National Progression Award
A short SQA qualification in a vocational area, at SCQF levels 2 to 6.
- Also called
- NPA
- Used in
- Scotland
- Topic
- Qualifications
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Related terms
- SQA (Scottish Qualifications Authority) Scotland
- The national body that develops, assesses and certificates most school and college qualifications in Scotland, such as National 5s and Highers. Being replaced by Qualifications Scotland.
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