Energy SQA Assessment Requirements 2021

The assessment requirements for all SQA Energy levels are detailed in the tables below:

Subject Name Energy
Subject Level National 5
What is the 2020-21 course structure? (eg Class Theory & Practical Assignment) 5 topics of study to achieve 4 SQA units
(three whole units and two ½ units)
How many formal assessments are expected between March and June? Portfolio evidence gathered through ongoing work.
Are assessments long or short? N/A
Likely Duration N/A
Exam formality No formal examination.
How much of the 2020-21 revised course will be covered? 100%
What % of the 2019-20 course does this represent? 100%
Topics expected in the assessment(s) Portfolio includes:

  • Energy Introduction
  • domestic Wind Turbines
  • Solar Heating system
  • Employability and careers ½ unit
  • Energy and the individual ½ unit
Assessment Format Portfolio
Are there any additional assessed components? (eg practical assignment) Practical aspects to the portfolio.
How are these to be assessed? n/a
In terms of grading, what is the balance of each component Pupils can achieve individual units.  All units need to be complete to gain the full course award

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