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New subjects available on SOLAR

The following new subjects and assessments are now available to be scheduled on SOLAR.

For further information, please refer to the List of Available Assessments. Please note that these are HTML Subjects and do not require the SurpassViewer

New Subjects Released

May 2026

  • AC Cyber Security SCQF 7 (GW2N 47) - Computer Architecture (J1CE 47) unit
  • AC Cyber Security SCQF 7 (GW2N 47) - Computer Programming (J1CH 47) unit
  • AC Cyber Security SCQF 7 (GW2N 47) - Ethical Hacking (J0L2 47) unit
  • NPA Data Science SCQF 4 (GV7W 44) - Data Citizenship - Knowledge (J890 44) unit
  • NPA Data Science SCQF 5 (GV7W 45) - Data Citizenship - Knowledge (J890 45) unit

March 2026

  • NPA Data Science SCQF 4 (GV7W 44) - Practical
  • NPA Data Science SCQF 5 (GV7W 45) - Knowledge
  • ​NPA Data Science SCQF 5 (GV7W 45) - Practical
  • NPA Data Science SCQF 6 (GV7W 46) - Knowledge
  • HNC Computing - Data Science SCQF 7 (H8W9 35)​ unit
  • HND Computer Networking - Data Science SCQF 7 (H8W9 35)​ unit
  • HND Computing: Networking - Data Science SCQF 7 (H8W9 35)​ unit
  • HND Computing: Software Development - Data Science SCQF 7 (H8W9 35)​ unit
  • HND Computing: Technical Support - Data Science SCQF 7 (H8W9 35)​ unit
  • Advanced Certificate in Computing: SCQF 7 (GM8K 47) - (for international use only)
  • Advanced Diploma in Computer Science: SCQF 8 (GM91 48) - (for international use only)


If you are a SOLAR centre approved to deliver any of these subjects and they are not currently linked to your centre, please use the Helpdesk Request form to request access.

Alternatively, new centres to SOLAR should review the About SOLAR section prior to completing the training video guides and requesting access.