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Presentation used at the SQA Heads of Computing event in Glasgow on 2 December 2011.
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Annual Update EventHeads of ComputingDecember 2011
Bobby ElliottScottish Qualifications Authority
Aim of the day
Update you about qualification developments
Help with your development plans Let you know what support is available Discuss issues affecting the Computing
community Opportunity for you to meet us, and us
meet you Network with colleagues
Agenda
10:00am Welcome Bobby
10:15am Qualification update* Bobby, Caroline, Hilary
10:45am Senior External Verifier annual report*
David
11.30am Coffee
11:45am Computer Games case study Colin
12:30pm Lunch
1:30pm E-learning material Graeme
2:15pm HN Review update Gerry
3:15pm College partnerships Marion, Chris
3:45pm Plenary All
4.00pm Close* Standing item
Computing team
Bobby ElliottQualifications Manager
(x.5473)(Mobile: 07825926357)
NPA/NC/HNC/HND/PDA/SVQ Computing/IT/Multimedi/Networking
awards
IT-related vendor links
Caroline DouglasQualifications Officer
(x.5476)
Internet SafetyHigher National Units
HNC/D ComputingHNC/D IT
HNC/D NetworkingHNC/D Multi/Interactive Media
HNC/D Computer GamesProfessional Development Awards
DIVA/vendor links (ICT)Sector Panel
Qualifications Support Team (HN)Heads of Computing annual event
Hilary WeirQualifications Officer
(x.5130)
WebwiseNational UnitsPC Passport
NPA Computer Games DevelopmentNPA Doing Business Online
Other National Progression AwardsNC Digital Media Computing
NC Computer Games DevelopmentNC Computing: Technical Support
SVQs (IT User/IT Professional)Qualifications Support Team (NC)
Verifier e-group maintenance Administrators(x.5459)
General enquiriesGeneral admin support
Enquiries re. support materialsExpense claims
ContractsMeetings
Joan MorrisProject Officer
(x.5405)
Online assessment(SOLAR)
David DrennanSenior Verifier
E-mail: [email protected]
Customer Contact Center0845-279-1000
All routine enquiries relating to support materials and information
about qualifications
Internal Units
HR: Michelle Morrison (x. 5308)Assessment Standards: Allison Paterson (x. 5358)Business Development: Graham Campbell (Scotland), Zoe Hindmarch (rest of UK)
Contacting us...
Telephone: 0845-213-extensionE-mail: [email protected]: http://www.sqa.org.ukBlog: http://sqacomputing.blogpsot.comTwitter: http://twitter.com/sqacomputing
http://sqacomputing.blogspot.com/
http://twitter.com/sqacomputing
Today’s hashtag…
#HoC2011
Agenda
10:00am Welcome Bobby
10:15am Qualification update* Bobby, Caroline, Hilary
10:45am Senior External Verifier annual report*
David
11.30am Coffee
11:45am Computer Games case study Colin
12:30pm Lunch
1:30pm E-learning material Graeme
2:15pm HN Review update Gerry
3:15pm College partnerships Marion, Chris
3:45pm Plenary All
4.00pm Close* Standing item
NATIONAL CERTIFICATES
Digital Media Computing(SCQF 4)
NATIONAL CERTIFICATES
Digital Media Computing(SCQF 6)
NC Computing: Technical Support (SCQF 6)
NATIONAL CERTIFICATES
Digital Media Computing(SCQF 5)
NC Computing: Technical Support(SCQF 5)
NC Computer Games Development (SCQF 5)
NATIONAL UNITS
Internet SafetySCQF Level 4
NATIONAL PROGRESSION AWARDS
Digital Literacy (SCQF 3)
NATIONAL PROGRESSION AWARDS
PC Passport (SCQF 4)Internet Technology (SCQF 4)
Social Software (SCQF 4)Digital Media Basics (SCQF 4)
Software Development (SCQF 4)Computer Games Development (SCQF 4)
NATIONAL PROGRESSION AWARDS
PC Passport (SCQF 5)Internet Technology (SCQF 5)
Web Design Fundamentals (SCQF 5)Digital Media Editing (SCQF 5)
Digital Media Animation (SCQF 5)Computers & Digital Photography (SCQF 5)Computer Networks & Systems (SCQF 5)
Website Enterprise (SCQF 5)Computer Games Development (SCQF 5)
Doing Business Online (SCQF 5)
SVQs: Level 1(SCQF 4)
IT UserIT Practitioner
HNC/Ds
HNC ComputingHNCD Computing: Technical Support
HND Computing: Software DevelopmentHNC/D Interactive Media
HNC Computer NetworkingHND Computer Networking & Internet Technology
HNC/D Information TechnologyHNC/D Computer Games Development
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AWARDS
PDA Computer Support (SCQF 7)PDA Desktop Support (SCQF 7)
PDA Web Technologies: Fundamentals (SCQF 7)PDA Web Development (SCQF 7)
PDA Digital Imaging (SCQF 7)PDA IT Service Management (SCQF 7)PDA Systems Administration (SCQF 7)
PDA Applications of ICT in Libraries (SCQF 7)PDA Web Design (SCQF 7)
PDA Network Technology (SCQF 8)PDA Systems Engineering (SCQF 8)
PDA Applications of ICT in Libraries (SCQF 8)PDA Database Programming (SCQF 8)
PDA Online Protection & Safeguardiing of Children(SCQF 8)
NATIONAL PROGRESSION AWARDS
PC Passport (SCQF 6)Digital Media Production (SCQF 6)
Computer Games Development (SCQF 6)
SVQs: Level 3(SCQF 6)
IT UserIT Professional
SVQs: Level 2(SCQF 5)
IT UserIT Practitioner
SVQs: Levels 4/5(SCQF 7/8
IT Professional
Qualification developments
Past NPA Doing Business Online NPA Computer Games NC Technical Support (5/6) NC Computer Games
Dev (5) PDA Web Design
Present Internet Safety NC Computer Games
Dev (6) HNC/D Computing HNC/D Computer
Networking
Future NC Digital Media Computing PC Passport
Online Passport? HNC/D IT
NC Computer Games DevelopmentSCQF level 6 Development led by Qualifications Directorate
(Computing) funded by NQGA QDT Karima Audish (Kilmarnock College) Frank Duffy (Lead Developer) Motherwell College Frank Frame (Bannerman High School) Marion Gerrie (Adam Smith College) Helen Lawson (industry) Debbie Meharg (Stevenson College) Fiona Muhsin (Dundee College) Alan McGregor (Clydebank High School) Lol Scragg (industry)
NC in Computer Games Developmentat SCQF level 5
Developed by NQGA team 2010/11 6 mandatory/6 optional Units Includes three mandatory Units from NPA
Computer Games Development at SCQF level 5
Candidates receive separate certification for NPA on completion of three Units
Other Mandatory Units in NC at level 5: Media Production (Verification Group: Media Studies) Gameplay (NEW) Art and Design: Animation Skills
(VG: Art and Design)
NC in Computer Games Developmentat SCQF level 5 optional Units
Computer Games: Digital Games Design Computing: Programming in a High-Level Language – Fundamentals
Digital Culture: Social Software Problem Solving 3D Modelling and Animation: An introduction Artificial Intelligence
for Games Character Creation Computer Games:
Digital Games Design Computer Programming (Project) – Scripting Language Computing: Animation Fundamentals
Computing: Digital Media Elements for Applications Creativity in Digital Domains
Drawing Skills: Figure/Life Drawing Digital Media: Audio Editing Digital Media: Still Images Editing Digital Media: Video Editing Enterprise Activity Games Interface Design Games Programming Introduction to Computer Animation Mathematics 1 Mathematics 2 Mathematics 3 Mathematics for Interactive Computing Mobile Game
Development Narrative Design and Development Sound Design in Visual Media Applications: An Introduction
Next steps
December 2011 Finalise framework and
consult Identify new and/or
revised units Identify unit
writers/vetters January-February
2012 Write units Write VPD
March 2012 Organise and conduct
validation event
April-May 2012 Write Arrangements Launch new awards Write support materials
Available for centres August 2012
Agenda
10:00am Welcome Bobby
10:15am Qualification update* Bobby, Caroline, Hilary
10:45am Senior External Verifier annual report*
David
11.30am Coffee
11:45am Computer Games case study Colin
12:30pm Lunch
1:30pm E-learning material Graeme
2:15pm HN Review update Gerry
3:15pm College partnerships Marion, Chris
3:45pm Plenary All
4.00pm Close* Standing item
Agenda
10:00am Welcome Bobby
10:15am Qualification update* Bobby, Caroline, Hilary
10:45am Senior External Verifier annual report*
David
11.30am Coffee
11:45am Computer Games case study Colin
12:30pm Lunch
1:30pm E-learning material Graeme
2:15pm HN Review update Gerry
3:15pm College partnerships Marion, Chris
3:45pm Plenary All
4.00pm Close* Standing item
Agenda
10:00am Welcome Bobby
10:15am Qualification update* Bobby, Caroline, Hilary
10:45am Senior External Verifier annual report*
David
11.30am Coffee
11:45am Computer Games case study Colin
12:30pm Lunch
1:30pm E-learning material Graeme
2:15pm HN Review update Gerry
3:15pm College partnerships Marion, Chris
3:45pm Plenary All
4.00pm Close* Standing item
Agenda
10:00am Welcome Bobby
10:15am Qualification update* Bobby, Caroline, Hilary
10:45am Senior External Verifier annual report*
David
11.30am Coffee
11:45am Computer Games case study Colin
12:30pm Lunch
1:30pm E-learning material Graeme
2:15pm HN Review update Gerry
3:15pm College partnerships Marion, Chris
3:45pm Plenary All
4.00pm Close* Standing item
Membership of QDT
Peter Bradbeer Core QDT Member Adam Smith CollegeChris Deegan Core QDT Member Central College of CommerceChris Jones Core QDT Member Cumbernauld CollegeGerry MacKie Core QDT Member Dundee College
Shaun Miller Core QDT Member Edinburgh’s Telford CollegeAnne Russell Core QDT Member Glasgow Caledonian UniversityWillie McCabe Core QDT Member James Watt CollegeJanice Maxted Core QDT Member Langside CollegePeter Ainsworth Core QDT Member Motherwell CollegeDerek Summers Core QDT Member Perth UHITed Hastings Core QDT Member Millenium City AcademyColin Thomson Core QDT Member Stevenson CollegeDavid McDade Core QDT Member Stow CollegeJune McCamlie Core QDT Member South Lanarkshire College
Unit title LevelCredit value
Type Vendor Writer Vetter Verifier
Cloud Computing 7 1 New David
McDadeGeorge Banks
Computer Networking: Fundamentals
7 1 New Chris
DeeganGraeme Downey
Computer Systems Fundamentals 7 1 New Janice
MaxtedChris Jones
Derek Summers
Convergence Technologies 8 2 New CompTIATed
HastingsChris Jones
Databases: Introduction 7 1 New Pete
AinsworthGeorge Banks
Developing for the World Wide Web: The Mobile User Experience
7 2 New Robert
MulliganFiona Murnin
Human Computer Interaction 7 1 New Nicola
HoustonFiona Murnin
Introduction to Developing Software
7 1 New Gillian LeitchPauline Belford
Derek Summers
Managing a Web Server 7 1 New Linux/MSGeorge Banks
Shaun Miller
Mobile Technology 8 1 New Magnus Tullock
Chris Jones
Open Source Operating Systems 1 8 1 New Linux Shaun Miller Ted HastingsDerek
SummersProfessionalism & Ethics in Computing
7 1 New Anne
RussellTed
HastingsDerek
SummersRelational Database Management Systems
8 2 Major Oracle Frank DuffyHugh
McDiarmid
Server Administration 8 2 New Microsoft Ted Hastings Chris JonesDerek
Summers
Team Working in Computing 7 1 New Gillian Leitch
Vivien Gallacher
Derek Summers
Troubleshooting Computing Problems
7 1 New Ted Hastings Janice MaxtedDerek
Summers
Working in IT 8 2 New Anne
RussellChris Jones
http://hnreview.blogspot.com/
Agenda
10:00am Welcome Bobby
10:15am Qualification update* Bobby, Caroline, Hilary
10:45am Senior External Verifier annual report*
David
11.30am Coffee
11:45am Computer Games case study Colin
12:30pm Lunch
1:30pm E-learning material Graeme
2:15pm HN Review update Gerry
3:15pm College partnerships Marion, Chris
3:45pm Plenary All
4.00pm Close* Standing item
Agenda
10:00am Welcome Bobby
10:15am Qualification update* Bobby, Caroline, Hilary
10:45am Senior External Verifier annual report*
David
11.30am Coffee
11:45am Computer Games case study Colin
12:30pm Lunch
1:30pm E-learning material Graeme
2:15pm HN Review update Gerry
3:15pm College partnerships Marion, Chris
3:45pm Plenary All
4.00pm Close* Standing item
Questions & Answers