Guidance documents

There are many guidance documents available on SQA's main website (www.sqa.org.uk) but here is a selection of specific Access 1 and 2 and general SQA documents which you should find useful:

Access 1 and 2 guidance

Implementation Guide for Access 1 and 2 GRAPHIC: PDF Icon.

Skillstart Interim Guide GRAPHIC: PDF Icon.

Citizenship – Audit of Access 2 GRAPHIC: PDF Icon.

Delivering and Assessing Access 1 Units GRAPHIC: PDF Icon.

A Guide to Access 1 and 2 Staff Support Materials GRAPHIC: PDF Icon.

Learning and Teaching Scotland publication:
Advice on the Implementation of Supported Units at Access 1

Learning and Teaching Scotland DVD:
Access 1 Supported Units: Learning and Teaching Approaches
This resource cannot be downloaded but can be ordered from LTS

General SQA guidance

Guide to Internal Moderation for Centres GRAPHIC: PDF Icon.

Guide to Assessment and Quality Assurance for Colleges of Further Education GRAPHIC: PDF Icon.

Guide to Assessment and Quality Assurance for Secondary Schools GRAPHIC: PDF Icon.

SQA’s Quality Framework: A Guide for Centres GRAPHIC: PDF Icon.

Assessment Arrangements Explained

Verification Visits: A Guide for Colleges, Employers and Training Providers GRAPHIC: PDF Icon.