In this bulletin;
- Star Awards 2015 — nominations are now open
- NQ verification — Round 2 outcomes
- Estimates
- Marker opportunities
- SQA Journeys
- HNC/D Creative Industries: Media and Communication
- Internal assessment support materials
- Upcoming NQ key dates
SQA Centre News
- Star Awards 2015 — nominations are now open
Our annual Star Awards celebrate the best in education and training across 14 different categories — from school and college candidates to appointees and centres.
See the stars come out — nominate your stars today at www.sqa.org.uk/star
The closing date for entries is Friday 26 June 2015. If you have any enquiries about the nomination process, please call our Events team on 0345 213 5580.
- NQ verification — Round 2 outcomes
Outcome reports and records for all Round 2 verification activity will be available via ‘QA Secure Services’ on SQA Connect by Friday 5 June.
The NQ Verification team will be on hand to provide support and guidance following the publication of verification outcomes. Should your centre receive a ‘Not Accepted’ decision following verification activity, further information on what to do next will be provided by e-mail. The NQ Verification team will also be able to assist further. Please do not hesitate to contact them on 0345 213 6766 or e-mail nqverification@sqa.org.uk
An updated SQA Connect user guide will also be published to assist centres with viewing their selections and verification outcomes.
- Estimates
All estimates for National Courses (excluding PBNCs) should have been submitted before the end of April.
It is important that you continue to monitor and, where required, amend estimates to ensure accuracy.
Centres with outstanding estimates must submit this data as quickly as possible as it will impact on the completeness and accuracy of the results issued to candidates in August. In addition, centres cannot request Exceptional Circumstances Consideration unless a valid estimate has been submitted for a candidate.
Should you have any questions about estimates, please telephone 0345 213 6960 or e-mail estimates@sqa.org.uk
- Marker opportunities
We are continuing to accept applications for Markers from enthusiastic and committed teaching professionals who meet the selection criteria. Positions are filled on a first-come first-served basis — applications received after Markers are appointed will be placed on the reserve marker list for future opportunities in marking.
You can find more information on becoming an SQA Marker atwww.sqa.org.uk/cfeappointeevacancies
- SQA Journeys
Scotland’s future lies in the hands of our young people — the workforce of tomorrow. SQA has created ‘Journeys’ to help develop Scotland’s young workforce and to highlight the skills needed to progress and succeed in the workplace.
SQA Journeys include overviews of different sectors, case studies featuring young people, quotes from recognised industry bodies and employers, and details of SQA qualifications available.
- HNC/D Creative Industries: Media and Communication
We are currently seeking feedback from colleges, universities, employers and graduates with knowledge and experience of the HNC/D Creative Industries: Media and Communication.
We have created separate surveys for each group and would be grateful if stakeholders could take a few minutes to complete the relevant questionnaire.
The surveys will close on 12 May 2015. Thank you for your assistance.
- Internal assessment support materials
The following new and revised internal assessment support materials were published in April 2015.
- HN ASPs: Accounting; Administration and Information Technology; Business; Commissioning, Procurement and Contracting for Care Services; Performing Arts
- SVQ: Hairdressing; Sewerage and Drainage Operations
- TAPS: Fashion and Make-up Artistry
To see the complete list, please visit our internal assessment support materials web page
- Upcoming NQ key dates
| 13 May 2015 | Uplift for Geographical Folio submissions for Geography Advanced Higher |
