PDA Office Administration SCQF level 7

This subject will not have alternative assessment guidance for session 2023-24. You should refer to the Group Award/Unit specifications for detailed delivery and assessment information. For general support on delivery and assessment see the HNVQ assessment guidance 2023-24.

The PDA in Office Administration can be delivered flexibly through open learning. Assessment methods are not prescribed so there is flexibility in when and how the evidence is gathered.

The PDA in Office Administration at SCQF level 7 provides an opportunity for candidates to progress to the full HNC in Office Administration carrying forward the credit they have achieved.

The PDA in Office Administration at SCQF level 7 is suitable for a wide range of candidates including:

candidates employed within an administration role who wish to enhance their career prospects
candidates in employment seeking a vehicle for continuing professional development
adult returners to education

Access

Access to the PDA is at the discretion of the centre. In general, entry should be open to any candidate who can demonstrate, by formal qualification or
experience, a reasonable expectation of successfully completing the PDA.

Examples of formal qualifications include:

Communication Core Skill at SCQF level 5 or equivalent
Working with Others Core Skill at SCQF level 5
ICT Core Skill at SCQF level 4
SVQ Business and Administration level 2

Candidates could progress to:

• HNC Administration and Information Technology
• HNC Business

Centres with devolved authority are eligible to seek approval through their own internal approval process.

Centres without devolved authority will have to come forward for approval and should contact the Business Development Team for guidance.

Assessors and verifiers must be able to meet SQA's general requirements as outlined in the guide to approval.

Assessment methods are flexible and open to the needs to centres and candidates. See the Arrangements document for more information.