Computing, IT & Related Areas

Within this sector SQA has produced Higher National Group Awards in the following subjects:
- HNC/HND Computer Games Development
- HND Computer Science
- HNC Computing
- HNC/D Cyber Security
- HND Computing: Networking
- HND Computing: Networking (Fixed Framework)
- HND Computing: Software Development
- HND Computing: Sofware Development (Fixed Framework)
- HND Computing: Technical Support
- HND Computing: Technical Support (Fixed Framework)
- HNC/HND Information Technologies
- HNC/HND Technologies in Business
- HNC/HND Digital Design and Web Development
- HND Web Development
- PDA Computer Support
- PDA Cyber Resilience
- PDA Database Programming
- PDA Desktop Support
- PDA Digital Imaging
- PDA Information Technology in Business
- PDA Network Technology
- PDA Software Development
- PDA Systems Administration
- PDA Web Development
- PDA Web Technologies: Fundamentals
- PDA Website Design
Qualification Verification Summary Reports
(Previously Internal Assessment Reports.)
- 2017 HN and SVQ Computer Science Qualification Verification Summary Report (197 KB)
- 2017 HN and NQ Information Technology Qualification Verification Summary Report (183 KB)
- HN and SVQ Computer Science Internal Assessment Report 2016 (311 KB)
- HN and SVQ Computer Science Internal Assessment Report 2015
Internet Safety
SQA offer the first National Qualification in the EU relating to internet safety. The new qualification (FOH5 10 Internet Safety) is intended for anyone who regularly uses the internet and wants to protect themselves while they're online.
Report on Next Generation User Skills in ICT
This report describes the user skills needed from users in 2013.
Credit Transfer for Vendor Programs and Examinations
- Credit Transfer Arrangements Cisco (120 KB)
- Credit Transfer Arrangements CIW (82 KB)
- Credit Transfer Arrangements CompTIA (82 KB)
- Credit Transfer Arrangements Microsoft (100 KB)
- Credit Transfer - Java Fundementals (41 KB)
- Credit Transfer - Java Programming (39 KB)
- Credit Transfer Arrangements Oracle (93 KB)
Related Information
- Progession Routes from Computing Awards (178 KB)
- Digital Literacy NPA (103 KB)
- PDA Factsheets
- PC Passport NPAs (126 KB)
External Web Links
Contact Information
- Candidate Enquiries
- 0345 279 1000
- Centre Enquiries
- 0303 333 0330