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Annual Update Event Heads of Computing December 2011 Bobby Elliott Scottish Qualifications Authority [email protected]

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Annual Update EventHeads of ComputingDecember 2011

Bobby ElliottScottish Qualifications Authority

[email protected]

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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

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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

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Computing team

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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)

[email protected]

General enquiriesGeneral admin support

Enquiries re. support materialsExpense claims

ContractsMeetings

Joan MorrisProject Officer

(x.5405)

[email protected]

Online assessment(SOLAR)

David DrennanSenior Verifier

E-mail: [email protected]

Customer Contact Center0845-279-1000

[email protected]

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

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http://sqacomputing.blogspot.com/

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http://twitter.com/sqacomputing

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Today’s hashtag…

#HoC2011

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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

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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

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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

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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)

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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)

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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  

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http://hnreview.blogspot.com/

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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

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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

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Questions & Answers