Professional development workshops

Professional development workshops (PDW) available online for 2025

For 2025 we have events for Workplace and Non-Workplace Assessors and Internal Verifiers.

PDW introduce delegates to SQA qualifications for assessors and verifiers, which are Professional Development Awards (PDAs). These workshops are for

On successful completion you will receive a CPD certificate.

To book a place please register then book on the event booking system - https://athena.sqameet.net/
If you have any questions please contact SQA.events@sqa.org.uk

PDW Workplace Assessor - Meeting the req of the Workplace Assessor LD9DI Units/PDA GA2E48

This is a 4 hour event for new and returning Workplace Assessors. We will look at recognising the key features of the SCQF Workplace Assessor qualifications and the associated Assessment Strategy. Identify what evidence/standards requirements are for the SCQF Workplace Assessor qualifications.

PDW Non-Workplace Internal Verifier (IN PERSON) GF8R 48 Conduct the Internal Verification Process [PDA] and H291 35 Conduct the Internal Verification Process [Unit]

This Professional Development Award (PDA) is relevant to teachers, lecturers and tutors who may have a role in quality assuring the delivery of a range of qualifications that are assessed in a non-workplace context and in ensuring consistency of assessment decisions made within their delivering centre. Non-workplace context could be in a classroom or other off-job training environments such as training centres and workshops.

The PDA is a benchmark standard for anyone who is internally verifying a qualification, such as National Qualifications, National Progression Awards (NPAs), Higher National (HN) Units, Foundation Apprenticeships or a Customised Award.

PDW Non-Workplace Assessor (IN PERSON) - Meeting the requirements of the Non-Workplace Assessor - Unit Conduct the Assessment Process (SQA codes H290 35/PDA GF8P 48)

This is a 4 hour event, aimed at new and returning non-workplace assessors and will cover the key features of the SCQF Non- Workplace Assessor qualifications and the associated assessment strategy. It will also identify the evidence and/or standards requirements for the SCQF Non-Workplace Assessor qualifications.

PDW Workplace Assessor - Meeting the requirements of the Workplace Assessor L D9DI Units/PDA GA2E 48

This is a 4 hour event for new and returning Workplace Assessors. We will look at recognising the key features of the SCQF Workplace Assessor qualifications and the associated Assessment Strategy. Identify what evidence/standards requirements are for the SCQF Workplace Assessor qualifications.

PDW Workplace Internal Verifier - Meeting the req of Workplace Int Verifier L&D11 Unit/PDA GA2F48

This is a 4 hour event for assessors looking to progress to achieve the SQA Workplace Internal Verifier qualification at SCQF level 8 (L and D11). The workshop is also suitable for qualified internal verifiers looking to undertake continuing professional development.

Register on our booking system