NextGen: HN course documents

Our new HN qualifications:

  • are adaptable and flexible to respond to the needs of a constantly changing employment environment
  • support life-long learning and multiple career options
  • integrate essential meta-skills
  • give opportunities to develop knowledge and understanding of Learning for Sustainability
  • develop critical industry-specific and subject-specific technical skills

Qualification information

Educator Guides and Grading Packs are available on request.

Documents that use MathType may not be accessible to screenreaders. Word documents are available on request.

Prior to validation, all NextGen: HN course documents are prototypes and have been created for use during pilot delivery only. Unit specifications, educator guides and grading packs are subject to change for future delivery.

HNC Accounting

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HND Accounting

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HNC Acting and Performance

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HND Acting and Performance

Mandatory Units

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HNC Engineering

Mandatory Units

Mandatory Optional Units

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HND Engineering

Mandatory Units

Mandatory Optional Units

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HNC Physical Activity and Health

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HND Physical Activity and Health

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Restricted Optional Units

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HNC Social Sciences

Mandatory Units

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HND Social Sciences

Mandatory Units

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HNC Social Services

Mandatory Units

Optional Units

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HNC Television

NextGen: HN Television has been validated for delivery in 2024/25 onwards.

Mandatory Units

Optional Units

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HND Television

Mandatory Units

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Examples of candidate evidence with commentaries

Examples of candidate evidence and commentaries: 

HN (NextGen) Television

can be found on SQA’s secure website and you can access these through your SQA co-ordinator.


Changes to understanding standards materials

Please note: Understanding Standards materials are regularly reviewed to ensure they remain up to date.