Validation/Approval Form (DAVAL 1)

Validation/Approval form (DAVAL 1)

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This form should be used by centres with:

·  devolved authority to validate a new or revised NC/NPA/HNC/D/PDA.

·  devolved authority for approval of Group Awards where approval is devolvable

to notify SQA of validation/approval. SQA will confirm when details have been added to your centre’s approval list and are on SQA’s system.

Name of lead centre / lead centre contact:
E-mail address: / Telephone number:
Title of qualification and type
eg National Certificate, NPA, HNC/HND, PDA, SVQ / Group Award code:
(leave blank if this is submission is for validation)
Structure / Mandatory section / Credit value / Approval details
4+2 Unit code / Unit title / SQA credit value / SCQF credit value / Previously approved / New approval request
Candidates must do ______credits out of a total of ______credits
Structure / Optional section / Credit value / Approval details
4+2 Unit code / Unit title / SQA credit value / SCQF credit value / Previously approved / New approval request
Candidates must do ______credits out of a total of ______credits

(Insert centre name) has validated the above numbered Group Award and associated Graded Units under its own validation procedures.

A copy of the Group Award specification and Graded Units are attached.

The structure meets the HN design principles as stated on SQA’s website www.sqa.org.uk/hn

We have also followed our own internal approval procedures and request SQA to add the above award and Units to SQA’s approval records for our centre. I have read and have a clear understanding of the Assessment Strategy pertaining to the SVQ(s) involved in this notification of approval and intend to comply with its contents. This includes any additional requirements for the occupational competence of Assessors/Verifiers, performance evidence and the use of simulation.

Signature of centre contact: Date: ______

Please return this form to:

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