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Higher National and Vocational Qualifications guidance

HNVQ assessment from 2023-24

Assessment approaches and guidance for session 2023-24.

Subject guidance 2023-24

See a list of the qualifications that will have optional subject guidance.

Graded Units in 2023-24

Information on Graded Units in HNC/HND and SQA Advanced Qualifications.

Remote assessment

Guidance for centres on using technology to support remote assessment.

Approved adaptations for session 2023-24

List of approved adaptations to HNVQ assessment available on SQA Secure.

Deferred candidates

Guidance for Centres with deferred candidates from 2022-23.

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