This document outlines the agenda and process for developing a new Level 6 Computer Games Development qualification. It discusses selecting a Qualification Development Team and lead developer to create a draft framework through consultation. Key steps include writing new units, validating the group award, and creating arrangements documents to finalize the qualification for launch in 2012. The qualification aims to build on existing awards and deliver relevant skills at SCQF Level 6.

1. NC Computer Games Development
(Level 6)
Qualification Development Team
4 November, 2011
Bobby Elliott, Hilary Weir
Scottish Qualifications Authority

2. Agenda
10:30am Welcome & introductions
Alastair
10:45am Background
Bobby
11:15am DIVA and MOUs Joe
11:30am Proposed pilot Bobby
12:00 Next steps

3. Aim of the event
1. Formally meet the QDT
2. Review current awards
3. Explain the development process
4. Discuss features of the new award
5. Select a lead developer

4. Agenda
10:00am Welcome and introductions Bobby
10:05am Qualification development process Bobby
10:30am Existing awards
• NPAs Frank (Frame)
• NC Frank (Duffy)
• HNC Marion
11:30am Level 6 framework discussion All
12:30pm Unit writing training Hilary
12:45pm Selection of lead developer Bobby
1:00pm Lunch

5. Development process
Form QDT and select Lead
Developer
Create draft framework and carry
out consultation
Finalise framework
Write and validate new units
Validate group award and create
Arrangements

6. Evolution of Computer Games awards
2005 2008
2009 2010 2011
HNC HNC
NPAs NC L5 NC L6
(Single HND
(National) (Consortia) (National)
centre) (National)

7. Features of the Level 6 award
 Builds on the Level 5 award
 Embeds the appropriate NPA(s)
 Provides a foundation for progression to HNC
 Delivers relevant knowledge and skills
 Provides academic challenge
 Consistent with SCQF Level 6
 Provides relevant skills
 Vocational skills
 Core skills
 Compatible with Curriculum for Excellence
 Flexible and coherent

8. Discussion

9. Selection of Lead Developer
Interpersonal  Write and maintain the framework
skills
 Write validation proposal document
Communication
skills  Assist with unit writing
IT/online skills  Lead QDT at the validation event
Open  Address any conditions
Transparent  Write Arrangements
Democratic
Positive  Participate in the launch event
Knowedgeable
 Liaise with SQA officers

10. Next steps
 October 2011  January-February 2012
 Nominations for QDT  Write units
 Selection of QDT  Write VPD
 First meeting of QDT  March 2012
 November 2011  Organise and conduct
 Second meeting of QDT validation event
 Selection of Lead Developer  April-May 2012
 Devise draft framework  Write Arrangements
 Consult on draft framework  Launch new awards
 December 2011  Write support materials
 Finalise framework
 Identify new and revised units
 Identify unit writers/vetters