SQA

SQA Accreditation - an assurance of quality

 

SQA Accreditation is a distinct, autonomous arm of the SQA. We accredit vocational qualifications that are offered across Scotland, including Scottish Vocational Qualifications.

 

 

 

 

Research

View all published research information and find out about the research projects we are currently undertaking.

News

Guidance on NOS Consultation in Scotland (February 2011)
MAG Communication
Update of Information Sheets (January 2011)
SCQF Credit Rated SVQs (Awarding Bodies) October 2010

How We Accredit Qualifications

We can accredit all types of qualifications (other than degrees) that are offered across Scotland.Find out How We Regulate

SQA Accreditation regulates awarding bodies using a range of quality assurance methods, for example self assessment, audit and centre monitoring activity.

Important Information

SQA Accreditation offers a range of information to centres, employers and candidates, including guides for employers and candidates, and information on how to make a complaint.

BTEC. EDEXCEL@ICBT.Southern-Campus

Edexcel is the UK’s largest awarding body and a part of Pearson plc, the world’s largest education services company.



In the UK, Edexcel works with more than 5,000 secondary schools, 450 further education colleges, 70 higher education institutions and more than 700 employers and training providers



Edexcel offers a wide variety of both vocational and general qualifications, including: BTEC – more than 500,000 students study BTECs each year, as a leading vocational route into employment, further or higher education including GCE O’ & A’ Levels


Top line statistics


1.9 million Edexcel qualifications gained (GCE, GCSE and GNVQ) in the UK

Over 1,000 different exam papers produced (GCE, GCSE, IGCSE, GVQ)

8 million exam papers printed and despatched to schools and colleges

5.5 million scripts (completed exam papers) marked (up from 5.4m from 04/05)

3.8 million scripts marked onscreen via our ePen system (6% increase from 04/05)

BTEC Statistics


3.64 million BTEC and NVQ units achieved

339,031 BTEC and NVQ qualifications awarded

91,709 BTEC National qualifications awarded, equivalent to 228,396 GCE A-levels

74,949 BTEC Introductory and First qualifications awarded, equivalent to 274,536 GCSEs