NextGen: HN course documents
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HNC Accounting
Mandatory Units
- Financial Accounting Principles (J6DY 47 SCQF level 7) (399 KB)
- Management Accounting Principles (J6E0 47 SCQF level 7) (159 KB)
- Professional Considerations in Accounting (J8RJ 47 SCQF level 7) (145 KB)
Optional Units
- Accountant in the Business Environment (J6E2 47 SCQF level 7) (442 KB)
- Bookkeeping and Payroll Applications (J7BN 47 SCQF level 7) (248 KB)
- Personal Taxation (J7BP 47 SCQF level 7) (383 KB)
- Economics: An Introduction (J89C 47 SCQF level 7) (251 KB)
- Law for Business: An Introduction (J89E 47 SCQFL level 7) (205 KB)
- Business Structures and Organisational Culture (J89F 47 SCQF level 7) (206 KB)
- Leadership and Management in Business (J89G 47 SCQF level 7) (251 KB)
- Artificial Intelligence (J693 47 SCQF level 7) (378 KB) (378 KB)
- Work-Based Learning (J7N3 47 SCQF level 7) (217 KB)
- Communication: Practical Skills (J75E 47 SCQF level 7) (328 KB)
Qualification information
HND Accounting
Mandatory Units
- Financial Reporting and Corporation Tax (J7BC 48 SQCF level 8) (397 KB)
- Performance Management (J7BD 48 SCQF level 8) (308 KB)
- Business Performance and Managing Risk (J7EH 48 SCQF level 8) (372 KB)
Optional Units
- Audit: An Introduction (J7BF 48 SCQF level 8 (358 KB)
- Financial Markets: An Introduction (J7BG 48 SCQF level 8) (364 KB)
- Blockchain (J68X 47 SCQF level 7) (312 KB)
- Big Data (J68W 47 SCQF level 7) (252 KB)
- Agile Project Management (J6C9 48 SCQF level 8) (225 KB)
- Data Science (J68R 47 SCQF level 7) (299 KB)
- Financial Services: Risk Management (J9E3 48 SCQF level 8) (444 KB)
Qualification information
NextGen: HN Accounting and Community of Practice Launch Event – May 2026
HNC Acting and Performance
Mandatory Units
- Performance Skills: Acting (J8NJ 47 SCQF level 7) (367 KB)
- Performance Skills: Voice (J8NK 47 SCQF level 7 (383 KB)
- Performance Skills: Movement (J8NM 47 SCQF level 7) (392 KB)
- Performance Skills: Application (J79X 47 SCQF level 7) (532 KB)
- Industry and Audition Skills (J8NN 47 SCQF level 7) (390 KB)
Optional Units
- Text for Performance (J7B7 48 SCQF level 8) (337 KB)
- Acting Methods and Practitioners (J7B9 48 SCQF level 8) (373 KB)
- Physical Theatre: Skills for Devising and Performance (J7BA 48 SCQF level 8) (362 KB)
- Drama Skills: Leading a Workshop (J7B6 48 SCQF level 8) (338 KB)
Qualification information
HND Acting and Performance
Mandatory Units
- Advanced Performance Skills: Acting (J8R3 48 SCQF level 8) (395 KB)
- Advanced Performance Skills: Voice (J8R4 48 SCQF level 8) (370 KB)
- Advanced Performance Skills: Movement (J8R5 48 SCQF level 8) (369 KB)
- Performance Skills: Advanced Application (J87M 48 SCQF level 8) (556 KB)
- Industry and Audition: Advanced Skills (J87N 48 SCQF level 8) (368 KB)
Optional Units
- Alternative Performance Practice (J87P 48 SCQF level 8) (348 KB)
- Applied Theatre Skills (J87R 48 SCQF level 8) (355 KB)
- Production Skills for the Performer (J87T 47 SCQF level 7) (379 KB)
- Shakespeare in Practice (J87V 48 SCQF level 8) (367 KB)
Qualification information
HNC Administration and Digital Business Technologies
Mandatory Units
- Administration Applications In Practice (J99X 47 SCQF level 7) (447 KB)
- Digital Technologies in Practice (J9A0 47 SCQF level 7) (487 KB)
- Administration Fundamentals (J99Y 47 SCQF level 7) (328 KB)
Optional Units
- Bookkeeping and Payroll Applications (J7BN 47 SCQF level 7) (385 KB)
- Creating a Culture of Customer Care (J9GD 47 SCQF level 7) (413 KB)
- Law for Business: An Introduction (J89E 47 SCQF level 7) (325 KB)
- Work-based Learning (J7N3 47 SCQF level 7) (360 KB)
- Communication: Practical Skills (J75E 47 SCQF level 7) (376 KB)
- Emerging Technologies and Experiences (J691 47 SCQF level 7) (362 KB)
- Big Data (J68W 47 SCQF level 7) (365 KB)
- Generative AI (J9K4 47 SCQF level 7) (400 KB)
- Medical Terminology (J9KJ 47 SCQF level 7) (373 KB)
- GP Medical Administration (J9KK 47 SCQF level 7) (388 KB)
- Hospital Patient Administration (J9KL 47 SCQF level 7) (394 KB)
Qualification information
HND Administration Management and Digital Business Technologies
Mandatory Units
- Advanced Administration Software Applications (JO3Z 48 SCQF level 8) (309 KB)
- Leading Projects and People Through Change (JT3S 48 SCQF level 8) (404 KB)
- Research Skills (J82R 47 SCQF level 7) (265 KB)
Mandatory Optional Units
- Artificial Intelligence (J6CA 48 SCQF level 8) (238 KB)
- Agile Project Management (J6C9 48 SCQF level 8) (337 KB)
- Human Resource Management: Employee Relationship Management (JNI3 48 SCQF level 8) (334 KB)
- Managing Business Culture and Strategy (JMOB 48 SCQF Level 8) (330 KB)
- Social Media for Business (JF40 48 SCQF level 8) (420 KB)
Optional Units
- Business Structures and Organisational Culture (J89F 47 SCQF level 7) (295 KB)
- Business Management: An Introduction (J9GA 47 SCQF level 7) (292 KB)
- Leadership and Management in Business (J89G 47 SCQF level 7) (292 KB) (295 KB)
- Economics: An Introduction (J89C 47 SCQF level 7) (299 KB)
- Marketing: An Introduction (J9FF 47 SCQF level 7) (343 KB)
Qualification information
HNC Agriculture
Mandatory Units
- Principles of Crop Production (J8G7 47 SCQF level 7) (202 KB) (165 KB)
- Principles of Livestock Production (J8G6 47 SCQF level 7) (191 KB) (247 KB)
- Professional Practice and skills (J6FE 47 SCQF level 7) (161 KB)
- Principles of Mechanisation (J8G5 47 SCQF level 7)
Optional Units
- Specialist Farming Systems (J6FF 47 SCQF level 7) (131 KB)
- Diversified Enterprises in Rural Businesses (J6FG 47 SCQF level 7) (132 KB)
HND Agriculture
Mandatory Units
- Crop Production Management (J7A8 48 SCQF level 8) (210 KB)
- Livestock Management Systems (J7AK 48 SCQF level 8) (262 KB)
- Principles of Agriculture Business Management (J7AN 48 SCQF level 8) (250 KB)
- Professional Development (J7B0 48 SCQF level 8) (228 KB)
Optional Units
HNC Beauty Therapy
Mandatory Units
- Human Anatomy and Physiology for Beauty and Complementary Therapy (JVOV 47 SCQF level 7) (508 KB)
- Skin Therapy Treatments and Product Knowledge (J9MT 47 SCQF level 7) (523 KB)
- Signature Body Massage Treatments (JVIQ 47 SCQF level 7) (431 KB)
- Face and Body Electrotherapy (JM60 47 SCQF level 7) (424 KB)
- Customised Beauty Treatment Packages and Professional Practice (JVNT 47 SCQF level 7) (445 KB)
Optional Units
- Composite Beauty Skills (JXWH 47 SCQF level 7) (456 KB)
- Spa Rituals (JN79 47 SCQF level 7) (369 KB)
- Make-up Techniques (JDES 47 SCQF level 7) (422 KB)
- Enhancing Eyelashes and Eyebrows (JAI8 47 SCQF level 7) (472 KB)
- Contemporary Aesthetics Treatments (JP5A 47 SCQF level 7) (385 KB)
- Advanced Depilation (JNYS 48 SCQF level 8) (478 KB)
- Work-based Learning (context free) (J7N3 47 SCQF level 7) (360 KB)
Qualification Information
- HNC Beauty Therapy educator guide (768 KB)
- HNC Beauty Therapy grading pack (379 KB)
HNC Childhood Practice
Mandatory Units
- Health, Safeguarding, Welfare and Rights (J6E3 47 SCQF level 7) (181 KB)
- Developing Reflective Practice (J6E4 47 SCQF level 7) (203 KB)
- Pedagogy in Practice (J6E5 47 SCQF level 7) (406 KB)
- Additional Support Needs: Positive Support Strategies for Children and Young People (J8G8 47 SCQF level 7) (361 KB)
- Promote Effective Communication (H5LC 04 SCQF level 7)
- Promote Health, Safety and Security in the Work Setting (H5LD 04 SCQF level 7)
- Develop Your Practice Through Reflection and Learning (H5LE 04 SCQF level 7)
Optional Units
- Partnerships: Supporting Collaborative Working with Families and Other Professionals (J7DG 47 SCQF level 7) (380 KB)
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Childhood Practice (J7DF 47 SCQF level 7) (357 KB)
- Playwork in Practice (J7DE 47 SCQF level 7) (391 KB)
- Outdoor Learning and Sustainability (J7DD 47 SCQF level 7) (465 KB)
Qualification Information
- HNC Childhood Practice Educator Guide (460 KB)
- HNC Childhood Practice Grading Pack (20 KB)
HNC Complementary Health
Mandatory Units
- The Principles and Practices of Complementary Health (JLBH 47 SCQF level 7) (485 KB)
- Signature Body Massage Treatments (JVIQ 47 SCQF level 7) (431 KB)
- Human Anatomy and Physiology for Beauty and Complementary Therapy (JVOV 47 SCQF level 7) (508 KB)
- Aromatherapy (J7DQ 47 SCQF level 7) (525 KB)
- Reflexology (JW98 47 SCQF level 7) (505 KB)
- Research Skills (J82R 47 SCQF level 7) (403 KB)
Optional
- Traditional Head Massage (J17I 47 SCQF level 7) (392 KB)
- Holistic Facial Techniques (JRR8 47 SCQF level 7) (443 KB)
- Developing Entrepreneurship Skills (J9FE 47 SCQF level 7) (402 KB)
- Work-Based Learning (J7N3 47 SCQF level 7) (360 KB)
Qualification Information
- HNC Complementary Health Educator Guide (617 KB)
- HNC Complementary Health Grading Pack (420 KB)
HNC Computing
Mandatory Units
- Professional Practice in Computing (J6BD 47 SCQF level 7) (401 KB)
- Computing Foundations (J893 47 SCQF level 7) (373 KB)
Optional
- Artificial Intelligence (J693 47 SCQF level 7) (378 KB)
- Big Data (J68W 47 SCQF level 7) (157 KB)
- Blockchain (J68X 47 SCQF level 7) (458 KB)
- Client Operating Systems (J89A 47 SCQF level 7) (415 KB)
- Cloud Computing (J68Y 47 SCQF level 7) (364 KB)
- Computer Science (J68L 47 SCQF level 7) (353 KB)
- Computer Programming: Applied Mathematics (J7S2 47) (342 KB)
- Cyber Security (J68N 47 SCQF level 7) (344 KB)
- Data Flow (J690 47 SCQF level 7) (350 KB)
- Data Science (J68R 47 SCQF level 7) (444 KB)
- Database Design Fundamentals (J8FK 47 SCQF level 8) (354 KB)
- Emerging Technologies and Experiences (J691 47 SCQF level 7) (237 KB)
- Internet of Things (J692 47 SCQF level 7) (354 KB)
- Network Infrastructure (J68S 47 SCQF level 7) (231 KB)
- Software Development (J68V 47 SCQF level 7) (334 KB)
- Web Development (J6BB 47 SCQF level 7) (333 KB)
- Work-Based Learning (J7N3 47 SCQF level 7) (217 KB)
Qualification information
- HNC Computing Educator Guide (1.00 MB)
- HNC Computing Grading Pack (425 KB)
HND Computer Science
Qualification will be validated in Autumn 2025.
Mandatory Units
- Computer Science (J68M 48 SCQF level 8) (332 KB)
- Professional Practice in Computer Science (J7DX 48 SCQF level 8) (379 KB)
Optional Units
- Algorithms and Data Structures (J7DH 48 SCQF level 8) (385 KB)
- Applied Mathematics for Computing (J7DT 48 SCQF level 8) (360 KB)
- Applied Artificial Intelligence (J7DJ 48 SCQF level 8) (341 KB)
- Database Design and Development (J7DV 48 SCQF level 8) (441 KB)
- Emerging Technologies and Experiences (J691 47 SCQF level 7) (155 KB)
- Object Oriented Programming (J7DW 48 SCQF level 8) (448 KB)
- Programming Paradigms (J7DY 48 SCQF level 8) (411 KB)
- Virtualisation Technologies (J7E0 48 SCQF level 8) (386 KB)
Restricted Optional Units (Maximum of 3 credits)
- Application Development for Web (J7E1 48 SCQF level 8) (237 KB)
- Network Infrastructure (J68T 48 SCQF level 8) (205 KB)
Qualification information
- HND Computer Science Educator Guide (639 KB)
- HND Computer Science Grading Pack (604 KB)
HNC Dance
Mandatory Units
- Choreographic Practice (JQ7Q 47 SCQF level 7) (484 KB)
- Dance Injury Prevention, Wellbeing and Health (JZHV 47 SCQF level 7) (466 KB)
Mandatory Optional Units
- Classical Ballet (JCVY 47 SCQF level 7) (488 KB)
- Commercial Dance (JWPU 47 SCQF level 7) (446 KB)
- Contemporary Dance (JLI6 47 SCQF level 7) (441 KB)
- Jazz Dance (JDDN 47 SCQF level 7) (448 KB)
Optional Units
- Contact Improvisation (JDWO 47 SCQF level 7) (426 KB)
- Dance History (JNAM 47 SCQF level 7) (483 KB)
- Dance Industry Skills (JLP0 47 SCQF level 7) (400 KB)
- Dance Skills and Techniques (JZ0V 47 SCQF level 7) (721 KB)
- Dance Teaching Skills (JS48 47 SCQF level 7) (439 KB)
- Hip Hop Dance (JB3T 47 SCQF level 7) (404 KB)
- Sound Editing for Performers (JET9 47 SCQF level 7) (423 KB) (423 KB)
- Tap Dance (JG9I 47 SCQF level 7) (463 KB)
Qualification information
- HNC Dance educator guide (701 KB)
- HNC Dance grading pack (875 KB)
HND Data Science
Qualification will be validated in Autumn 2025.
Mandatory Units
- Professional Practice in Data Science (J6C6 48 SCQF level 8) (354 KB)
- Data Science (J6C5 48 SCQF level 8) (256 KB)
Optional Units
- Agile Project Management (J6C9 48 SCQF level 8) (197 KB)
- Artificial Intelligence (J6CA 48 SCQF level 8) (183 KB)
- Big Data (J6CB 48 SCQF level 8) (240 KB)
- Cloud Computing (J6CC 48 SCQF level 8) (355 KB)
- Data Engineering (J6CD 48 SCQF level 8) (347 KB)
- Data Engineering (J6CL 49 SCQF level 9) (360 KB)
- Data Flow (J6CE 48 SCQF level 8) (198 KB)
- Data Visualisation (J6CF 48 SCQF level 8) (313 KB)
- Mathematics for Data (J6CH 48 SCQF level 8) (346 KB)
- NoSQL Databases (J6CJ 48 SCQF level 8) (322 KB)
- Probability and Statistics in Data Science (J6CK 48 SCQF level 8) (349 KB)
- Data Management (J6CM 48 SCQF level 8) (349 KB)
- Machine Learning (J6CN 48 SCQF level 8) (359 KB)
- Machine Learning (J6CP 49 SCQF level 9) (355 KB)
Qualification information
- HND Data Science Educator Guide (520 KB)
- HND Data Science Grading Pack (581 KB)
HNC Engineering
Mandatory Units
- Engineering Mathematics 1 (J7GK 46 SCQF level 6) (528 KB)
- Professional Practice in Engineering (J6CS 47 SCQF level 7) (374 KB)
- Engineering Principles (J6CT 46 SCQF level 6) (382 KB)
Mandatory Optional Units
- Electrical Engineering Principles (J6CW 47 SCQF level 7) (374 KB)
- Electrical Power and Drive Systems (J6D2 47 SCQF level 7) (421 KB)
- Digital Electronics: Theory and Applications (J752 47 SCQF level 7) (428 KB)
- Analogue Electronics: Theory and Applications (J751 47 SCQF level 7) (354 KB)
- Engineering Systems: Validation and Verification (J89H 47 SCQF level 7) (379 KB)
- Engineering Systems Principles (J6D4 47 SCQF level 7) (394 KB)
- Instrumentation and Control: Measurement Systems (J6D0 47 SCQF level 7) (406 KB)
- Instrumentation and Control: Control Systems (J6D5 47 SCQF level 7) (427 KB)
- Manufacturing Engineering: Materials and Processes (J6CV 47 SCQF level 7) (378 KB)
- Manufacturing Engineering: Simulation and Modelling (J6D1 47 SCQF level 7) (382 KB)
- Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics (J6CX 47 SCQF level 7) (428 KB)
- Engineering Mechanics and Materials (J6D3 47 SCQF level 7) (397 KB)
Optional Units
- Electrical Engineering: Practical Skills (J6DA 47 SCQF level 7) (381 KB)
- Engineering Systems: Practical Skills (J6D6 47 SCQF level 7) (392 KB)
- Instrumentation and Control: Practical Skills (J6DB 47 level 7) (394 KB)
- Mechanical Engineering: Practical Skills (J6D9 47 SCQF level 7) (382 KB)
- Electronics in Practice: Skills and Techniques (J750 48 SCQF level 7) (387 KB)
- Electrical Engineering Principles (J6CW 47 SCQF level 7) (374 KB)
- Electrical Power and Drive Systems (J6D2 47 SCQF level 7) (421 KB)
- Digital Electronics: Theory and Applications (J752 47 SCQF level 7) (428 KB)
- Analogue Electronics: Theory and Applications (J751 47 SCQF level 7) (354 KB)
- Engineering Systems: Validation and Verification (J89H 47 SCQF level 7) (379 KB)
- Engineering Systems Principles (J6D4 47 SCQF level 7) (394 KB)
- Instrumentation and Control: Measurement Systems (J6D0 47 SCQF level 7) (406 KB)
- Instrumentation and Control: Control Systems (J6D5 47 SCQF level 7) (427 KB)
- Manufacturing Engineering: Materials and Processes (J6CV 47 SCQF level 7) (378 KB)
- Manufacturing Engineering: Simulation and Modelling (J6D1 47 SCQF level 7) (382 KB)
- Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics (J6CX 47 SCQF level 7) (235 KB)
- Engineering Mechanics and Materials (J6D3 47 SCQF level 7) (397 KB)
- Engineering Mathematics 2 (J7GL 47 SCQF level 7) (576 KB)
- Engineering Mathematics 3 (J7L9 47 SCQF level 7) (475 KB)
- Engineering Mathematics 4 (J7LA 48 SCQF level 8) (578 KB)
- Engineering Mathematics 5 (J7LB 47 SCQF level 8) (501 KB)
- Applications of Programmable Logic Controllers (J7GP 47 SCQF level 7) (389 KB)
- Engineering Practical Skills (J7GS 46 SCQF level 6) (475 KB)
- Work-Based Learning (J7N3 47 SCQF level 8) (217 KB)
Qualification information
- HNC Engineering Educator Guide (1.10 MB)
- HNC Engineering Grading Pack (588 KB)
HND Engineering
Mandatory Units
- Engineering Project Management (J7BS 48 SCQF level 8) (410 KB)
- Professional Practice in Engineering (J7BR 48 SCQF level 8) (467 KB)
- Engineering Mathematics 2 (J7GL 47 SCQF level 7) (576 KB)
Mandatory Optional Units
- Thermodynamics, Plant Systems and Fluid Mechanics (J7BY 48 SCQF level 8) (601 KB)
- Advanced Materials (J7C1 48 SCQF level 8) (443 KB)
- Sustainable Design Engineering and Innovation Entrepreneurship (J7C4 48 SCQF level 8) (448 KB)
- Instrumentation and Control: Transducers, Transmitting Signals and Functional Safety (J7BW 48 SCQF 8) (472 KB)
- Electrical Transformers, Motors and Machine Systems (J7BT 48 SCQF level 8) (452 KB)
- Electrical Engineering: Utilisation of Electrical Power Transmission Lines and Complex Waves (J7BV 48 SCQF level 8) (487 KB)
- Analogue Electronics: Design and Analysis (J7C2 48 SCQF level 8) (455 KB)
- Digital Electronics: Digital System Design (J7C3 48 SCQF level 8) (417 KB)
- Renewable Energy: Generation, Storage and Transmission (J7C5 48 SCQF level 8) (399 KB)
- Dynamic Engineering Systems: Modelling, Simulation and Control (J7BX 48 SCQF level 8) (427 KB)
Optional Units
- Thermodynamics, Plant Systems and Fluid Mechanics (J7BY 48 SCQF level 8) (601 KB)
- Advanced Materials (J7C1 48 SCQF level 8) (443 KB)
- Analogue Electronics: Design and Analysis (J7C2 48 SCQF level 8) (455 KB)
- Sustainable Design Engineering and Innovation Entrepreneurship (J7C4 48 SCQF level 8) (448 KB)
- Instrumentation and Control: Transducers, Transmitting Signals and Functional Safety (J7BW 48 SCQF 8) (472 KB)
- Electrical Transformers, Motors and Machine Systems (J7BT 48 SCQF level 8) (452 KB)
- Electrical Engineering: Utilisation of Electrical Power Transmission Lines and Complex Waves (J7BV 48 SCQF level 8) (487 KB)
- Renewable Energy: Generation, Storage and Transmission (J7C5 48 SCQF level 8) (399 KB)
- Dynamic Engineering Systems: Modelling, Simulation and Control (J7BX 48 SCQF level 8) (427 KB)
- Electrical Engineering: Practical Skills (J6DA 47 SCQF level 7) (381 KB)
- Engineering Systems: Practical Skills (J6D6 47 SCQF level 7) (392 KB)
- Instrumentation and Control: Practical Skills (J6DB 47 level 7) (394 KB)
- Mechanical Engineering: Practical Skills (J6D9 47 SCQF level 7) (382 KB)
- Electronics in Practice: Skills and Techniques (J750 48 SCQF level 7) (387 KB)
- Electrical Engineering Principles (J6CW 47 SCQF level 7) (374 KB)
- Digital Electronics: Digital System Design (J7C3 48 SCQF level 8) (417 KB)
- Electrical Power and Drive Systems (J6D2 47 SCQF level 7) (421 KB)
- Digital Electronics: Theory and Applications (J752 47 SCQF level 7) (428 KB)
- Analogue Electronics: Theory and Applications (J751 47 SCQF level 7) (354 KB)
- Engineering Systems: Validation and Verification (J89H 47 SCQF level 7) (379 KB)
- Engineering Systems Principles (J6D4 47 SCQF level 7) (394 KB)
- Instrumentation and Control: Measurement Systems (J6D0 47 SCQF level 7) (406 KB)
- Instrumentation and Control: Control Systems (J6D5 47 SCQF level 7) (427 KB)
- Manufacturing Engineering: Materials and Processes (J6CV 47 SCQF level 7) (378 KB)
- Manufacturing Engineering: Simulation and Modelling (J6D1 47 SCQF level 7) (382 KB)
- Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics (J6CX 47 SCQF level 7) (235 KB)
- Engineering Mechanics and Materials (J6D3 47 SCQF level 7) (397 KB)
- Engineering Mathematics 3 (J7L9 47 SCQF level 7) (475 KB)
- Engineering Mathematics 4 (J7LA 48 SCQF level 8) (578 KB)
- Engineering Mathematics 5 (J7LB 47 SCQF level 8) (501 KB)
- Applications of Programmable Logic Controllers (J7GP 47 SCQF level 7) (389 KB)
- Engineering Practical Skills (J7GS 46 SCQF level 6) (475 KB)
- Work-Based Learning (J7N3 47 SCQF level 8) (217 KB)
Qualification information
- HND Engineering Educator Guide (767 KB)
- HND Engineering Grading Pack (529 KB)
HNC Esports
Mandatory Units
- Esports: Foundations (J9K0 47 SCQF level 7) (467 KB)
- Esports: Game Performance (J9K1 47 SCQF level 7) (380 KB)
- Professional Practice in Esports (J9K5 47 SCQF level 7) (442 KB)
Optional Units
- Data Skills (J869 47 SCQF level 7) (392 KB)
- Digital Skills (J868 47 SCQF level 7) (376 KB)
- Emerging Technologies and Experiences (J691 47 SCQF level 7) (362 KB)
- Esports: Broadcasting and Streamng (J9JV 47 SCQF level 7) (501 KB)
- Esports: Business Management (J9JW 47 SCQF level 7) (457 KB)
- Esports: Coaching (J9JX 47 SCQF level 7) (436 KB)
- Esports: Content Creation (J9JY 47 level 7) (506 KB)
- Esports: Marketing and Sponsorship (J9K3 47 SCQF level 7) (443 KB)
- Esports: Tournament Organisation (J9K2 47 SCQF level 7) (393 KB)
- Generative AI (J9K4 47 SCQF level 7) (400 KB)
- Network Infrastructure (J68S 47 SCQF level 7) (350 KB)
Qualification information
- HNC Esports educator guide (596 KB)
- HNC Esports grading pack (466 KB)
HNC Healthcare Practice: Nursing Care
Mandatory Units
- The Human Body in Health and Illness (JDCT 47 SCQF level 7) (358 KB)
- Professional Practice in Healthcare Settings (JRG7 47 SCQF level 7) (379 KB)
- Understanding Personal and Professional Development (JL25 47 SCQF level 7) (369 KB)
- Mental Health: A Comprehensive Overview (JGN2 47 SCQF level 7) (437 KB)
- Healthcare Careers: Preparation and Progression (JSIN 47 SCQF level 7) (472 KB)
- Placement Proficiencies and Skills (JEF5 47 SCQF level 7) (586 KB)
Qualification information
- HNC Healthcare Practice: Nursing Care Educator Guide (423 KB)
- HNC Healthcare Practice: Nursing Care Grading Pack (464 KB)
HNC Healthcare Practice: Perinatal Care
Mandatory Units
- Preparation for Perinatal Practice (JZBH 47 SCQF level 7) (528 KB)
- Anatomy and Physiology in Reproductive Health (JCHU 47 SCQF level 7) (421 KB)
- Physiological Adaptations and Wellbeing in the Perinatal Period (JGRT 47 SCQF level 7) (438 KB)
- Perinatal Mental Health and Trauma-Informed Practice (JVUJ 47 SCQF level 7) (473 KB)
- Health and Wellbeing in the Perinatal Period (JRFA 47 SCQF level 7) (466 KB)
- Perinatal Practice: Foundation Skills (JNDL 47 SCQF level 7) (574 KB)
- Professional Practice in Healthcare Settings (JRG7 47 SCQF level 7) (379 KB)
- Understanding Personal and Professional Development (JL25 47 SCQF level 7) (369 KB)
Qualification information
HNC Horticulture
Mandatory Units
- Designing Gardens and Greenspaces (J6EY 47 SCQF level 7) (216 KB)
- Ecology and Environment for Horticulture (J6F2 47 SCQF level 7) (193 KB)
- Maintaining Gardens and Greenspace (J6F1 47 SCQF level 7) (290 KB)
- Plant Biology (J6F4 47 SCQF level 7) (204 KB)
- Production Horticulture (J6F0 47 SCQF level 7) (214 KB)
- Social and Community Horticulture (J6F3 47 SCQF level 7) (193 KB)
HND Horticulture
Mandatory Units
- Applied Horticultural Research (J7A5 48 SCQF level 8) (174 KB)
- Horticulture: Professional Practice (J7AE 48 SCQF level 8) (212 KB)
- Horticulture: Sustainability and Innovation (J7AF 48 SCQF level 8) (167 KB)
Optional Units
- Advanced Plant Biology (J7A3 48 SCQF level 8) (190 KB)
- Advanced Production Horticulture (J7A4 48 SCQF level 8) (218 KB)
- Botanic and Historic Garden Horticulture (J7A6 48 SCQF level 8) (223 KB)
- Ecological and Conservation Horticulture (J7AA 48 SCQF level 8) (233 KB)
- Specialist Plant Production (J7B5 48 SCQF level 8) (174 KB)
- Landscape Design: Skills and Practice (J895 48 SCQF level 8) (170 KB)
- Planting Design for Sustainable Landscapes (J896 48 SCQF level 8) (159 KB)
HND Networking and Cloud Infrastructure
Qualification will be validated in Autumn 2025
Mandatory Units
- Network Infrastructure (J68T 48 SCQF level 8) (385 KB)
- Professional Practice in Networking and Cloud Infrastructure (J7EA 48 SCQF level 8) (409 KB)
Optional Units
- Advanced Network Technology (J7E2 48 SCQF level 8) (380 KB)
- Agile Project Management (J6C9 48 SCQF level 8) (197 KB)
- Cloud Virtualisation Infrastructure (J7E3 48 SCQF level 8) (374 KB)
- Digital Forensics (J7E4 48 SCQF level 8) (382 KB)
- Dev Ops Principles in Practice (J897 48 SCQF level 8) (276 KB)
- Firewall Technology (J7E5 48 SCQF level 8) (340 KB)
- Infrastructure Maintenance and Support (J7E6 48 SCQF level 8) (398 KB)
- Managing a Web Server (J7E7 48 SCQF level 8) (343 KB)
- Network Server Operating Systems (J7E9 48 SCQF level 8) (364 KB)
Qualification information
HNC Physical Activity and Health
Mandatory Units
- Exercise Practitioner 1 (J6E9 47 SCQF level 7) (685 KB)
- Training Principles for Exercise (J6E8 47 SCQF level 7) (672 KB)
- Anatomy and Physiology for Exercise and Human Movement (J6E7 47 SCQF level 7) (463 KB)
- Health Promotion, Behaviour Change and Nutrition (J6EA 47 SCQF level 7) (487 KB)
- Preparing to Work in the Physical Activity and Health Industry (J6T2 47 SCQF level 7) (517 KB)
Optional Units
- Research Skills (J82R 47 SCQF level 7) (236 KB)
- Strength and Conditioning 1 (J7X0 47 SCQF level 7) (470 KB)
- Psychology of Physical Activity (J6EE 47 SCQF level 7) (368 KB)
- Organising and Delivering a Physical Activity and Health Event (J6EF 48 SCQF level 8) (384 KB)
- Flexibility Training (J6EG 47 SCQF level 7) (377 KB)
Qualification information
- HNC Physical Activity and Health Educator Guide (877 KB)
- HNC Physical Activity and Health Grading Pack (396 KB)
HND Physical Activity and Health
Mandatory Units
- Exercise Practitioner 2 (J7CB 48 SCQF Level 8) (562 KB)
- Training Principles for Personal Trainers (J7C6 48 SCQF Level 8) (601 KB)
- Management of Long-Term Health Conditions for Exercise Practitioners (J7CC 48 SCQF Level 8) (651 KB)
- Research Skills: Academic Report Writing (J8LX 48 SCQF Level 8) (439 KB)
Restricted Optional Units
- Sport and Physical Activity for Children (J7CE 48 SCQF Level 8) (489 KB)
- Physical Activity for Antenatal and Postnatal Clients (J7CP 48 SCQF Level 8) (498 KB)
- Strength and Conditioning Trainer (J7CN 48 SCQF Level 8) (573 KB)
- Working Inclusively with Participants with Disabilities (J7CR 48 SCQF Level 8) (467 KB)
Optional Units
- Strength and Conditioning 1 (J7X0 47 SCQF level 7) (316 KB)
- Applied Nutrition for Sport, Physical Activity and Health (J7CY 48 SCQF Level 8) (510 KB)
- Research Skills (J82R 47) (236 KB)
- Psychology of Physical Activity (J6EE 47 SCQF level 7) (286 KB)
- Organising and Delivering a Physical Activity and Health Event (J6EF 48 SCQF level 8) (239 KB)
- Flexibility Training (J6EG 47 SCQF level 7) (289 KB)
Qualification information
- HND Physical Activity and Health Educator Guide (1.35 MB)
- HND Physical Activity and Health Grading Pack (419 KB)
- PDA Management of Long-Term Health Conditions for Exercise Practitioners Educator Guide (424 KB)
- PDA Physical Activity for Antenatal and Postnatal Clients Educator Guide (261 KB)
- PDA Sport and Physical Activity for Children Educator Guide (415 KB)
- PDA Strength and Conditioning Trainer Educator Guide (500 KB)
- PDA Working Inclusively with Participants with Disabilities Educator Guide (298 KB)
- PDA Personal Training Educator Guide (312 KB)
HND Radio and Podcasting
Mandatory Units
- Radio and Podcast Production (J8RL 48 SCQF level 8) (338 KB)
- Content Creation (J6DX 48 SCQF level 8) (410 KB)
- Working in the Radio and Audio Industry (J6DW 48 SCQF level 8) (342 KB)
Optional Units
- Radio Branding and Imaging (J6FN 48 SCQF level 8) (373 KB)
- Advanced Radio Presentation (J6FM 48 SCQF level 8) (354 KB)
- Digital Audio Workstation (J6FP 48 SCQF level 8) (360 KB)
- Podcasting (J6FL 48 SCQF level 8) (359 KB)
- Work-Based Learning (J7N3 47 SCQF level 7) (282 KB)
- Communication: Practical Skills (J75E 47 SCQF level 7) (306 KB)
Qualification information
- HND Radio and Podcasting Educator Guide (543 KB)
- HND Radio and Podcasting Grading Pack (502 KB)
Social Sciences
HNC Social Sciences
Mandatory Units
Optional Units
- History A – Exploring an Historical Period (J6EN 47 SCQF level 7) (349 KB)
- History B – Historical Debates (J6EP 47 SCQF level 7) (319 KB)
- Politics A – Political Ideas (J6ER 47 SCQF level 7) (315 KB)
- Politics B – Governance of Scotland and the United Kingdom (J6ES 47 SCQF level 7) (323 KB)
- Psychology A – The Shaping of Modern Psychology (J6ET 47 SCQF level 7) (352 KB)
- Psychology B – Applied Psychology (J6EV 47 SCQF level 7) (359 KB)
- Sociology A – The Sociological Imagination (J6EW 47 SCQF level 7) (338 KB)
- Sociology B – Applied Sociology (J6EX 47 SCQF level 7) (325 KB)
- Criminology A: Introducing Theories and Concepts (J72H 47 SCQF level 7) (358 KB)
- Criminology B: Applied Criminology (J72J 47 SCQF level 7) (336 KB)
- Economics A: The Nature of Economic Study (J72L 47 SCQF level 7) (321 KB)
- Economics B: Economic Systems, Markets and Objectives (J72M 47 SCQF level 7) (312 KB)
- Geography A: Examining Inequality (J72N 47 SCQF level 7) (367 KB)
- Geography B: Urban Change and its Impact (J72R 47 SCQF level 7) (372 KB)
- Philosophy A: Knowledge and Truth (J72S 47 SCQF level 7) (360 KB)
- Philosophy B: Engaging Arguments (J72T 47 SCQF level 7) (384 KB)
- Social Anthropology A: Anthropological Approaches to Understanding Society (J73S 47 SCQF level 7) (390 KB)
- Social Anthropology B: The Body (J73T 47 SCQF level 7) (358 KB)
- Communication: Practical Skills (J75E 47 SCQF level 7) (328 KB)
- Literature: Close Reading Skills (J76D 47 SCQF level 7) (406 KB)
- An Investigation in the Social Sciences (J74C 47 SCQF level 7) (400 KB)
- Skilled Helper Model of Counselling: Stage 1 (J75D 47 SCQF level 7) (410 KB)
- Big Data (J68W 47 SCQF level 7) (157 KB)
Qualification information
- HNC Social Sciences Educator Guide (1.58 MB)
- HNC Social Sciences Grading Pack (586 KB)
PDA Social Sciences
Qualification information
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PDA Social Sciences Educator Guide (1.29 MB)
HND Social Sciences
Mandatory Units
Optional Units
- Sociology: Thematic and Critical Approaches (J7D6 48 SCQF level 8) (516 KB)
- Psychology: Critical Analysis and Research of Themes (J7D5 48 SCQF level 8) (475 KB)
- Politics: Themes from a Political Perspective (J7D7 48 SCQF level 8) (478 KB)
- History: Themes from a Historical Perspective (J7D8 48 SCQF level 8) (407 KB)
- Social Anthropology: Thematic Ethnography (J80J 48 SCQF level 8) (437 KB)
- Economics: Themes from a Global Perspective (J80M 48 SCQF level 8) (430 KB)
- Criminology: Themes and Criminological Case Studies (J80N 48 SCQF level 8) (428 KB)
Qualification information
- HND Social Sciences Educator Guide (1.34 MB)
- HND Social Sciences Grading Pack (531 KB)
HNC Social Services
Mandatory Units
- Health, Safeguarding, Welfare and Rights (J6E3 47 SCQF level 7) (420 KB)
- Developing Reflective Practice (J6E4 47 SCQF level 7) (400 KB)
- Approaches to Assessment in Social Services (J6EH 47 SCQF level 7) (396 KB)
- Promote Health, Safety and Security in the Work Setting (H5LD 04 SCQF level 7)
- Develop Your Practice Through Reflection and Learning (H5LE 04 SCQF level 7)
- Promote Effective Communication (H5RY 04 SCQF Level 7) or Promote Effective Communication (H5LC 04 SCQF level 7)
Optional Units
- Supporting Individuals During Transition, Loss and Change (J6EL 47 SCQF level 7) (376 KB)
- Supporting People: Autism (J6EJ 47 SCQF level 7) (396 KB)
- Supporting Individuals in Group Living (J7DC 47 SCQF level 7) (426 KB)
- Supporting People: Positive Support Strategies (J7DA 47 SCQF level 7) (410 KB)
- Person-centred Approaches (J7DB 47 SCQF level 7) (401 KB)
- Promote Individuals’ Positive Self-Esteem and Sense of Identity (H5S5 04 SCQF level 7)
- Support Individuals with Specific Communication Needs (H5SS 04 SCQF level 7)
- Support Children and Young People through Major Transitions H5M3 04 SCQF level 7)
- Work with Children and Young People with Additional Requirements to Address Their Development Needs (H5N0 04 SCQF level 8)
- Contribute to Childcare Practice in Group Living (H5N6 04 SCQF level 7)
- Promote Participation in Agreed Therapeutic Group Activities (H5T9 04 SCQF level 7)
- Promote Positive Behaviour (H5ME 04 SCQF level 8)
- Promote the Development of Positive Behaviour in Children and Young People (H5N8 04 SCQF level 8)
- Contribute to the Planning Process with Individuals (H5S1 04 SCQF level 7)
- Contribute to the Assessment and Planning Process with Children and Young People (H5MM 04 SCQF level 7)
- Support the Spiritual Well-Being of Individuals (H5SJ 04 SCQF level 7)
Qualification information
- HNC Social Services Educator Guide (595 KB)
- HNC Social Services Grading Pack (460 KB)
HND Software Development
Qualification will be validated in Autumn 2025.
Mandatory Units
- Software Development (J7D9 48 SCQF level 8) (403 KB)
- Professional Practice in Software Development (J7EE 48 SCQF level 8) (378 KB)
Optional Units
- Application Development for Web (J7E1 48 SCQF level 8) (373 KB)
- Code Security (J7EB 48 SCQF level 8) (356 KB)
- Database Design and Development (J7DV 48 SCQF level 8) (288 KB)
- Database Design Fundamentals (J8FK 47 SCQF level 8) (196 KB)
- Dev Ops Principles in Practice (J897 48 SCQF level 8) (403 KB)
- Event Driven Programming (J7EC 48 SCQF level 8) (360 KB)
- Human Computer Interface (J7ED 48 SCQF level 8) (353 KB)
- Programming for Data (J7EG 48 SCQF level 8) (360 KB)
- Software Engineering Methods (J7EF 48 SCQF level 8) (431 KB)
Qualification information
- HND Software Development Educator Guide (575 KB)
- HND Software Development Grading Pack (593 KB)
HNC Television
Mandatory Units
- Television Technical Production (J5MD 47 SCQF level 7) (362 KB)
- Television Programme Production (J5ME 47 SCQF level 7) (387 KB)
Optional Units
- Television Planning and Production (J5MF 47 SCQF level 7) (310 KB)
- Television Scriptwriting Non-Factual (J5MG 48 SCQF level 8) (312 KB)
- Audio Post Production for Video (J5MH 48 SCQF level 8) (348 KB)
- Compositing and Motion Graphics (J5MJ 47 SCQF level 7) (314 KB)
- Critical Analysis of Texts (J5MK 48 SCQF level 8) (336 KB)
- Scriptwriting (J6DP 48 SCQF level 8) (370 KB)
- Multicamera Production: Studio Floor (J7D1 48 SCQF level 8) (366 KB)
- Multicamera Production: Studio Gallery (J7D2 48 SCQF level 8) (365 KB)
- Multicamera Production: On Location (J7D3 48 SCQF level 8) (369 KB)
- Work-based Learning (J7N3 47 SCQF level 7) (217 KB)
- Communication: Practical Skills (J75E 47 SCQF level 7) (328 KB)
- Literature: Close Reading Skills (J76D 47 SCQF level 7) (406 KB)
- Podcasting (J6FL 48 SCQF level 8) (223 KB)
- Screen Studies (J8GJ 48 SCQF level 8) (194 KB)
- Television: Research (J6DN 48 SCQF level 8) (142 KB)
- Podcasting: An Introduction (JDWY 47 SCQF level 7) (429 KB)
- Podcast Hosting (JE6X 47 SCQF level 7) (442 KB)
- Radio Music Programme Production (JHFW 47 SCQF level 7) (438 KB)
- Recording, Editing and Mixing Audio Content (J8A7 47 SCQF level 7) (434 KB)
- Social Media for the Creative Industries (JYH0 47 SCQF level 7) (425 KB)
Qualification information
- HNC Television Educator Guide (599 KB)
- HNC Television Grading Pack (533 KB)
- Television Learner Profile (36 KB)
HND Television
Mandatory Units
- Television: Working in Industry (J6DL 48 SCQF level 8) (390 KB)
- Television: Collaborative Production Projects (J6DM 48 SCQF level 8) (432 KB)
Optional Units
- Television: Research (J6DN 48 SCQF level 8) (374 KB)
- Scriptwriting (J6DP 48 SCQF level 8) (370 KB)
- Editing (J6DR 48 SCQF level 8) (387 KB)
- Critical Analysis of Texts (J5MK 48 SCQF level 8) (336 KB)
- Camera (J6DS 48 SCQF level 8) (382 KB)
- Directing (J6DT 48 SCQF level 8) (384 KB)
- Creative Industry: Preparing for the Workplace (J6FK 47 SCQF level 7) (389 KB)
- Multicamera Production: Studio Floor (J7D1 48 SCQF level 8) (366 KB)
- Multicamera Production: Studio Gallery (J7D2 48 SCQF level 8) (365 KB)
- Multicamera Production: On Location (J7D3 48 SCQF level 8) (369 KB)
- Work-based Learning (J7N3 47 SCQF level 7) (217 KB)
- Communication: Practical Skills (J75E 47 SCQF level 7) (328 KB)
- Literature: Close Reading Skills (J76D 47 SCQF level 7) (406 KB)
- Screen Studies (J8GJ 48 SCQF level 8) (368 KB)
Qualification information
- HND Television Educator Guide (570 KB)
- HND Television Grading Pack (527 KB)
- Television Learner Profile (36 KB)
Examples of candidate evidence and commentaries:
HN (NextGen) Television
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