PAGE 113368 Our business environments business environments 113454 Our business environments 16-APR-2025 NULL <p>We are an executive non-departmental public body that reports to Scottish Ministers and the Scottish Parliament. It is sponsored by the Scottish Government’s Learning Directorate and employs nearly 1000 people.</p> <h2>Commercial activity</h2> <p>SQA delivers services for commercial clients, focusing on the administration of assessments in transport and education sectors. Services include:</p> <ul> <li>the implementation and oversight of all contract requirements and KPIs</li> <li>management and oversight of the IT/database technology platforms used to deliver these schemes</li> <li>the management of appointees to quality assure training providers</li> <li>management and oversight of syllabus, exams and/or question banks</li> <li>marking assessments, publishing results and printing cards/certificates</li> <li>ensuring the Manual of Practice remains contemporaneous</li> </ul> <h2>International work</h2> <p>SQA is proud to operate internationally and to show the world what Scotland has to offer.</p> <p>Since 1997 we have seen the benefits from contributing to the international community, by promoting Scottish education and Scotland worldwide, supporting the Scottish Government’s international strategy.</p> <p>We demonstrate in practice that working with SQA - and Scotland - is beneficial and positive for our international partners and customers. Developing strong relationships and opportunities that contribute to sustainable economic growth in Scotland. Opportunities for learners, supporting workforce development, and helping to build in-country capacity have been at the heart of our approach.</p> <p>Our international work generates an income which reduces our draw on the public purse.</p> <p>We offer qualifications that are delivered worldwide by universities and training providers:</p> <ul> <li>SQA Advanced Certificates and Diplomas</li> <li>National Progression Awards</li> <li>Professional Development Awards</li> <li>Customised Awards</li> </ul> <p>We also provide consultancy services for establishing educational and training supply chains.</p> <h3>Review</h3> <p>We review our international business regularly, as part of our human rights policy, and we have recently ceased business in six countries.</p> <h3>SQA framework</h3> <p>The SQA framework 2020–23, by the Scottish Government in consultation with us, sets out the framework within which we operate, defining roles and responsibilities of our relationship.</p> true true

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