NPA Digital Passport SCQF level 4, 5 and 6

Digital Passport National Progression Awards (NPAs) develop knowledge and understanding of the uses of computing, data and digital concepts. They complement existing digital provision and offer flexibility in the choice of units to enable centres to meet individual learner needs.

These qualifications are available through schools, colleges and training providers.

NPAs can be taught as a full-time course over one year or as a part-time course over two years.

Qualification structure

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These National Progression Awards are made up of three SQA unit credits. They comprise 18 SCQF credit points at each level: SCQF levels 4, 5 and 6.

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How to assess

Assessment will be a combination of practical and knowledge assessments under closed-book and open-book assessment conditions. See the assessment and evidence requirements for each unit.

A list of online unit assessments is available to view on SOLAR (www.sqasolar.org.uk). A list of existing assessment support packs (ASPs) is available to view on SQA’s website.

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Why study this qualification

The NPA in Digital Passport is designed for a wide range of learners, including:

  • school learners wishing to complement other computing courses
  • adults returning to education with an interest in developing fundamental digital skills
  • those wishing to develop their knowledge of, and skills in, digital technologies

The qualification gives flexibility to learn and develop digital skills from across different areas of interest. It allows a breadth of learning over a range of units covering digital literacy and computing skills.

You will develop knowledge and skills in digital technologies.

You will also develop important knowledge and practical skills in the use of digital tools for a range of purposes.

Access

Entry is at the discretion of the school, college or training provider. However, if you are thinking of entering the level 4 award it is recommended that you have attained the skills, knowledge and understanding required in the following or equivalent qualifications and/or experience:

GT5Y 43: NPA Digital Skills SCQF level 3.

Employment and progression

You could use this award to progress to:

  • National and Higher National Certificates for the computing/digital sector

Qualification structure

Group award code:

These National Progression Awards are made up of three SQA unit credits. They comprise 18 SCQF credit points at each level: SCQF levels 4, 5 and 6.

Unit search