NC Celtic Studies at SCQF Level 6
National Certificates (NCs) are designed for full-time delivery over one year (or part-time over two years) and are available through schools, colleges and training providers.
Qualification structure
Group Award Code: GF89 46
NC Celtic Studies at SCQF level 6 (328 KB)
| Unit title | Code | SQA credit value | SCQF level | SCQF credit points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mandatory section: 8 credits required | ||||
| Celtic Studies | H29A 12 | 2 | 6 | 12 |
| History of the Celts in Scotland | H299 12 | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Storytelling in the Celtic Tradition | H1SA 12 | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Politics in the Celtic Nations | H298 12 | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Heritage Industry in Scotland | H1SC 12 | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Literature 1 | FA58 12 | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Contemporary Gaelic Language and Culture: An Introduction | FN44 11 | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| Option Group 1: 1 credit required | ||||
| Gaelic: Speaking | FG5D 09 | 1 | 3 | 6 |
| Gaelic: Speaking | FG5D 10 | 1 | 4 | 6 |
| Gaelic: Speaking | FG5D 11 | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| Gàidhlig: Speaking and Writing Skills | DV48 09 | 1 | 3 | 6 |
| Gàidhlig: Speaking and Writing Skills | DV48 10 | 1 | 4 | 6 |
| Gàidhlig: Speaking and Writing Skills | DV48 11 | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| Option Group 2: 3 credits required | ||||
| Research Skills | D669 12 | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Local Investigations | D36J 12 | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Investigating Archaeology | H29B 12 | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Family History and Genealogy | H1SB 12 | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Contemporary Gaelic Music and Song | FN42 11 | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| Music: Performing with Technology | DV4F 11 | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| Music: Songwriting | F5EB 12 | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| Music: Performing | DV46 12 | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Dance: Ethnic | D72S 11 | 0.5 | 5 | 3 |
| Dance: Scottish | D72V 12 | 0.5 | 6 | 3 |
| Personal Development: Self in Society | F37W 12 | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Personal Development: Practical Abilities | F37Y 12 | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Communication (NC) | FA1W 12 | 2 | 6 | 6 |
| Creative Writing 2 | D0YF 12 | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Preparing To Volunteer | FR26 11 | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| Volunteering Experience | FR27 11 | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| Volunteering Investigative Project | FR28 11 | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| Work Experience | D36H 12 | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Creative Industries: An Introduction | FH60 11 | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| Creative Industries: Skills Development | FH61 11 | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| Creative Industries: The Creative Process | FH62 11 | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| Creative Industries: Creative Project | FH63 11 | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| Creative Project | F58F 12 | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Tour Guiding: An Introduction | F3PK 11 | 1 | 5 | 6 |
Candidates successfully completing 12 National Unit credits (72 SCQF credit points) will gain the Group Award.
This includes all 8 mandatory SQA credits (48 SCQF credit points), one Gaelic or Gàidhlig' language SQA credit and a further 3 SQA credits (18 SCQF credit points) from the options, at any level.
Awards nested within the NC Celtic Studies Framework
Additional Group Awards are nested within the NC Celtic Studies Framework, which candidates can achieve concurrently with the NC. Where centres choose the relevant Units as options, candidates will achieve the required credits to gain a Skills for Work, an Award, or a National Progression Award, as noted below.
- Skills for Work in Creative Industries (C276 11). Relevant Units: FH60 11, FH61 11, FH62 11 and FH63 11
- Award in Volunteering Skills (GD1R 45). Relevant Units: FR26 11, FR27 11 and FR28 11
- National Progression Award in Contemporary Gaelic Songwriting & Production (GC7Y 45). Relevant Units: FN44 11, FN42 11, F5EB12 and DV4F11.
NB: centres must also enter the candidate for the relevant Group Award code (there is no additional charge for this entry).
How to assess
Knowledge and skills development is achieved through practical project work, lectures, tutorials, practical work, workshops and allowing candidates self-directed study to carry out research and practical activities.
Teaching and learning should be as practical as possible using project work and visits to heritage sites and cultural venues wherever possible. Candidates should experience a variety of learning and resource materials and assessment techniques, including compilation of portfolios of evidence, written and oral assessments, observation checklists and assessor feedback.
Candidates should be expected to submit work to meet specific deadlines. Deadlines should be an essential element of the delivery to reflect the importance placed in the cultural and creative industries.
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Why study this qualification
The National Certificate in Celtic Studies at SCQF level 6 is open to everyone but is particularly aimed at attracting young people, who may be recent school leavers, and mature adults returning to education.
Access
While access is at the discretion of delivering centres, it would be beneficial if candidates possessed one of the following:
- 3 Standard Grades at band 3 (general) or above, one of which should be English
- 3 Intermediate 2 National Courses, one of which should be English
- work experience or volunteering in the creative and cultural industries
- equivalent qualifications from other countries, providing the competencies can be identified and are appropriate. Where English is not the first language of candidates, it is recommended that they possess English for Speakers of other Languages qualifications, or equivalent.
If candidates do not meet any of the given qualification criteria for entry but can show their aptitude and interest, they should still have an opportunity to access the award at the discretion of the centre.
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Qualification structure
Group Award Code: GF89 46
NC Celtic Studies at SCQF level 6 (328 KB)
| Unit title | Code | SQA credit value | SCQF level | SCQF credit points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mandatory section: 8 credits required | ||||
| Celtic Studies | H29A 12 | 2 | 6 | 12 |
| History of the Celts in Scotland | H299 12 | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Storytelling in the Celtic Tradition | H1SA 12 | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Politics in the Celtic Nations | H298 12 | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Heritage Industry in Scotland | H1SC 12 | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Literature 1 | FA58 12 | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Contemporary Gaelic Language and Culture: An Introduction | FN44 11 | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| Option Group 1: 1 credit required | ||||
| Gaelic: Speaking | FG5D 09 | 1 | 3 | 6 |
| Gaelic: Speaking | FG5D 10 | 1 | 4 | 6 |
| Gaelic: Speaking | FG5D 11 | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| Gàidhlig: Speaking and Writing Skills | DV48 09 | 1 | 3 | 6 |
| Gàidhlig: Speaking and Writing Skills | DV48 10 | 1 | 4 | 6 |
| Gàidhlig: Speaking and Writing Skills | DV48 11 | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| Option Group 2: 3 credits required | ||||
| Research Skills | D669 12 | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Local Investigations | D36J 12 | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Investigating Archaeology | H29B 12 | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Family History and Genealogy | H1SB 12 | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Contemporary Gaelic Music and Song | FN42 11 | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| Music: Performing with Technology | DV4F 11 | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| Music: Songwriting | F5EB 12 | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| Music: Performing | DV46 12 | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Dance: Ethnic | D72S 11 | 0.5 | 5 | 3 |
| Dance: Scottish | D72V 12 | 0.5 | 6 | 3 |
| Personal Development: Self in Society | F37W 12 | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Personal Development: Practical Abilities | F37Y 12 | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Communication (NC) | FA1W 12 | 2 | 6 | 6 |
| Creative Writing 2 | D0YF 12 | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Preparing To Volunteer | FR26 11 | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| Volunteering Experience | FR27 11 | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| Volunteering Investigative Project | FR28 11 | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| Work Experience | D36H 12 | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Creative Industries: An Introduction | FH60 11 | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| Creative Industries: Skills Development | FH61 11 | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| Creative Industries: The Creative Process | FH62 11 | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| Creative Industries: Creative Project | FH63 11 | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| Creative Project | F58F 12 | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Tour Guiding: An Introduction | F3PK 11 | 1 | 5 | 6 |
Candidates successfully completing 12 National Unit credits (72 SCQF credit points) will gain the Group Award.
This includes all 8 mandatory SQA credits (48 SCQF credit points), one Gaelic or Gàidhlig' language SQA credit and a further 3 SQA credits (18 SCQF credit points) from the options, at any level.
Awards nested within the NC Celtic Studies Framework
Additional Group Awards are nested within the NC Celtic Studies Framework, which candidates can achieve concurrently with the NC. Where centres choose the relevant Units as options, candidates will achieve the required credits to gain a Skills for Work, an Award, or a National Progression Award, as noted below.
- Skills for Work in Creative Industries (C276 11). Relevant Units: FH60 11, FH61 11, FH62 11 and FH63 11
- Award in Volunteering Skills (GD1R 45). Relevant Units: FR26 11, FR27 11 and FR28 11
- National Progression Award in Contemporary Gaelic Songwriting & Production (GC7Y 45). Relevant Units: FN44 11, FN42 11, F5EB12 and DV4F11.
NB: centres must also enter the candidate for the relevant Group Award code (there is no additional charge for this entry).