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DIVA Project SQA – IBM Initiative. Jim Wilson jimgwilson@googlemail.com. SQA – IBM Initiative. Qualification Goals. Units within HN Computing Framework and the validated PDA (subject to ratification from the QST) Operator Course Comprising 1 unit at (SCQF 7)
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DIVA Project SQA – IBM Initiative Jim Wilson jimgwilson@googlemail.com
SQA – IBM Initiative Qualification Goals • Units within HN Computing Framework and the validated PDA (subject to ratification from the QST) • Operator Course • Comprising 1 unit at (SCQF 7) • Likely to sit in the HNC • Available June 2007 • Technician Course • Comprising 2 - 3 units at (SCQF 8) • Likely to sit in the HND • Available June 2007 • IBM to supply 10 customers to be involved in the design process
SQA – IBM Initiative Courseware • Developed from existing IBM professional series material • Being adapted to suit college students • Materials free to participating colleges • No cost of entry for participating centre • Lecturer needed to attend CPD • Lecturer needed to pass exam • Exam costs around £25 • One exam for Operator Course • One exam for Technician Course
SQA – IBM Initiative College Offer • Lab information • Thin client needed in college labs Qualification Delivery • Approx 5 Colleges around Scotland • Currently have 3 centres recording interest • Currently 4 individuals recording interest • QDT required and looking for 3 – 4 individuals from participating centres to be involved • Individuals who have broad based skills from OS and hardware to DB management, most importantly openness to new ideas • Trainer-of-trainers Workshop scheduled for the 11.06.07 – 15.06.07
SQA – IBM Initiative Questions