About National Qualifications
Guides to National Qualifications
This page has details of Scotland's Guides to National Qualifications, which provide the basic facts about NQs and explain the range of qualifications available.
National Qualifications
Find out more about the current system of National Qualifications in Scotland, with information about Standard Grades and National Courses and Units, and how they are assessed.
Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF)
Use the framework to understand the relationship and equivalence between the 12 levels of attainment in the SCQF. The levels range from Access 1 to postdoctoral studies.
About core skills
Find out about the core skills of communication, numeracy, problem solving, using information technology and working with others.
Skills for Work
See details of these new courses which are being piloted for young people in schools and colleges.
Employability skills
Skills for Work courses will help to develop employability skills in young people. This page describes the skills and attitudes valued by employers and has links to some useful websites.
Scottish Group Awards
Scottish Group Awards are currently under review by the Scottish Qualifications Authority, with the aim of developing a replacement for them.
Curriculum for Excellence
Jargon buster
Confused by all the jargon and abbreviations surrounding NQs? Try our jargon buster.