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Website Updates - 01/09/21 Status Change
History UPDATED Guidance on modifications to History Higher course assessments published.
HNC/HND Music Business UPDATED HNC Music Business - Information on critical competences published
HNC/HND Music UPDATED HNC and HND Music - Information on critical competences published

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Website Updates - 31/08/21 Status Change
HNC Fashion Make-up UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches
NPA Music Performing UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches
NPA Music for Wellbeing at SCQF Level 6 UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches
National Certificate Music at SCQF level 5 UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches
NC Music at SCQF Level 6 UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches
HNC/HND Music UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches
Contemporary Gaelic Songwriting & Production UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches.
HNC/HND Radio UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches
NPA Sound Production: Recording UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches.
NC Travel and Tourism UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches
NPA Sound Production: Live UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches.
HNC/HND Travel and Tourism UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches
NC Sound Production UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches.
HNC/HND Contemporary Art Practice UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches
NPA Music Business UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches.
NC An Introduction to Horticulture at SCQF level 4 UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches.
NC Horticulture at SCQF level 5 UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches.
PDA Bricklaying SCQF level 6 UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches.
Scottish Football Association: Refereeing UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches
HNC/HND Make-up Artistry: TV, Film and Theatre UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches
HNC Hairdressing UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches
HNC Complementary Therapies UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches
NPA Rural Skills UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches.
HNC/HND Beauty Therapy UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches
NC Pharmacy Services UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches.
NC Working with Communities UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches.
HNC/HND Music Business UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches.
National Progression Award in Film and Media SCQF level 6 UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches.
National Progression Award in Film and Media at SCQF level 5 UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches.
NC Early Education and Childcare UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches.
HNC Working With Communities UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches.
HND Media and Communication UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches.
HND Counselling SCQF level 8 UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches.
HNC/HND Visual Communication UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches.
HNC/HND Creative Industries: Media and Communication UPDATED HND Creative Industries: Media and Communication - enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches.
HNC/HND Jewellery UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches.
PDA Education Support Assistance SCQF level 6 UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches.
PDA Floorcovering SCQF level 6 UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches.
PDA Painting and Decorating SCQF level 6 UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches.
PDA Plastering SCQF level 6 UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches.
PDA Repair and Maintenance of Traditional Masonry Structures SCQF level 6 UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches.
PDA Roofing SCQF level 6 UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches.
PDA Stonemasonry SCQF level 6 UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches.
PDA Support Adult Literacies Learning SCQF level 6 UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches.
PDA Teaching Practice in Scotland's Colleges SCQF level 9 UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches.
PDA Training and Development for Delivery to Groups SCQF level 7 UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches.
PDA Tutoring Adult Literacies SCQF level 8 UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches.
PDA Wall and Floor Tiling SCQF level 6 UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches.
PDA Woodmachining SCQF level 6 UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches.
HND Complementary Therapies UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches
HNC/HND Practical Journalism with Shorthand UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches
HNC/HND Practical Journalism without Shorthand UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches
PDA Youth Work SCQF level 6 UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches.
HNC Media and Communication UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches
Skills for Work: Retailing National 5 (SCQF level 5) UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches.
Skills for Work: Rural Skills National 4 (SCQF level 4) UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches.
HNC/HND Technologies in Business UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches
PDA Construction Trades at levels 6 and 7 UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches.
NPA Thoroughbred Preparation at SCQF level 5 UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches
NPA Specialist Racehorse Care at SCQF level 5 UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches
NPA in Racing Yard Routine at SCQF level 5 UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches
PDA Carpentry and Joinery SCQF level 6 UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches.
HNC/HND Quantity Surveying UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches
NPA Racehorse Exercise and Performance at SCQF level 5 UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches
HNC/HND Television UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches
HNC/HND Furniture UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches
HND Equine Studies UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches
HNC Equine Studies UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches
HNC/HND Construction Management - Course overview UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches
HNC/HND Civil Engineering UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches
HNC/HND Building Surveying UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches
NC Horse Care UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches
National Progression Award in Horse Care at SCQF level 6 UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches
HNC/HND Art and Design UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches
NPA in Horse Care at SCQF level 4 UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches
NC Rural Skills UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches
NC Animal Care UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches
HNC Animal Care UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches
HND Animal Care UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches
HNC/HND Photography UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches
HNC/HND Architectural Technology UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches
HNC/HND Additional Support Needs UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches

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Website Updates - 30/08/21 Status Change
NC Professional Cookery at SCQF level 5 UPDATED NC Professional Cookery information on critical competences published.
NC Photography UPDATED NC Photography information on critical competences published.
NC Art and Design UPDATED NC Art and Design information on critical competences published.
NC Architecture and Interior Design UPDATED NC Architecture and Interior Design information on critical competences published.
HNC/HND Music Business UPDATED HND Music Business information on critical competences published.
HND Hospitality Management UPDATED HND Hospitality Management information on critical competences published.
NC Employability and Citizenship UPDATED NC Employability and Citizenship information on critical competences published.
National Certificate Events Co-ordination SCQF level 5 UPDATED NC Events Co-ordination information on critical competences published.
HNC Events and HND Events Management UPDATED HND Events Management information on critical competences published.
National Certificate in Hospitality Operations at SCQF level 6 UPDATED NC Hospitality Operations information on critical competences published.
National Certificate in Hospitality Operations at SCQF level 5 UPDATED NC Hospitality Operations information on critical competences published.
NPA Digital Passport at SCQF levels 4, 5 and 6 UPDATED NPA Digital Passport information on critical competences published.
NPA PC Passport UPDATED NPA PC Passport information on critical competences published.
NPA Digital Literacy UPDATED NPA Digital Literacy information on critical competences published.
National Progression Award in Digital Media at SCQF levels 4, 5 and 6 UPDATED Information on critical competences published for: NPA Digital Media (current) NPA Digital Media Basics (lapsing) NPA Digital Media Editing (lapsing) NPA Digital Media Production (lapsing)
NC Professional Cookery at SCQF Level 6 UPDATED NC Professional Cookery information on critical competences published.
HNC/HND 3D Design UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches.
HNC/HND 3D Computer Animation UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches.
PDA Dental Nursing SCQF level 7 UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches.
HND Dental Nursing NEW Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches.
HNC Oral Health Care: Dental Nursing UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches.
HNC/HND Creative Industries: Media and Communication UPDATED HNC Creative Industries: Media and Communication - enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches.
HNC Counselling SCQF level 7 UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches.
HNC Built Environment UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches.
HNC/HND Sound Production UPDATED HNC and HND Sound Production - enhanced guidance for alternative assessment approaches and information on critical competences published
Award in Volunteering Skills UPDATED Enhanced Award in Volunteering alternative assessment approaches published
HND Professional Cookery UPDATED HND Professional Cookery information on critical competences published.
HNC Professional Cookery UPDATED HNC Professional Cookery information on critical competences published.
HNC Hospitality Operations UPDATED HNC Hospitality Operations information on critical competences published.
PDA Final Accuracy Checking by Pharmacy Technicians SCQF level 7 UPDATED New version of Alternative assessment guidance for PDA Final Accuracy Checking by Pharmacy Technicians SCQF level 7 uploaded.
PDA Assessment and Supply of Individual Patients' Medicines SCQF level 7 UPDATED New version of Alternative assessment guidance for PDA Assessment and Supply of Individual Patients' Medicines SCQF level 7 uploaded.

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Website Updates - 27/08/21 Status Change
HNC Applied Sciences UPDATED HNC Applied Sciences alternative assessment approaches published.
NPA Applied Sciences SCQF level 5 UPDATED NPA Applied Sciences alternative assessment approaches published.
PDA Social Sciences SCQF level 8 UPDATED Enhanced PDA Social Sciences Level 8 alternative assessment approaches published.
PDA Social Sciences SCQF level 7 UPDATED Enhanced PDA Social Sciences Level 7 and 8 alternative assessment approaches published.

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Website Updates - 26/08/21 Status Change
Gàidhlig UPDATED National Course modification summary: Gàidhlig published.
Latin UPDATED National Course modification summary: Latin published.
Mathematics UPDATED National Course modification summary: Mathematics - Gaelic language version published
NC Bakery at SCQF Level 5 UPDATED Enhanced NC Bakery alternative assessment approaches published.
Applications of Mathematics UPDATED National Course modification summary: Applications of Mathematics - Gaelic language version published
NPA Bakery UPDATED Enhanced NPA Bakery alternative assessment approaches published.
HNC Applied Sciences UPDATED HNC Applied Sciences alternative assessment approaches published
NPA Applied Sciences SCQF level 5 UPDATED NPA Applied Sciences alternative assessment approaches published.
PDA Woodmachining SCQF level 6 UPDATED PDA Woodmachining - alternative assessment approaches published
PDA Stonemasonry SCQF level 6 UPDATED PDA Stonemasonry - alternative assessment approaches published
PDA Social Sciences SCQF level 8 UPDATED PDA History (Social Sciences Level 8) alternative assessment approaches published. PDA Politics (Social Sciences Level 8) alternative assessment approaches published. PDA Psychology (Social Sciences Level 8) alternative assessment approaches published.
PDA Social Sciences SCQF level 7 UPDATED PDA History (Social Sciences Level 7) alternative assessment approaches published. PDA Politics (Social Sciences Level 7) alternative assessment approaches published. PDA Psychology (Social Sciences Level 7) alternative assessment approaches published.
PDA Floorcovering SCQF level 6 UPDATED PDA Floorcovering alternative assessment approaches published.
PDA Painting and Decorating SCQF level 6 UPDATED PDA Painting and Decorating alternative assessment approaches published.
PDA Carpentry and Joinery SCQF level 6 UPDATED PDA Carpentry and Joinery alternative assessment approaches published.
PDA Bricklaying SCQF level 6 UPDATED PDA Bricklaying alternative assessment approaches published.
Business UPDATED National Course Modification Summary: Business and Business Management published
Art and Design (Expressive) UPDATED National Course Modification Summary: Art and Design published - covers Advanced Higher Art and Design (Expressive)
Art and Design (Design) UPDATED National Course Modification Summary: Art and Design published - covers Advanced Higher Art and Design (Design)
NPA Sporting Events: Personal Best UPDATED Enhanced NPA Sporting Events: Personal Best alternative assessment approaches published.
Skills for Work Hairdressing: National 5 (SCQF level 5) UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches
Skills for Work Hairdressing: National 4 (SCQF level 4) UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches
Skills for Work: Beauty Higher (SCQF level 6) UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches
National 5 Travel and Tourism UPDATED Enhanced Travel and Tourism (National 5) alternative assessment approaches published.
Travel and Tourism (National 4) UPDATED Enhanced guidance Travel and Tourism (National 4) added for alternative assessment approaches published.
HND Industrial Biotechnology UPDATED HND Industrial Biotechnology - alternative assessment approaches and enhanced guidance for alternative assessment approaches published
HNC/HND Social Sciences UPDATED HNC/HND Social Sciences - alternative assessment approaches and enhanced guidance for alternative assessment approaches published

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Website Updates - 25/08/21 Status Change
People and Society NEW National Course modification summary: People and Society published.
Economics UPDATED National Course modification summary: Economics published
Business Management UPDATED National Course modification summary: Business Management published
PDA Laboratory Science SCQF level 7 UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches
NPA Science and Technology UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches
NPA Science and Health SCQF level 4 UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches
National Progression Award in Scientific Technologies at SCQF level 6 UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches
NPA Science and Technology UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches
NPA Science and Health SCQF level 4 UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches
SQA Advanced Certificate in Musical Theatre UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches
NPA Musical Theatre UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches
HNC/HND Musical Theatre UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches
NPA Professional Theatre Preparation UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches
NPA Acting and Performance UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches
Acting and Theatre Performance UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches
HNC/HND Acting and Performance UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches
National Certificate Events Co-ordination SCQF level 5 UPDATED National Certificate Events Co-ordination - alternative assessment approaches published
PDA Electronic Fire and Security Systems SCQF level 6 UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches
PDA Criminology SCQF level 7 UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches
PDA Criminology SCQF level 8 UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches
NPA Nail Enhancements UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches
NPA Manicure and Pedicure UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches
NPA Make-Up Skills UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches
NPA Long Hair Design with Make-Up UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches
National Progression Award (NPA) Eye Treatments UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches
NPA Cosmetology UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches
National Progression Award (NPA) Beauty Skills UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches
National Progression Award (NPA) Beauty Massage UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches
National Progression Award (NPA) Barbering UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches
National Certificate (NC) Wellness Therapies UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches
NC Hairdressing UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches
NC Beauty Care and Make-up, NC Beauty Care, NC Make-up Artistry UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches
PDA Plastering SCQF level 6 UPDATED PDA Plastering alternative assessment approaches published.
Art and Design UPDATED National Course modification summary: Art and Design published.
National Progression Award Hospitality at SCQF level 6 UPDATED National Progression Award Hospitality at SCQF level 6 - alternative assessment approaches published
National Progression Award Hospitality at SCQF level 5 UPDATED National Progression Award Hospitality - alternative assessment approaches published
HNC Chemical Engineering UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches
HNC Events and HND Events Management UPDATED HNC Events and HND Events Management - alternative assessment approaches published
HND Business with Marketing (Fixed Framework) UPDATED HND Business with Marketing (Fixed Framework) - alternative assessment approaches published
HND Global Trade and Business (Fixed Framework) UPDATED HND Global Trade and Business (Fixed Framework) - alternative assessment approaches published
HND Travel and Tourism (Fixed Framework) UPDATED HND Travel and Tourism (Fixed Framework) - alternative assessment approaches published
HND Hospitality Management (Fixed Framework) UPDATED HND Hospitality Management (Fixed Framework) - alternative assessment approaches published
HND Counselling SCQF level 8 UPDATED HND Counselling - alternative assessment approaches published
HNC/HND Chemical Process Technology UPDATED HND Chemical Process Technology - alternative assessment approaches published
HND Business with Information Technology (Fixed Framework) UPDATED HND Business with Information Technology (Fixed Framework) - alternative assessment approaches published
HND Business with Human Resource Management (Fixed Framework) UPDATED HND Business with Human Resource Management (Fixed Framework) - alternative assessment approaches published
HND Business (Fixed Framework) UPDATED HND Business (Fixed Framework) - alternative assessment approaches published
HND Business with Accounting (Fixed Framework) UPDATED HND Business with Accounting (Fixed Framework) - alternative assessment approaches published

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Website Updates - 24/08/21 Status Change
PDA Assessment and Supply of Individual Patients' Medicines SCQF level 7 UPDATED PDA Assessment and Supply of Patients' Medicines alternative assessment approaches published
National Progression Award in Scientific Technologies at SCQF level 6 UPDATED NPA Scientific Technologies alternative assessment approaches published
NPA Science and Technology UPDATED NPA Science and Technology alternative assessment approaches published.
NPA Science and Health SCQF level 4 UPDATED NPA Science and Health alternative assessment approaches published.
National Progression Award Playwork and Childcare SCQF level 5 UPDATED NPA Playwork and Childcare alternative assessment approaches published.
HND Applied Chemical Sciences UPDATED HND Applied Chemical Sciences - alternative assessment approaches published
HND Applied Biological Sciences UPDATED HND Applied Biological Sciences - alternative assessment approaches published
PDA Laboratory Science SCQF level 7 UPDATED PDA Laboratory Science alternative assessment approaches published.
HNC Social Services - Course overview and resource UPDATED HNC Social Services - alternative assessment approaches published
HNC Childhood Practice at SCQF level 7 UPDATED HNC Childhood Practice - alternative assessment approaches published
NPA Play in a Sports Environment UPDATED NPA Play in a Sports Environment alternative assessment approaches published.
HNC/HND Quantity Surveying UPDATED HNC/HND Quantity Surveying - alternative assessment approaches published
HNC/HND Photography UPDATED HNC/HND Photography - alternative assessment approaches published
HND Financial Services (Fixed Framework) UPDATED HND Financial Services (Fixed Framework) - alternative assessment approaches published
HNC/HND Financial Services UPDATED HNC/HND Financial Services - alternative assessment approaches published
NPA in Laboratory Science at SCQF level 6 UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches
HNC/HND Construction Management - Course overview UPDATED HNC/HND Construction Management - alternative assessment approaches published
PDA Sports Coaching SCQF levels 7 and 8 UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches
PDA Personal Training SCQF level 7 UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches
HND Sports Therapy UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches
HNC/HND Civil Engineering UPDATED HNC/HND Civil Engineering - alternative assessment approaches published
HNC/HND Sports Coaching and Development UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches
HNC/HND Fitness, Health and Exercise UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches
HNC/HND Building Surveying UPDATED HNC/HND Building Surveying - alternative assessment approaches published
HNC Soft Tissue Therapy UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches
HNC/HND Chemical Process Technology UPDATED HNC Chemical Process Technology - alternative assessment approaches published
HNC Chemical Engineering UPDATED HNC Chemical Engineering - alternative assessment approaches published
HNC Healthcare Practice UPDATED HNC Healthcare Practice and HNC Care and Administrative practice - alternative assessment approaches published
HNC Built Environment UPDATED HNC Built Environment - alternative assessment approaches published
Skills for Work: Sport and Recreation National 5 (SCQF level 5) UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches
Foundation Apprenticeships - Overview and opportunities UPDATED Foundation Apprenticeship Food and Drink - alternative assessment approaches published
Skills for Work: Sport and Recreation National 4 (SCQF level 4) UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches
NPA in Sports Coaching at SCQF level 4, 5 and 6 UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches
NPA Sport and Fitness: Team Sports UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches
NPA Sport and Fitness: Outdoor Sports UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches
SQA Advanced Diploma in Global Trade and Business (Fixed Framework) UPDATED SQA Advanced Diploma in Global Trade and Business (Fixed Framework) - alternative assessment approaches published
NPA Sport and Fitness: Individual Sports UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches
PDA Final Accuracy Checking by Pharmacy Technicians SCQF level 7 UPDATED PDA Final Accuracy Checking by Pharmacy Technicians alternative assessment approaches published
NPA Sports Development UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches
SQA Advanced Diploma in Hospitality Management (Fixed Framework) UPDATED SQA Advanced Diploma in Hospitality Management (Fixed Framework) - alternative assessment approaches published
NPA Organising Volunteering Events in Sport UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches
NPA Exercise and Fitness Leadership UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches
PDA Education Support Assistance SCQF level 6 UPDATED PDA Education Support Assitance alternative assessment approaches published
SQA Advanced Diploma in Financial Services UPDATED SQA Advanced Diploma in Financial Services - alternative assessment approaches published
NPA Achieving Excellence in Sport UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches
National Certificate in Sport and Fitness at SCQF level 5 UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches
SQA Advanced Diploma in Business with Marketing (Fixed Framework) UPDATED SQA Advanced Diploma in Business with Marketing (Fixed Framework) - alternative assessment approaches published
National Certificate in Sport and Fitness at SCQF level 4 UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches
SQA Advanced Diploma in Business with Information Technology (Fixed Framework) UPDATED SQA Advanced Diploma in Business with Information Technology (Fixed Framework) - alternative assessment approaches published
SQA Advanced Diploma in Business with Human Resource Management (Fixed Framework) UPDATED SQA Advanced Diploma in Business with Human Resource Management (Fixed Framework) - alternative assessment approaches published
PDA Construction Trades at levels 6 and 7 UPDATED PDA Construction Trades alternative assessment approaches published
NC Photography UPDATED NC Photography alternative assessment approaches published.
SQA Advanced Diploma in Business with Accounting (Fixed Framework) UPDATED SQA Advanced Diploma in Business with Accounting (Fixed Framework) - alternative assessment approaches published
SQA Advanced Certificate/Diploma in Travel and Tourism UPDATED SQA Advanced Certificate/Diploma in Travel and Tourism - alternative assessment approaches published
SQA Advanced Certificate/Diploma in Quantity Surveying UPDATED SQA Advanced Certificate/Diploma in Quantity Surveying - alternative assessment approaches published
SQA Advanced Diploma in Professional Cookery with Management NEW SQA Advanced Diploma in Professional Cookery with Management - alternative assessment approaches published
NPA Photography at SCQF level 4 and 5 UPDATED NPA Photography alternative assessment approaches published.
SQA Advanced Certificate in Professional Cookery UPDATED SQA Advanced Certificate in Professional Cookery - alternative assessment approaches published
HNC/HND Technical Theatre UPDATED HNC/HND Technical Theatre alternative assessment approaches published.
SQA Advanced Diploma in Hospitality Management UPDATED SQA Advanced Diploma in Hospitality Management - alternative assessment approaches published
NC Technical Theatre UPDATED NC Technical Theatre alternative assessment approaches published.
SQA Advanced Certificate in Hospitality Operations UPDATED SQA Advanced Certificate in Hospitality Operations - alternative assessment approaches published
SQA Advanced Certificate/Diploma in Accounting UPDATED SQA Advanced Certificate and SQA Advanced Diploma in Accounting - alternative assessment approaches published
NPA Technical Theatre in Practice UPDATED NPA Technical Theatre in Practice alternative assessment approaches published.
NC Music at SCQF Level 6 UPDATED NC Music alternative assessment approaches published.
National Certificate Music at SCQF level 5 UPDATED NC Music alternative assessment approaches published.
NPA Music for Wellbeing at SCQF Level 6 UPDATED NPA Music for Wellbeing alternative assessment approaches published.
NPA Music Performing UPDATED NPA Music Performing alternative assessment approaches published.
Contemporary Gaelic Songwriting & Production UPDATED NPA Contemporary Gaelic Songwriting and Production alternative assessment approaches published.
HNC/HND Music Business UPDATED HNC/HND Music Business alternative assessment approaches published
NPA Music Business UPDATED NPA Music Business alternative assessment approaches published.
HNC/HND Sound Production UPDATED HNC/HND Sound Production alternative assessment approaches published.
HNC/HND Sound Production UPDATED HND Sound Production alternative assessment approaches published.
NC Sound Production UPDATED NC Sound Production alternative assessment approaches published.
NPA Sound Production: Live UPDATED NPA Sound Production: Live alternative assessment approaches published.
NPA Sound Production: Recording UPDATED NPA Sound Production: Recording alternative assessment approaches published
HNC/HND Music UPDATED HNC/HND Music alternative assessment approaches published
Art and Design UPDATED Guidance on National 5 and Higher portfolios in session 2021¿22
PDA Repair and Maintenance of Traditional Masonry Structures SCQF level 6 UPDATED PDA Repair and Maintenance of Traditional Masonry Structures alternative assessment approaches published
Modern Studies UPDATED National Course modification summary: Modern Studies - Gaelic language version published
History UPDATED National Course modification summary: History - Gaelic language version published
Geography UPDATED National Course Modification Summary: Geography - Gaelic language version published
HNC/HND Professional Dance Performance UPDATED HNC/HND Professional Dance Performance alternative assessment approaches published
HNC/HND Dance Artists UPDATED HNC/HND Dance Artists alternative assessment approaches published.
HNC/HND Contemporary Dance Performance UPDATED HNC/HND Contemporary Dance Performance alternative assessment approaches published
NPA Professional Theatre Preparation UPDATED NPA Professional Theatre Preparation alternative assessment approaches published
National Certificate in Dance UPDATED NC Dance alternative assessment approaches published
SQA Advanced Certificate/Diploma in Construction Management UPDATED SQA Advanced Certificate/Diploma in Construction Management - alternative assessment approaches published
NPA Dance UPDATED NPA Dance alternative assessment approaches published
NPA Dance SCQF level 4 UPDATED NPA Dance alternative assessment approaches published
Acting and Theatre Performance UPDATED NC Acting and Theatre Performance alternative assessment approaches published
PDA Teaching Practice in Scotland's Colleges SCQF level 9 UPDATED PDA Teaching Practice in Scotland's Colleges SCQF level 9 alternative assessment approaches published.
NPA Nail Enhancements UPDATED NPA Nail Enhancements alternative assessment approaches published.
NPA Manicure and Pedicure UPDATED NPA Manicure and Pedicure alternative assessment approaches published.
NPA Make-Up Skills UPDATED NPA Make-Up Skills alternative assessment approaches published.
National Progression Award (NPA) Beauty Massage UPDATED National Progression Award (NPA) Beauty Massage alternative assessment approaches published.
NPA Beauty and Digital Communication at SCQF level 4 UPDATED NPA Beauty and Digital Communication alternative assessment approaches published.
NPA Acting and Performance UPDATED NPA Acting and Performance alternative assessment approaches published
SQA Advanced Diploma in Business (Fixed Framework) UPDATED SQA Advanced Diploma in Business (Fixed Framework) - alternative assessment approaches published
NPA Cosmetology UPDATED NPA Cosmetology alternative assessment approaches published
HND Complementary Therapies UPDATED HND Complementary Therapies alternative assessment approaches published.
HNC Complementary Therapies UPDATED HNC Complementary Therapies alternative assessment approaches published.
National Certificate (NC) Wellness Therapies UPDATED NC (National Certificate) Wellness Therapies alternative assessment approaches published.

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Website Updates - 23/08/21 Status Change
Music Technology UPDATED National Course modification summary: Music Technology published.
Media UPDATED National Course modification summary: Media published.
National Progression Award Health and Social Care: Promoting Reablement SCQF level 6 UPDATED NPA Health and Social Care: Promoting Reablement alternative assessment approaches published
SQA Advanced Certificate in Musical Theatre UPDATED SQA Advanced Certificate in Musical Theatre alternative assessment approaches published
NPA Food Manufacture UPDATED NPA Food Manufacture alternative assessment approaches published.
NPA Musical Theatre UPDATED NPA Musical Theatre alternative assessment approaches published
NPA Built Environment at SCQF level 5 UPDATED NPA Built Environment alternative assessment approaches published
NC Pharmacy Services UPDATED NC Pharmacy Services alternative assessment approaches published
HNC/HND Legal Services UPDATED HNC/HND Legal Services alternative assessment approaches published
NC Legal Services at SCQF Level 6 UPDATED NC Legal Services alternative assessment approaches published
NC Health and Social Care UPDATED NC Health and Social Care alternative assessment approaches published
NC Early Education and Childcare UPDATED NC Early Education and Childcare alternative assessment approaches published
NC Civil Engineering UPDATED NC Civil Engineering alternative assessment approaches published
NC Built Environment UPDATED NC Built Environment alternative assessment approaches published
NC Bakery at SCQF Level 5 UPDATED NC Bakery alternative assessment approaches published
NC Applied Sciences at SCQF level 6 UPDATED NC Applied Sciences alternative assessment approaches published
NC Applied Sciences at SCQF level 5 UPDATED NC Applied Sciences alternative assessment approaches published
Work Placement NEW Work Placement alternative assessment approaches published
NC Travel and Tourism UPDATED NC Travel and Tourism alternative assessment approaches published
HNC/HND Travel and Tourism UPDATED HNC/HND Travel and Tourism alternative assessment approaches published
National Certificate in Retailing at SCQF level 5 UPDATED National Certificate in Retailing alternative assessment approaches published
HNC/HND Retail Management UPDATED HNC/HND Retail Management alternative assessment approaches published
HND Professional Cookery UPDATED HND Professional Cookery alternative assessment approaches published
HNC Professional Cookery UPDATED HNC Professional Cookery alternative assessment approaches published
NC Professional Cookery at SCQF Level 6 UPDATED NC Professional Cookery alternative assessment approaches published
NC Professional Cookery at SCQF level 5 UPDATED NC Professional Cookery alternative assessment approaches published
NPA Professional Cookery at SCQF level 6 UPDATED NPA Professional Cookery alternative assessment approaches published
NPA Professional Cookery at SCQF level 5 UPDATED NPA Professional Cookery alternative assessment approaches published
NPA Professional Cookery at SCQF level 4 UPDATED NPA Professional Cookery alternative assessment approaches published
NPA Professional Cookery at SCQF level 3 UPDATED NPA Professional Cookery alternative assessment approaches published
National Certificate in Hospitality Operations at SCQF level 6 UPDATED National Certificate in Hospitality Operations alternative assessment approaches published
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PDA Barbering SCQF level 7 UPDATED PDA Barbering alternative assessment approaches published.
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National Progression Award (NPA) Barbering UPDATED National Progression Award (NPA) Barbering alternative assessment approaches published
Skills for Work: Laboratory Science National 5 (SCQF level 5) UPDATED Skills for Work: Laboratory Science National 5 alternative assessment approaches published
NC Applied Sciences at SCQF level 6 UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches
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Skills for Work: Hospitality National 4 (SCQF level 4) UPDATED Skills for Work: Hospitality National 4 alternative assessment approaches published
Skills for Work: Health Sector National 4 (SCQF level 4) UPDATED Skills for Work: Health Sector National 4 alternative assessment approaches published
SQA Advanced Certificate/Diploma in Civil Engineering UPDATED SQA Advanced Certificate/Diploma in Civil Engineering - alternative assessment approaches 2021-22 published
National Certificate in Hospitality Operations at SCQF level 5 UPDATED National Certificate in Hospitality Operations alternative assessment approaches published
SQA Advanced Certificate in Built Environment UPDATED SQA Advanced Certificate in Built Environment - alternative assessment approaches 2021-22 published
PDA Wall and Floor Tiling SCQF level 6 UPDATED PDA Wall and Floor Tiling alternative assessment approaches published
HND Applied Chemical Sciences UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches
PDA Tutoring Adult Literacies SCQF level 8 UPDATED PDA Tutoring Adult Literacies alternative assessment approaches published
HND Applied Biological Sciences UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches
PDA Training and Development for Delivery to Groups SCQF level 7 UPDATED PDA Training and Development for Delivery to Groups alternative assessment approaches published.
HND Hospitality Management UPDATED HND Hospitality Management alternative assessment approaches published
NPA Bakery UPDATED NPA Bakery alternative assessment approaches published.
PDA Support Adult Literacies Learning SCQF level 6 UPDATED PDA Support Adult Literacies Learning alternative assessment approaches published.
HND Applied Sciences UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches
SQA Advanced Certificate/Diploma in Architectural Technology UPDATED SQA Advanced Certificate/Diploma in Architectural Technology - alternative assessment approaches 2021-22 published
NPA Applied Sciences SCQF level 5 UPDATED NPA Applied Sciences alternative assessment approaches published.
PDA Roofing SCQF level 6 UPDATED PDA Roofing alternative assessment approaches published.
HNC Hospitality Operations UPDATED HNC Hospitality Operations alternative assessment approaches published.
SQA Advanced Certificate/Diploma in Business UPDATED SQA Advanced Certificate/Diploma in Business - alternative assessment approaches 2021-22 published
HNC/HND Musical Theatre UPDATED HNC/HND Musical Theatre alternative assessment approaches published.
SQA Advanced Diploma in Travel and Tourism (Fixed Framework) UPDATED SQA Advanced Diploma in Travel and Tourism (Fixed Framework) alternative assessment approaches 2021-22 published
National 5 Music Technology - Course overview and resources NEW Coursework assessment task for National 5 Music Technology published
Advanced Higher Music Technology UPDATED Coursework assessment task for Advanced Higher Music Technology published
Higher Music Technology - Course overview and resources NEW Coursework assessment task for Higher Music Technology published
National Qualifications in 2021-22 UPDATED Published information on 2021-22 modification summary documents for NQ subjects

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HND Applied Sciences UPDATED Enhanced guidance added for alternative assessment approaches
Skills for Work Hairdressing: National 5 (SCQF level 5) UPDATED National 5 Skills for Work: Hairdressing alternative assessment approaches published
Skills for Work Hairdressing: National 4 (SCQF level 4) UPDATED National 4 Skills for Work: Hairdressing alternative assessment approaches published
NC Beauty Care and Make-up, NC Beauty Care, NC Make-up Artistry UPDATED NC Beauty Care and Make-up, NC Beauty Care, NC Make-up Artistry alternative assessment approaches published
Skills for Work: Beauty Higher (SCQF level 6) UPDATED Beauty Higher alternative assessment approaches published
HNC/HND Beauty Therapy UPDATED HNC/HND Beauty Therapy alternative assessment approaches published
HNC/HND Architectural Technology UPDATED HNC/HND Architectural Technologyalternative assessment approaches published
HND Applied Sciences UPDATED HND Applied Sciences alternative assessment approaches published
HNC Applied Sciences UPDATED HNC Applied Sciences alternative assessment approaches published
HNC/HND Acting and Performance UPDATED HNC/HND Acting and Performance alternative assessment approaches published
Physical Education UPDATED Guidance for National 3 and National 4 Physical Education, and freestanding units at SCQF levels 5, 6 and 7 published
Dance UPDATED Guidance on modifications to Dance course assessments published
Music UPDATED National Course modification summary: Music published.
Graphic Communication UPDATED National Course modification summary: Graphic Communication published.
Physical Education UPDATED National Course modification summary: Physical Education published.
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Advanced Higher Graphic Communication- Course overview UPDATED Coursework assessment task for Advanced Higher Graphic Communication published
Modern Studies UPDATED National Course modification summary: Subject published.
Modern Languages UPDATED National Course modification summary: Subject published.
Mathematics of Mechanics UPDATED National Course modification summary: Subject published.
Mathematics UPDATED National Course modification summary: Subject published.
Human Biology UPDATED National Course modification summary: Subject published.
History UPDATED National Course modification summary: Subject published.
Health and Food Technology UPDATED National Course modification summary: Subject published.
Environmental Science UPDATED National Course modification summary: Subject published.
Geography UPDATED National Course modification summary: Subject published.
Fashion and Textile Technology UPDATED National Course modification summary: Subject published.
ESOL UPDATED Course modification summary: Subject published.
Statistics UPDATED National Course modification summary: Statistics published.
Sociology UPDATED National Course modification summary: Sociology published.
Science UPDATED National Course modification summary: Science published.
Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies UPDATED National Course modification summary: Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies published.
Psychology UPDATED National Course modification summary: Psychology published.
Practical Woodworking UPDATED National Course modification summary: Practical Woodworking published.
Practical Metalworking UPDATED National Course modification summary: Practical Metalworking published.
Practical Electronics UPDATED National Course modification summary: Practical Electronics published.
Practical Cookery UPDATED National Course modification summary: Practical Cookery published.
Practical Cake Craft UPDATED National Course modification summary: Practical Cake Craft published.
Politics UPDATED National Course modification summary: Politics published.
Physics UPDATED National Course modification summary: Physics published.
Photography UPDATED National Course modification summary: Photography published.
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English UPDATED National Course modification summary: English published
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Drama UPDATED National Course modification summary: Drama published
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Childcare and Development UPDATED National Course modification summary: Childcare and Development published
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Administration and IT UPDATED National Course modification summary: Admin and IT published
Accounting UPDATED National Course modification summary: Accounting published.

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Assessment of National Qualifications in 2021-22 UPDATED SQA has set out key detail on plans for assessment of National Qualifications in 2021-22.

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Higher Media - Course overview and resources UPDATED Course Specification and Coursework assessment task for Higher Media published
National 5 Media UPDATED Coursework assessment task for National 5 Media published

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Appeals 2021 - information for centres UPDATED Updates to appeals information for centres. Includes information on escalated appeals.
Time to focus on celebrating learners¿ achievements - update from NQ2021 Group UPDATED Update from the National Qualifications 2021 Group celebrating learners' achievements

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Website Updates - 02/08/21 Status Change
Internal Assessment Support Materials UPDATED monthly updates 02/08/2021

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National Qualification approval process NEW Updated "Subjects not auto-approved" list.

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National Qualifications - external verification UPDATED Guidance on retention of evidence - Centres must retain all candidate assessment evidence for National Qualifications until 31 December.

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Skills for Work Case Study National 5 Creative Industries course Northfield Academy, Aberdeen NEW test change
Skills for Work Case Study National 5 Creative Industries course Northfield Academy, Aberdeen UPDATED test change

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Foundation Apprenticeships - Overview and opportunities UPDATED Details of the arrangements for 2021-22 added.

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Internal Assessment Support Materials UPDATED monthly update 05/07/2021
Internal Assessment Support Materials UPDATED monthly update 05/07/2021

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Website Updates - 30/06/21 Status Change
Digital Marketing UPDATED upload - 30/06/2021

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Alternative Certification Model - thank you from SQA NEW Alternative Certification Model - thank you from SQA.

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National Qualifications and Higher National and Vocational Qualifications in session 2021-22 UPDATED Update on arrangements for the delivery of National Qualifications, and Higher National and Vocational Qualifications, in session 2021-22.
Modern Languages UPDATED Course information for session 2021-22 published.
History UPDATED Course information for session 2021-22 published.
Health and Food Technology UPDATED Course information for session 2021-22 published.
Geography UPDATED Course information for session 2021-22 published.
Fashion and Textile Technology UPDATED Course information for session 2021-22 published.
Environmental Science UPDATED Course information for session 2021-22 published.
English UPDATED Course information for session 2021-22 published.
Engineering Science UPDATED Course information for session 2021-22 published.
Economics UPDATED Course information for session 2021-22 published.
Drama UPDATED Course information for session 2021-22 published.
Design and Technology UPDATED Course information for session 2021-22 published.
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Dance UPDATED Course information for session 2021-22 published.
Computing Science UPDATED Course information for session 2021-22 published.
Classical Studies UPDATED Course information for session 2021-22 published.
Childcare and Development UPDATED Course information for session 2021-22 published.
Chemistry UPDATED Course information for session 2021-22 published.
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Business Management UPDATED Course information for session 2021-22 published.
Business UPDATED Course information for session 2021-22 published.
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Art and Design (Expressive) UPDATED Course information for session 2021-22 published.
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Art and Design UPDATED Course information for session 2021-22 published.
Applications of Mathematics UPDATED Course information for session 2021-22 published.
Administration and IT UPDATED Course information for session 2021-22 published.
Accounting UPDATED Course information for session 2021-22 published.
Statistics UPDATED Course information for session 2021-22 published.
Sociology UPDATED Course information for session 2021-22 published.
Science UPDATED Course information for session 2021-22 published.
Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies UPDATED Course information for session 2021-22 published.
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Practical Woodworking UPDATED Course information for session 2021-22 published.
Practical Metalworking UPDATED Course information for session 2021-22 published.
Practical Electronics UPDATED Course information for session 2021-22 published.
Practical Cookery UPDATED Course information for session 2021-22 published.
Practical Craft Skills UPDATED Course information for session 2021-22 published.
Practical Cake Craft UPDATED Course information for session 2021-22 published.
Politics UPDATED Course information for session 2021-22 published.
Physics UPDATED Course information for session 2021-22 published.
Physical Education UPDATED Course information for session 2021-22 published.
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People and Society UPDATED Course information for session 2021-22 published.
Music Technology UPDATED Course information for session 2021-22 published.
Music UPDATED Course information for session 2021-22 published.
Modern Studies UPDATED Course information for session 2021-22 published.
Media UPDATED Course information for session 2021-22 published.
Mathematics of Mechanics UPDATED Course information for session 2021-22 published.
Mathematics UPDATED Course information for session 2021-22 published.
Latin UPDATED Course information for session 2021-22 published.
Human Biology UPDATED Course information for session 2021-22 published.
Graphic Communication UPDATED Course information for session 2021-22 published.
Gàidhlig UPDATED Course information for session 2021-22 published.
ESOL UPDATED Course information for session 2021-22 published.

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Website Updates - 16/06/21 Status Change
SQA responds to Scottish Youth Parliament open letter NEW SQA response to the open letter received from a range of signatories and Scottish Youth Parliament

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Appeals 2021 - Information for learners UPDATED Dates for priority appeals deadline now Tue 24 August
Appeals 2021 - learners UPDATED Dates for priority appeals deadline now Tue 24 Aug
Appeals 2021 - information for centres UPDATED Added further details on appeals 2021 for centres.

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Website Updates - 09/06/21 Status Change
Assessment Support Materials: SQA Advanced UPDATED monthly updates 09/06/2021

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Website Updates - 07/06/21 Status Change
Our focus remains on helping our young people to succeed NEW New News Item published - Opinion piece from Fiona Robertson, SQA Chief Executive, and Scotland's Chief Examining Officer
Internal Assessment Support Materials UPDATED edit 07/06/2021

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Website Updates - 02/06/21 Status Change
Alternative certification model - National Qualifications 2020-21 UPDATED Added information on the appeals process (stage 5 of the Alternative Certification Model) and small updates to stages 3 and 4 regarding contingency arrangement: incomplete evidence
National Qualifications appeals process 2021 - consultation results UPDATED Results and analysis - consultation on appeals process for session 2020-21
Incomplete evidence NEW SQA statement on incomplete assessment arrangements for learners.
Scottish Qualifications Authority UPDATED Appeals 2021 information added.
2021 Appeals Service announced UPDATED 2021 Appeals Service announced.
Advanced Higher Modern Languages - Course overview UPDATED added key messages

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Website Updates - 14/05/21 Status Change
National Qualifications 2021 - a message from organisations working across Scottish education UPDATED Latest message from organisations working across Scottish education
National Qualifications 2021 - a message from organisations working across Scottish education UPDATED Latest message from organisations working across Scottish education.
Advanced Higher Design and Manufacture UPDATED Candidate evidence and commentaries - Question paper
Advanced Higher Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies UPDATED Audio Presentation - Question paper and Dissertation

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Website Updates - 12/05/21 Status Change
Geography UPDATED Higher Geography 2020-21 assessment resource on the SQA Secure website: correction to marking instructions.
Higher Administration and IT - Course overview and resources UPDATED SQA Academy course link added under Gathering evidence information.
National 5 Accounting - Course overview and resources UPDATED SQA Academy course link added under Gathering evidence information.
Higher Accounting - Course overview and resources UPDATED Academy course added

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Website Updates - 10/05/21 Status Change
Higher Psychology - Course overview and resources UPDATED Candidate evidence and commentaries - Assignment Questions and answers - Assignment
Advanced Higher Physical Education - Course overview UPDATED Candidate evidence and commentaries - Project
Higher Design and Manufacture - Course overview UPDATED Audio presentation - Gathering evidence and provisional results
Advanced Higher Design and Manufacture UPDATED Audio presentation - Gathering evidence and provisional results
National 5 Design and Manufacture - Course overview UPDATED Audio presentation - gathering evidence and provisional results
National 5 English - Course overview and resources UPDATED National 5 - Advanced Higher overview of available Understanding Standards resources
Higher English - Course overview and resources UPDATED N5 - Advanced Higher overview of available Understanding Standards resources
Advanced Higher English - Course overview UPDATED National 5 - Advanced Higher overview of available Understanding Standards resources

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National 5 Music - Course overview UPDATED Guide to published 2020-21 assessment resources
Higher Music - Course overview and resources UPDATED Guide to published 2020-21 assessment resources
Advanced Higher Music - Course overview and resources UPDATED Guide to published 2020-21 assessment resources
National 5 English - Course overview and resources UPDATED Overview of Understanding Standards resources - RUAE, critical reading and portfolio
Advanced Higher English - Course overview UPDATED Overview of Understanding Standards resources -Dissertation
Advanced Higher English - Course overview UPDATED Literary Study - additional guidance

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Website Updates - 04/05/21 Status Change
HND Complementary Therapies UPDATED Appendix to subject guidance - HND Complementary Therapies
Economics UPDATED Minor correction to the Higher Economics assessment resource marking instructions on the SQA Secure website.

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Website Updates - 23/04/21 Status Change
Higher Drama - Course Overview UPDATED Audio presentation - Gathering evidence and provisional result
Higher History - Course overview and resources UPDATED Webinar recording - Question paper 2 Webinar recording Q&A - Question paper 2

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Website Updates - 22/04/21 Status Change
National 5 Modern Languages - Course overview and resources UPDATED Gathering key evidence and provisional results - questions and answers
Higher Modern Languages UPDATED Gathering key evidence and provisional results - questions and answers
Advanced Higher Modern Languages - Course overview UPDATED Key evidence and provisional results - question and answers document
National 5 Gàidhlig UPDATED Gathering key evidence and provisional results - questions and answers
Higher Gàidhlig UPDATED Gathering key evidence and provisional results - questions and answers
Advanced Higher Gàidhlig UPDATED Gathering key evidence and provisional results - questions and answers
Assessment resources - National Qualifications 2020-21 UPDATED Digital question papers for disabled learners and learners with additional support needs are available from the SQA Secure website.

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Website Updates - 21/04/21 Status Change
Advanced Higher Art and Design (Expressive) UPDATED Audio presentation - Portfolio
Advanced Higher Art and Design (Design) - Overview UPDATED Audio presentation - Portfolio

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Website Updates - 20/04/21 Status Change
What you need to know for 2021 - National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher NEW Gaelic version of the 'What you need to know for 2021' (NQ learner booklet) published - Am fiosrachadh a dh¿fheumas tu airson - Nàiseanta 5, Àrd-Ìre agus Àrd-Ìre Adhartach
Advanced Higher Design and Manufacture UPDATED audio presentation - Assignment (published on SQA Secure site)

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Higher Mathematics - Course overview and resources UPDATED Video presentation - Question paper (2018, 2019) applying marking instructions

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Website Updates - 16/04/21 Status Change
Personal Finance Awards at SCQF level 4 & 5 UPDATED SQA support packs for both Units: Money Management (FC63 04) support pack PDF and The Principles of Money (FC64 04) support pack PDF, have been removed from Units and Delivery Tools, and Tutor Support Packs and Learner Workbooks for the level 4 Award are now available from the 'Awards' section of the SQA secure website.

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Advanced Higher Physical Education - Course overview UPDATED Audio presentation - Gathering evidence and provisional results
Audio Presentations UPDATED Added presentation and amended link text of presentation
Higher Drama - Course Overview UPDATED Candidate evidence and commentaries - Preparation for performance
Advanced Higher English - Course overview UPDATED Candidate evidence and commentaries - Dissertation

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Website Updates - 13/04/21 Status Change
National Qualifications 2021 Group update: Alternative Certification Model Stage 2 UPDATED News statement with information on stage 2 of the Alternative Certification Model used to award National 5s, Highers and Advanced Highers.
Higher Applications of Mathematics - Course overview UPDATED Candidate evidence and commentaries - Project
National 5 Modern Studies - Course overview and resources UPDATED Audio presentation - Question paper overview of standards and marking instructions
Higher Design and Manufacture - Course overview UPDATED Audio presentation - Assignment
Advanced Higher Art and Design (Expressive) UPDATED AH Art and Design (Expressive) - Clarification on using centre-devised tasks to generate provisional results.
Advanced Higher Art and Design (Design) - Overview UPDATED AH Art and Design (Design) - Clarification on using centre-devised tasks to generate provisional results.
Higher Art and Design - Course overview and resources UPDATED Higher Art and Design - Clarification on using centre-devised tasks to generate provisional results.
National 5 Art and Design - Course overview and resources UPDATED N5 Art and Design - Clarification on using centre-devised tasks to generate provisional results.

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Website Updates - 12/04/21 Status Change
Advanced Higher English - Course overview UPDATED Webinar recording and presentation - Dissertation
National 4 Administration and IT UPDATED Audio presentation - Combined unit assessment and gathering evidence 2020-21
Advanced Higher Computing Science UPDATED Candidate evidence and commentaries - Project

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Website Updates - 09/04/21 Status Change
National 5 Business Management - Course overview and resources UPDATED Minor correction to the N5 Business Management assessment resource on the SQA Secure website.

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Website Updates - 08/04/21 Status Change
Assessment resources - National Qualifications 2020-21 UPDATED Information on digital question papers for learners with additional support needs.
National 5 English - Course overview and resources UPDATED Webinar recordings - Question paper 1 and Question paper 2 - guidance on modifications and provisional results
Advanced Higher Drama - Course overview and resources UPDATED Audio presentation - Assignment, Project-dissertation & Performance

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Website Updates - 01/04/21 Status Change
Equality and diversity within SQA UPDATED Added Equality Reviews for Advanced Higher Music and Music Technology.
Advanced Higher History - Course overview and resources UPDATED Webinar recording - Dissertation
Advanced Higher Economics UPDATED Candidate evidence - Question Paper 1
Advanced Higher History - Course overview and resources UPDATED Webinar covering Question paper 1 and supporting resources published
Higher Classical Studies - Course overview and resources UPDATED Question paper 2 Classical Society - webinar recording Question paper 2 Classical Society - webinar recording Q&A

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Website Updates - 31/03/21 Status Change
Higher Geography - Course overview and resources UPDATED Audio presentation: Question paper 2
National 5 Dance - Course overview and resources UPDATED Audio presentation - Question paper, Performance and Practical Activity
Higher Dance - Course overview and resources UPDATED Audio presentation - Question paper, Performance and Practical Activity
SQA Advanced Diploma in Travel and Tourism (Fixed Framework) UPDATED Updated SQA Advanced Qualification Travel and Tourism Fixed Internal Assessment Guidance published.

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Website Updates - 30/03/21 Status Change
Advanced Higher History - Course overview and resources UPDATED Candidate evidence and commentaries - Project-dissertation
Higher Geography - Course overview and resources UPDATED Audio presentation: Question paper 1 part 2 - human environments
Advanced Higher Geography - Course overview and resources UPDATED Understanding Standards: Audio presentation - Project-folio
Test SQA Advanced Diploma in Financial Services UPDATED s

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Website Updates - 29/03/21 Status Change
Understanding Standards - Events schedule and webinars UPDATED New Higher Psychology webinar 19 April (4.30pm - 5.30pm)
Higher Art and Design - Course overview and resources UPDATED Added link to Understanding Standards website in Gathering evidence section.
National 5 Art and Design - Course overview and resources UPDATED Added link to Understanding Standards website in Gathering evidence section.
Advanced Higher Art and Design (Design) - Overview UPDATED Added link to Understanding Standards website in Gathering evidence section.
Advanced Higher Art and Design (Expressive) UPDATED Added link to Understanding Standards website in Gathering evidence section.

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Website Updates - 26/03/21 Status Change
Politics UPDATED Minor correction to Higher Politics assessment resource on the SQA Secure website

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Website Updates - 25/03/21 Status Change
NC Pharmacy Services UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 document for NC Pharmacy Services published.
Remote assessment - guidance for centres UPDATED National Qualifications: New guidance for centres managing remote assessment in session 2020-21
CPD webinars and materials UPDATED Added presentation and Q and A

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Website Updates - 24/03/21 Status Change
HNC/HND Sound Production UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 ¿ HNC/HND Sound Production Published.
HNC/HND Music UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 - HNC/HND Music published.
Higher Physical Education - Course overview and resources UPDATED Understanding Standards: Audio presentation - Question paper and performance
Higher Art and Design - Course overview and resources UPDATED Understanding Standards: Audio presentation - Guidance on using key evidence to generate provisional results
National 5 Art and Design - Course overview and resources UPDATED Understanding Standards: Audio presentation - Guidance on using key evidence to generate provisional results
Higher History - Course overview and resources UPDATED Understanding Standards: Candidate evidence and commentaries - Question paper 1 (British, European and World history) Question paper 2 (Scottish history)

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Website Updates - 23/03/21 Status Change
Higher English - Course overview and resources UPDATED Webinar recording: Guidance on marking and how to apply marking principles. Webinar presentation: Critical reading SQA devised assessment
National 5 Design and Manufacture - Course overview UPDATED Audio presentation -Assignment estimates and marking guidance
SQA Advanced Certificate/Diploma in Civil Engineering UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 ¿ SQA Advanced Certificate/Diploma in Civil Engineering Published.
SQA Advanced Certificate/Diploma in Construction Management UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 ¿ SQA Advanced Certificate/Diploma in Construction Management Published.
SQA Advanced Certificate/Diploma in Architectural Technology UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 ¿ SQA Advanced Certificate/Diploma in Architectural Technology Published.
SQA Advanced Certificate/Diploma in Quantity Surveying UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 ¿ SQA Advanced Certificate/Diploma in Quantity Surveying Published.
SQA Advanced Certificate in Built Environment UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 ¿ SQA Advanced Certificate in Built Environment Published.

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Audio Presentations UPDATED added art and design presentation

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Website Updates - 19/03/21 Status Change
Understanding Standards - Events schedule and webinars UPDATED New webinar announced - National 5 Practical Electronics on 29 April
National Qualifications - external verification UPDATED Round 1 and Round 2 verification events cancelled.
Higher Economics - Course overview and resources UPDATED Understanding standards - audio presentation: Question paper guidance
Higher Business Management - Course overview and resources UPDATED Understanding standards - audio presentation: Question paper guidance
Higher Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies (RMPS) UPDATED Understanding Standards - audio presentation: Question paper
Higher Psychology - Course overview and resources UPDATED Understanding Standards - Audio presentation: Question paper

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Website Updates - 18/03/21 Status Change
Higher Geography - Course overview and resources UPDATED Understanding Standards - Audio presentation: Question paper 1 -physical and human environments
National 5 Drama - Course overview and resource UPDATED Understanding Standards - Audio presentation: Question paper and performance
Higher Photography - Course overview and resources UPDATED Understanding Standards - Audio presentation: Gathering evidence and modifications session 2020/21

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Website Updates - 17/03/21 Status Change
HNC/HND Music Business UPDATED HNC and HND COVID assessment documents published for HNVQ 2021.
HNC/HND Music Business UPDATED Information on critical competences for holistic assessment document published.
Higher Computing Science - Course overview and resources UPDATED Understanding Standards: Audio presentation covering Question paper and Project
NC Health and Social Care UPDATED Guidance document for Care NQ First Aid units published.
Skills for Work: Early Learning and Childcare National 5 (SCQF level 5) UPDATED Guidance document for Care NQ First Aid units published.
PDA Education Support Assistance SCQF level 6 UPDATED Guidance document for Care NQ First Aid units published.
NC Early Education and Childcare UPDATED Guidance document for Care NQ First Aid units published.
Higher Modern Studies - Course overview and resources UPDATED Understanding Standards: Audio presentation - overview of Question papers and marking instructions
HNC/HND Computer Aided Architectural Design and Technology UPDATED Subject Guidance 2021 - HND Computer Aided Architectural Design and Technology published

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Website Updates - 15/03/21 Status Change
National 5 Physical Education - Course overview UPDATED Understanding Standards: Portfolio webinar recording
Higher History - Course overview and resources UPDATED Understanding Standards: webinar recording - Question paper 1 gathering evidence 2020/21
PDA Education Support Assistance SCQF level 6 UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 - PDA Education Support Assistance (101 KB) published
NC Early Education and Childcare UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 ¿ NC Early Education and Childcare published
HNC/HND Computer Aided Draughting and Design UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 ¿ HND Computer Aided Draughting and Design Published.
HNC & HND Manufacturing Engineering UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 ¿ HNC & HND Manufacturing Engineering Published.

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Website Updates - 12/03/21 Status Change
2021 Appeals Process Consultation UPDATED National Qualifications appeals consultation launched - closes on 26 March - please complete the form to contribute.
Fabrication, Welding and Inspection UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 ¿ HNC Fabrication, Welding and Inspection Published.
SQA seeks views on 2021 Appeals Process UPDATED SQA - NQ2021 - Appeals Consulation Open - Links updated
SQA seeks views on 2021 Appeals Process NEW News Item - NQ2021 - Appeals Consultation published
HNC & HND Manufacturing Engineering UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 ¿ HNC Manufacturing Engineering Published.
HNC Hospitality Operations UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 - HNC Hospitality Operations (New framework) published.
NC Manufacturing Engineering UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 ¿ NC Manufacturing Engineering Published.
Advanced Higher Modern Studies - Course overview UPDATED Understanding Standards: Overview of standards for question paper and dissertation - Audio presentation
National 5 Media UPDATED Understanding Standards: Audio presentation published
Higher Media - Course overview and resources UPDATED Understanding standards: Guidance on marking and changes to this session - Audio presentation published
Advanced Higher Geography - Course overview and resources UPDATED Understanding Standards: Project-folio candidate evidence and commentaries published

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Website Updates - 11/03/21 Status Change
Skills for Work: Beauty Higher (SCQF level 6) UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 ¿ Skills for Work: Beauty Higher (SCQF level 6) published.
Skills for Work Hairdressing: National 5 (SCQF level 5) UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 ¿ Skills for Work Hairdressing: National 5 (SCQF level 5) published.
Skills for Work Hairdressing: National 4 (SCQF level 4) UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 ¿ Skills for Work Hairdressing: National 4 (SCQF level 4) published.
NPA Nail Enhancements UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 ¿ NPA Nail Enhancements published
National Progression Award (NPA) Barbering UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 ¿ National Progression Award (NPA) Barbering published.
NPA Manicure and Pedicure UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 ¿ NPA Manicure and Pedicure published.
NPA Make-Up Skills UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 ¿ NPA Make-Up Skills published.
NPA Long Hair Design with Make-Up UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 ¿ NPA Long Hair Design with Make-Up published.
National Progression Award (NPA) Eye Treatments UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 ¿ National Progression Award (NPA) Eye Treatments published.
National Progression Award (NPA) Beauty Skills UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 ¿ National Progression Award (NPA) Beauty Skills published
National Progression Award (NPA) Beauty Massage UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 ¿ National Progression Award (NPA) Beauty Massage published.
NPA Cosmetology UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 ¿ NPA Cosmetology published
National Certificate (NC) Wellness Therapies UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 ¿ National Certificate (NC) Wellness Therapies published
NC Hairdressing UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 ¿ NC Hairdressing published.
NC Beauty Care and Make-up, NC Beauty Care, NC Make-up Artistry UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 ¿ NC Beauty Care and Make-up, NC Beauty Care, NC Make-up Artistry published
Audio Presentations UPDATED added additional resource
NC Engineering Systems at SCQF level 6 UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 ¿ NC Engineering Systems at SCQF level 5 Published.
NC Electronic Engineering at SCQF Level 5 & 6 UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 ¿ NC Electronic Engineering at SCQF Level 5 & 6 Published.
NC Electrical Engineering at SCQF levels 5 & 6 UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 ¿ NC Electrical Engineering at SCQF levels 6 Published.
HNC/HND Electrical Engineering - Overview UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 ¿ HND Electrical Engineering Published.
Mechatronics UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 ¿ HNC Mechatronics Published.
HNC/HND Electronics UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 ¿ HNC Electronics Published.
Assessing Higher National and Vocational Qualifications 2020-21 UPDATED Revised HNVQ schedule for subject guidance/critical competencies published.
NC Mechanical Maintenance Engineering UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 ¿ NC Mechanical Maintenance Engineering
NC Measurement and Control Engineering UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 ¿ NC Measurement and Control Engineering published
NC Engineering Systems at SCQF level 6 UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 ¿ NC Engineering Systems at SCQF level 6 published
HNC/D in Mechanical Engineering UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 ¿ HND in Mechanical Engineering published
NC Aeronautical Engineering UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 ¿ NC Aeronautical Engineering published
HNC/HND Electronics UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 ¿ HNC/HND Electronics published
HNC/D in Mechanical Engineering UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 ¿ HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering published

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Website Updates - 10/03/21 Status Change
HNC Engineering Practice UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 ¿ HNC Engineering Practice published.
HNC/HND Electrical Engineering - Overview UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 ¿ HNC/HND Electrical Engineering published.
NC Electrical Engineering at SCQF levels 5 & 6 UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 ¿ NC Electrical Engineering at SCQF levels 5 & 6 Published.
NC Engineering Practice UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 ¿ NC Engineering Practice Published.
NC Fabrication and Welding UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 ¿ NC Fabrication and Welding Published.
HNC/HND Measurement and Control Engineering UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 ¿ HNC/HND Measurement and Control Engineering Published.
HNC/HND Engineering Systems NEW Subject guidance 2021 ¿ HNC/HND Engineering Systems Published.
HNC/HND Computer Aided Architectural Design and Technology UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 ¿ HNC Computer Aided Architectural Design and Technology Published.
HNC/HND Aircraft Engineering at SCQF level 7/8 UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 ¿ HNC/HND Aircraft Engineering at SCQF level 7/8 Published.

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Website Updates - 09/03/21 Status Change
Assessing Higher National and Vocational Qualifications 2020-21 UPDATED Critical competence template and exemplar published.
HNC/HND Technical Theatre UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 ¿ HNC/HND Technical Theatre Published.
HNC/HND Creative Industries: Television UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 ¿ HNC/HND Creative Industries: Television Published.
HND Hospitality Management UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 - HND Hospitality Management (Lapsing) published.
HNC Hospitality Operations UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 - HNC Hospitality (Lapsing) published.
National Certificate in Hospitality Operations at SCQF level 6 UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 - NC Hospitality Operations at SCQF level 6 published
National Certificate in Hospitality Operations at SCQF level 5 UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 - NC Hospitality Operations at SCQF level 5 published.
National Certificate in Hospitality Operations at SCQF level 5 UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 ¿NC Hospitality Operations at SCQF level 5 published.

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Website Updates - 08/03/21 Status Change
Higher Classical Studies - Course overview and resources UPDATED Understanding Standards 2020-21 Additional Materials Published
Advanced Higher Classical Studies UPDATED Understanding Standards 2020-21 Additional Materials Published

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Website Updates - 05/03/21 Status Change
Employability and Citizenship UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 - NC Employability and Citizenship published
NPA Thoroughbred Preparation at SCQF level 5 UPDATED Published subject guidance 2021 document for NPA Thoroughbred Preparation at SCQF level 5.
NPA in Horse Care at SCQF level 4 UPDATED Published subject guidance document for NPA in Horse Care at SCQF level 4.
National Progression Award in Horse Care at SCQF level 6 UPDATED Published subject guidance 2021 document for National Progression Award in Horse Care at SCQF level 6.
NC Horse Care UPDATED Published subject guidance 2021 document for NC Horse Care.
NC Early Education and Childcare UPDATED Published subject guidance 2021 document for PDA Education Support Assistance.
NC Early Education and Childcare UPDATED Published subject guidance 2021 document for NC Early Education and Childcare.
PDA Dental Nursing SCQF level 7 UPDATED Published subject guidance 2021 documents for PDA Dental Nursing at SCQG level 7.
PDA Tutoring Adult Literacies SCQF level 8 UPDATED Published subject guidance 2021 document for PDA Tutoring Adult Literacies at SCQF level 8.
PDA Training and Development for Delivery to Groups SCQF level 7 UPDATED Published subject guidance 2021 document for PDA Training and Development for Delivery to Groups at SCQF level 7.
Dance UPDATED Gathering evidence document: Updates to Component 2: Practical activity at National 5 and Higher.
NPA Specialist Racehorse Care at SCQF level 5 UPDATED Published subject guidance 2021 document for NPA Specialist Racehorse Care at SCQF level 5.
NPA in Racing Yard Routine at SCQF level 5 UPDATED Published subject guidance 2021 document for NPA in Racing Yard Routine at SCQF level 5.
NPA Racehorse Exercise and Performance at SCQF level 5 UPDATED Published subject guidance 2021 document for NPA Racehorse Exercise and Performance at SCQF level 5.

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Website Updates - 04/03/21 Status Change
PDA Teaching Practice in Scotland's Colleges SCQF level 9 UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 - PDA Teaching Practice in Scotland's Colleges SCQF level 9 Published.
PDA Support Adult Literacies Learning SCQF level 6 UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 ¿ PDA Support Adult Literacies Learning SCQF level 6 Published.
NC Horticulture at SCQF level 5 UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 ¿ NC Horticulture at SCQF level 5 Published.
NC An Introduction to Horticulture at SCQF level 4 UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 ¿ NC An Introduction to Horticulture at SCQF level 4 Published.
HNC Landscape Management at SCQF Level 7 UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 ¿ HNC Landscape Management at SCQF Level 7 Published.
HND Horticulture with Plantsmanship at SCQF level 8 UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 ¿ HND Horticulture with Plantsmanship at SCQF level 8 Published.
HND Horticulture at SCQF level 8 UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 ¿ HND Horticulture at SCQF level 8 Published.
HNC Horticulture at SCQF level 7 UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 ¿ HNC Horticulture at SCQF level 7 Published.
HND Garden Design at SCQF level 8 UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 ¿ HND Garden Design at SCQF level 8 Published. Correction*
HND Garden Design at SCQF level 8 UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 ¿ HND Garden Design at SCQF level 8 Published.
HNC/HND Furniture UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 ¿ HNC/HND Furniture published.
HNC Garden Design at SCQF level 7 UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 ¿ HNC Garden Design at SCQF level 7 Published.
HNC/HND 3D Design UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 ¿ HNC/HND 3D Design published.
National 5 Dance - Course overview and resources UPDATED Updates to gathering evidence documents: Practical activity components at National 5 and Higher.
Higher Dance - Course overview and resources UPDATED Updates to gathering evidence documents: Practical activity components at National 5 and Higher.
Skills for Work: Sport and Recreation National 4 (SCQF level 4) UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 ¿ Skills for Work: Sport and Recreation National 4 (SCQF level 4) published.
Skills for Work: Sport and Recreation National 5 (SCQF level 5) UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 ¿ Skills for Work: Sport and Recreation National 5 (SCQF level 5) published.
Skills for Work: Sport and Recreation National 5 (SCQF level 5) UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 ¿ Skills for Work: Sport and Recreation National 5 (SCQF level 5) published.
NPA Sport and Fitness: Outdoor Sports UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 ¿ NPA Sport and Fitness: Outdoor Sports published.
NPA Sporting Events: Personal Best UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 ¿ NPA Sporting Events: Personal Best published.
NPA Sports Development UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 ¿ NPA Sports Development published.
NPA Organising Volunteering Events in Sport UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 ¿ NPA Organising Volunteering Events in Sport published.
NPA Exercise and Fitness Leadership UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 ¿ NPA Exercise and Fitness Leadership published.
NPA Achieving Excellence in Sport UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 ¿ NPA Achieving Excellence in Sport published.
NPA Sport and Fitness: Team Sports UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 ¿ NPA Sport and Fitness: Team Sports published
NPA Sport and Fitness: Individual Sports UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 ¿ NPA Sport and Fitness: Individual Sports published.
National Certificate in Sport and Fitness at SCQF level 4 UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 ¿ National Certificate in Sport and Fitness at SCQF level 4 published.
National Certificate in Sport and Fitness at SCQF level 5 UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 ¿ National Certificate in Sport and Fitness at SCQF level 5 published.
HND Animal Care UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 ¿ HND Animal Care Published.
HND Professional Cookery UPDATED layout adjustment published
HNC Animal Care UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 ¿ HNC Animal Care Published.
HNC Professional Cookery UPDATED Layout adjustment published
HND Equine Studies UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 ¿ HND Equine Studies Published.
HNC Equine Studies UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 ¿ HNC Equine Studies Published.
HNC/HND Contemporary Art Practice UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 ¿ HNC/HND Contemporary Art Practice Published.
HNC/HND Art and Design UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 ¿ HNC/HND Art and Design Published.
HNC/HND Additional Support Needs UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 ¿ HNC/HND Additional Support Needs Published.
Award in Volunteering Skills UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 ¿ Award in Volunteering Skills Published.
HNC Professional Cookery UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 - HNC Professional Cookery (new framework) plus critical competences appendix published.
HND Professional Cookery UPDATED HND Professional Cookery with Management (new framework year 1) plus critical competences appendix published.
HNC/HND Visual Communication UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 ¿ HNC/HND Visual Communication Published.
HNC/HND 3D Computer Animation UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 ¿ HNC/HND 3D Computer Animation Published.

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Website Updates - 03/03/21 Status Change
HNC Events and HND Events Management UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 ¿ HNC Events and HND Events Management Published.
National Certificate Events Co-ordination SCQF level 5 UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 - NC Events Co-ordination Published.
PDA Youth Work SCQF level 6 UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 ¿ PDA Youth Work SCQF level 6 Published.
HNC Counselling SCQF level 7 UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 ¿ HNC Counselling SCQF level 7 Published.
NC Rural Skills UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 ¿ NC Rural Skills Published.
HNC/HND Musical Theatre UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 - HNC/HND Musical Theatre published
SQA Advanced Certificate in Musical Theatre UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 - SQA Advanced Certificate in Musical Theatre published
NPA Musical Theatre UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 - NPA Musical Theatre published
HNC/HND Acting and Performance UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 - HNC/HND Acting and Performance published
Acting and Theatre Performance UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 - Acting and Theatre Performance published
NPA Professional Theatre Preparation UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 - NPA Professional Theatre Preparation published
NPA Acting and Performance UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 - NPA Acting and Performance published

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Website Updates - 02/03/21 Status Change
Music Technology UPDATED Updates to arrangements for National 4 in 2020-21
PDA Electronic Fire and Security Systems SCQF level 6 UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 - PDA Electronic Fire and Security Systems SCQF level 6 published.
Music UPDATED Updates to arrangements for National 4 in 2020-21
HNC Media Analysis and Production UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 - HNC Media Analysis and Production published.
Media UPDATED Updates to arrangements for National 4 in 2020-21
Graphic Communication UPDATED Updates to arrangements for National 4 in 2020-21
English UPDATED Updates to arrangements for National 4
Design and Manufacture UPDATED Updates to arrangements for National 4 in 2020-21
Administration and IT UPDATED Updates to arrangements for National 4 in 2020-21
HNC Working With Communities UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 ¿ HNC Working With Communities Published.
NC Animal Care UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 ¿ NC Animal Care Published.
HNC/HND Jewellery UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 ¿ HNC/HND Jewellery Published.
NPA PC Passport UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 - NPA PC Passport published.
NPA Digital Passport at SCQF levels 4, 5 and 6 UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 - NPA Digital Passport at SCQF levels 4, 5 and 6 published.
NPA Digital Literacy UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 ¿ NPA Digital Literacy published.
HNC/HND Technologies in Business UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 ¿ HNC/HND Technologies in Business published.
National Progression Award in Digital Media at SCQF levels 4, 5 and 6 UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 ¿ National Progression Award in Digital Media at SCQF levels 4, 5 and 6 published.
NPA Digital Literacy UPDATED Format: Subject guidance 2021 ¿ NPA Digital Literacy published.
HNC/HND Technologies in Business UPDATED Format: Subject guidance 2021 ¿ HNC/HND Technologies in Business published
HNC/HND Creative Industries: Media and Communication UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 ¿ HNC/HND Creative Industries: Media and Communication. HND link added. Published.
HNC/HND Creative Industries: Media and Communication UPDATED Subject guidance 2021 ¿ HNC/HND Creative Industries: Media and Communication Published.

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Website Updates - 01/03/21 Status Change
Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies UPDATED Updates to arrangements for 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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