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left-88519000Quarterly Statistics ReportHighlights for Quarter 4: 1 January – 31 March 2020Publication date: May 2020 Publication code: DE8234 Published by the Scottish Qualifications AuthoritySQA AccreditationThe Optima Building, 58 Robertson Street, Glasgow, G2 8DQLowden, 24 Wester Shawfair, Dalkeith, Midlothian EH22 1FD information in this publication may be reproduced in support of SQA qualifications. If it is reproduced, SQA should be clearly acknowledged as the source. If it is to be used for any other purpose, then written permission must be obtained from SQA. It must not be reproduced for trade or commercial purposes.? Scottish Qualifications Authority 2020Contents TOC \o "1-3" \h \z \u Executive summary PAGEREF _Toc32324236 \h 11Introduction PAGEREF _Toc32324237 \h 22Accredited qualifications PAGEREF _Toc32324238 \h 32.1Total candidate registrations and certifications PAGEREF _Toc32324239 \h 42.1.1Registrations PAGEREF _Toc32324240 \h 42.1.2Certifications PAGEREF _Toc32324241 \h 42.2Top ten qualifications PAGEREF _Toc32324242 \h 42.3Registrations and certifications by qualification type PAGEREF _Toc32324243 \h 62.3.1SVQs PAGEREF _Toc32324244 \h 62.3.2Regulatory & Licensing (R&L) PAGEREF _Toc32324245 \h 62.3.3 ‘Other’ qualifications PAGEREF _Toc32324246 \h 72.4Analysis by Awarding Body PAGEREF _Toc32324247 \h 72.3.1SVQs PAGEREF _Toc32324248 \h 82.3.2Regulatory and Licensing PAGEREF _Toc32324249 \h 82.3.3‘Other’ qualifications PAGEREF _Toc32324250 \h 92.5Analysis by developer PAGEREF _Toc32324251 \h 102.5.1SVQs PAGEREF _Toc32324252 \h 102.5.2Regulatory and Licensing PAGEREF _Toc32324253 \h 112.5.3‘Other’ qualifications PAGEREF _Toc32324254 \h 112.6Analysis by qualification categories PAGEREF _Toc32324255 \h 123Workplace Core Skills PAGEREF _Toc32324256 \h 13Executive summaryThis report provides statistical information on SQA Accreditation approved qualifications for the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2019–20 (1 January – 31 March 2020). This data is submitted by awarding bodies, who are responsible for quality assuring their data submissions. Accredited qualificationsAt the end of this period there were 790 accredited qualifications: 517 Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs), 14 Regulatory and Licensing qualifications, 259 ‘Other’ qualifications.Data submissionsThere were a total of 32,051 (decrease of 14.9% from Q3) registrations and 24,601 (increase of 6.3% from Q3) certifications in Q4.SVQsOf this total, 9,969 (31.1%) were SVQ registrations and 8,179 (33.2%) were SVQ certifications. The SQA awarding body had the highest percentage of SVQ registrations (89.2%) and certifications (88.5%). The developer with the most registrations and certifications was Skills for Care and Development — 32.8% and 31.5%, respectively.Regulatory & Licensing qualificationsThere were 3,866 registrations and 3,692 certifications, an increase of 0.5% and decrease of 1.2% respectively compared to Q3. Highfield Qualifications accounted for 45.1% of registrations and 44.2% of certifications. The developers with the most registrations and certifications were People 1st and the Scottish Government— 35.7% and 36.4%, respectively.‘Other’ qualificationsThere were 18,216 registrations and 12,730 certifications, a decrease of 0.5% in registrations and 10.4% increase in certifications. NEBOSH accounted for 33.2% of registrations, however SQA accounted for the highest number of certifications, 24.5%. The developer with the largest proportion of registrations were the National Examination Board in Safety and Health (NEBOSH) — 33% of registrations. The largest proportion of certifications were developed by the First Aid Awarding Organisation Forum — 46% of certifications. Qualification categoryThe area with the highest number of registrations and certifications is 003 Health Care, Social Care and Childcare, as it was in Q3.Workplace Core SkillsThere were a total of 10,121 registrations (a reduction of 2% compared to Q3) and 9,320 certifications (an increase of 30% compared to Q3).1IntroductionSQA Accreditation is the national accrediting body for Scotland with a statutory remit under Scottish legislation to accredit and quality assure qualifications in Scotland. Although part of the Scottish Qualifications Authority, SQA Accreditation is distinct and autonomous from SQA’s awarding function. SQA Accreditation sets and specifies the requirements for accrediting qualifications to safeguard and support the interests of learners, parents, funding bodies, employers, providers and Scottish Government. We do this to promote and maintain public confidence in accredited qualifications and approved awarding bodies.This report summarises the qualification data that has been provided to us by approved awarding bodies, referred to as data submissions. This information covers SQA accredited qualifications during the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2019–20 (1 January–31 March 2019) and shows the number of candidates who were:registered for an SQA accredited qualificationcertificated for an SQA accredited qualificationThe data has been analysed in relation to:qualification typeawarding bodydeveloperqualification category (classification)Workplace Core SkillsFor upcoming data submissions, the following deadline dates apply and must be adhered to by all awarding bodies to ensure consistency and accuracy of data in future reports:QuarterSubmission deadlineQuarter 1 (1 April – 30 June 2020)14 July 2020Quarter 2 (1 July – 30 September 2020)14 October 2020Quarter 3 (1 October – 31 December 2020)18 January 2021Quarter 4 (1 January – 31 March 2021)14 April 2021Data submission guidance can be found here: qualificationsAt the end of Q4 of 2019–20 there were 790 live accredited qualifications.1517 SVQs (65.4%)14 Regulatory and Licensing qualifications (1.8%) 259 ‘Other’ qualifications (32.8%)center17932401 Note that this total does not include qualifications that are within their lapsing period.center640080Compared to Q3, the total number of accredited qualifications has decreased by 30, (equating to a 3.7% decrease). The number of accredited qualifications has remained relatively stable in the last three years.Total candidate registrations and certificationsRegistrations4276725311150032,051 candidates were registered for SQA accredited qualifications in Q4.This is a14.9% decrease compared to Q3.Certificationsleft520700024,601 certificates were awarded for SQA accredited qualifications in Q4. This is a 6.3% increase compared to ten qualificationsThe qualification with the highest number of registrations and certifications was the NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety. Table SEQ Table \* ARABIC 1: Top 10 performing qualifications in terms of registrationsQualification titleRegistrationsNEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety2,232NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety1,966Award in Emergency First Aid at Work at SCQF Level 6 (SQA)1,321SVQ in Social Services and Healthcare at SCQF Level 6 (SQA)1,197Award in Emergency First Aid at Work at SCQF Level 6 (FAAL)933SVQ in Social Services (Children and Young People) at SCQF Level 7 (SQA)910Scottish Certificate for Personal Licence Holders at SCQF Level 6 (BIIAB)835SVQ in Social Services and Healthcare at SCQF Level 7 (SQA)770Scottish Certificate for Personal Licence Holders at SCQF Level 6 (Highfield)735ITC Certificate in Emergency First Aid at Work at SCQF Level 6 (ITC)724NEBOSH’s National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety had the highest number of registrations in Q4 of 2019–20. Compared to figures from Q3:Registrations for this qualification in Q4 were 11.5% higher.Table SEQ Table \* ARABIC 2: Top 10 performing qualifications in terms of certificationsQualification titleCertificationsNEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety1,531Award in Emergency First Aid at Work at SCQF Level 6 (SQA)1,349SVQ in Social Services and Healthcare at SCQF Level 6 (SQA)983Award in Emergency First Aid at Work at SCQF Level 6 (FAAL)931Scottish Certificate for Personal Licence Holders at SCQF Level 6 (BIIAB)811Scottish Certificate for Personal Licence Holders at SCQF Level 6 (Highfield)721ITC Certificate in Emergency First Aid at Work at SCQF Level 6 (ITC)719SVQ in Social Services (Children and Young People) at SCQF Level 7 (SQA)681SVQ in Social Services and Healthcare at SCQF Level 7 (SQA)654Award in First Aid at Work at SCQF Level 6 (SQA)587The NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safetyhad the highest number of certifications in Q4 of 2019–20. Compared to figures from Q3:Certifications for this qualification are 40.2% higher.2.3Registrations and certifications by qualification type162877593472000The following figures detail the number of registrations and certifications over a three-year period, broken down by qualification type. As there are peaks and troughs throughout the year for SVQs, it is more appropriate to compare the number of registrations and certifications to the equivalent quarter from the previous year rather than the preceding quarter. SVQs 9,969 registrations8,179 certificationsCompared to Q4 of 2018–19, the number of SVQ registrations has decreased by 4.8%. SVQ certifications in Q4 2019–20 are 5.3% greater than those in Q3 of 2018–19.Regulatory & Licensing (R&L) 166687517780003,866 registrations3,692 certificationsIn comparison to Q3 of 2019–20: R&L registrations are 0.5% higher in Q4.R&L certifications are 1.2% lower in Q4.The peak in Q4 2018–19 can be attributed to the Scottish Certificate for Personal License Holders (Refresher) qualifications. The Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 came into full effect in September 2009, a refresher course is required every 5 years. ‘Other’ qualifications1638300177800018,216 registrations12,730 certificationsIn comparison to Q3:registrations for other qualifications have decreased by 0.5%certifications for other qualifications have increased by 10.4%2.4Analysis by awarding bodyAt the end of the fourth quarter there were 37 awarding bodies approved by SQA Accreditation. The number of qualifications offered by each awarding body varies greatly. The five largest awarding bodies, in terms of qualifications offered, are:Awarding bodyNumber of accredited qualifications*Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA)574Excellence, Achievement & Learning Ltd (EAL)86Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI)73City & Guilds60Qualifications for Industry (QFI)38*Including qualifications that have passed their lapse dates.Registrations and certifications can be further categorised based on qualification type — SVQs, Regulatory & Licensing and ‘Other’.SVQsSQA continues to have the highest number of SVQ registrations and certifications:89.2% of registrations88.5% of certificationsRegulatory and LicensingHighfield Qualifications accounted for the highest number of R&L registrations and certifications:45.1% of registrations44.2% of certifications399415000‘Other’ qualificationsNEBOSH has the highest number of ‘Other’ registrations and certifications:33.2% of registrations24.5% of certifications2.5Analysis by developerThis section compares the registrations and certifications by developer across the three qualification types — SVQs, Regulatory & Licensing, and ‘Other’.SVQs SVQs are favoured across a wide range of developers. Skills for Care and Development account for the largest proportion of SVQ registrations and certifications — 32.8% and 31.5%, respectively. Regulatory and LicensingCompared to SVQs, Regulatory & Licensing qualifications are offered by a smaller range of developers and are largely in the Security and First Aid sectors. People 1st and the Scottish Government account for the largest proportion of registrations and certifications — 35.7% and 36.4%, respectively. ‘Other’ qualificationsWhile a wide range of organisations develop ‘Other’ qualifications across different industries, the majority of registrations can be attributed to a small number of developers, and hence a small number of sectors. The largest proportion of registrations in qualifications were developed by the National Examination Board in Safety and Health (NEBOSH) — 33% of registrations. The largest proportion of certifications were developed by the First Aid Awarding Organisation Forum — 46% of certifications. Analysis by qualification categoriesSQA Accreditation assign qualifications to one of the following 16 qualification categories:001 Land-based and Aquaculture002 Business Administration003 Health care, Social care and Childcare004 Protective Services005 Catering, Hospitality and Tourism 006 Construction007 Creative and Design008 IT and Digital009 Education and Training010 Engineering and Manufacturing011 Hair and Beauty012 Science and Mathematics 013 Retail014 Legal and Financial015 Sports and Active Leisure016 Transport and LogisticsThe area with the highest number of registrations and certifications is 003 Health Care, Social Care and Childcare.32.5% of registrations39.5% of certificationsBy qualification type, the areas of competence with the highest number of registrations and certifications are:Qualification typeHighest number of registrationsHighest number of certificationsCategory% of total regsCategory% of total certsSVQs00335.5%00333.7%Regulatory & Licensing004100%004100%Other00337.8%00354.7%3Workplace Core SkillsWorkplace Core Skills are the broad, transferable skills that help to develop the main capabilities people need to be full, active and responsible members of society. Workplace Core Skills were specifically developed to assess Core Skills in a work environment. They contribute to employability and are a component of Modern Apprenticeships in Scotland. Each Workplace Core Skill is available at SCQF levels 3 to 6.The five Workplace Core Skills are:CommunicationInformation and Communication Technology (ICT)NumeracyProblem SolvingWorking with OthersAt the end of Q3 2019–20, there were:145 accredited Workplace Core Skills10,121 registrations (a reduction of 2% compared to Q3)9,320 certifications (an increase of 30% compared to Q3)Workplace Core Skills are offered by eight awarding bodies.Awarding bodyRegistrationsCertifications British Institute of Innkeepers Awarding Body (BIIAB)00City & Guilds*0411Excellence, Achievement & Learning Ltd (EAL)36583Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI)463408Pearson Education Limited514519Qualifications for Industry (QFI)0**40Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA)87417848Vocational Training Charitable Trust (VTCT)3411Grand total10,1219,320*City & Guilds registers candidates for Workplace Core Skills on a one-to-many basis using their internal Programme of Study number (PoS), therefore it is not possible at this time to generate registration figures for each Core Skill.SQA continues to have the highest registrations and certifications for Workplace Core Skills:86.4% of registrations84.2% of certifications ................
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