NPA Social Software SCQF level 4

This National Progression Award (NPA) introduces learners to:

  • weblogging (‘blogs’) and social media techniques
  • using online tools safely

It develops:

  • knowledge and understanding of social software used for communicating
  • practical, technical, and transferable skills in using digital technologies appropriately and safely
  • ability to evaluate digital materials
  • digital citizenship

and

  • provides bite-sized chunks of learning that are straightforward for centres to adopt and for learners to study
  • enables employees to gain new skills quickly and cost effectively
  • provides centres with opportunities to work in partnership with employers/other centres

This qualification is available through schools, colleges, and training providers.

NPAs can be delivered flexibly over one or more years.

Qualification structure

Group award code: GT71 44 (18 SCQF credit points)

SCQF level: 4

This National Progression Award consists of three mandatory units (18 SCQF credit points).

Mandatory units are: J5V4 44 Internet Safety, J6BA 44 Social Media Literacy and J5V6 45 Weblogs

See the group award specification (216 KB).

Unit search

NPA Social Software (G9J4 44)

This group award has been replaced.

It entered its lapsing period on: 1 August 2022

It finishes on: 31 July 2025

NPA Social Software at SCQF level 4 (284 KB)

Unit search

How to assess

Assessment will be a combination of practical and knowledge assessments under closed- and open-book assessment conditions. See the assessment and evidence requirements for each unit.

E-assessment support is available for some units in this qualification.

Deliver this qualification

Why study this qualification

The NPA in Social Software is designed for a wide range of learners, including:

  • learners who are at school or who have just left school
  • adults returning to education
  • individuals who are currently in employment and wish to obtain a formal qualification
  • learners who want to study at a pace and style that they determine
  • employees who want to develop their careers
  • individuals who are seeking national recognition of their achievements
  • employers who wish their employees to take part in short continuing professional development courses

You will develop:

  • social media and weblogging techniques
  • knowledge of how to use online tools safely

You will also develop:

  • knowledge and understanding of social software used for communicating
  • practical, technical, and transferable skills in using digital technologies appropriately and safely
  • your ability to evaluate digital materials
  • digital citizenship

Access

Entry is at the discretion of the centre. However, learners may benefit from having basic IT skills.

Employment and progression

You could use this level 4 award to progress to:

  • study at SCQF level 5
  • an NC in Computing or a related area
  • a Foundation Apprenticeship in the digital sector
  • employment in a wide range of sectors

Qualification structure

Group award code: GT71 44 (18 SCQF credit points)

SCQF level: 4

This National Progression Award consists of three mandatory units (18 SCQF credit points).

Mandatory units are: J5V4 44 Internet Safety, J6BA 44 Social Media Literacy and J5V6 45 Weblogs

See the group award specification (216 KB).

Unit search

NPA Social Software (G9J4 44)

This group award has been replaced.

It entered its lapsing period on: 1 August 2022

It finishes on: 31 July 2025

NPA Social Software at SCQF level 4 (284 KB)

Unit search