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Class 2 - Products and Services

Definition

This class is made up of the sub-classes below. It features a wide range of information detailing the products and services available from SQA.

Sub-classes

(a) General information

Contains general information about the Scottish Qualifications Authority, its qualifications and services. Some information is aimed at particular groups of people such as employers, schools, colleges and other training providers.


(b) Information for centres

Information specifically written for approved centres which includes guides to SQA procedures and quality assurance, centre approval, moderation/verification and validation, assessment and certification.


(c) National Qualifications (NQs)

Details information regarding SQA’s National Qualifications (NQs) which includes examination booklets, timetables, national units, specimen question papers, quarterly digests and Scottish Group Awards.


(d) National Unit Assessments

Includes information on National Certificate Modules, Clusters and GSVQs.


(e) Higher National qualifications (HNs)

Higher National (HN) qualifications information, guidance, leaflets and updates.


(f) Higher National Assessments

Subject information for Higher National (HN) Assessment Exemplars.


(g) Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs)

Information about Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs) currently offered by SQA. Includes information for candidates and employers and information in relation to Core Skills.


(h) Scottish Progression Awards (SPAs)

Information on the current Scottish Progression Awards offered by SQA and SPA portfolios.


(i) Core Skills

Information on the Core Skills framework, bulletins, promotions, updates and Workplace Core Skills.


(j) Care Scotland

Information on SQA’s qualifications in the care sector including latest news, studies, assessment guidance and various publications.


(k) NQ Subject-specific Information

Information in relation to specific subject areas including Principal Assessor Reports, Senior Moderator Reports, Marking Instructions for all subjects and levels from 2005 and a selection from earlier years, Investigation Guidance, Arrangements Documents, Subject Review Updates and Reports and Data Booklets.


(l) Dangerous Goods Safety Advisers

Materials for completing the examination syllabus, examination dates, application forms and lists of applicable centres.


(m) Other qualifications

Other qualifications offered by SQA which includes information on Professional Development Awards.


(n) Scottish Credit and National Qualifications Framework

Introduction to the SCQF, updates, publications and reports.


(o) Accreditation

Criteria and guidance documents, updates, re-accreditation and lapsing dates, National Occupational Standards projects and decision lists of the SVQ Accreditation Committee.


(p) Centre Approval

Information on the approval process, application forms, systems verification and upcoming approval seminars.


(q) NQ Appointments

Information on the recruitment of markers and the markers forum facility.


(r) Exam Support

Materials to support centres and teachers throughout examination Diets.


(s) Certification

Information regarding certification for all candidates which includes certification dates and SQA’s replacement certificate service.


(t)  Appeals

Guidance on appeals which includes information on the appeals process and evidence requirements for Estimates, Absentee consideration and External Assessment Appeals.


Format

All the information contained in this class is available as hard copy or, alternatively, on our website.


Charges

A charge may apply to some publications. These will be in line with our charging policy as stipulated in the Charges section of this scheme. The majority of documents, however, can be downloaded free of charge.

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