1. HN/NQ Events - SQA Update
Centre Update/Networking Event
21 June 2017

2. SQA Events Qualifications: Developments
NPA Events at SCQF level 4
NPA Events at SCQF level 6
Under development
NPA Events & Hospitality

3. NPA Events at SCQF level 4: 4 units required (24 SCQF points):
4 code
2 code
Unit title
SQA
credit
SCQF
points
level
F5FJ or
F19K 10
Assist with an Event
Hospitality: Introduction to Events 1 6 4
F38W
Skills for Customer Care
H1YW 74
IT Solutions for Administrators
F81P
Digital Culture: Social Software

4. NPA Events at SCQF level 6: 4 units required (24 SCQF points):
4 code
2 code
Unit title
SQA
credit
SCQF
points
level
Mandatory
F3PN 12
Event Organisation 1 6
FN3A 11
Events Costing: An Introduction 5
HJ2X 46
Corporate Events: An Introduction
Optional (choose 1)
HJ30 45
Marketing: Basic Principles and Applications
HJ31
Marketing Mix
DM4R
Marketing in Travel and Tourism: An Introduction
FT8V
Branding: An Introduction

5. New Unit - H2JX 46 Corporate Events: An Introduction
Unit purpose
This unit is designed to provide learners with an introduction to corporate events. It will
provide learners with the skills and knowledge required to organise a corporate event from a
venue perspective, from initial enquiry through to the closedown of the event. This unit will
highlight the planning and organisational responsibilities required to arrange such an event at
a selected venue.

6. New Unit - H2JX 46 Corporate Events: An Introduction
Outcomes
1 Describe different corporate events.
2 Explain the selection and use of different venues for corporate events.
3 Plan and organise the running of a corporate event at a selected venue.

7. New Developments:
NPA in Events and Hospitality

8. Professional Development Awards PDAs:
At SCQF level 7:
Events
Events Operations

9. HN Developments: SOLAR
Revised version of H91L 34 Events Legislation: Safety & Licensing
Updated HN Units in PR, Work Placement
Assessment Load - Updated HN guidance around assessment building on from “Enhancements” pilot
Sampling
Use of Cut- off scores
Integration of assessment
Graded Units

10. Sampling Currently: closed book/supervised conditions Knowledge only
No guidance on sample level
Likely:
Less restrictive assessment conditions
Knowledge/skills
Guidance and examples on sample levels

11. Cut – Off scores Currently: No guidance (perception HN shouldn’t use)
Different practices in different subjects
Inconsistent with NQ
Likely:
Guidance on how and when to use in HN

12. Integration of units and assessment
Currently:
Actually nothing that prohibits it currently but not used much
Pilot looked at combined assessment across units using assignments/exams
Feedback was positive but highlighted need to build in at design stage for the group award
Likely:
Guidance and practical advice on how to build in at design stage

13. Contacts SQA Christine Keenan – Qualifications Manager, SQA
Craig McDonald – Qualifications Officer, SQA