National 5 Practical Metalworking

Course Specification (02/04/2025)

Explains the structure of the course, including its purpose and aims and information on the skills, knowledge and understanding that will be developed.

Session 2025-26 onwards

Session 2024-25

Past Papers and Marking Instructions

Access all past papers by subject/level


Additional question papers resources

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

Coursework (02/04/2025)

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.

Session 2025-26 onwards

Session 2024-25

 

Information on the production and submission of SQA-assessed coursework for National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher.

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

Verification Reports

Parts and Materials (07/05/2024)