vendor pilot
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Presentation to meeting of vendors in SQA to outline new system of vendor accreditation.TRANSCRIPT
Vendor PilotReviewing the way SQAaccredits vendor qualifications
25 August, 2011
Bobby ElliottScottish Qualifications Authority
Agenda
10:30am Welcome & introductions
Alastair
10:45am Background
Bobby
11:15am DIVA and MOUs Joe
11:30am Proposed pilot Bobby
12:00 Next steps
Bobby
12:30pm Close
Aim of the meeting
Update vendors on the SQA Computing/IT portfolio
Update vendors on the HN Review Discuss proposed changes to accrediting
vendor qualifications Offer opportunity for vendor to get
involved Agree tasks and timescales
Agenda
10.30am
Welcome and introductions
Alastair
10.45am
Background Bobby
11.15am
DIVA and MOUs Joe
11.30am
Proposed vendor pilot Bobby
12:00 Next steps Bobby
12.30pm
Close
Vocational Computing team
http://sqacomputing.blogspot.com/
http://twitter.com/#!/sqacomputing
http://hnreview.blogspot.com/
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)Doing Business Online (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 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
Evolution of HNC/D Computing
1995HN Review
Chris Morrow
2001HN Pilot
John Knowles
2003HNC/D
NetworkingTed
Hastings
2003HNC/D
MultimediaConsortium
2004New
Design RulesMike
Jannetta
2005HNC
Computer Games
Ron Dillon
2006HNC/D IT
June McCamlie
2007HNC/D
Interactive MediaBob
Porteous
2009HNC/D
Computer GamesNigel
Kennington
Issues with current awards
New knowledge and skills Web 2.0 Mobile technology Social media Virtualisation
Over assessment Low achievement Maintaining links with vendors
Development process
Form QDT and select Lead Developer
Consult with stakeholders
Create draft frameworks and consult to produce final frameworks
Write and validate new units
Validate new awards and create Arrangements
Consultations to date
Colleges Schools Universities Industry Sector Skills Council Other specialist interest groups
Key findings from survey
Survey 133 responses Overwhelming support for proposals
Lowest rating was 83% (HND Computing) New qualifications
1. HNC Computing2. HND Computing3. HND Computing: Technical Support4. HND Computing: Software Development5. HND Computing: Networking
Next steps
July-October 2011 Write units Validate units
September-November Write Validation Proposal Document Organise validation event
December 2011 Validation event
January-March 2012 Write Arrangements
February-May 2012 Launch new awards Write support materials
Vendor qualifications
Current system Map SQA units to vendor units Provide credit transfer between vendor and
SQA Issues with maintaining links
New system (pilot) Direct accreditation of vendor units
SCQF levelled and credited Optional only Capped (25%)
Proposed Vendor Accreditation System
Decide if you want to be involved
Put qualifications onto SCQF
Complete and submit form
QDT decides whether to include qualifications