Appointee Role Information

Audio Visual Presenter

An Audio Visual Presenter is responsible for providing a clear spoken version of a supplied script at a recording session for use in the assessment of National Qualifications, in accordance with SQA policy and procedures.

Cartographer

A Cartographer creates and draws maps and provides artwork for external assessments.

Chief Invigilator

A Chief Invigilator is responsible for the organisation and supervision of invigilation at centres undertaking external assessments for National Qualifications, in accordance with SQA policy and instructions.

Depute Chief Invigilator

A Depute Chief Invigilator is responsible for supporting the Chief Invigilator with the organisation and supervision of invigilation at centres undertaking external assessments for National Qualifications, in accordance with SQA policy and instructions.

Endorsement Auditor

An Endorsement Auditor undertakes to carry out the external audit process and make recommendations on an organisations readiness to merit an SQA Endorsement in accordance with SQA policy and instructions.

Examiner

An Examiner works with the Principal Assessor and other SQA appointees to ensure consistent application of national standards and subject specific integrity of decision-making in relation to external assessment arrangements.

External Verifier

An External Verifier is responsible for external verification and qualification approval activities.

External Verifier (DGDT)

An External Verifier is responsible for external verification and qualification approval activities.

Invigilator

An Invigilator undertakes the duties of invigilation for the external assessment of National Qualifications, in accordance with SQA policy and instructions.

Lead Verifier

The Lead Verifier is responsible for standardisation of all HN/VQ external verification activities under the conditions, timescales and arrangements set by SQA and must be a contracted Senior External Verifier.

Marker

A Marker marks candidates' work in line with detailed marking instructions and in accordance with SQA policy and procedures.

Modern Language Scrutineer

A Modern Language Scrutineer checks and advises on the accuracy and authenticity of language (other than English) in external assessments.

Principal Assessor

A Principal Assessor is responsible for leading, supporting and working (as appropriate to subject and level) with teams of SQA appointees.

Question Paper Modifier

A Question Paper Modifier undertakes the review and modification of the content of an SQA examination question paper to ensure it is accessible for blind/visually impaired candidates, in accordance with SQA policy and instructions.

Scrutineer

A Scrutineer works through finalised external assessments as a candidate would and submit worked answers

Senior Examiner

A Senior Examiner works with the Principal Assessor and other SQA appointees to ensure consistent application of national standards and subject specific integrity of decision-making in relation to external assessment arrangements

Senior External Verifier

A Senior External Verifier provides leadership and support to a team of external verifiers through the processes in accordance with SQA policy and instruction.

Setter

A Setter is responsible for creating questions, items or tasks and appropriate supporting marking instructions for external assessments.

Signed Transcription Reviewer

A Signed Transcription Reviewer undertakes reviews of centres' translations/transcriptions of candidates signed responses to external assessments, in accordance with SQA policy and instructions.

Subject Working Group (SWG) Member

A Subject Working Group (SWG) works with an SQA Qualifications Development Consultant, taking advice from a Qualifications Design Team, to contribute to the development of a portfolio of qualifications and associated products, in accordance with SQA policy and instructions.

Systems Verifier

A Systems Verifier undertakes to objectively judge SQA centres' compliance against SQA Quality Framework.

The prime role is to work with the QEM team and other SQA staff as appropriate to ensure consistent application of SQA Quality Framework.

Team Leader (EMC)

A Team Leader (EMC) is responsible for Working with the Principal Assessor and other SQA appointees to ensure consistent application of national standards and subject specific integrity of decision-making in relation to external assessment arrangements

Team Leader (Scottish Baccalaureate)

A Team Leader is responsible for supporting the Principal Verifier in maintaining national standards for the Baccalaureate within their remit by ensuring that all tasks associated with the quality assurance of internally assessed Units and components of Course assessments are carried out within the conditions, timescales and arrangements set by SQA.

Translator (for Appointees)

A Translator for Appointees undertakes translations and/or transcriptions of candidates' signed communication for Appointees who require such services to carry out their appointee duties, in accordance with SQA policy and instructions.

Translator (Gaelic)

A Translator translates assessment materials, and if required, candidate scripts, into the specified language, in accordance with SQA policy and instructions, including the SQA publication 'Gaelic Orthographic Convention'.

Vetter

A Vetter is responsible for reviewing questions, items or tasks and appropriate supporting marking instructions.

Visiting Assessor (formerly Visiting Examiner)

 A Visiting Assessor (formerly known as Visiting Examiner) visits centres to assess candidate performance against national standards.