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SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY. HND Frameworks Launch Sept 2012: Implications for Centres Sharon O’Neil Qualifications Manager. HND Frameworks. Administration and Information Technology Business Business with Accounting Business with Human Resource Management

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SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

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  1. SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY HND Frameworks Launch Sept 2012: Implications for Centres Sharon O’Neil Qualifications Manager

  2. HND Frameworks • Administration and Information Technology • Business • Business with Accounting • Business with Human Resource Management • Business with Information Technology • Business with Marketing • Financial Services

  3. HND Frameworks start & end dates

  4. For example……. Student starts 2010, commences HND 2011, student will complete HND programme July 2013 SEPTEMBER 2010 – start programme SEPTEMBER 2011 – start HND JULY 2013 – complete HND Student will graduate having achieved HND Business – G7V4 16 (‘old’ framework)

  5. For example……. Student starts 2011, commences HND 2012, student will complete HND programme July 2014 SEPTEMBER 2011 – start programme SEPTEMBER 2012 – start HND JULY 2014 – complete HND Student will graduate having achieved HND Business – GE7X 16 (‘new’ framework)

  6. This means……. All centres will be delivering 2 HND frameworks (per subject) to 2 different cohorts for one academic year – September 2012 to July 2013. * Use of the correct HND and Unit codes will be particularly important for centres

  7. HND frameworks • Some new Unit specifications, including Graded Units (F codes and H codes) • New Assessment Exemplars (for new Units) • New Course Tutor Guide – for each HND • Information for all new HNDs on website – Unit specifications and Assessment Exemplars. • Information for ‘old’ frameworks on website until the finish date – August 2013

  8. HND frameworks cont. • Useful resources – SQA Academy • Useful guidance – Error Tolerance Guidance and worked example for Accounting • Internal Assessment Reports – specific to China • FAQ Documents (issues raised May and September 2012) • Update Letters • Copies of presentations and materials from September Launch Event

  9. HND frameworks cont. • Important points to note: - changes are minor and improve qualifications - Course Tutor Guides (including qualifications framework) available on SQA website - additional information available to help and support centres - full knowledge of revised HND = effective delivery of HND = candidates who achieve = successful centres

  10. HND frameworks cont. • Centres must check website regularly – Unit specifications, Assessment Exemplars, Course Tutor Guides etc. • Additional information on website – to support centres with delivery and assessment • Centres will be given Updates via website • Assessment Exemplars must remain secure

  11. HND frameworks contd. • Good Practice for centres to regularly review all materials used and to update as appropriate • After August 2013 material from ‘old’ Units/Assessment Exemplars can be used for learning and practice assessment

  12. Any questions???

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