Dance - Qualification approval process

If you’d like to deliver a National Qualification in Dance, and aren’t already approved, you must apply for approval before delivering the qualification for the first time. You must apply for approval by the end of September to deliver the qualification in the following session. If you’re already approved to offer a National Qualification in Dance, you must not deliver this qualification if there are any changes (eg staffing, resources, equipment or accommodation) which mean that you no longer meet the minimum SQA requirements for approval.

Subject-specific requirements for the course

When you’re applying for approval, you must demonstrate that teachers and lecturers delivering and/or assessing Dance have completed at least two years' successful study of dance. They must have a minimum of a Higher National Diploma (HND) level (SCQF level 8) or extensive knowledge of dance, supported by vocational and teaching qualifications through accredited dance awarding bodies with a minimum value of 40 SCQF credit points at level 7 and 40 SCQF points at level 8. You must ensure that the vocational qualifications or awards achieved are appropriate for all three components within the National Qualification. It would also be beneficial if teaching staff have, or are working towards, GTC registration in Dance. If you are applying for approval from a private dance centre, it would also be favourable if staff have, or are working towards, SQA assessor qualifications.

You can find out about our approval process on our National Qualification approval process web page.

You can find more information on our National 5 Dance, and Higher Dance web pages.