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Website Updates - 01/03/21	Status	Change
Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies	UPDATED	Updates to arrangements for National 3 and National 4 in 2020-21
National 5 Classical Studies	UPDATED	Understanding Standards 2020-21 Additional Resources Published
Practical Woodworking	UPDATED	Updates to arrangements for National 4 in 2020-21
Practical Metalworking	UPDATED	Updates to arrangements for National 4 in 2020-21
Practical Electronics	UPDATED	Updates to arrangements for National 4 in 2020-21
Physical Education	UPDATED	Updates to arrangements for National 4 in 2020-21
Modern Studies	UPDATED	Updates to arrangements for National 4 in 2020-21
Modern Languages	UPDATED	Updates to arrangements for National 4 in 2020-21
Mathematics	UPDATED	Updates to arrangements for National 4 in 2020-21
Latin	UPDATED	Updates to arrangements for National 4 in 2020-21
History	UPDATED	Updates to arrangements for National 4 in 2020-21
Geography	UPDATED	Updates to arrangements for National 4 in 2020-21
Gàidhlig	UPDATED	Updates to arrangements for National 4 in 2020-21
National 5 Modern Languages - Course overview and resources	UPDATED	Understanding Standards 2020-21 Additional Resources Published
Higher Modern Languages	UPDATED	Understanding Standards 2020-21 Additional Resources Published
Advanced Higher Modern Languages - Course overview	UPDATED	Understanding Standards 2020-21 Additional Resources Published
ESOL	UPDATED	Updates to arrangements for National 4 in 2020-21
NC Working with Communities	UPDATED	Subject guidance 2021 - NC Working with Communities published
National 5 Gàidhlig	UPDATED	Understanding Standards 2020-21 Additional Resources Published
Higher Gàidhlig	UPDATED	Understanding Standards 2020-21 Additional Resources Published
HNC Oral Health Care: Dental Nursing	UPDATED	Subject guidance 2021 - HNC Oral Health Care: Dental Nursing & Appendix published
Advanced Higher Gàidhlig	UPDATED	Understanding Standards 2020-21 Additional Resources Published
Engineering Science	UPDATED	Updates to arrangements for National 4 in 2020-21
Drama	UPDATED	Updates to arrangements for National 4 in 2020-21
Computing Science	UPDATED	Updates to National 4 arrangements in 2020-21
Classical Studies	UPDATED	Updates to arrangements for National 4 in 2020-21
Higher Fashion and Textile Technology	UPDATED	Understanding Standards 2020-21 Additional Resources Published
Higher Chemistry - Course overview and resources	UPDATED	Understanding Standards 2020-21 Additional Resources Published
Higher Biology - Course overview and resources	UPDATED	Understanding Standards 2020-21 Additional Resources Published
Advanced Higher Biology - Course overview and resources	UPDATED	Understanding Standards 2020-21 Additional Resources Published
NPA Rural Skills	UPDATED	Subject guidance 2021 - NPA Rural Skills published
National 5 Physical Education - Course overview	UPDATED	Understanding Standards - National 5 Portfolio examples of candidate evidence and commentaries published
Higher Human Biology - Course overview and resources	UPDATED	Understanding Standards 2020-21 Additional Resources Published
Care	UPDATED	Update to arrangements for National 4 in 2020-21
Higher Computing Science - Course overview and resources	UPDATED	Understanding Standards 2020-21 Additional Materials Published
Advanced Higher Computing Science	UPDATED	Understanding Standards 2020-21 Additional Materials Published
Business	UPDATED	Update to arrangements for National 4 in 2020-21
PDA Sports Coaching SCQF levels 7 and 8	UPDATED	Subject guidance 2021 - PDA Sports Coaching SCQF levels 7 and 8 published
PDA Personal Training SCQF level 7	UPDATED	Subject guidance 2021 - PDA Personal Training SCQF level 7 published
HND Sports Therapy	UPDATED	Subject guidance 2021 - HND Sports Therapy published
Applications of Mathematics	UPDATED	Updated information on arrangements for National 4 in 2020-21
HNC Soft Tissue Therapy	UPDATED	Subject guidance 2021 - HNC Soft Tissue Therapy published
HNC/HND Fitness, Health and Exercise	UPDATED	Subject guidance 2021 - HNC/HND Fitness, Health and Exercise published
HNC/HND Sports Coaching and Development	UPDATED	Subject guidance 2021 - hnvq-2021-covid-assessment-hnc-hnd-pda-sports-coaching-fitness-health-exercise-soft-tissue-sports-therapy published
PDA Barbering SCQF level 7	UPDATED	Subject guidance 2021 - PDA Barbering SCQF level 7 published
HNC Fashion Make-up	UPDATED	Subject guidance 2021 - HNC Fashion Make-up published
HNC/HND Beauty Therapy	UPDATED	Subject guidance 2021 - HNC/HND Beauty Therapy published
HND Complementary Therapies	UPDATED	Subject guidance 2021 - HND Complementary Therapies published
HNC Complementary Therapies	UPDATED	Subject guidance 2021 - HNC Complementary Therapies published
HNC Hairdressing	UPDATED	Subject Guidance 2021 - HNC Hairdressing published
HNC/HND Make-up Artistry: TV, Film and Theatre	UPDATED	Subject Guidance 2021 - HNC/HND Make-up Artistry: TV, Film and Theatre published
HN Diploma Counselling SCQF level 8	UPDATED	Subject Guidance 2021 - HN Diploma Counselling SCQF level 8 published
Higher Politics - Course overview and resources	UPDATED	Understanding Standards 2020-21 Additional Materials Published

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Website Updates - 26/02/21	Status	Change
National 4 added value units	NEW	Candidates will not have to complete added value units in session 2020-21
HNC/HND Photography	UPDATED	Subject guidance 2021 - HNC/HND Photography published.
Skills for Work: Rural Skills National 4 (SCQF level 4)	UPDATED	Subject guidance 2021 - Skills for Work: Rural Skills National 4 (SCQF level 4) published.
HNC/HND Photography	UPDATED	Subject guidance 2021 - HNC/HND Photography published.
National 5 Gàidhlig	UPDATED	Understanding Standards 2020-21 Additional Materials Published
Higher Gàidhlig	UPDATED	Understanding Standards 2020-21 Additional Materials Published
Advanced Higher Gàidhlig	UPDATED	Understanding Standards 2020-21 Additional Materials Published
Higher ESOL - Course overview and resources	UPDATED	Understanding Standards 2020-21 Additional Materials Published

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Website Updates - 25/02/21	Status	Change
NC Professional Cookery at SCQF Level 6	UPDATED	Subject guidance 2021 ¿ NC Professional Cookery at SCQF Level 6 published.
NC Professional Cookery at SCQF level 5	UPDATED	Subject guidance 2021 ¿ NC Professional Cookery at SCQF level 5 published.
HND Professional Cookery with Management	UPDATED	Subject guidance 2021 ¿ HND Professional Cookery with Management published.
HND Professional Cookery with Management	UPDATED	Subject guidance 2021 ¿ HND Professional Cookery with Management published.
HNC Professional Cookery	UPDATED	Subject guidance 2021 ¿ HNC Professional Cookery published.
NC Travel and Tourism	UPDATED	Subject guidance 2021 ¿ NC Travel and Tourism published.
HNC/HND Travel and Tourism	UPDATED	Subject guidance 2021 ¿ HNC/HND Travel and Tourism published.
HNC Professional Cookery	UPDATED	Subject guidance 2021 ¿ HNC Professional Cookery published.
Architecture and Interior Design	UPDATED	Subject guidance 2021 ¿ NC Architecture and Interior Design published.
HNC/HND Radio	UPDATED	Subject guidance 2021 - HNC/HND Radio published.
NC Art and Design	UPDATED	Subject guidance 2021 - NC Art and Design published
PDA Carpentry and Joinery SCQF level 6	UPDATED	Subject guidance 2021 ¿ PDA Carpentry and Joinery SCQF level 6 published.
PDA Wall and Floor Tiling SCQF level 6	UPDATED	Subject guidance 2021 ¿ PDA Wall and Floor Tiling SCQF level 6 published.
PDA Repair and Maintenance of Traditional Masonry Structures SCQF level 6	UPDATED	Subject guidance 2021 ¿ PDA Repair and Maintenance of Traditional Masonry Structures SCQF level 6 published.
PDA Woodmachining SCQF level 6	UPDATED	Subject guidance 2021 ¿ PDA Woodmachining SCQF level 6 published.
PDA Stonemasonry SCQF level 6	UPDATED	Subject guidance 2021 ¿ PDA Stonemasonry SCQF level 6 published.
PDA Roofing SCQF level 6	UPDATED	Subject guidance 2021 ¿ PDA Roofing SCQF level 6 published.
PDA Plastering SCQF level 6	UPDATED	Subject guidance 2021 ¿ PDA Plastering SCQF level 6 published.
PDA Painting and Decorating SCQF level 6	UPDATED	Subject guidance 2021 ¿ PDA Painting and Decorating SCQF level 6 published.
PDA Floorcovering SCQF level 6	UPDATED	Subject guidance 2021 ¿ PDA Floorcovering SCQF level 6 published.
PDA Bricklaying SCQF level 6	UPDATED	Subject guidance 2021 ¿ PDA Bricklaying SCQF level 6 published.
PDA Construction Trades at levels 6 and 7	UPDATED	Subject guidance 2021 ¿ PDA Construction Trades at levels 6 and 7 published.

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Website Updates - 24/02/21	Status	Change
NC Photography	UPDATED	Subject guidance 2021 - NC Photography published.
HNC/HND Practical Journalism without Shorthand	UPDATED	Subject guidance 2021 - HNC/HND Practical Journalism without Shorthand published
HNC/HND Practical Journalism with Shorthand	UPDATED	Subject guidance 2021 - HNC/HND Practical Journalism with Shorthand published
HNC Media and Communication	UPDATED	Subject guidance 2021 - HNC Media and Communication published.
HNC Media and Communication	UPDATED	Subject guidance 2021 - HNC Media and Communication
HND Media and Communication	UPDATED	Subject guidance 2021 - HND Media and Communication published.
PDA Social Sciences SCQF level 8	UPDATED	Subject guidance 2021 - PDA Social Sciences SCQF level 8 published.
PDA Social Sciences SCQF level 7	UPDATED	Subject guidance 2021 - PDA Social Sciences SCQF level 7 published
PDA Criminology SCQF level 8	UPDATED	Subject guidance 2021 - PDA Criminology SCQF level 8 published.
PDA Criminology SCQF level 7	UPDATED	Subject guidance 2021 - PDA Criminology SCQF level 7 published.
HNC/HND Social Sciences	UPDATED	Subject Guidance 2021 - HNC/HND Social Sciences published

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Website Updates - 23/02/21	Status	Change
National Progression Award in Film and Media SCQF level 6	UPDATED	Subject guidance 2021 ¿ National Progression Award in Film and Media SCQF level 6 published.
National Progression Award in Film and Media at SCQF level 5	UPDATED	Subject guidance 2021 - National Progression Award in Film and Media at SCQF level 5 published.
National 5 ESOL - Course overview and resources	UPDATED	Understanding Standards 2020-21 Additional Materials Published
Higher Fashion and Textile Technology	UPDATED	Understanding Standards 2020-21 Additional Materials Published
National 5 Fashion and Textile Technology - Overview	UPDATED	Understanding Standards 2020-21 Additional Materials Published
National 5 Mathematics - Course overview and resources	UPDATED	Understanding Standards 2020-21 Additional Materials Published
Higher Mathematics - Course overview and resources	UPDATED	Understanding Standards 2020-21 Additional Materials Published
Advanced Higher Mathematics - Course overview and resources	UPDATED	Understanding Standards 2020-21 Additional Materials Published
Advanced Higher Chemistry - Course overview and resources	UPDATED	Understanding Standards 2020-21 Additional Materials Published
Advanced Higher Modern Studies - Course overview	UPDATED	Understanding Standards 2020-21 Additional Materials Published

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Website Updates - 19/02/21	Status	Change
HNC/HND Quantity Surveying	UPDATED	Subject guidance 2021 - HNC/HND Quantity Surveying published
HNC/HND Construction Management - Course overview	UPDATED	Subject guidance 2021 ¿ HNC/HND Construction Management published
HNC/HND Civil Engineering	UPDATED	Subject guidance 2021 ¿ HNC/HND Civil Engineering published
HNC/HND Building Surveying	UPDATED	Subject guidance 2021 ¿ HNC/HND Building Surveying published
HNC/HND Architectural Technology	UPDATED	Subject guidance 2021 HNC/HND Architectural Technology published
HNC Built Environment	UPDATED	Subject guidance 2021 published
Remote assessment - guidance for centres	UPDATED	Guidance on remote assessment/invigilation

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Website Updates - 18/02/21	Status	Change
Scottish Football Association: Refereeing	UPDATED	Subject guidance 2021 - PDA in Scottish FA: Refereeing at SCQF level 7 published
Skills for Work: Retailing National 5 (SCQF level 5)	UPDATED	Subject guidance 2021 - National 5 Skills for Work: Retailing published
National 5 Travel and Tourism	UPDATED	New Subject Guidance document added for February 2021.
Travel and Tourism (National 4)	UPDATED	New Subject Guidance document added for February 2021.
National 5 Practical Cookery - Course overview and resource	UPDATED	Guidance updated to provide additional advice that will support teachers and lecturers when planning for assessment in session 2020-21.
National 5 Practical Cake Craft - Course overview and resources	UPDATED	Guidance updated to provide additional advice that will support teachers and lecturers when planning for assessment in session 2020-21.
National 5 Health and Food Technology - Course overview	UPDATED	Guidance updated to provide additional advice that will support teachers and lecturers when planning for assessment in session 2020-21.
Higher Fashion and Textile Technology	UPDATED	Guidance updated to provide additional advice that will support teachers and lecturers when planning for assessment in session 2020-21.
National 5 Fashion and Textile Technology - Overview	UPDATED	Guidance updated to provide additional advice that will support teachers and lecturers when planning for assessment in session 2020-21.

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Website Updates - 17/02/21	Status	Change
Revised model for delivering National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher results in 2021	UPDATED	News statement with information on the Alternative Certification Model for 2021

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Website Updates - 16/02/21	Status	Change
Alternative certification model - National Qualifications 2020-21	UPDATED	Details of the Alternative Certification Model published
2021 Alternative Certification Model - Roles and responsibilities	UPDATED	Greater detail on the roles and responsibilities of the stakeholders involved in the Alternative Certification Model for 2021

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Website Updates - 15/02/21	Status	Change
National 5 Classical Studies	UPDATED	Understanding Standards 2020-21 Additional Materials Published
National 5 Media	UPDATED	Understanding Standards 2020-21 Additional Materials Published
Media	UPDATED	Subject-specific guidance or N5 Media has been updated to include additional information about the assignment. New content is clearly highlighted in the document.

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Website Updates - 11/02/21	Status	Change
Advanced Higher Physics - Course overview and resources	UPDATED	Understanding Standards 2020-21 Additional Materials Published
Music Technology	UPDATED	Revised Arrangements for National 5 Music Technology in session 2020-21 published.
Music Technology	UPDATED	Revised Arrangements for National 3 and National 4 in session 2020-21 published.
Advanced Higher Statistics - Course overview and resources	UPDATED	2020-21 Understanding Standards Materials Published
Advanced Higher Statistics - Course overview and resources	UPDATED	Us banner updated
Higher Physics - Course overview and resources	UPDATED	US banner updated

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Website Updates - 09/02/21	Status	Change
Understanding Standards - Events schedule and webinars	UPDATED	Higher Classical Studies (Classical Society) webinar rescheduled to Wednesday 3 March 2021.
Fashion and Textile Technology	UPDATED	Updated guidance for Higher estimates published.

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Website Updates - 05/02/21	Status	Change
HNC Social Services - Course overview and resource	UPDATED	HNC Social Services (GK89 15) updated 2021 assessment guidance published
HNC Childhood Practice at SCQF level 7	UPDATED	HNC Childhood Practice updated 2021 assessment guidance.

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Website Updates - 04/02/21	Status	Change
HNC Building Services Engineering	UPDATED	Internal assessment guidance
SQA Advanced Certificate/Diploma in Construction Management	UPDATED	Change to assessment guidance
SQA Advanced Certificate/Diploma in Quantity Surveying	UPDATED	Change to assessment guidance
SQA Advanced Certificate/Diploma in Architectural Technology	UPDATED	Reduction in evidence
SQA Advanced Certificate in Built Environment	UPDATED	Reduction in evidence
HNC/HND Quantity Surveying	UPDATED	Reduction of evidence
HNC Built Environment	UPDATED	Reduction of evidence
HNC/HND Architectural Technology	UPDATED	Reduction in evidence required
HNC/HND Civil Engineering	UPDATED	Tick major 2021 edit
Fashion and Textile Technology	UPDATED	Updated National 5 to Advanced Higher Course information for 2020-21 published. A typing error on page 3 has been amended: "Stage 2(d)" should read "Stage 2(b)".
Music	UPDATED	Updated guidance on gathering evidence for National 5 Music for provisional results published.
Music	UPDATED	Updated Arrangements for National 3 and National 4 in session 2020–21.
Gathering evidence for provisional results - National Qualifications	UPDATED	Updated National 5 guidance, February 2021.

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Website Updates - 03/02/21	Status	Change
Graphic Communication	UPDATED	Update the graphic communications guidance link and date.
Computing Science	UPDATED	Updated guidance on gathering evidence for National 5 Computing Science for provisional results published.
Administration and IT	UPDATED	Updated guidance on gathering evidence for National 5 Administration and IT for provisional results published.

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Website Updates - 01/02/21	Status	Change
Mathematics	UPDATED	Matamataig Àrd-Ìre: Stiùireadh cuspair-sònraichte mu bhith a’ tional prìomh fhianais ann an seisean 2020–21 published

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Website Updates - 29/01/21	Status	Change
Sociology	UPDATED	Guidance on gathering evidence for Higher Sociology for provisional results published.
History	UPDATED	Guidance on gathering evidence for Advanced Higher History for provisional results published.
Classical Studies	UPDATED	Guidance on gathering evidence for Higher and Advanced Higher Classical Studies for provisional results published.
Physical Education	UPDATED	Document updated 29 January 2021 — new content highlighted on page 2.
Design and Manufacture	UPDATED	Document updated 29 January 2021 — new content for component 2: assignment — design and component 3: assignment — practical highlighted on page 3.

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Website Updates - 28/01/21	Status	Change
Gathering evidence for provisional results - National Qualifications	UPDATED	Updated Subject-specific guidance page date of availability.
Assessment resources - National Qualifications 2020-21	UPDATED	Updated question papers date of availability.
Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies	UPDATED	Guidance on gathering evidence for Higher and Advanced Higher Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies for provisional results published.
Psychology	UPDATED	Guidance on gathering evidence for Higher Psychology for provisional results published.
Politics	UPDATED	Guidance on gathering evidence for Higher Politics for provisional results published.
Modern Studies	UPDATED	Guidance on gathering evidence for Higher and Advanced Higher Modern Studies for provisional results published.
Latin	UPDATED	Guidance on gathering evidence for Higher and Advanced Higher Latin for provisional results published.
History	UPDATED	Guidance on gathering evidence for Higher History for provisional results published.
Health and Food Technology	UPDATED	Guidance on gathering evidence for Higher and Advanced Higher Health and Food Technology for provisional results published.
Gàidhlig	UPDATED	Guidance on gathering evidence for Higher and Advanced Higher Gaidhlig for provisional results published.
Fashion and Textile Technology	UPDATED	Guidance on gathering evidence for Higher Fashion and Textile Technology for provisional results published.
Economics	UPDATED	Guidance on gathering evidence for Higher and Advanced Higher Economics for provisional results published.
Drama	UPDATED	Guidance on gathering evidence for Higher and Advanced Higher Drama for provisional results published.
Dance	UPDATED	Guidance on gathering evidence for Higher Dance for provisional results published.
Childcare and Development	UPDATED	Guidance on gathering evidence for Higher Childcare and Development for provisional results published.
Care	UPDATED	Guidance on gathering evidence for Higher Care for provisional results published.
Business Management	UPDATED	Guidance on gathering evidence for Higher and Advanced Higher Business Management for provisional results published.
Administration and IT	UPDATED	Guidance on gathering evidence for Higher Administration and IT for provisional results published.
Accounting	UPDATED	Guidance on gathering evidence for Higher and Advanced Higher Accounting for provisional results published.

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Website Updates - 27/01/21	Status	Change
Learner and parent information - National Qualifications 2020-21	UPDATED	Updated messages for parents/carers and learners on National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher courses in 2021
Update from the National Qualifications 2021 Group: National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher - 27 January	UPDATED	News from National Qualifications 2021 Group on changes to the alternative certification model and associated timeline that was announced in December.
Physical Education	UPDATED	Guidance on gathering evidence for Higher and Advanced Higher Physical Education for provisional results published
Music Technology	UPDATED	Guidance on gathering evidence for Higher and Advanced Higher Music Technology for provisional results published
Media	UPDATED	Guidance on gathering evidence for Higher Media for provisional results published
Geography	UPDATED	Guidance on gathering evidence for Higher and Advanced Higher Geography for provisional results published

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Website Updates - 26/01/21	Status	Change
NPA in Laboratory Science at SCQF level 6	UPDATED	Internal Assessment Guidance 2020-21 published.
Music	UPDATED	Guidance on gathering evidence for Higher and Advanced Higher Music for provisional results published.
Chemistry	UPDATED	Guidance on gathering evidence for Higher and Advanced Higher Chemistry for provisional results published.
NEW NQ N5-AH template	NEW	Guidance on gathering evidence for Higher and Advanced Higher Chemistry for provisional results published.

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Website Updates - 25/01/21	Status	Change
Understanding Standards - Events schedule and webinars	UPDATED	New Understanding Standards webinars announced for Advanced Higher History and Higher Media. Dates added to Understanding Standards webpage.
Physics	UPDATED	Guidance on gathering evidence for Higher Physics for provisional results published.
Modern Languages	UPDATED	Guidance on gathering evidence for Higher Modern Languages for provisional results published.
Environmental Science	UPDATED	Guidance on gathering evidence for Higher Environmental Science for provisional results published.
Design and Manufacture	UPDATED	Guidance on gathering evidence for Higher Design and Manufacture for provisional results published.
Physics	UPDATED	Guidance on gathering evidence for Advanced Higher Physics for provisional results published.
Modern Languages	UPDATED	Guidance on gathering evidence for Advanced Higher Modern Languages for provisional results published.
Design and Manufacture	UPDATED	Guidance on gathering evidence for Advanced Higher Design and Manufacture for provisional results published.

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Website Updates - 21/01/21	Status	Change
Philosophy	UPDATED	Guidance on gathering evidence for Higher Philosophy for provisional results published.
Photography	UPDATED	Guidance on gathering evidence for Higher Photography for provisional results published.
Geography	UPDATED	Guidance on gathering evidence for Higher Geography for provisional results published.
Engineering Science	UPDATED	Guidance on gathering evidence for Higher Engineering Science for provisional results published.
Computing Science	UPDATED	Guidance on gathering evidence for Higher Computing Science for provisional results published.
Art and Design	UPDATED	Guidance on gathering evidence for Higher Art and Design for provisional results published.
Update from the Higher National and Vocational Qualifications 2021 Group	NEW	Update from the HNVQ 2021 Group includes parameters for the modification of Higher National and Vocational Qualifications.
Engineering Science	UPDATED	Guidance on gathering evidence for Advanced Higher Engineering Science for provisional results published.
Computing Science	UPDATED	Guidance on gathering evidence for Advanced Higher Computing Science for provisional results published.
Art and Design (Expressive)	UPDATED	Guidance on gathering evidence for Advanced Higher Art and Design (Expressive) for provisional results published.
Understanding Standards - Events schedule and webinars	UPDATED	2020-21 Understanding Standards webinar schedule updated and additional information on recordings of previous webinars added to the page
Art and Design (Design)	UPDATED	Guidance on gathering evidence for Advanced Higher Art and Design (Design) for provisional results published.
Statistics	UPDATED	Correction on Advanced Higher Statistics guidance document. Bullet point on page 4: ‘Calculating a p-value from first principals for a Wilcoxon signed-rank test or a Mann-Whitney test' changed to ‘calculating a p-value from first principals for a Mann-Whitney test'.

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Website Updates - 20/01/21	Status	Change
English	UPDATED	Guidance on gathering evidence for Higher and Advanced Higher English for provisional results published.
Mathematics of Mechanics	UPDATED	Guidance on gathering evidence for Advanced Higher Mathematics of Mechanics for provisional results published.
Statistics	UPDATED	Guidance on gathering evidence for Advanced Higher Statistics for provisional results published.
Human Biology	UPDATED	Guidance on gathering evidence for Higher Human Biology for provisional results published.
Mathematics	UPDATED	Guidance on gathering evidence for Higher and Advanced Higher Mathematics for provisional results published.
Graphic Communication	UPDATED	Guidance on gathering evidence for Higher and Advanced Higher Graphic Communication for provisional results published.
Biology	UPDATED	Guidance on gathering evidence for Higher and Advanced Higher Biology for provisional results published.

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Website Updates - 19/01/21	Status	Change
ESOL	UPDATED	Guidance on gathering evidence for Higher ESOL for provisional results published

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Website Updates - 14/01/21	Status	Change
Gathering evidence for provisional results - National Qualifications	UPDATED	Added dates for release of subject-specific guidance for Higher and Advanced Higher qualifications.

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Website Updates - 13/01/21	Status	Change
Learner and parent information - National Qualifications 2020-21	UPDATED	SQA statements for parents/carers and learners on how Higher and Advanced Higher courses will be awarded in 2020-21.
Update on National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher courses 2020-21: A message for learners	UPDATED	Message for learners
Update on National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher courses 2020-21: a message for parents and carers	UPDATED	Message for parents and carers

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Website Updates - 12/01/21	Status	Change
Update from National Qualifications 2021 Group - National 5, Higher, and Advanced Higher	NEW	Latest news from SQA on alternative certification model for National Qualifications in 2021

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Website Updates - 08/01/21	Status	Change
Science	UPDATED	Arrangements for National 3 and National 4 in session 2020–21 document updated to include information about entering candidates for the added value unit.
Practical Cookery	UPDATED	Arrangements for National 3 and National 4 in session 2020–21 document updated to include information about entering candidates for the added value unit.
Physics	UPDATED	Arrangements for National 3 and National 4 in session 2020–21 document updated to include information about entering candidates for the added value unit.
Health and Food Technology	UPDATED	Arrangements for National 3 and National 4 in session 2020–21 document updated to include information about entering candidates for the added value unit.
Fashion and Textile Technology	UPDATED	Arrangements for National 3 and National 4 in session 2020–21 document updated to include information about entering candidates for the added value unit.
Environmental Science	UPDATED	Arrangements for National 3 and National 4 in session 2020-21 document updated to include information about entering candidates for the added value unit.
Chemistry	UPDATED	Arrangements for National 3 and National 4 in session 2020-21 document updated to include information about entering candidates for the added value unit.
Biology	UPDATED	Arrangements for National 3 and National 4 in session 2020-21 document updated to include information about entering candidates for the added value unit.
Design and Technology	UPDATED	Arrangements for National 3 in session 2020-21 document updated to include information about entering candidates for units.

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Website Updates - 21/12/20	Status	Change
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

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Website Updates - 18/12/20	Status	Change
Joint statement from SQA and Colleges Scotland	NEW	Joint statement from SQA and Colleges Scotland.

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Website Updates - 16/12/20	Status	Change
Update on Higher and Advanced Higher courses 2020–21: a message for parents and carers	NEW	new page
Update on Higher and Advanced Higher courses 2020–21: message for learners	NEW	new page
Update from the National Qualifications 2021 Group: Support and guidance for Higher and Advanced Higher in session 2020–21	NEW	News article: Subject-specific guidance for teachers and lecturers will be published for all subjects, throughout January 2021.

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Website Updates - 10/12/20	Status	Change
Remote assessment - guidance for schools and centres	NEW	New - guidance on using remote assessment where standard invigilation procedures cannot be applied.

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Website Updates - 08/12/20	Status	Change
SQA acknowledges Deputy First Minister’s decision to cancel Higher and Advanced Higher exams	UPDATED	The 2021 National Qualifications examination diet has been cancelled.
News about National 5 results in 2020-21 – a message for parents and carers	UPDATED	New page
Delivering your National 5 results in 2021 - a message for learners	UPDATED	New page
8 Dec 2020: Delivering National 5 results in 2020-21	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.

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Website Updates - 04/12/20	Status	Change
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.

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Website Updates - 26/11/20	Status	Change
Awarding 2021 Changes to Visiting Assessment Arrangements	NEW	News article: Changes to Visiting Assessment Arrangements for National Qualifications in 2021
National Qualifications - external verification	UPDATED	Updated with 2020-21 dates.

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Website Updates - 25/11/20	Status	Change
Mathematics - Course overview and resources	UPDATED	Tha stiùireadh air tional fianais gus tuairmsean airson Nàiseanta 5 (Matamataig) air fhoillseachadh.
English - Course overview and resources	UPDATED	New version of Arrangements for National 3 and National 4 document uploaded.

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Website Updates - 19/11/20	Status	Change
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

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Website Updates - 18/11/20	Status	Change
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

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Website Updates - 16/11/20	Status	Change
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

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Website Updates - 13/11/20	Status	Change
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

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Website Updates - 12/11/20	Status	Change
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

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Website Updates - 11/11/20	Status	Change
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

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Website Updates - 06/11/20	Status	Change
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 (Gàidhlig) 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

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Website Updates - 05/11/20	Status	Change
Gathering evidence and producing estimates - National Qualifications	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)

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Website Updates - 04/11/20	Status	Change
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

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Website Updates - 02/11/20	Status	Change
Update on arrangements for SQA National Courses in 2020-21	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

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Website Updates - 29/10/20	Status	Change
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

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Website Updates - 28/10/20	Status	Change
Your Coursework - What you need to know	UPDATED	Your Coursework 2020-21 published

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Website Updates - 26/10/20	Status	Change
HND Hospitality Management (Fixed Framework)	UPDATED	HND Hospitality Management Internal Assessment Guidance 2020-21 published

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Website Updates - 21/10/20	Status	Change
Design and Technology	UPDATED	Arrangements for National 3 Design and Technology in session 2020/21 published

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Website Updates - 19/10/20	Status	Change
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.

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Website Updates - 16/10/20	Status	Change
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.

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Website Updates - 14/10/20	Status	Change
Physical Education	UPDATED	Guidance for Higher Physical Education 2021 published

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Website Updates - 13/10/20	Status	Change
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

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Website Updates - 12/10/20	Status	Change
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

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Website Updates - 09/10/20	Status	Change
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.

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Website Updates - 08/10/20	Status	Change
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

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Website Updates - 07/10/20	Status	Change
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

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Website Updates - 05/10/20	Status	Change
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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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
National Courses in session 2020-21 - update	UPDATED	Latest news statement from SQA on national courses

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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

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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

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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.

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