Accreditation News

Latest News December 2007
The future of first aid approvals – an update on the review of the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981.
SVQ Case Studies
These case studies cover a range of innovation. Some involve the use of the internet or e-business techniques, while others apply often simple ideas to improve assessment or increase access to assessment.
Credit Rating and Levelling SVQs for the SCQF

On 25 August 2006, the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) presented the project report for the Credit Rating and Levelling of Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs) for the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF).

SVQ Update

The cumulative report of our SVQ Tracking research study is now available to download.
The latest edition of SVQ Update, the regular bulletin listing all accredited SVQs, is also available on this page.

APL Case Studies
This document contains five case studies highlighting best practice in the Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL). The case studies have been produced by SQA to encourage and stimulate the practice of APL in approved centres. The case studies feature six awarding bodies.
SVQs: a guide for employers

This guide is an introduction to Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs) for employers. It will help you find out what you will have to put in place to help your employees achieve an SVQ, and various ways of doing this.

COVER: SVQs: a guide for employers.

Prove yourself with SVQs
  • Is there an SVQ for you?
  • Who can do SVQs?
  • What will you have to do to get an SVQ?

COVER: Prove yourself with SVQs.

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