Information for Centres

This section lists publications which have been specially written for centres approved by us. It includes guides to Scottish Qualifications Authority procedures and quality assurance - certification, assessment, centre approval, moderation/verification, and validation. Some of the publications are available to download by clicking on their title. These are indicated by the appropriate icon.

Due to the size of this section, we have split it into three areas to keep it easy to navigate:

• Information for Centres
• Assessment and Quality Assurance
• Assessment Arrangements

Information for Centres

E-moderation: guidelines for FE staff and external moderators
Free, AA1675, November 2004 
E-moderation: guidelines for FE staff and external moderators 

Moderation of E-Asssessment: Case Studies
Free, AA3157, April 2006
Moderation of E-Assessment: Case Studies 

Advanced Higher Art and Design CD-ROM This CD-ROM is intended for use by teachers/lecturers and candidates. It provides visual exemplars and information relating to candidate work from the 2001 Advanced Higher level Art and Design examinations. Free, BB1519, February 2002

Calendar of Key Dates
The Calendar of Key Dates for 2007/08 has now been published and is available on the Operational Help Centre.

• Centre Requirements for Internal and External Assessment 2009  (PDF)
• Centre Requirements for Internal and External Assessment 2009 (Excel)

This document was formerly known as Calendar of Key Dates 2007/08 - Appendix 3, and gives a listing of subject-specific submission dates for National Qualifications.

Candidate Malpractice in External Assessments: Information for schools and colleges
This document provides information on SQA's procedures for dealing with suspected candidate malpractice in externally assessed National Qualifications components/Standard Grade Elements.
Free, BA3143, March 2006

Care Scotland Bulletin Regular newsletter from the Care Scotland team at SQA with information about awards and qualifications in Care. Free, AD1361

Automatic Certification of Core Skills 2007/2008
Catalogue listing all Core Skills for the session 2007/2008
£15.00, BA0906
Core Skills Supplemental 

 

Catalogue of Higher National Units
All centrally developed and locally devised Higher National Units listed alphabetically, numerically and by subject.

Catalogue of National Qualifications
SQA's Catalogue of National Qualifications gives the code for every current National Unit, National Course, National Cluster and Standard Grade.

Customer Charter
The Customer Charter tells you about our service-levels, and details our complaints and feedback policy.
Free,  June 2007
Customer Charter

Core Skills Bulletin Regular newsletter from SQA with information about Core Skills in National Qualifications. Free, BD1566

Guidance for UK-based centres on providing SQA qualifications overseas 
Guidance on the development of successful international partnerships to deliver SQA qualifications.
Free, AA2537, October 2005

Higher National Information Session 2004/2005 CD-ROM
Searchable CD-ROM containing the Catalogue (CA0380), specifications for all centrally developed Higher National Units, and support material information. Replaces last year’s CD-ROM (C0157/7).
£25.00, CA1844, March 2005 

Guide to Data Exchange
A guide to the arrangements for the exchange of data between the SQA and centres. Should be read in conjunction with the above Operational Guides for Centres.
Free, FA1469, June 2007 
 

Project-based National Courses: procedural guide for centres
A guide to the administrative processes and procedures associated with PBNCs, giving guidance on operational procedures, and detailing assessment arrangements.
Free, A1312, April 2001  

Project-based National Courses specifications
More than 40 individual specifications have been published to date, and more are to follow. For full details please phone SQA's Customer Contact Centre on 0845 279 1000.

Working with Others: Case Studies of Approaches in Secondary Schools
These case studies aim to show a range of approaches to planning for delivering and assessing this Core Skill using the dedicated Core Skills Units.
Free, A1114, July 2000

Working with Others: Case Studies of Approaches in Colleges of Further Education
These case studies aim to show a range of approaches to planning for delivering and assessing this Core Skill using the dedicated Core Skills Units.
Free, A1228, March 2001

To order any of the publications listed, contact SQA's Customer Contact Centre quoting the publication code (unless otherwise indicated) or print, complete and return our Order Form.  You can order any of our publications by credit card, Delta or by Switch.

Customer Contact Centre
Scottish Qualifications Authority
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58 Robertson Street
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