Reminder: Centres With Devolved Authority

As we said at the beginning of this document, these guidelines apply where SQA manages the validation process, ie where a centre does not have devolved authority for the validation of SQA qualifications. Centres with devolved authority for the validation of Group Awards have full responsibility for the validation using their own systems. You may choose to follow these guidelines, or to use guidelines of your own.

Recommended reading/further information

Guide to Validation for Validation Panel Members and Qualification Design Teams
Using the design principles for Higher National Certificates and Diplomas
Guidance on Core Skills
Using the design principles for Higher National Certificates and Diplomas
Guidance on Graded Units
Using the design principles for Higher National Certificates and Diplomas
Higher National Units
This leaflet explains key aspects of the revised format for Higher National Units (HNUs). It will be useful for people who need to understand the nature of the HNU specification but do not need a detailed knowledge of Unit writing