james watt staff presentation
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Presentation given to James Watt, Clydebank and Reid Kerr staff on the SQA Computing portfolio.TRANSCRIPT
CONTENTS OF PRESENTATION
• Current portfolio
• Current developments• HN Review
• Links with vendors
• Educational and external trends
• Challenges and opportunities
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PORTFOLIO The current vocational Computing portfolio
PDAs
HNDs
HNCs
Higher National
Units
National Certificat
es
NPAs
National
Units
CURRENT DEVELOPMENTS
Review of HN awards and other current developments
QUALIFICATION DEVELOPMENT PROCESS
QDT
Individuals
QSTs
Sector Panel
Other
HNC Computi
ng
HND Computing
HND Computing
: Networkin
g
HND Computing: Software Developm
ent
HND Computing: Technical
Support
HN REVIEW
HNC COMPUTING
Mandatory units (6 credits) Computer Systems Fundamentals Developing Software: Introduction Troubleshooting Computing Problems Team Working in Computing Professionalism & Ethics in Computing Graded Unit (Examination)
Optional units (6 credits) Cloud Computing Computer Forensics Ethical Hacking
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
HNC COMPUTING
More up-to-date Professionalism & Ethics, Cloud Computing, Ethical
Hacking, Convergence Technologies
More relevant Core skills in context
Team Working in Computing Key skills
Computer Systems Fundamentals Developing Software: Introduction
Less assessment 55% reduction compared to old HNC
More support…
SUPPORT MATERIALSAssessment exemplars All HNC mandatory units Three published to date All published by 1 August
Optional units Additional 32 packs coming Mandatory and optional units in HNC/Ds ETA Autumn 2012
Teaching and learning E-learning materials for five units Mandatory units in HNC ETA September2012
January
2013
THINGS TO DO…• Finalise HNDs
HND Computing HND Computing: Networking HND Computing: Technical Support HND Computing: Software Development
• Arrange validation event
• Conduct validation
• Create Arrangements
• Code and publish
http://hnreview.blogspot.com/
• E-Commerce units (SCQF Levels 6, 7, 8)
• NC Computer Games (SCQF Level 6)
• NC Digital Media Computing (SCQF Levels 4, 5, 6)
• PC Passport (SCQF Levels 4, 5, 6)
• HNC/D Information Technology
OTHER DEVELOPMENTS
• Using Web 2.0 for summative assessment in the new HNC
• Social assessment
• Smart assessment
• Integrated assessment Knowledge: forum Practical abilities: blog
HN 2.0
VENDORS Links with vendors within SQA awards
Vendor
Vendor Course
Specific SQA Group Award (If
Applicable)
Optional within NC/HN
Awards
Microsoft
Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician
PDA in Desktop Support at SCQF Level 7
HNC/D Computing
HNC/D Information Technology
HNC/D Computer Networking
Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator PDA in System Administration at
SCQF Level 7
HNC/D Computing
HNC/D Computer Networking
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer PDA in Systems Engineering at SCQF Level 8
HNC/D Computer Networking
Microsoft Visual Basic (MVB) PDA Advanced Certificate in Software Development (Microsoft Visual Basic)
-
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) PDA Certificate in Office Applications (Microsoft Office)
HNC/D Computing
Microsoft Windows 2000 PDA Advanced Certificate in Networking (Microsoft Windows 2000)
HNC/D Computer Networking
Microsoft Digital Literacy NPA in Digital Literacy at SCQF Level 3
NC Digital Media Computing
CompTIA A+, Network+ & Server+PDA in Computer Support at SCQF Level 7
HNC/D Computing
HNC/D Computer Networking
Strata No Specific Group Award (aspects throughout various awards)
N/A
Oracle Internet Academy
Oracle Internet Academy Program – Introduction to Computer Science and Business
PDA in Database Programming at SCQF Level 8
HNC/D Computing
HNC/D Information Technology
Cisco Network Academy
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
PDA in Network Technology at SCQF Level 8
HNC/D Computing
HNC/D Information TechnologyHNC/D Computer Networking
ICTL
- PDA in Applications of ICT in Libraries at SCQF Level 7
-
- PDA in Applications of ICT in Libraries at SCQF Level 8
-
ITIL ITIL Foundation Exam PDA in IT Service Management at SCQF Level 7
HNC/D Computing
Adobe Adobe CS3 Suite NPA in Web Design Fundamentals at SCQF Level 5
NC Digital Media Computing
Dreamweaver PDA in Web Development at SCQF Level 7
HNC/D Interactive Media
Certified Internet Webmaster (CIW)
CIW Foundation PDA in Web Technologies Fundamentals at SCQF Level 7
HNC/D Interactive Media
CIW Site DesignerPDA in Web Design at SCQF Level 7
HNC/D Interactive Media
IBM System I Operator Stand Alone Unit in Production TBC
NEW WAY OF WORKING WITH VENDORS
Vendor credits and
levels qualificatio
ns
SQA adds to
frameworks
Centres deliver SQA and vendor
awards
• Pilot (reviewed 2013)
• Vendor “box” within options
• Capped at 25% of overall award
• Actual vendor qualifications• SCQF credited and levelled
• No shadow units
• Vendor responsibility to seek inclusion
• QST decides on inclusion
VENDOR AWARDS WITHIN NEW HN
TRENDS Trends in computing and computer education
TRENDS
Educational Regionalisation Funding changes HN Review Curriculum for
excellence E-learning and e-
assessment Web 2.0/social media MOOCs
Technological Cloud Computing Mobile technology App development
CHALLENGES & OPPORTUNITIES
Challenges and opportunities for colleges and their staff
Challenges Keeping up-to-date
Curricular changes Technological changes CPD
Engaging learners New learners New ways of teaching
and learning New ways of assessing
Improving achievement Pass rates Progression
Opportunities Get involved Sector Panel Qualification Support
Teams Qualification
Development Teams Unit writing Assessment
exemplars Become an External
Verifier Teaching and
learning opportunities
Exciting field!
