National 5 Practical Metalworking
Course Specification
Explains the structure of the course, including its purpose and aims and information on the skills, knowledge and understanding that will be developed.
Past Papers and Marking Instructions
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Additional question papers resources
Illustrates the standard, structure and requirements of the question papers candidates will sit (includes marking instructions).
Coursework
This section provides information on marking instructions and/or the coursework assessment task(s). It includes information that centres need to administer coursework and must be read in conjunction with the course specification.
- Specimen coursework assessment task for National 5 Practical Metalworking
November 2017 - Specimen coursework assessment task for National 5 Practical Metalworking (specimen log book)
November 2017 - Specimen coursework assessment task for National 5 Practical Metalworking (blank log book)
November 2017 - Guidance on conditions of assessment
Information on the production and submission of SQA-assessed coursework for National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher.
- Coursework for External Assessment (261 KB)
Understanding Standards (09/01/2024)
Examples of candidate evidence with commentaries
Examples of candidate evidence and commentaries can be found on SQA's secure website and you can access these through your SQA co-ordinator.
Practical Activity videos
Webinar (recording)
Overview of course assessment from session 2017-18
Changes to Understanding Standards materials
Please note: Understanding Standards materials are regularly reviewed to ensure they remain up to date.
Course reports (04/11/2024)
Provides information on the performance of candidates - which is useful to teachers, lecturers and assessors in their preparation of candidates for future assessment.
Course Reports
- 2024 National 5 Practical Metalworking course report November 2024
- 2023 National 5 Practical Metalworking course report September 2023
- 2022 National 5 Practical Metalworking course report September 2022
Verification Reports
- Practical Metalworking qualification verification summary report round 2 July 2024
- Practical Metalworking qualification verification summary report round 2 June 2023
- Practical Metalworking qualification verification summary report June 2022
- Practical Metalworking: Quality Assurance - external verification
Parts and Materials (07/05/2024)
Related Information
Contact Information
- Candidate and General Enquiries
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