National 1

NATIONALS IN A NUTSHELL The National Parent Forum of Scotland Summary of National 1 Qualifications National 1 qualifications build on and reflect the learning that has taken place during the Broad General Education. Each subject consists of one or more units; units can be passed separately to gain a National 1. For example, it is possible to achieve a National 1 in Baking, a National 1 in Food Hygiene and so on. As with all National qualifications, there is a strong focus on developing skills in learners. National 1 qualifications are available in the following units: HISTORY COMMUNICATION Units in: Recognising Character in Fiction Responding to Ideas in Fiction Using Information Texts Recognising Text Recognising Signs in the Community Listening and Responding to Texts Listening and Responding to Scottish Texts Interacting in the Workplace Interacting in the Community Creating Text CREATIVE ARTS Units in: Creating Materials for Display Creating Materials for Performance Working with Textiles FOOD FOR HEALTH Unit in: Healthy Eating FOOD PREPARATION Units in: Baking Food Hygiene Making a Healthy Basic Meal Making a Healthy Hot Dish Making a Healthy Snack Presenting Food Using a Cooker Using a Microwave Using Small Electrical Equipment in the Kitchen INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS Units in: Basic First Aid Common Dangers in the Home Going Shopping Using General Household Electrical Appliances INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY Units in: Working with Multimedia Applications —Searching for Information Working with Digital Images Working with Software Applications Working with Communications Technologies Working with Assistive Technologies Capturing Digital Images LIFE IN ANOTHER COUNTRY Units in: Aspects of Life Language Continued overleaf NATIONAL 1 Subjects and Units at National 1

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parentforumscot For detailed information: Visit the SQA website: www.sqa.org.uk/national1 For information on the course specifications for each unit: www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/65702.html Education Scotland: www.educationscotland.gov.uk/nationalqualifications/index.asp Curriculum for Excellence Key Terms and Features Factfile: www.educationscotland.gov.uk/Images/CfEFactfileOverview_tcm4-665983.pdf HISTORY ASSESSMENT To gain National 1, the units must be passed. Evidence of learning and achievement will be required for external verification. This evidence may be paper-based, digital, a recording of an oral presentation, assessor observations and an assessment record, a video of a performance, photographic evidence. National 1s may progress on to other National 1 subjects or on to a range of subjects at National 2 level

NATIONAL 1 MUSIC Units in: Exploring Sound and Rhythm Producing a Sound NUMBER SKILLS Units in: Recognising Numbers Number Processes Using a Calculator Shape Handling Information Time Handling Money Measurement of Length Measurement of Volume Measurement of Weight PERFORMANCE ARTS Units in: Using Performance Skills Contributing to a Performance PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT Units in: Developing Positive Behaviour Experiencing a Work Related Activity Finding Out about the World of Work Making a Journey Managing a Difficult Personal Situation Personal Hygiene Personal Organisation Residential Experience Taking Part in Leisure Time Activities PHYSICAL EDUCATION Units in: Improving Performance Taking Part in a Group Activity Taking Part in an Individual Activity Taking Part in a Water-based Activity PRACTICAL CRAFT SKILLS Units in: Working with Craft Tools Working with Materials Making a Craftwork Item RELIGIOUS AND MORAL EDUCATION Units in: World Religions Religious Festivals SCIENCE IN THE ENVIRONMENT Units in: Living Things Energy Materials Reduce, Reuse and Recycle Nature and the Environment SOCIAL SUBJECTS Units in: People and Society The Natural World Cultural Celebrations and Festivals

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