Pre QDT meeting Thursday 31st May 2007

Lorna, George and Lisa (SQA Officer) convened a meeting in SQA's Glasgow offices on Thursday 31st May with representatives from Further Education and Local Authorities in attendance.

Among the issues discussed, were potential membership of the Qualification Design Team (QDT) and preliminary suggestions regarding the framework of the HND. The group also discussed the aspirations of the HND and how this will influence the development.

The group formulated a diagram of how the HND may sit in relation to current qualifications and job roles. You can view it by clicking here.

SQA Design Principles for HN Qualifications and Guidance on SCQF levels

Both of these documents will help guide the Qualifications Design Team (QDT) in the development:

HN Design Principles (click here)

SCQF Guidance on levels (click here)