2. Janice Anderson, Regional Manager Julie C Lynn, Regional Manager
Guide to using online tools to support the delivery of SQA products and services
Janice Anderson, Regional Manager
Julie C Lynn, Regional Manager
SQA College Co-ordinator Conference
Welcome to - What and where to find online tools to help in the delivery of qualifications and to highlight range of resources

3. Aim of the session Recapping on approval process
Using the SQA website and other web platforms
Update on SQA Qualifications
Including:
Approval
Website, Navigator and other web platforms
New quals

4. Recapping on Approval Process
Auto-Approval
Devolved Approval
How do I check if I need to apply for approval? – range of tools and David is going to take you through range of resources including navigator.
Auto Approval - National Courses
Approval Applications deadline 29 September this year. For all NQ (Psychology, Sociology, Woodwork, Metalwork, Electronics) Skills for Work and some Awards.
Devolved Approval
You can see on navigator – complete DAPP1 Complete all sections of application, If no ASPs – prior verification service is available – give yourself time for this. Staff supporting document for Assessor and IV. Submit to Approval Applications. If you need any advice contact your regional manager.
Devolved approval: Centres can submit a DAAPP1 form including the Foundation Apprenticeship.
Full approval: Centres can submit a qualification approval application form or recognition application form.
Prior Verification and Development visits If no ASPs – prior verification service is available – give yourself time for this.
Prior Verification and Development Visits
Approval Applications
Approval Documents

6. Navigating Qualifications
SQA Home SQA Website page
Overview of where to find quals – hyperlinks to HOMEPAGE/ My Sector, NQ unit search, Awards/Catalogue

9. SQA Resources Solar Solar U-share U-share Education
SQA Blogs SQA Blogs
SQA Journeys SQA Journeys
SQA Academy SQA Academy
SQA Partnerships TBC
Solar – SQA e-assessment system which is used to deliver assessments on many devices including pc,laptop, tablet and ipad.
These assessments are secure, quality assured, pre-verified and both summative and formative available for many. These are available to all sQA approved centres. E.g. lifeskill maths, core skills support and practice, cyber security, internet safety, personal finance.
Ushare – links to open learning resources that have been recommended by teachers, lecturers, training provider and learners that support the delivery of SQA quals. You can access them on the subject pages or submit new resources, rate them and leave comments to help other users. There is a user guide to help you get started and answer any questions you have.
SQA Blogs, Number available, information and share thoughts and updates etc.
SQA journeys – All DYW – policy documents, SDS, partnerships and case studies
SQA Academy – to enhance professional practice, a number of online courses for appointees, teachers and lecturers. SQA and Scotland’s colleges have created a unique suite of staff development opportunities using a blended learning approach.
SQA Partnerships – we have been working with a number of organsisation eg John Muir Trust, Barclays Lifeskills and Girl guides to shwocase how you can generate evidence for the assessment standards of SQA Awards ie personal development, wellbeing etc.

10. SQA Business Case Process
Gap in the Market!
Development Opportunity Form DO1
Contact Regional Manager
Many of college staff are already involved in Quals Development. Should you identify a gap in the market for the development of a new qualification eg could be generated from a new business you are working with we do have a process for alerting us to a potential gap in the market.
There is a form online Development opportunity Form D01 – go to website and put in search box and you will find it. It is an ideas form, we do need to know the detail and potential market. I would also recommend that you contact your Regional Manager who can chat through initial thoughts and help research to ensure there is nothing available. If that is the case, the RM will consult with the rest of team to see if market opportunity in other areas, this is vital to us developing a qualification – albeit we do recognise niche markets.
If enough interest (small – but potential for growth) we can take through out business case process.

11. Qualifications Update
Work Placement Units
SCQF levels 3-6
Work Placement Unit SQCF level 7
HNC Cyber Security SCQF level 7
PDA Social Services SCQF level 8
PDA Advancing Equality & Diversity through Inclusiveness SCQF level 9
Work Placement Units SCQF level Work Experience units – now finished and replaced by WP Units. Aligned to Education Scotland Work placement standards – plan, do, review approach, no hours allocated as was previously, meet all outcomes. ASPs now available
Work Placement Unit SCQF level 7 the old unit Work Experience level 7 will be phased out over the next two years to finish on July the new unit has been written with the ‘work placement standard’ for college in mind. New ASP is in secure site. All HN frameworks that contain the work experience unit have been updated to include the new Work Placement unit as an alternative that will count towards each framework.
HNC Cyber Security a new development now underway with QDT meeting on 19 September. It is being developed response to growing demand for specialists in this field. No similar qualifications available. The hope is that this qualification will improve the ‘skills pipeline’. Aimed any anyone with an interest in the specialist area of cyber security. No previous knowledge or experience is required. Learners gain knowledge and experience of cyber security systems and practices leading to employment or HE. It is the first of its kind in the UK aiming to deliver technician level workers. Available for August 2018
PDA Social Services SCQF level 8 New being developed – two pathways one for children and Young People and one for the adult sector. Looking also to develop smaller PDAs which can be used for CPD when required and built up as career pathways to gain the 120 credit PDA ,there will be a consultation with Employers to ensure we get the package right to meet their needs.
PDA Advancing Equality & Diversity through Inclusiveness SCQF level 9 develops the skills of implementing and embedding the concepts of equality, diversity and inclusiveness in the workplace. It particularly meets the CPD needs of staff in the education and training sectors, for both student and staff-facing roles, in relation to the requirements of current equality legislation. It has been designed to be delivered as a taught course and will normally be available as a combination of workshops and self-directed study.

12. Other Resources My World of Work SDS – WOW Apprenticeships. Scot
SQA Digital Skills Case Studies
MyWow – SDS website, online tool – self evaluation tools to help build personal profile, explore career options, build CV, how to fill out applications and practice interviewing skills.
Enterprising Schools – funded by Scot Gov , ‘ Entreprenuership and innovation’ - To help young people create their own social enterprise. Library of free resources, lesson plans, professional learning communities links, case studies. Platform to hsare the work of your school, encourage whole school approach etc , Can link to Enterprise and Employability Award. Contact them to visit your school.
Apprenticeships.Scot - Apprenticeship family – FA/MA/GA - marketplace for vacancies etc.

13. Your Regional Manager
Please contact your regional manager if you want us to bring this presentation to the college or if you want any advice or support in the areas we have discussed today.

14. Questions
Thanks for listening