National Qualification Group Awards Conference
National Qualification Group Awards Conference
13 March 2009
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Janet Brown
Chief Executive
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The aims of the conference include:
demonstrating how National Certificates/NPAs support the Scottish Government’s Skills for Scotland – A Lifelong Skills Strategy.
exemplifying partnership working within schools, colleges, employers and training providers
providing a forum for delegates to engage and network
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Gill Stewart
Director of Qualifications Development
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Background to developments
need for review and revision of mid-range qualifications.
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Available Now August 2009
National Certificates
National Progression Awards
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108
Vocational Group Awards availableVocational Group Awards available
Travel & Tourism
Logistics
Computing Construction Sport & Leisure
Health & Social Care
Childcare
Engineering
Hair & BeautyScience
Vocational Group Awards under developmentVocational Group Awards under development
MusicMedia
DramaArt & Design Arts & Humanities
Business
HospitalityLandbased & Environment
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Connecting with the Future
Specialist Developments
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Plans for the future
Funding agreed for 2009-10 & 2010-11
Project Board
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E-assessments
Web enabled learning & teaching materials
Collaboration with the sector
Added value for learners and learning providers
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Linda McTavishPrincipal, Anniesland College
Making Connections…
Strategic importance that we do this
Making Connections…
• The world has changed
• Impact on the way we need to go about making connections
Making Connections…
• Knowledge, skills and creativity have never been more vital
Making Connectionswith our Qualifications Portfolio
• Scotland’s industries have changed
• Scotland’s skills requirements have changed
• Scotland’s opportunities have changed
Making Connections…
• National and local connections with Industry
Note – Avoid one size fits all
Making Connections…
• With our partners in the process
• Increase public value by the process
• Co-create National Qualification Group Awards
Making Connections…
• Mode of operation
• Language
Making Connections…
Making Connections…
With Learners
Making Connections…
With Learning
Making Connections…
Making Connections…
With what’s happening today!
National Qualification Group Awards Conference
National Qualification Group Awards Conference
13 March 2009
National Qualification Group Awards Conference
National Qualification Group Awards Conference
13 March 2009