Qualifications in Management SQA - Scotland’s national awarding body – has developed a wide range of management and leadership qualifications, and if you are looking to develop your management skills and knowledge, or your team’s, we are sure we have qualifications to suit your needs. There are management qualifications for different purposes – Higher National qualifications (HN); Professional Development Awards (PDAs); and Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs). Some are designed for people with no management experience; others can be used by existing managers for development purposes or CPD; others are designed to recognise competence in the workplace.
Awards in Management At SCQF Level 5 and 6 (Intermediate 2 and Higher level), we have Awards in Leadership. These awards are designed for school pupils in S5 and S6 or trainees participating in preparation for entering or returning to employment.
HNs in Management Our HN suite of qualifications consists of an Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Management and Higher National Diploma (HND) in Management. These are normally offered part-time in colleges and are designed for existing managers or people aspiring to management positions. Many students completing the HNC or Diploma in Management progress to relevant degree programmes.
PDAs in Management SQA has two suites of Management Professional Development Awards (PDAs). These are short, focused awards.
The other suite of Management PDAs is made up of SVQ Units. These are designed for managers who wish to develop particular skills or gain recognition for their existing skills. They are designed to be assessed in the workplace, which reduces time spent away from work. They are intended for those who only need development in a specific area or who do not wish to commit to a full SVQ. This suite of PDAs ranges from SCQF level 8 (HND level) to SCQF level 10 (Honours Degree level).
SVQs in Management The SVQs in Management are available at four levels: Team Leading at SVQ level 2 and Management at SVQ levels 3, 4 and 5; an Leadership and Management for the Care Services at SVQ level 4. These SVQs are designed for those currently employed in management positions. Achieving an SVQ shows that you not only know how to do something, but you have proved that you can do it. SVQs levels 2 to 5 equate to SCQF levels 5 to 11. Whatever your business, good managers and leaders are an essential part of ensuring that your business remains successful in today’s competitive and global economy. Managers make things happen, and the skills to make things happen are a must.
To find out more about SQA qualifications in management and leadership visit our website: www.sqa.org.uk or contact our Business Development Team on: 0303 333 0330 or email: mycentre@sqa.org.uk
One suite is based on HN Units. These will normally be delivered by colleges and are designed to develop knowledge and understanding of the principles of management. They are not just relevant to employees already in management but also those aspiring to a managerial role. They can also support people who are not currently in employment to develop management skills to help them return to the workplace. These PDAs are available from SCQF level 6 (Higher level) to SCQF level 11 (Masters level).
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