s io ce presentation

SQA Vocational AwardsSIoCE AGM

28 May, 2011

Bobby ElliottScottish Qualifications Authority

bobby.elliott@sqa.org.uk

Aim of the presentation

1. Introduce the SQA vocational

Computing team

2. Explain the types of vocational

qualifications

3. Describe the portfolio of vocational

awards

4. Promote the feature of vocational

qualifications

Vocational Computing team

Bobby ElliottQualifications Manager

(x.5473)(Mobile: 07825926357)

NPA/NC/HNC/HND/PDA/SVQ Computing/IT/Multimedia

awards

IT-related vendor links

Caroline DouglasQualifications Officer

(x.5476)

Internet SafetyHigher National Units

HNC/D ComputingHNC/D IT

HNC/D NetworkingHNC/D Multi/Interactive Media

HNC/D Computer GamesProfessional Development Awards

DIVA/vendor links (ICT)Sector Panel

QST (HN)Heads of Computing annual event

Budget maintenance

Hilary WeirQualifications Officer

(x.5130)

WebwiseNational UnitsICT Core Skills

National Progression Awards(including PC Passport)

National Certificates(Digital Media Computing)

SVQs (IT User/IT Professional)QST (NC)

Verifier e-group maintenanceUnit writing workshops

Pauline Gray/Lisa MarshallAdministrator

(x.5459)

qualificationsadmin@sqa.org.uk

General enquiriesGeneral admin support

Enquiries re. support materialsExpense claims

ContractsMeetings

Joan MorrisProject Officer

(x.5405)

solar@sqa.org.uk

Online assessment(SOLAR)

David DrennanSenior Verifier

E-mail: drennan.david@gmail.com

Customer Contact Center0845-279-1000

customer@sqa.org.uk

All routine enquiries relating to support materials and information

about qualifications

Internal UnitsHR: Michelle Morrison (x. 5308)Assessment Standards: Allison Paterson (x. 5358)Kieran Stockwell (x. 5361)

Contacting us

Telephone: Preceed extension with 0845-213-E-mail: firstname.secondname@sqa.org.ukWebsite: http://www.sqa.org.ukComputing pages: http://tinyurl.com/sqacomputingBlog: http://sqacomputing.blogspot.comMailing list: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SQAComputing/Twitter feed: http://twitter.com/sqacomputing

Types of vocational award

National Units Internet Safety Digital Culture

National Progression Awards Social Software Computer Games Development

National Certificates Digital Media Computing Computer Games Development

HNC and HNDs

Vocational qualifications

National Certifica

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NPA

NationalUnit

Case study: Internet Safety

SCQF 4 (Intermediate 1) One credit (40 hours) Four outcomes

Identify threats that can exist when using the Internet.

Describe safety precautions which should be taken when using the Internet.

Describe legal constraints which apply when using the Internet.

Take appropriate safety precautions and operate within relevant legal constraints when using the Internet

Paper, online and mobile phone support materials

http://e-learning-computing.com/mobile/

Mobile phone materials

Case study: Digital Culture

Available at SCQF 4, 5 and 6(Intermediate 1, Intermediate 2, Higher)

Digital Culture: Social Software SCQF Level 4 (Intermediate 1) Outcomes

Describe the various types of social software available.

Describe the impact of digital technology on contemporary culture.

Use social software to perform specific tasks Engaging topics

Facebook, Twitter, Second Life, gaming, mobile tech

Case study: NPA Computer Games Available at SCQF Levels 4, 5 and 6

(Intermediate 1, 2 and Higher) Features

Three mandatory units Computer Games: Design Computer Games: Media Assets Computer Games: Development

Support materials Assessment exemplars Teaching and learning materials

Hierarchical structure

National CertificateDigital Media Computing

SCQF Level 4

National CertificateDigital Media Computing

SCQF Level 6

National CertificateDigital Media Computing

SCQF Level 5

National UnitInternet SafetySCQF Level 4

National Progression AwardDigital LiteracySCQF Level 3

National Progression Awards

PC Passport (SCQF 4)Internet Technology (SCQF 4)

Social Software (SCQF 4)Digital Media Basics (SCQF 4)

Software Development (SCQF 4)Computer Games Development (SCQF 4)

National Progression Awards

PC Passport (SCQF 5)Internet Technology (SCQF 5)

Web Design Fundamentals (SCQF 5)Digital Media Editing (SCQF 5)

Digital Media Animation (SCQF 5)Computers & Digital Photography (SCQF 5)

Computer Networks & Systems (SCQF 5)Website Enterprise (SCQF 5)

Computer Games Development (SCQF 5)

SVQ IT User (ITQ)Level 1SCQF 4

Higher National Awards

HNC ComputingHNCD Computing: Technical Support

HND Computing: Software DevelopmentHNC/D Interactive Media

HNC Computer NetworkingHND Computer Networking & Internet Technology

HNC/D Information TechnologyHNC/D Computer Games Development

Professional Development Awards

PDA Computer Support (SCQF 7)PDA Desktop Support (SCQF 7)

PDA Web Technologies: Fundamentals (SCQF 7)PDA Web Development (SCQF 7)

PDA Digital Imaging (SCQF 7)PDA IT Service Management (SCQF 7)PDA Systems Administration (SCQF 7)

PDA Applications of ICT in Libraries (SCQF 7)PDA Network Technology (SCQF 8)PDA Systems Engineering (SCQF 8)

PDA Applications of ICT in Libraries (SCQF 8)PDA Database Programming (SCQF 8)

PDA Online Child Protection & Safeguardiing of Children(SCQF 8)

National Progression Awards

PC Passport (SCQF 6)Digital Media Production (SCQF 6)

Computer Games Development (SCQF 6)

Higher National Units

ICT Support in Education: Practitioner

SCQF Level 7ICT Support in

Education: ManagerSCQF Level 8

SVQ IT User (ITQ)Level 3

SCQF 6, 7

SVQ IT User (ITQ)Level 2SCQF 5

Links with industry

Qualifications aligned with Sector Skills Council E-Skills UK Skillset

Qualifications embed vendor awards Microsoft, Cisco, IBM, Oracle Currently negotiating with Apple

Example Higher Information Systems and Oracle

Features of vocational qualifications Flexible

Computer Games Up-to-date

Digital Culture Engaging

Computer Games Key skills

Internet Safety Reduced assessment

No examination Well supported

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Questions & Answers