SQA / PDQB Qualifications
The Pipe Band College offers a series of learning opportunities and qualifications delivered by RSPBA approved instructors. Qualifications are offered in:
- SQA National Progression Awards SCQF Level 2 Chanter and SCQF Levels 3 to 6 Bagpipes;
- SQA Professional Development Award SCQF Levels 7 to 8 Bagpipes;
- SQA National Progression Awards SCQF Levels 2 to 6 Snare Drumming;
- PDQB Levels 1 to 6 Bass and Tenor Drumming.
The documents below can be downloaded, they contain information regarding the SCQF/PDQB learning requirements for both Theory and Performance.
All theory papers are samples. (Please note – the theory expectations for both piping, snare drumming and bass/ tenor drumming are the same, with the exception of maintenance of instruments and music writing.
- SCQF Level 2 Chanter Practical
- SCQF Level 2 Chanter Theory – Sample
- SCQF Level 3 Chanter Practical
- SCQF Level 3 Chanter Theory – Sample
- SCQF Level 4 Bagpipes Practical
- SCQF Level 4 Bagpipes Theory – Sample
- SCQF Level 5 Bagpipes Practical
- SCQF Level 5 Bagpipes Theory – Sample
- SCQF Level 6 Bagpipes Practical
- SCQF Level 6 Bagpipes Theory – Sample
