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National Qualifications Group Award (NQGA) Network

National Qualifications Group Award (NQGA) Network. Linda McTavish NQGA Key Partners Group And Project Board. Overview. The value of NQGA Qualifications Why undertake this review? SFC Funding NQGA Programme So Far The key role of colleges Why colleges need to get involved

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National Qualifications Group Award (NQGA) Network

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  1. National Qualifications Group Award(NQGA) Network Linda McTavish NQGA Key Partners Group And Project Board

  2. Overview • The value of NQGA Qualifications • Why undertake this review? • SFC Funding • NQGA Programme So Far • The key role of colleges • Why colleges need to get involved • Priorities & Next Steps

  3. NQGA Development Project - Aim • Follows from the successful HN Modernisation Project • To provide a suite of mid-range qualifications at SCQF levels 2-6 that are designed to meet the needs of the learner and employer. National Qualification Group Awards encompass:- • National Certificates • National Progression Awards • National Units

  4. NQGA Development Project: Need for Review • 80% of Scotland’s colleges provision is for qualifications at SCQF levels 2-6 • Important role in providing access & progression routes • Nationally recognised qualifications, valued by employers • Relevant to the economy: economic recovery & meeting new markets • Flexible awards • Requirement to refresh and to rationalise

  5. NQGA Development Project: SFC Funding • March 2009: SFC approved funding for NQGA Project • Initially for 2 years 2009-2011 • Potential Extension 3 years to 2014 • 2009-2010: £1.2 Mil. Approved • 2010-2011: £1.51 Mil. Approved

  6. NQGA Development Project: SFC Funding Funding will: • Support development of NCs and NPAs • Cost model • Supports colleges financially (Structured funding package based on key deliverables) • Provides staff support • Provide project management support

  7. NQGA Development Project: Progress to Date SQA are working in partnership with: • NQGA Key Partners Group and Project Board • Colleges, Employers & Learners • Scotland’s Colleges • Sector Skills Councils

  8. NQGA Project – Key Partners Membership SWAP Learning & Teaching Scotland Scottish Government Scotland’s Colleges Scottish Prison Service Skills for Logistics • Chair • College representatives • Scottish Funding Council • Local Councils • HMIe • Skills Development Scotland • SQA

  9. Next Steps: Get Involved • Increased government emphasis on need for nationally recognised skills development programmes to ensure future economic prosperity • Importance of modernising qualifications: college portfolio review • Potential to resource developments in time of economic constraint • Look at the NQGA development schedule http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/24069.884.html • Find out more – contact the development team to arrange a visit nqga@sqa.org.uk • Today’s Event! Your questions answered

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