http://www.sqa.org.uk SQA RSS Feed en http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/65332.html http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/65332.html SQA Accreditation conducted a stakeholder survey between October and December 2012 with the purpose of gathering stakeholders' feedback and experiences of working with SQA Accreditation and to identify key strengths and weaknesses which could inform further improvements. A report which outlines the findings from the survey has now been published and can be accessed here. Many thanks to those who responded to the survey. If you have any questions regarding the report, please contact Laura McCansh, Research Officer on laura.mccansh@sqa.org.uk Wed, 1 May 2013 08:32:36 +0100 http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/42192.html http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/42192.html The latest edition of SVQ Update, the regular bulletin listing all accredited SVQs, is now available. Mon, 8 Apr 2013 14:40:31 +0100 http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/42348.html http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/42348.html From 1 January 2013 Awarding Bodies regulated by SQA Accreditation, Ofqual and Welsh Government Department for Education and Skills will be permitted to award qualifications in both EFAW and FAW which will be accepted by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) for the purposes of compliance with regulation 3(2) of the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981. SQA Accreditation has assumed responsibility for the regulation of these qualifications when offered in Scotland. Wed, 1 May 2013 15:32:02 +0100 http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/64911.html http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/64911.html As part of the ongoing review of our systems and processes we will shortly be implementing a change to how we confirm receipt of submissions to SQA Accreditation mailboxes. Wed, 13 Feb 2013 16:00:21 +0000 http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/42191.html http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/42191.html Following discussions with the Scottish Government regarding the use of the SCQF level in SVQ titles, we set up a small group of SSCs and Awarding Bodies in early summer to identify any issues which would potentially arise from using the SCQF level in the title of SVQs. Tue, 20 Nov 2012 12:07:10 +0000 http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/63335.html http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/63335.html We have published our annual report and a summary report. Tue, 20 Nov 2012 11:55:25 +0000 http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/57604.html http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/57604.html Please note that the Accreditation Co-ordination Group (ACG) has approved a revised process for AC2 submissions. Thu, 28 Jun 2012 14:25:04 +0100 http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/57297.html http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/57297.html We are changing our criteria to for qualifications and the way we process accreditation submissions. Fri, 11 May 2012 09:11:23 +0100 http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/48471.html http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/48471.html Thu, 22 Mar 2012 16:01:07 +0000 http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/45981.html http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/45981.html The Modern Apprenticeship Group (MAG), which approves the Modern Apprenticeship Frameworks in Scotland, issued two letters in January 2011 which outline their position with regards to NVQs in MA Frameworks and SCQF credit rating of MA Frameworks.  Tue, 14 Feb 2012 10:17:04 +0000 http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/47687.html http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/47687.html Tue, 14 Feb 2012 10:09:48 +0000 http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/48081.html http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/48081.html SQA Accreditation will consider SCQF credit rating submissions for approval if: Tue, 6 Dec 2011 16:18:28 +0000 http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/48080.html http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/48080.html Tue, 6 Dec 2011 16:05:32 +0000 http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/47638.html http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/47638.html The SCQF Partnership is working with the other ECVET contact points in the UK and the National Agency for ECVET to recruit ECVET experts for 2012 – 2014.  This is subject to a successful bid being approved by the European Commission.  ECORYS the National Agency is inviting notes of interest from suitably experienced experts to join a UK team on a part time basis.  You will find the application form, the profile for an expert and some information about the work of ECORYS here.  Applications must be returned by 30 September. Tue, 27 Sep 2011 10:54:09 +0100 http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/47259.html http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/47259.html Fri, 5 Aug 2011 09:24:35 +0100 http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/47120.html http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/47120.html Tue, 19 Jul 2011 09:11:08 +0100 http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/46481.html http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/46481.html SQA Accreditation, The Department for Education and Skills (DES) and CCEA (Regulation) are currently considering how they can, respectively, implement arrangements which are similar to the Ofqual Recognition Conditions, either by mirroring those conditions which are relevant to each nation, or by adopting an approach which gives consideration to the spirit of the Recognition Conditions. All the Qualification Regulators are fully committed to reducing bureaucracy and identifying an approach which assists those awarding bodies that operate across all four UK countries, yet at the same time meets the respective requirements of each regulator and its legal obligations. Tue, 17 May 2011 08:23:18 +0100 http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/46373.html http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/46373.html SQA Accreditation approved the LSIS (formerly LLUK) Learning and Development SVQs and Units in October 2010 and awarding bodies can now seek accreditation for these. The SVQs and Units are derived from the Learning and Development NOS which were approved by the UK NOS Panel in March 2010.  Wed, 4 May 2011 16:24:39 +0100 http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/46013.html http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/46013.html As you will be aware, the new NOS quality assurance procedure requires SSCs to demonstrate nation specific consultation with employers and key stakeholders in relation to the review and development of NOS. In Scotland, NOS are used as the basis for development of Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs) and other competence based qualifications.  Mon, 7 Feb 2011 13:24:28 +0000 http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/45946.html http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/45946.html We have modified the search facility on the SVQ Information Page. Thu, 27 Jan 2011 14:34:46 +0000