The Scottish Qualifications Authority, or SQA as it is more commonly known, is the main accreditation body for qualifications in Scotland.
 Qualifications - SCQF
Further information on the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework can be found on the Scottish Qualifications Authority website www.sqa.org.uk
The usual progression route for students is to start at NQ level and progress, if they wish, to HNC then HND level study and then to university to complete a degree although some students will start at HNC level.
These qualifications include:
NQ / SGA: National Qualification Units which may lead to a Scottish Group Award
Unit and SGA Levels include
Access 1 / 2 / 3
Intermediate 1 / 2
Higher / Advanced Higher
SVQ Level 1 / 2 / 3
Scottish Vocational Qualification
HNC
Higher National Certificate
HND
Higher National Diploma
PDA Level 1 / 2 / 3
Professional Development Award
Some subject areas have qualifications from other certificating bodies such as ECDL from the British Computer Society. If you need more information on the course you plan to study, just ask.
  
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