National Qualifications Online

Communication

Develop oral communication skills in discussion and presentation, and learn how to understand, produce and respond effectively to written information.
Small Core Skills Communication Icon

The interactive materials require Flash version 7, which can be downloaded free. They are best viewed on the latest web browser platform, such as Internet Explorer 6 (for PCs) or Safari (for Macs). Download Macromedia Flash Player version 7. In some schools and colleges, your network administrator will need to do this. 

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Intermediate 1

Intermediate 2

Higher

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Core skills catalogue

See the complete list of core skills materials in the NQ resource database.

Core Skills Analyser

This interactive tool enables learners in Scotland to create their own core skills profile which they can print and save for their progress files or personal learning plans. 

Feedback

LTS welcomes your comments on all the core skills materials.

SCHOLAR programme

Heriot Watt University has created a 'virtual college' with learning materials to help science, engineering and languages pupils progress to college or university. 

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