national certificate digital media computing
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Presentation to introduce the new NC programmes in Digital Media Computing.TRANSCRIPT
National CertificateNational CertificateDIGITAL MEDIA COMPUTING
Contents of presentationContents of presentation
Introduce the new awards
Familiarise you with the contents of each
Help you prepare to deliver them
Explain what support is available
The awards…The awards…
National Certificate Digital Media Computing (SCQF Level 4)
National Certificate Digital Media Computing (SCQF Level 5)
National Certificate Digital Media Computing (SCQF Level 6)
Aims of the new awardsAims of the new awards
Standardise NC awards across Scotland Design principles
Update the existing National Certificate provision
Provide additional support to centres Improve progression to HN awards Improve flexibility
National Progression Awards
NC design principlesNC design principles
Consist of 12 credits >50% of credits at level of the award Mandatory section must comprise
minimum of 6 credits (50% of award) Opportunities to develop core skills
All five core skills Aligned to National Occupational
Standards Maximum of three graded course
assessments
Structure of awardsStructure of awards
Digital Media (Image, Video, Audio) Internet & Web Games & Animation Hardware/Software/Troubleshooting Networking Software Development &
programming Other (Enterprise, Business, Security) Mathematics (max of 1)
Optional unitsOptional units
Level 4 Mandatory unitsLevel 4 Mandatory units
Level 4 Optional unitsLevel 4 Optional units
Level 4 Maths unitsLevel 4 Maths units
Level 5 Mandatory unitsLevel 5 Mandatory units
Level 5 Optional unitsLevel 5 Optional units
Level 5 Maths unitsLevel 5 Maths units
Level 6 Mandatory unitsLevel 6 Mandatory units
Level 6 Optional unitsLevel 6 Optional units
Level 6 Maths unitsLevel 6 Maths units
Core skillsCore skills
Level IT CommsNumerac
y
Problem
Solving
Working with Others
Level 4 Yes (4) Yes (3) Yes (3) Sign Sign
Level 5 Yes (5) Yes (5) Yes (4) Sign Sign
Level 6 Yes (6) Yes (5) Yes (5) Sign Sign
AssessmentAssessment
K & U through written tests which sample within outcomes Scope for MCQ and for e-assessment
Performance and product evidence from practical assignments Assessor checklists and candidate logs
NPA design principlesNPA design principles
SCQF levels 2-6 Minimum of two credits
At least two units At least half at level of the award Be aligned to National Occupational
Standards Consist mainly of NQ units
But may contain HN/SVQ units
National Progression AwardsNational Progression Awards
NPA Digital Literacy SCQF level 3
NPA Internet Technology SCQF level 4
NPA Internet Technology SCQF level 5
NPA Web Design Fundamentals SCQF level 5
NPA Digital Literacy: SCQF 3NPA Digital Literacy: SCQF 3
NPA Internet Technology: NPA Internet Technology: SCQF 4/5SCQF 4/5
NPA Web Design Fundamentals: NPA Web Design Fundamentals: SCQF 5SCQF 5
NC and NPAsNC and NPAs
Support materialsSupport materials
Assessment Support Packs All mandatory units
All levels Some optional units
Levels 4, 5
Vendor materials Microsoft Adobe
ProgressionProgression
Support from SQASupport from SQAhttp://sqacomputing.blogspot.com/
http://ncdmc.jiglu.com/
