Scottish Vocational Education Council
The Scottish Vocational Educational Council (SCOTVEC) was the awarding body for vocational qualifications in Scotland from 1985 until 1997.
| Abbreviation | SCOTVEC |
|---|---|
| Motto | Latin: Ad Vitam et Laborem |
| Merged into | Scottish Qualifications Authority |
| Formation | 1985 |
| Defunct | April 1, 1997 |
| Merger of | Scottish Business Education Council and Scottish Technical Education Council |
| Headquarters | Dalkeith |
Region served | Scotland |
SCOTVEC was established by the merger of the Scottish Business Education Council (SCOTBEC) and the Scottish Technical Education Council (SCOTEC) in 1985.[1] It awarded the vast majority of Scottish vocational qualifications. In 1997, SCOTVEC merged with its academic counterpart, the Scottish Examination Board, to form the Scottish Qualifications Authority.[2]
References
- "The "Inspections" of SCOTVEC and the SEB" (PDF). Edinburgh Research Archive. University of Edinburgh. Retrieved 31 January 2021.
- "The Scottish Qualifications Authority (Transfer Date) (Scotland) Order 1997". Legislation.gov.uk. The National Archives. Retrieved 12 December 2017.
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