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Qualifications Development Model

Qualifications Development

The Qualifications Development team works within SQA. There are clear roles and remits - Qualifications Development Managers chair the CARG meetings and manage Qualifications Development Officers. Qualifications Development Consultants are technical writers who ensure consistency and continuity across their broad subject area. The Consultants chair the QDT meetings for their subject and set up SWGs to produce particular pieces of work.

Find out more at: www.sqa.org.uk/qualificationsdevelopment

Programme Governance:

There are a number of governance groups, both internal and external, which manage and control SQA's qualifications development process.

Curriculum Area Review Groups (CARGs):

Curriculum Area Review Groups (CARGs) provide advice and guidance in each curriculum area. Each group is made up of representatives from partner organisations, stakeholders, teachers and parents. These groups offer guidance and advice on the development of qualifications throughout the process.

Find out more at: www.sqa.org.uk/CARG

Qualifications Design Teams (QDTs):

Our Qualifications Design Teams (QDTs) work on the design of qualifications within individual subjects such as Physics, History, English, Music etc. They are made up of nominated subject experts, from Local Authorities, colleges, universities and employers.

Find out more at: www.sqa.org.uk/QDT

Subject Working Groups (SWGs):

Our Subject Working Groups (SWGs) carry out specific pieces of work as designated by the Qualifications Design Teams. All work produced by the Subject Working Groups is reviewed by the QDTs and CARGs before sign-off. Teachers and practitioners can nominate themselves to join these groups.