National 5 Administration and IT

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

Assignment tasks are assessment materials that have been used in previous years. They can be used to help candidates prepare for the assignment Component.


Specimen question paper

Illustrates the standard, structure and requirements of the question papers candidates will sit (includes marking instructions).

2022

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.

Understanding Standards (05/02/2026)

Examples of candidate evidence with commentaries

Audio Discussion

We have published an audio discussion for teachers and lecturers about points to consider when planning the National 5 annual release coursework. 

Audio presentation

Changes to Understanding Standards materials

Please note: Understanding Standards materials are regularly reviewed to ensure they remain up to date.

Course reports (18/09/2025)

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

Course support (26/02/2026)

Ushare open learning resources