How will the Courses be Assessed?
There are two ways in which school pupils will be assessed, depending on their choice of course:
Vocational Training
The aim is to ensure that learners acquire the knowledge and skills from each of the areas covered by the Course. To do this, achievement will be assessed at key points throughout the Course and learners will be actively involved in both the learning and assessment processes. The assessment will involve a variety of approaches including gathering folios of evidence, personal records, activity checklists and short tests. In line with many vocational qualifications, these Courses will not be graded and will therefore not require a final Course exam.
Highers and Intermediate 2’s
These courses will be assessed in the traditional fashion ie Nabs and a final Course exam.
How will the Courses be certificated?
When young people receive their certificates from SQA, the Courses will appear on the certificate in the same way as for any other Course. For example, young people who complete a Skills for Work Course successfully will see the title and the level (eg Hairdressing – Intermediate 1) on their certificate.
Where can I find more information on the content of the Courses?
Your school will have information on the structure, content and progression opportunities relevant to each Course. This will help young people and parents to make suitable choices or telephone the Colleges Schools Development Manager, Arlene Byrne on 01236 707877.
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