Accreditation and Wider Achievement Opportunities
Dumfries and Galloway recognises that pupil achievement comes from a wider range of activities including but not limited to SQA accreditation.
Within the school curriculum there are opportunities for pupils to achieve accreditation from a wider range of external providers as well as recognition from school based internal activities.
Opportunities for accreditation in relation to the PEPAS organiser are noted below:
| Awarding Agency | Qualification | Name | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| SQA | SCQF | Cycling | 1, 2 |
| SQA: Sports Scotland & CIMSPA | SCQF | Sports Coaching | 5, 6 |
| SQA: Scottish Football Association | PDA | Scottish Football Association: Refereeing | 7 |
| SQA | Nat 5 Higher | Dance | 5, 6 |
| SQA | SCQF | Leadership Award delivered through Sport | 5, 6 |
| SQA | Nat 2 – 5 Higher Adv Higher | Physical Education | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
| SQA | NPA | Exercise & Fitness Leadership | 6 |
| SQA | NPA | Achieving Excellence in Sport | 6 |
| SQA | NPA | Organising Volunteering Events in Sport | 6 |
| SQA | NPA | Sports Development | 6 |
| SQA | NPA | Play in a Sports Environment | 6 |
| SQA | SfW NAT 5 | Skills for Work – Sports & Recreation | 5 |
| SQA | NPA | Sport & Fitness: Individual Sport | 5 |
| SQA | NPA | Sports & Fitness: Team Sports | 5 |
| SQA | NPA | Sports & Fitness: Outdoor Sports | 5 |
| SQA | NC | Sport & Fitness | 5 |
| SQA | NC | Sport & Fitness | 4 |
| SQA | SCQF | Sporting Events: Personal Best | 4 |
| SQA | SfW NAT 4 | Uniform & Emergency Services | 4 |
| SQA | SCQF | Cycle Maintenance Unit | 4 |
Wider Opportunities:
There are a wide range of awards that recognise children & young peoples personal achievements.
They can be achieved through activities within schools/colleges or through personal time. The Awards Network outlines some of the key award providers to young people in Scotland.
