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SCQF Framework
SCQF Framework
SCQF Level: 5
SCQF Credit Points: 24
Skills Framework
Skills Framework
Delivering Centre
Delivering Centre
Vale of Leven Academy
Purpose and Aims
Purpose and Aims
The over-arching purpose of the qualification is to provide a broad-based, flexible qualification in Computing.
The course aims to provide an alternative programme of study to National Qualifications, stimulate interest in computing and related disciplines and improve the digital skills of learners in Scottish schools and colleges.
Recommended Entry
Recommended Entry
This course would be suitable for pupils who have studied National 4 Computing Science but who would find coding at National 5 Computing Science too challenging.
It is also open however, to pupils who haven't studied Computing since the BGE.
Progression
Progression
This Course or its Units may provide progression to:
other qualifications in computing science or related areas
further study, employment and/or training
Career Options
Career Options
Further Information
Further Information
Course Content
Course Content
The qualification provides the same credit value as National Qualifications at the same level.
Three credits are taught and one credit is project-based.
The qualification, at each level, comprises three components:
Component 1: Foundation knowledge (1 credit)
Component 2: Project (1 credit)
Component 3: Options (2 credits)
The options include:
artificial intelligence
computer networks
computer programming
data security
data science
emerging digital technologies
e-sports
Computing changes quickly as technology evolves. But the core knowledge and concepts are more stable. Component 1 helps learners understand the basic principles of computer systems so they can apply that knowledge to new technologies as they arise.
Course Assessment Structure
Course Assessment Structure
The NPA in Computing Technologies at SCQF level 5 will be assessed via a combination of practical and knowledge assessments under closed and open-book assessment conditions. There is no final exam for this qualification.
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