SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

HND Frameworks Launch and Training Event, April 2013:

Strategic overview and operational implications

Sharon O’Neil

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SQA has a lengthy history of successfully developing and offering HND qualifications

HNDs are well respected in Scotland (and UK) with increasing recognition

Recognised as giving candidates the necessary skills and knowledge to allow them to progress onto Higher Education or employment

HND subject content reflects the appropriate sector

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as required Full review – agreed as part of operational plans Full review – involves consultation with centres,

candidates, employers, Universities, Professional Bodies etc.

Full review of HNDs being launched April 2013 for use in centres August/September 2013 – to ensure all HNDs are current and fit for purpose

HND Frameworks - ReviewHND Frameworks - Review Full review of HND frameworks addressed

opportunities to:- Look at opportunities to reduce

assessment/remove prescriptive assessment conditions, if not required

- Include updated content, taking account of changing environments within the various sectors e.g. Accommodation Management

- Introduce new subjects/content where appropriate e.g. Cloud Computing, Ethical Hacking, Mobile Technology

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New/revised Units introduced into HND frameworks in China 2013 (some Units already used in Scotland)

Full review of the validity and relevance of each grouping of Units in HND frameworks

Resulting in 7 new HND frameworks

7 new HND Frameworks introduced August 2013:Computing: NetworkingComputing: Software DevelopmentComputing: Technical SupportGlobal Trade and BusinessHospitality ManagementSupply Chain ManagementTravel and Tourism

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Many new Unit specifications (including Graded Units)

New Assessment Support Packs (ASPs) - for all new Units

New Course Tutor Guide – for each HND New HND frameworks and associated

information available on SQA website Information for current frameworks on website

until the finish date

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codeHND end date

New Code

HND start date

Computing: Networking G7TV 16 July 2014 Aug 2013

Computing: Software Development

G7LX 16 July 2014 Aug 2013

Computing: Technical Support

G7TW 16 July 2014 Aug 2013

Global Trade and Business G7NW 16 July 2014 GG5F 16 Aug 2013

Hospitality Management G7M5 16 July 2014 GG26 16 Aug 2013

Supply Chain Management G7NX 16 July 2014 GG2J 16 Aug 2013

Travel and Tourism G7M3 16 July 2014 GG27 16 Aug 2013

Student starts 2011, commences HND 2012,

student will complete HND programme July 2014SEPTEMBER 2011 – start programme

SEPTEMBER 2012 – start HND

JULY 2014 – complete HND

Student will graduate having achieved HND Travel and Tourism G7M3 16 (‘old’ framework)

For example…….For example…….

Student starts 2012, commences HND 2013,

student will complete HND programme July 2015SEPTEMBER 2012 – start programme

SEPTEMBER 2013 – start HND

JULY 2015 – complete HND

Student will graduate having achieved HND Travel and Tourism – GG27 16 (‘new’ framework)

For example…….For example…….

This means…….This means…….

All centres will be delivering 2 HND frameworks (per subject) to 2 different

cohorts for one academic year – September 2013 to July 2014.

* Use of the correct HND Group Award, Unit and ASP codes will be particularly important for centres

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Information for all new HND frameworks on website:

- Some new Unit specifications, including Graded Units

- New Assessment Support Packs ASPs (for new Units)

- New Course Tutor Guide – for each HND

- Information for ‘old’ frameworks on website until finish date – August 2014

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Assessment Support Packs and Assessment Exemplars must remain secure

Additional information on website - primarily for centres

Centres must check website regularly – to keep up to date with changes, new guidance etc.