
| HNC Complementary Therapies | UPDATED | HNC Complementary Therapies Appendix 2020-21 published |
| National Certificate (NC) Wellness Therapies | UPDATED | NC Wellness Therapies Appendix 2020-21 published |
| NC Beauty Care and Make-up, NC Beauty Care, NC Make-up Artistry | UPDATED | NC Beauty Care, NC Beauty Care and Make-up Appendix 2020-21 published |
| Skills for Work: Beauty Higher (SCQF level 6) | UPDATED | Skills for Work Beauty Appendix 2020-21 published |
| Website Updates - 06/11/20 | Status | Change |
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| Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies | UPDATED | Confirmation that there will be no changes to National 3 or National 4 assessment in 2021 |
| Modern Studies | UPDATED | Confirmation that there will be no changes to National 3 or National 4 assessment in 2021 |
| Latin | UPDATED | Confirmation that there will be no changes to National 3 or National 4 assessment in 2021 |
| History | UPDATED | Confirmation that there will be no changes to National 3 or National 4 assessment in 2021 |
| Geography | UPDATED | Confirmation that there will be no changes to National 3 or National 4 assessment in 2021 |
| Gàidhlig | UPDATED | Confirmation that there will be no changes to National 3, National 4 or freestanding unit assessments in 2021 |
| Classical Studies | UPDATED | Confirmation that there will be no changes to National 3 or National 4 assessment in 2021 |
| Gàidhlig | UPDATED | Guidance on gathering evidence for National 5 estimates (GÃ idhlig) published |
| Modern Languages | UPDATED | Guidance on gathering evidence for National 5 estimates (Modern Languages) published |
| Practical Woodworking | UPDATED | Confirmation that there will be no changes to National 4 assessment in 2021 |
| Practical Metalworking | UPDATED | Confirmation that there will be no changes to National 4 assessment in 2021 |
| Practical Electronics | UPDATED | Confirmation that there will be no changes to National 4 assessment in 2021 |
| Mathematics | UPDATED | Confirmation that there will be no changes to National 4 assessment in 2021 |
| Engineering Science | UPDATED | Confirmation that there will be no changes to National 4 assessment in 2021 |
| Care | UPDATED | Confirmation that there will be no changes to National 4 assessment in 2021 |
| Website Updates - 05/11/20 | Status | Change |
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Gathering evidence and producing estimates - National Qualifications
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UPDATED | Published details of dates for releasing National 5 estimates guidance on a subject-by-subject basis |
| Exam Timetable - Build your study plan | UPDATED | 2021 Higher and Advanced Higher Exam Timetable published (PDF file) |
| Website Updates - 04/11/20 | Status | Change |
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| Modern Languages | UPDATED | Confirmation that there will be no changes to National 3 or National 4 assessment in 2021 |
| ESOL | UPDATED | Confirmation that there will be no changes to National 3 or National 4 assessment in 2021 |
| Drama | UPDATED | Confirmation that there will be no changes to National 3 or National 4 assessment in 2021 |
| Computing Science | UPDATED | Confirmation that there will be no changes to National 3 or National 4 assessment in 2021 |
| Business | UPDATED | Confirmation that there will be no changes to National 3 or National 4 assessment in 2021 |
| Applications of Mathematics | UPDATED | Confirmation that there will be no changes to National 3 or National 4 assessment in 2021 |
| Website Updates - 02/11/20 | Status | Change |
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Update on arrangements for SQA National Courses in 2020-21
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UPDATED | News item added - 021120 - Update on NQ 2021 course arrangements |
| English | UPDATED | Guidance on gathering evidence for National 5 estimates (English) published |
| Mathematics | UPDATED | Guidance on gathering evidence for National 5 estimates (Mathematics) published |
| Website Updates - 29/10/20 | Status | Change |
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| Music Technology | UPDATED | Revised Music Technology coursework assessment task has been published for session 2020-21 only |
| Graphic Communication | UPDATED | Information added to the Advanced Higher section of the Graphic Communication modification report. |
| Physical Education | UPDATED | Guidance for National 3, National 4 and freestanding units - Physical Education 2020-21 published |
| Website Updates - 28/10/20 | Status | Change |
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| Your Coursework - What you need to know | UPDATED | Your Coursework 2020-21 published |
| Website Updates - 26/10/20 | Status | Change |
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| HND Hospitality Management (Fixed Framework) | UPDATED | HND Hospitality Management Internal Assessment Guidance 2020-21 published |
| Website Updates - 21/10/20 | Status | Change |
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| Design and Technology | UPDATED | Arrangements for National 3 Design and Technology in session 2020/21 published |
| Website Updates - 19/10/20 | Status | Change |
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| Higher English - Course overview and resources | UPDATED | Instructions for the submission of Higher English coursework published to the coursework tab. |
| Advanced Higher English - Course overview | UPDATED | Instructions for the submission of Advanced Higher English coursework published under the coursework tab. |
| Website Updates - 16/10/20 | Status | Change |
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| HNC Childhood Practice at SCQF level 7 | UPDATED | HNC Social Services and HNC Childhood Practice – starting work placements session 2021 published |
| SQA Advanced Diploma in Travel and Tourism (Fixed Framework) | UPDATED | Internal Assessment Guidance 2020-21 published. |
| SQA Advanced Diploma in Hospitality Management (Fixed Framework) | UPDATED | Internal Assessment Guidance 2020-21 published. |
| SQA Advanced Certificate/Diploma in Travel and Tourism | UPDATED | Internal Assessment Guidance 2020-21 published. |
| SQA Advanced Certificate in Professional Cookery | UPDATED | Internal Assessment Guidance 2020-21 published. |
| SQA Advanced Diploma in Hospitality Management | UPDATED | Internal Assessment Guidance 2020-21 published. |
| SQA Advanced Certificate in Hospitality Operations | UPDATED | Internal Assessment Guidance 2020-21 published. |
| HNC/HND Legal Services | UPDATED | Internal Assessment Guidance 2020-21 published. |
| Dance | UPDATED | Modification documents for Higher, National 5 and SCQF 5&6 Dance published. |
| Website Updates - 14/10/20 | Status | Change |
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| Physical Education | UPDATED | Guidance for Higher Physical Education 2021 published |
| Website Updates - 13/10/20 | Status | Change |
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| ESOL | UPDATED | Guidance for Higher ESOL published |
| Practical Cookery | UPDATED | Arrangements for National 3 and National 4 in session 2020-21 published |
| Health and Food Technology | UPDATED | Arrangements for National 3 and National 4 in session 2020-21 published |
| Fashion and Textile Technology | UPDATED | Arrangements for National 3 and National 4 in session 2020-21 published |
| Website Updates - 12/10/20 | Status | Change |
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| History | UPDATED | Guidance on creating assessments for Higher History published |
| Science | UPDATED | Arrangements for National 3 and National 4 in session 2020-21 published |
| Chemistry | UPDATED | Arrangements for National 3 and National 4 in session 2020-21 published |
| Website Updates - 09/10/20 | Status | Change |
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| Administration and IT | UPDATED | National 5 Administration and IT assessment 2020-21 information published. |
| Accounting | UPDATED | National 5 Accounting assessment 2020-21 information |
| English | UPDATED | Arrangements for National 3 and National 4 in session 2020-21 published |
| Music Technology | UPDATED | Information for National 5 Music Technology for the provision of media files. |
| Website Updates - 08/10/20 | Status | Change |
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| Art and Design | UPDATED | Text added to National Course modification summary file confirming that contextual analysis is to be submitted as normal for both Advanced Higher Art and Design courses |
| Physics | UPDATED | Arrangements for National 3 and National 4 in session 2020-21 published |
| Music Technology | UPDATED | Arrangements for National 3 and National 4 in session 2020-21 published |
| Music | UPDATED | Arrangements for National 3 and National 4 in session 2020-21 published |
| Media | UPDATED | Arrangements for National 3 and National 4 in session 2020-21 published |
| Human Biology | UPDATED | Arrangements for freestanding units SCQF level 6 in session 2020-21 published |
| Graphic Communication | UPDATED | Arrangements for National 4 in session 2020-21 published |
| Environmental Science | UPDATED | Arrangements for National 3 and National 4 in session 2020-21 published |
| Design and Manufacture | UPDATED | Arrangements for National 4 in session 2020-21 published |
| Biology | UPDATED | Arrangements for National 3 and National 4 in session 2020-21 published |
| Art and Design | UPDATED | Arrangements for National 3 and National 4 in session 2020-21 published |
| Administration and IT | UPDATED | Arrangements for National 3 and National 4 in session 2020-21 published |
| Website Updates - 07/10/20 | Status | Change |
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| Latin | UPDATED | National 5 to Advanced Higher Course information for 2020-21 |
| Advanced Higher Graphic Communication- Course overview | UPDATED | New Coursework Assessment Task for Advanced Higher Graphic Communication - session 2020/21 |
| Practical Cake Craft | UPDATED | National 5 Course information for 2020-21 |
| Practical Woodworking | UPDATED | National 5 course information for 2020-21 |
| Practical Metalworking | UPDATED | National 5 course information for 2020-21 |
| Music Technology | UPDATED | National Qualification course assessment changes for session 2020/21 |
| Practical Electronics | UPDATED | National 5 Course Information for session 2020-21 |
| Practical Cookery | UPDATED | Arrangements for National 5 in session 2020-21 |
| Applications of Mathematics | UPDATED | Arrangements for National 5 in session 2020-21 |
| ESOL | UPDATED | National 5 and Higher Course information for 2020-21 |
| Drama | UPDATED | National 5 to Advanced Higher Course information for 2020-21 |
| Environmental Science | UPDATED | National 5 to Advanced Higher Course information for 2020-21 |
| English | UPDATED | National 5 to Advanced Higher Course information for 2020-21 |
| Engineering Science | UPDATED | National 5 to Advanced Higher Course information for 2020-21 |
| Economics | UPDATED | National 5 to Advanced Higher Course information for 2020-21 |
| Design and Manufacture | UPDATED | National 5 to Advanced Higher Course information for 2020-21 |
| Dance | UPDATED | National 5 to Advanced Higher Course information for 2020-21 |
| Geography | UPDATED | National Qualifications: changes to assessment for session 2020/21 |
| Computing Science | UPDATED | National 5 to Advanced Higher Course information for 2020-21 |
| Classical Studies | UPDATED | National 5 to Advanced Higher Course information for 2020-21 |
| Childcare and Development | UPDATED | National 5 to Advanced Higher Course information for 2020-21 |
| Graphic Communication | UPDATED | National Qualifications: changes to assessment for session 2020/21 |
| Chemistry | UPDATED | National 5 to Advanced Higher Course information for 2020-21 |
| Gàidhlig | UPDATED | National Qualifications: changes to assessment for session 2020/21 |
| Care | UPDATED | National 5 to Advanced Higher Course information for 2020-21 |
| Business Management | UPDATED | National 5 to Advanced Higher Course information for 2020-21 |
| Biology | UPDATED | National 5 to Advanced Higher Course information for 2020-21 |
| Health and Food Technology | UPDATED | National Qualifications: changes to assessment for session 2020/21 |
| Art and Design | UPDATED | National 5 to Advanced Higher Course information for 2020-21 |
| History | UPDATED | National Qualification course assessment changes for session 2020/21 |
| Applications of Mathematics | UPDATED | National 5 to Advanced Higher Course information for 2020-21 |
| Human Biology | UPDATED | National Qualification course assessment changes for session 2020/21 |
| Latin | UPDATED | National Qualification course assessment changes for session 2020/21 |
| Mathematics | UPDATED | National Qualification course assessment changes for session 2020/21 |
| Mathematics of Mechanics | UPDATED | National Qualification course assessment changes for session 2020/21 |
| Administration and IT | UPDATED | National 5 to Advanced Higher Course information for 2020-21 |
| Media | UPDATED | National Qualification course assessment changes for session 2020/21 |
| Modern Languages | UPDATED | National Qualification course assessment changes for session 2020/21 |
| Modern Studies | UPDATED | National Qualification course assessment changes for session 2020/21 |
| Philosophy | UPDATED | National Qualification course assessment changes for session 2020/21 |
| Photography | UPDATED | National Qualification course assessment changes for session 2020/21 |
| Physical Education | UPDATED | National Qualification course assessment changes for session 2020/21 |
| Physics | UPDATED | National Qualification course assessment changes for session 2020/21 |
| Politics | UPDATED | National Qualification course assessment changes for session 2020/21 |
| Psychology | UPDATED | National Qualification course assessment changes for session 2020/21 |
| Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies | UPDATED | National Qualification course assessment changes for session 2020/21 |
| Sociology | UPDATED | National Qualification course changes for session 2020/21 |
| Accounting | UPDATED | National 5 to Advanced Higher Course information for 2020-21 |
| Statistics | UPDATED | National Qualification course changes for session 2020/21 |
| Website Updates - 05/10/20 | Status | Change |
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| National Progression Award Playwork and Childcare SCQF level 5 | UPDATED | Internal Assessment Guidance 2020-21 published. |
| NPA Play in a Sports Environment | UPDATED | Internal Assessment Guidance 2020-21 published. |
| National Progression Award Health and Social Care: Promoting Reablement SCQF level 6 | UPDATED | Internal Assessment Guidance 2020-21 published. |
| NC Health and Social Care | UPDATED | Internal Assessment Guidance 2020-21 published. |
| PDA Education Support Assistance SCQF level 6 | UPDATED | Internal Assessment Guidance 2020-21 published. |
| NC Early Education and Childcare | UPDATED | Internal Assessment Guidance 2020 published. |
| Website Updates - 02/10/20 | Status | Change |
|---|---|---|
| HNC/HND Photography | UPDATED | Internal Assessment Guidance 2020-21 published. |
| Prior verification - SQA Advanced and HN | UPDATED | 2020-2021 pre-verification guidance and information published. |
| NC Bakery at SCQF Level 5 | UPDATED | Internal Assessment Guidance 2020-21 published. |
| NPA Bakery | UPDATED | Internal Assessment Guidance 2020-21 published. |
| NPA Food Manufacture | UPDATED | Internal Assessment Guidance 2020-21 published. |
| Skills for Work: Hospitality National 5 (SCQF level 5) | UPDATED | Internal Assessment Guidance 2020-21 published. |
| Website Updates - 01/10/20 | Status | Change |
|---|---|---|
| SQA Advanced Certificate in Musical Theatre | UPDATED | Internal Assessment Guidance 2020-21 published. |
| NPA Musical Theatre | UPDATED | Internal Assessment Guidance 2020-21 published. |
| HNC/HND Musical Theatre | UPDATED | Internal Assessment Guidance 2020-21 published. |
| NPA Dance SCQF level 4 | UPDATED | Internal Assessment Guidance 2020-21 published. |
| NPA Dance | UPDATED | Internal Assessment Guidance 2020-21 published. |
| National Certificate in Dance | UPDATED | Internal Assessment Guidance 2020-21 published. |
| HNC/HND Professional Dance Performance | UPDATED | Internal Assessment Guidance 2020-21 published. |
| HNC/HND Dance Artists | UPDATED | Internal Assessment Guidance 2020-21 published. |
| HNC/HND Contemporary Dance Performance | UPDATED | Internal Assessment Guidance 2020-21 published. |
| HNC/HND Technical Theatre | UPDATED | Internal Assessment Guidance 2020-21 published. |
| NC Technical Theatre | UPDATED | Internal Assessment Guidance 2020-21 published. |
| NPA Technical Theatre in Practice | UPDATED | Internal Assessment Guidance 2020-21 published. |
| NPA Professional Theatre Preparation | UPDATED | Internal Assessment Guidance 2020-21 published. |
| HNC/HND Acting and Performance | UPDATED | Internal Assessment Guidance 2020-21 published. |
| Acting and Theatre Performance | UPDATED | Internal Assessment Guidance 2020-21 published. |
| NPA Acting and Performance | UPDATED | Internal Assessment Guidance 2020-21 published. |
| HN Diploma Counselling SCQF level 8 | UPDATED | Internal Assessment Guidance 2020-21 published. |
| Skills for Work: Hospitality National 4 (SCQF level 4) | UPDATED | Internal Assessment Guidance 2020-21 published. |
| Foundation Apprenticeships - Overview and opportunities | UPDATED | Internal Assessment Guidance 2020-21 published. |
| HNC Healthcare Practice | UPDATED | Internal Assessment Guidance 2020-21 published. |
| Skills for Work: Laboratory Science National 5 (SCQF level 5) | UPDATED | Internal Assessment Guidance 2020-21 published. |
| Website Updates - 30/09/20 | Status | Change |
|---|---|---|
| SQA Advanced Certificate/Diploma in Business | UPDATED | Internal Assessment Guidance 2020-21 published. |
| PDA Bricklaying SCQF level 6 | UPDATED | Internal Assessment Guidance 2020-21 published. |
| Website Updates - 25/09/20 | Status | Change |
|---|---|---|
| NPA Science and Technology | UPDATED | 2020-21 Internal Assessment Guidance published. |
| National Progression Award in Scientific Technologies at SCQF level 6 | UPDATED | 2020-21 Internal Assessment Guidance published. |
| HND Global Trade and Business (Fixed Framework) | UPDATED | 2020-21 Internal Assessment Guidance published. |
| HND Business with Information Technology (Fixed Framework) | UPDATED | 2020-21 Internal Assessment Guidance published. |
| HND Financial Services (Fixed Framework) | UPDATED | 2020-21 Internal Assessment Guidance published. |
| SQA Advanced Diploma in Business with Marketing (Fixed Framework) | UPDATED | 2020-21 Internal Assessment Guidance published. |
| SQA Advanced Diploma in Global Trade and Business (Fixed Framework) | UPDATED | 2020-21 Internal Assessment Guidance published. |
| SQA Advanced Certificate/Diploma in Accounting | UPDATED | 2020-21 Internal Assessment Guidance published. |
| Skills for Work: Health Sector National 5 (SCQF level 5) | UPDATED | 2020-21 Internal Assessment Guidance published. |
| Skills for Work: Health Sector National 4 (SCQF level 4) | UPDATED | 2020-21 Internal Assessment Guidance published. |
| NPA Science and Technology | UPDATED | 2020-21 Internal Assessment Guidance published. |
| NPA Science and Health SCQF level 4 | UPDATED | 2020-21 Internal Assessment Guidance published. |
| NPA Applied Sciences SCQF level 5 | UPDATED | 2020-21 Internal Assessment Guidance published. |
| NPA Applied Sciences SCQF level 5 | UPDATED | 2020-21 Internal Assessment Guidance published. |
| Website Updates - 24/09/20 | Status | Change |
|---|---|---|
| SQA Advanced Diploma in Business with Human Resource Management (Fixed Framework) | UPDATED | 2020-21 Internal Assessment Guidance published. |
| HND Business with Human Resource Management (Fixed Framework) | UPDATED | 2020-21 Internal Assessment Guidance published. |
| HND Business with Accounting (Fixed Framework) | UPDATED | 2020-21 Internal Assessment Guidance published. |
| SQA Advanced Diploma in Business (Fixed Framework) | UPDATED | 2020-21 Internal Assessment Guidance published. |
| HND Business with Marketing (Fixed Framework) | UPDATED | 2020-21 Internal Assessment Guidance published. |
| SQA Advanced Diploma in Business with Information Technology (Fixed Framework) | UPDATED | 2020-21 Internal Assessment Guidance published. |
| HND Business (Fixed Framework) | UPDATED | 2020-21 Internal Assessment Guidance published. |
| SQA Advanced Diploma in Business with Accounting (Fixed Framework) | UPDATED | 2020-21 Internal Assessment Guidance published. |
| Website Updates - 23/09/20 | Status | Change |
|---|---|---|
| NC Photography | UPDATED | 2020-21 Internal Assessment Guidance published. |
| NPA Photography at SCQF level 4 and 5 | UPDATED | 2020-21 Internal Assessment Guidance published. |
| HNC/HND Retail Management | UPDATED | 2020-21 Internal Assessment Guidance published. |
| National Certificate in Retailing at SCQF level 5 | UPDATED | 2020 Internal Assessment Guidance published. |
| PDA Tutoring Adult Literacies SCQF level 8 | UPDATED | 2020 Internal Assessment Guidance published. |
| PDA Training and Development for Delivery to Groups SCQF level 7 | UPDATED | 2020 Internal Assessment Guidance published. |
| PDA Teaching Practice in Scotland’s Colleges SCQF level 9 | UPDATED | 2020 Internal Assessment Guidance published. |
| PDA Support Adult Literacies Learning SCQF level 6 | UPDATED | 2020 Internal Assessment Guidance published. |
| PDA Information Technology in Business SCQF level 7 | UPDATED | 2020 Internal Assessment Guidance published. |
| NC Travel and Tourism | UPDATED | Link to 2020 Internal Assessment Guidance corrected. |
| HNC/HND Travel and Tourism | UPDATED | Link to 2020 Internal Assessment Guidance corrected. |
| SQA Advanced Certificate/Diploma in Construction Management | UPDATED | 2020 Internal Assessment Guidance published. |
| NC Civil Engineering | UPDATED | 2020 Internal Assessment Guidance published. |
| HNC/HND Civil Engineering | UPDATED | 2020 Internal Assessment Guidance published. |
| NPA Built Environment at SCQF level 5 | UPDATED | 2020 Internal Assessment Guidance published. |
| NPA Financial Services at SCQF level 6 | UPDATED | 2020 Internal Assessment Guidance published. |
| SQA Advanced Certificate in Built Environment | UPDATED | 2020 Internal Assessment Guidance published. |
| HNC Built Environment | UPDATED | 2020 Internal Assessment Guidance published. |
| NC Built Environment | UPDATED | 2020 Internal Assessment Guidance published. |
| SQA Advanced Certificate/Diploma in Quantity Surveying | UPDATED | 2020 Internal Assessment Guidance published. |
| HNC/HND Quantity Surveying | UPDATED | 2020 Internal Assessment Guidance published. |
| HNC/HND Construction Management - Course overview | UPDATED | 2020 Internal Assessment Guidance published. |
| SQA Advanced Certificate/Diploma in Civil Engineering | UPDATED | 2020 Internal Assessment Guidance published. |
| PDA Office Management and Information Technology SCQF level 8 | UPDATED | 2020 Internal Assessment Guidance published. |
| HNC/HND Building Surveying | UPDATED | 2020 Internal Assessment Guidance published. |
| PDA Management Accounting SCQF level 7 | UPDATED | 2020 Internal Assessment Guidance published. |
| SQA Advanced Certificate/Diploma in Architectural Technology | UPDATED | 2020 Internal Assessment Guidance published. |
| PDA Financial Accounting SCQF level 7 | UPDATED | 2020 Internal Assessment Guidance published. |
| HNC/HND Architectural Technology | UPDATED | 2020 Internal Assessment Guidance published. |
| PDA Book-keeping SCQF level 7 | UPDATED | 2020 Internal Assessment Guidance published. |
| PDA Office Administration SCQF level 7 | UPDATED | 2020 Internal Assessment Guidance published. |
| PDA Woodmachining SCQF level 6 | UPDATED | 2020 Internal Assessment Guidance published. |
| PDA Wall and Floor Tiling SCQF level 6 | UPDATED | 2020 Internal Assessment Guidance published. |
| PDA Stonemasonry SCQF level 6 | UPDATED | 2020 Internal Assessment Guidance published. |
| PDA Roofing SCQF level 6 | UPDATED | 2020 Internal Assessment Guidance published. |
| PDA Repair and Maintenance of Traditional Masonry Structures SCQF level 6 | UPDATED | 2020 Internal Assessment Guidance published. |
| PDA Plastering SCQF level 6 | UPDATED | 2020 Internal Assessment Guidance published. |
| PDA Painting and Decorating SCQF level 6 | UPDATED | 2020 Internal Assessment Guidance published. |
| PDA Floorcovering SCQF level 6 | UPDATED | 2020 Internal Assessment Guidance published. |
| PDA Carpentry and Joinery SCQF level 6 | UPDATED | 2020 Internal Assessment Guidance published. |
| PDA Construction Trades | UPDATED | 2020 Internal Assessment Guidance published. |
| Website Updates - 22/09/20 | Status | Change |
|---|---|---|
| PDA Medical Administration SCQF level 7 | UPDATED | 2020 Internal Assessment Guidance published. |
| HNC/HND Financial Services | UPDATED | 2020 Internal Assessment Guidance published. |
| HNC/HND Administration and Information Technology | UPDATED | 2020 Internal Assessment Guidance published. |
| NPA in Sports Coaching at SCQF level 4, 5 and 6 | UPDATED | 2020 Internal Assessment Guidance published. |
| National Certificate in Sport and Fitness at SCQF level 4 | UPDATED | 2020 Internal Assessment Guidance published. |
| HNC/HND Accounting | UPDATED | 2020 Internal Assessment Guidance published. |
| HNC/HND Business at SCQF levels 7 and 8 | UPDATED | 2020 Internal Assessment Guidance published |
| National Certificate (NC) Wellness Therapies | UPDATED | 2020 Internal Assessment Guidance published. |
| Website Updates - 21/09/20 | Status | Change |
|---|---|---|
| PDA Personal Training SCQF level 7 | UPDATED | PDA Personal Training Internal Assessment Guidance 2020-21 published |
| Scottish Football Association: Refereeing | UPDATED | PDA in Scottish Football Association: Refereeing - Internal Assessment Guidance published |
| HNC Soft Tissue Therapy | UPDATED | HNC Soft Tissue Therapy Internal Assessment Guidance 2020-21 published |
| PDA Swimming Teaching SCQF level 7 | UPDATED | PDA in Swimming Teaching Internal Assessment Guidance 2020-21 published |
| Sports Coaching Award SCQF level 5 | UPDATED | Sports Coaching Award: Internal Assessment Guidance 2020-21 published |
| PDA Sports Coaching SCQF levels 7 and 8 | UPDATED | PDA in Sports Coaching Internal Assessment Guidance 2020-21 published |
| NPA Organising Volunteering Events in Sport | UPDATED | Internal Assessment Guidance 2020-21 published. |
| Skills for Work: Sport and Recreation National 5 (SCQF level 5) | UPDATED | Skills for Work: Sport and Recreation Internal Assessment Guidance 2020-21 published |
| NPA Achieving Excellence in Sport | UPDATED | Internal Assessment Guidance 2020-21 published. |
| NPA Exercise and Fitness Leadership | UPDATED | Internal Assessment Guidance 2020-21 published. |
| NPA Sports Development | UPDATED | Internal Assessment Guidance 2020-21 published. |
| NPA Sport and Fitness: Team Sports | UPDATED | Internal Assessment Guidance 2020-21 published. |
| NPA Sport and Fitness: Outdoor Sports | UPDATED | Internal Assessment Guidance 2020-21 published. |
| NPA Sport and Fitness: Individual Sports | UPDATED | Internal Assessment Guidance 2020-21 published. |
| Skills for Work: Sport and Recreation National 4 (SCQF level 4) | UPDATED | Skills for Work: Sport and Recreation Internal Assessment Guidance 2020-21 published |
| NPA Sporting Events: Personal Best | UPDATED | Internal Assessment Guidance 2020-21 published. |
| NPA Manicure and Pedicure | UPDATED | Internal Assessment Guidance 2020-21 published. |
| NPA Nail Enhancements | UPDATED | Internal Assessment Guidance 2020-21 published. |
| NPA Make-Up Skills | UPDATED | Internal Assessment Guidance 2020-21 published. |
| NPA Long Hair Design with Make-Up | UPDATED | Internal Assessment Guidance 2020-21 published. |
| National Progression Award (NPA) Eye Treatments | UPDATED | Internal Assessment Guidance 2020-21 published. |
| National Progression Award (NPA) Beauty Skills | UPDATED | Internal Assessment Guidance 2020-21 published. |
| National Progression Award (NPA) Beauty Massage | UPDATED | Internal Assessment Guidance 2020-21 published. |
| NPA Beauty and Digital Communication at SCQF level 4 | UPDATED | Internal Assessment Guidance 2020-21 published. |
| HND Complementary Therapies | UPDATED | Internal Assessment Guidance 2020-21 published. |
| Skills for Work: Beauty Higher (SCQF level 6) | UPDATED | Internal Assessment Guidance 2020-21 published. |
| HNC/HND Make-up Artistry: TV, Film and Theatre | UPDATED | Internal Assessment Guidance 2020-21 published. |
| HNC Fashion Make-up | UPDATED | Internal Assessment Guidance 2020-21 published. |
| PDA Barbering SCQF level 7 | UPDATED | Internal Assessment Guidance 2020-21 published. |
| National Progression Award (NPA) Barbering | UPDATED | Internal Assessment Guidance 2020-21 published. |
| Skills for Work Hairdressing: National 5 (SCQF level 5) | UPDATED | Internal Assessment Guidance 2020-21 published. |
| Skills for Work Hairdressing: National 4 (SCQF level 4) | UPDATED | Internal Assessment Guidance 2020-21 published. |
| HNC/HND Sports Coaching and Development | UPDATED | HNC/D Sports Coaching and Development Internal Assessment Guidance 2020-21 published |
| NC Beauty Care and Make-up, NC Beauty Care, NC Make-up Artistry | UPDATED | Internal Assessment Guidance 2020-21: NC Beauty Care and Make-up, NC Beauty Care, and NC Make-up Artistry published |
| NC Sport and Fitness | UPDATED | NC Sport and Fitness Internal Assessment Guidance 2020-21 published |
| NPA Cosmetology | UPDATED | NPA Cosmetology Internal Assessment Guidance 2020-21 published |
| NC Hairdressing | UPDATED | NC Hairdressing Internal Assessment Guidance 2020-21 published |
| HNC Complementary Therapies | UPDATED | HNC Complementary Therapies Internal Assessment Guidance 2020-21 published |
| HND Sports Therapy | UPDATED | HND Sports Therapy Internal Assessment Guidance 2020-21 published |
| HNC/HND Fitness, Health and Exercise | UPDATED | HNC/D Fitness, Health and Exercise Internal Assessment Guidance 2020-21 published |
| HNC/HND Beauty Therapy | UPDATED | HNC/D Beauty Therapy Internal Assessment Guidance 2020-21 published |
| HNC Hairdressing | UPDATED | HNC Hairdressing Internal Assessment Guidance 2020-21 published |
| National Progression Award Hospitality at SCQF level 5 | UPDATED | 2020 Internal Assessment Guidance published. |
| NC Travel and Tourism | UPDATED | 2020 Internal Assessment Guidance published. |
| HNC/HND Travel and Tourism | UPDATED | 2020 Internal Assessment Guidance published. |
| HND Professional Cookery with Management | UPDATED | 2020 Internal Assessment Guidance published. |
| HNC Professional Cookery | UPDATED | 2020 Internal Assessment Guidance published. |
| NC Professional Cookery at SCQF Level 6 | UPDATED | 2020 Internal Assessment Guidance published. |
| NC Professional Cookery at SCQF level 5 | UPDATED | 2020 Internal Assessment Guidance published. |
| NPA Professional Cookery at SCQF level 6 | UPDATED | 2020 Internal Assessment Guidance published. |
| NPA Professional Cookery at SCQF level 5 | UPDATED | 2020 Internal Assessment Guidance published. |
| NPA Professional Cookery at SCQF level 4 | UPDATED | 2020 Internal Assessment Guidance published. |
| NPA Professional Cookery at SCQF level 3 | UPDATED | 2020 Internal Assessment Guidance published. |
| Website Updates - 18/09/20 | Status | Change |
|---|---|---|
| National Certificate in Hospitality Operations at SCQF level 6 | UPDATED | 2020 Internal Assessment Guidance published. |
| HND Hospitality Management | UPDATED | 2020 Internal Assessment Guidance published. |
| HNC Hospitality Operations | UPDATED | 2020 Internal Assessment Guidance published. |
| National Certificate in Hospitality Operations at SCQF level 5 | UPDATED | 2020 Internal Assessment Guidance published. |
| National Progression Award Hospitality at SCQF level 6 | UPDATED | 2020 Internal Assessment Guidance published. |
| HNC Events and HND Events Management | UPDATED | 2020 Internal Assessment Guidance published. |
| Events Co-ordination | UPDATED | 2020 Internal Assessment Guidance published. |
| Personal Development and Social Education | UPDATED | Work Placement Internal Assessment Guidance 2020-21 published |
| HNC/HND Social Sciences | UPDATED | HNC/D Social Sciences Internal Assessment Guidance 2020-21 published |
| Contemporary Gaelic Songwriting & Production | UPDATED | 2020 Internal Assessment Guidance published. |
| NPA Music Business | UPDATED | 2020 Internal Assessment Guidance published. |
| NPA Sound Production: Recording | UPDATED | 2020 Internal Assessment Guidance published. |
| NPA Sound Production: Live | UPDATED | 2020 Internal Assessment Guidance published. |
| NC Sound Production | UPDATED | 2020 Internal Assessment Guidance published. |
| NPA Music for Wellbeing at SCQF Level 6 | UPDATED | 2020 Internal Assessment Guidance published. |
| NPA Music Performing | UPDATED | 2020 Internal Assessment Guidance published. |
| National Certificate Music at SCQF level 5 | UPDATED | 2020 Internal Assessment Guidance published. |
| NC Music at SCQF Level 6 | UPDATED | 2020 Internal Assessment Guidance published. |
| HNC/HND Sound Production | UPDATED | 2020 Internal Assessment Guidance published. |
| HNC/HND Music Business | UPDATED | 2020 Internal Assessment Guidance published. |
| HNC/HND Music | UPDATED | 2020 Internal Assessment Guidance published. |
| PDA Social Sciences SCQF level 8 | UPDATED | PDA in Politics Internal Assessment Guidance 2020-21 published |
| PDA Social Sciences SCQF level 7 | UPDATED | PDA in Politics Internal Assessment Guidance 2020-21 published |
| PDA Social Sciences SCQF level 8 | UPDATED | PDA in History Internal Assessment Guidance 2020-21 published |
| PDA Social Sciences SCQF level 7 | UPDATED | PDA in History Internal Assessment Guidance 2020-21 published |
| PDA Social Sciences SCQF level 8 | UPDATED | PDA in Sociology Internal Assessment Guidance 2020-21 published |
| PDA Social Sciences SCQF level 7 | UPDATED | PDA in Sociology Internal Assessment Guidance 2020-21 published |
| PDA Social Sciences SCQF level 8 | UPDATED | PDA in Psychology Internal Assessment Guidance 2020-2021 published |
| PDA Social Sciences SCQF level 7 | UPDATED | PDA in Psychology Internal Assessment Guidance 2020-21 published |
| HNC/HND Social Sciences | UPDATED | HNC/D Social Sciences Internal Assessment Guidance 2020-21 published |
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National Courses in session 2020-21 - update
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UPDATED | Latest news statement from SQA on national courses |
| Website Updates - 10/09/20 | Status | Change |
|---|---|---|
| HND Applied Biological Sciences | UPDATED | HND Applied Biological Sciences Internal Assessment Guidance 2020-21 published |
| HNC/HND Chemical Process Technology | UPDATED | HNC and HND Chemical Process Technology Internal Assessment Guidance 2020-21 published |
| HNC Chemical Engineering | UPDATED | HNC Chemical Engineering Internal Assessment Guidance 2020-21 published |
| PDA Laboratory Science SCQF level 7 | UPDATED | PDA Laboratory Science Internal Assessment Guidance 2020-21 published |
| HND Industrial Biotechnology | UPDATED | HND Industrial Biotechnology Internal Assessment Guidance 2020-21 published |
| HND Industrial Biotechnology | UPDATED | HND Industrial Biotechnology Internal Assessment Guidance 2020-21 published |
| HND Applied Chemical Sciences | UPDATED | HND Applied Chemical Sciences Internal Assessment Guidance 2020-21 published |
| HND Applied Sciences | UPDATED | HND Applied Sciences Internal Assessment Guidance 2020-21 published |
| HNC Applied Sciences | UPDATED | HNC Applied Sciences Internal Assessment Guidance 2020-21 published |
| NC Applied Sciences at SCQF level 6 | UPDATED | NC Applied Sciences Level 6 Internal Assessment Guidance 2020-21 published |
| NC Applied Sciences at SCQF level 5 | UPDATED | NC Applied Sciences Level 5 Internal Assessment Guidance 2020-21 published |
| PDA Assessment and Supply of Individual Patients' Medicines SCQF level 7 | UPDATED | PDA Assessment and Supply of Individual Patients' Medicines Internal Assessment Guidance 2020-21 published |
| PDA Final Accuracy Checking by Pharmacy Technicians SCQF level 7 | UPDATED | PDA Final Accuracy Checking by Pharmacy Technicians Internal Assessment Guidance 2020-21 published |
| NC Pharmacy Services | UPDATED | NC Pharmacy Services Internal Assessment Guidance 2020-21 published |
| Website Updates - 09/09/20 | Status | Change |
|---|---|---|
| HNC Hairdressing | UPDATED | Hairdressing and Barbering Additional Adaption Guidance September 2020 published |
| PDA Barbering SCQF level 7 | UPDATED | Hairdressing and Barbering Additional Adaption Guidance September 2020 published |
| National Progression Award (NPA) Barbering | UPDATED | Hairdressing and Barbering Additional Adaption Guidance September 2020 published |
| NC Hairdressing | UPDATED | Hairdressing and Barbering Additional Adaption Guidance September 2020 published |
| Website Updates - 04/09/20 | Status | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Subject guidance for internally-assessed qualifications in 2020-21 | NEW | Subject guidance for internally-assessed qualifications in 2020-21, new page published. |
| Website Updates - 21/08/20 | Status | Change |
|---|---|---|
| SVQ Dental Nursing | UPDATED | Supplementary guidance for SVQ Dental Nursing approved centres to support learners impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic published. |
| Website Updates - 14/08/20 | Status | Change |
|---|---|---|
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Arrangements for National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher courses in the 2020-21 session – joint statement from Scottish Government and SQA
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NEW | Arrangements for National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher courses in the 2020-21 session - joint statement from Scottish Government and SQA. |
| National 5 - Advanced Higher course assessment technical consultation Session 2020-21 | UPDATED | National 5 - Advanced Higher course assessment technical consultation Session 2020-21 published. |
