PROGRESSION ROUTES WITHIN THE NEW NATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS FRAMEWORK
Please use this diagram to understand the levels of study and progression for learners within the Senior Phase .
Where can I find further information ?
New National SCQF Level
Qualifications 1 National 1 2 National 2 3 National 3
4 National 4 5 National 5
6 Higher ( new ) Advanced Higher
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National Qualifications In most cases pupils will be in S4 , S5 and S6 when they study for the new qualifications . There are changes in the way such courses are being assessed Formally from 2017 . Courses are made up of units and at National 4 the course comprises of units and an “ added value assessment ‟. Individual subjects at Access and National 4 levels will not be graded but marked overall by a pass or fail . These levels will not have external exams At National 5 , Higher and Advanced Higher , the „ added value ‟ will be assessed in the course assessment . The purpose of the course assessment is to assess added value of the course as well as confirm attainment in the course and to provide a grade A to D . If a candidate receives a band 8 or 9 ( No Award ) in the National 5 Course external assessment , but passed all the internally assessed units at National 5 SQA will create a National 4 entry and the school will request an updated certificate .. The question papers will be set and marked annually by SQA ( Scottish Qualifications Authority ). Robust quality assurance procedures will ensure that all assessments are fair , consistent and continue to meet national standards .