Napier Technical College Qualification Verification and Apostille

Ginkgo Advisory provides Napier Technical College qualification verification and apostille services for former students who need to use their documents overseas.

Our solicitor-led service can include:

• HEDD verification;
• Qualifications Scotland verification;
• Edinburgh Napier University record checks;
• solicitor verification;
• enhanced solicitor certification;
• authenticity confirmation;
• certified true copies;
• FCDO apostille;
• a 2-working-day express FCDO apostille option;
• embassy or consular legalisation; and
• international return delivery.

However, historic Napier qualifications do not all follow the same verification route.

The correct process depends on the institution and awarding body shown on the certificate.

Therefore, we review the document before starting the verification.

Quick answers

Who verifies a Napier Technical College qualification?

Edinburgh Napier University verifies the Napier Technical College awards listed through HEDD.

However, HEDD also directs graduates with qualifications from before 1992 to Scotland’s national qualifications body.

That organisation now operates as Qualifications Scotland. It replaced the Scottish Qualifications Authority on 1 February 2026.

Can a Napier Technical College certificate receive an apostille?

Yes, provided that the document follows an eligible UK certification route.

For example, our solicitor may certify a copy before submitting it to the FCDO.

Can a solicitor confirm the certificate’s authenticity?

Yes, when reliable evidence supports that conclusion.

Our solicitor may rely on HEDD, Edinburgh Napier University or Qualifications Scotland records.

How quickly can Ginkgo Advisory obtain an apostille?

We offer a 2-working-day express FCDO apostille option for eligible documents.

However, the express period starts after we complete the required verification and solicitor certification.

Do I need embassy legalisation?

You may need embassy or consular legalisation if the destination does not use the Hague Apostille Convention.

Therefore, we check the country and receiving authority before we prepare the document.

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About Napier Technical College

Edinburgh Napier University traces its history to Napier Technical College, which first welcomed students in 1964.

The institution later changed its name and status as it developed into the present university. Edinburgh Napier gained university status in 1992.

HEDD keeps a separate legacy entry for Napier Technical College.

That entry states that Napier Technical College was a recognised UK awarding body for awards issued between 1986 and 1992. It also names Edinburgh Napier University as the current institution responsible for verification.

However, graduates should not rely on the institution name alone.

Many technical colleges delivered qualifications for external awarding bodies.

For example, the certificate may show:

• Napier Technical College;
• Napier College;
• Napier Polytechnic;
• SCOTVEC;
• the Scottish Examination Board;
• another Scottish awarding body; or
• more than one institution.

Consequently, the name printed beside “awarding body” can determine the correct verification route.

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Who verifies Napier Technical College qualifications?

There are two main routes.

Route 1: HEDD and Edinburgh Napier University

HEDD lists Edinburgh Napier University as the institution that verifies Napier Technical College qualifications within its legacy record.

Third-party enquirers can use HEDD to check:

• whether the candidate attended;
• the qualification or award;
• the grade obtained; and
• the attendance dates.

HEDD currently charges £14 for a Napier Technical College enquiry. It also requires a consent form signed by the candidate.

Route 2: Qualifications Scotland

HEDD also states that graduates from before 1992 should contact the Scottish qualifications body linked on its page.

That organisation now operates as Qualifications Scotland.

Qualifications Scotland holds records for several former Scottish awarding organisations. It can provide replacement certification and third-party authentication for eligible qualifications.

Therefore, the correct route depends on the certificate.

A university-level award recorded by Edinburgh Napier may follow the HEDD route.

By contrast, an HNC, HND, national certificate or another externally awarded qualification may require Qualifications Scotland.

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Why the awarding body matters

The teaching institution and awarding body may not be the same organisation.

Napier Technical College may have delivered the course.

However, another body may have formally issued the qualification.

This difference matters because the organisation that issued the award usually holds the official qualification record.

For example, a historic certificate may include:

• the name of the college;
• the awarding organisation’s name;
• an HNC or HND title;
• a qualification code;
• a seal or signature; and
• a separate statement about validation.

Therefore, we examine the entire certificate rather than search only for “Napier”.

This review helps us avoid sending the request to the wrong organisation.

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Route 1: Napier Technical College verification through HEDD

HEDD stands for Higher Education Degree Datacheck.

It provides an online verification service for employers, solicitors, screening agencies and other authorised organisations.

Edinburgh Napier University uses HEDD as its third-party verification platform. The University states that employers and agencies can use HEDD to check Edinburgh Napier awards.

Who can use HEDD?

HEDD serves third-party enquirers.

These may include:

• employers;
• recruitment companies;
• background-screening agencies;
• solicitors;
• professional bodies;
• universities;
• government authorities; and
• document legalisation providers.

However, graduates cannot normally submit a third-party verification request for themselves.

Instead, the graduate authorises an organisation to complete the check.

Ginkgo Advisory can manage this process as part of the full certification and legalisation service.

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What can HEDD verify?

A HEDD result may confirm:

• whether the candidate attended;
• the award obtained;
• the qualification level;
• the grade or classification; and
• the dates of attendance.

Therefore, HEDD provides more than a visual review of the certificate.

It compares the information supplied by the enquirer with the academic record.

However, HEDD can only confirm the information held within the relevant record.

It may not confirm every detail shown on an old certificate.

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Information required for HEDD verification

A HEDD enquiry usually requires:

• the candidate’s full name;
• any former name used during study;
• date of birth;
• institution name;
• course title;
• qualification type;
• award year;
• grade or classification;
• attendance dates; and
• signed candidate consent.

In addition, we normally request a clear colour scan of the certificate.

The document helps us enter the information accurately.

Small differences may prevent an automatic match.

For example, problems may arise because of:

• a missing middle name;
• an incorrect award year;
• a shortened course title;
• an old institutional name;
• a later change of surname;
• reversed first and family names;
• an incorrect qualification level; or
• incomplete attendance dates.

Therefore, we compare the application with the certificate before submission.

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HEDD consent requirements

HEDD requires written consent from the candidate.

The consent must normally appear in PDF, JPG, PNG or TIF format.

It should clearly allow the third party to obtain information about the candidate’s academic record.

Without valid consent, HEDD may not process the request.

Consequently, Ginkgo Advisory checks the consent form before submitting the enquiry.

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HEDD verification fee

HEDD currently lists a £14 degree enquiry fee for Napier Technical College.

However, HEDD may change its charges.

Therefore, the applicable fee should be checked when the application begins.

The HEDD charge forms only one part of the full service.

It does not include:

• solicitor review;
• solicitor certification;
• FCDO apostille;
• embassy legalisation;
• translation; or
• delivery.

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HEDD processing time

Some HEDD enquiries produce a quick result.

However, historical cases may require manual review.

HEDD may refer the enquiry to Edinburgh Napier University if the details do not match automatically.

Therefore, urgent applicants should start the verification as early as possible.

HEDD also notes that enquiries relating to BSc (Hons) Cyber Security, course code 56230BH, take an average of 28 days.

That warning will not apply to most historic Napier Technical College awards. Nevertheless, applicants should check the expected timeframe for their specific record.

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Route 2: Verification through Qualifications Scotland

Some historic Napier qualifications may require verification through Qualifications Scotland.

Qualifications Scotland replaced the Scottish Qualifications Authority on 1 February 2026.

The new body continues to hold records and provide certification services for qualifications issued by former Scottish awarding organisations.

These predecessor organisations include:

• the Scottish Qualifications Authority;
• SCOTVEC;
• SCOTBEC;
• SCOTEC;
• the Scottish Examination Board;
• the Scottish Certificate of Education;
• SANCAD; and
• SCCAPE.

Therefore, a certificate issued through one of these organisations may not follow the HEDD route.

Instead, Qualifications Scotland may hold the relevant award record.

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Qualifications Scotland authentication service

Qualifications Scotland provides an authentication service for companies and educational organisations.

The service can confirm:

• whether the candidate gained the qualification;
• the grade achieved; and
• the certification year.

It can send the result by email or letter.

However, Qualifications Scotland explains that it does not hold every type of study information.

For example, it may not hold:

• whether the person studied full-time or part-time;
• attendance records; or
• the time taken to complete the qualification.

Therefore, Qualifications Scotland authentication and HEDD verification do not always provide the same information.

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Replacement certificates and certified statements

Qualifications Scotland also offers a replacement certificate service.

For qualifications gained through predecessor organisations before 1995, the replacement may not look like the original certificate.

Instead, Qualifications Scotland may issue a Certified Statement on secure hologram certificate paper.

The Certified Statement lists the qualifications held in the official record.

This point matters for older Napier qualifications.

A graduate should not expect the new document to reproduce the original Napier certificate design.

Nevertheless, the Certified Statement can provide current official evidence of the qualification.

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HNC, HND and other group awards

Many former technical college students received group awards such as:

• Higher National Certificates;
• Higher National Diplomas;
• National Certificates;
• Scottish Vocational Qualifications; or
• combinations of individual units.

Qualifications Scotland explains that replacement records for group awards appear on the Certified Statement.

The organisation does not issue a separate commemorative certificate for these historic group awards through its replacement service.

Therefore, a Certified Statement may become the main replacement evidence.

The receiving authority should confirm that it will accept this format.

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Course syllabus for an older qualification

Qualifications Scotland may also provide course syllabuses for many further education courses taken between 1955 and 1993.

A syllabus describes the content of the course and the subjects covered.

This document does not prove that the candidate gained the qualification.

However, it can help when an overseas authority needs information about the course content.

For example, a licensing body may ask for:

• subjects studied;
• technical content;
• training areas;
• course structure; or
• the academic level.

Therefore, the syllabus can support the verification pack where required.

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Edinburgh Napier University official documents

Former students may also request documents from Edinburgh Napier University.

The University’s Student Records Shop currently offers:

• academic transcripts;
• official letters;
• paper copies;
• PDF copies; and
• certain specialist records.

The University states that graduates can use the shop to purchase letters confirming their awards and transcripts showing their results.

These documents can support solicitor verification.

However, availability depends on the records that the University still holds.

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Edinburgh Napier University transcripts

An academic transcript normally confirms:

• the programme studied;
• the number of credits;
• the modules completed; and
• the results for each module.

Edinburgh Napier currently offers paper and PDF transcripts through its Student Records Shop.

However, historic Napier records require extra care.

The University states that it keeps detailed student records for seven years after the student’s last attendance.

For older transcripts, the University cannot guarantee complete information. Nevertheless, it will provide as much detail as it can locate.

Therefore, a Napier Technical College transcript may be:

• complete;
• partly complete;
• limited to available results; or
• unavailable.

Clients should allow enough time for the University to search the record.

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Edinburgh Napier official letters

The Student Records Shop can also issue letters confirming details of study.

An official letter may confirm:

• the programme;
• the start date;
• the end date;
• whether the student received an award; and
• the graduation date, where applicable.

Edinburgh Napier issues these letters on University headed paper.

The University can also sign the letter and place its seal on a paper copy.

Therefore, an official letter may provide useful supporting evidence.

It can also help when the original certificate contains an old institutional name that an overseas authority does not recognise.

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Processing time for Edinburgh Napier records

Edinburgh Napier states that Student Records Shop orders normally take 10 to 15 working days.

However, processing may take longer during busy periods.

Older records may also require additional research.

Therefore, this processing period must finish before the solicitor can rely on the document.

It remains separate from:

• HEDD processing;
• Qualifications Scotland processing;
• solicitor certification;
• FCDO apostille;
• embassy legalisation; and
• delivery.

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Digital certificates and transcripts

Edinburgh Napier now provides digital award certificates through Gradintelligence for eligible recent graduates.

However, this service applies to eligible awards from 2024 onwards.

Digital transcripts through the current system also focus on recent students. Students who graduated before summer 2025 must purchase a transcript through the Student Records Shop.

Therefore, a Napier Technical College graduate should not expect to find an original historic award in the current digital certificate portal.

Instead, the graduate may need:

• a purchased transcript;
• an official letter;
• HEDD verification;
• Qualifications Scotland authentication; or
• a Certified Statement.

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Which verification route should you choose?

The correct route depends on the wording of the certificate.

Use HEDD where:

• Napier Technical College appears as the recognised awarding institution;
• the HEDD legacy record covers the award;
• Edinburgh Napier holds the relevant academic record; and
• the receiving authority needs attendance and award information.

Use Qualifications Scotland where:

• SCOTVEC appears as the awarding body;
• another predecessor qualifications body appears on the certificate;
• the award is an HNC, HND, NC or similar national qualification;
• the graduate needs a replacement Certified Statement; or
• Qualifications Scotland holds the certification record.

Choose Edinburgh Napier’s Student Records Shop where:

• the graduate needs an official academic transcript;
• the graduate needs a letter confirming study or an award;
• the University holds the relevant student record; or
• the solicitor needs additional evidence from the successor university.

In some cases, we may use more than one route.

For example, a strong evidence pack could include:

• Qualifications Scotland authentication;
• an Edinburgh Napier official letter;
• the original certificate; and
• solicitor certification.

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What is qualification verification?

Qualification verification checks the official record behind the certificate.

It aims to confirm that the candidate obtained the award shown.

Depending on the case, the verification may confirm:

• the candidate’s identity;
• the award title;
• the awarding body;
• the grade;
• the certification date;
• the attendance dates; or
• the course details.

However, no single verification service confirms every item.

Therefore, we choose the source that best matches the certificate and final purpose.

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What is solicitor verification?

Solicitor verification involves a legal professional reviewing the document and the independent evidence.

For example, our solicitor may examine:

• the original certificate;
• a clear colour copy;
• a HEDD result;
• Qualifications Scotland authentication;
• a Certified Statement;
• an Edinburgh Napier transcript;
• an official university letter;
• the graduate’s passport; and
• evidence of a change of name.

Next, the solicitor compares the key details.

These details may include:

• the candidate’s name;
• the institution;
• the awarding body;
• the qualification;
• the grade;
• the award date; and
• the qualification code.

If the details match, the solicitor can consider the appropriate certification.

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What is solicitor certification?

Solicitor certification places a formal statement on a document or copy.

A standard certified true copy usually confirms that the copy matches the original shown to the solicitor.

This certification can prepare the document for an FCDO apostille.

However, basic copy certification does not automatically prove that the awarding organisation issued the original certificate.

It only confirms that the copy matches the document examined.

Therefore, clients should distinguish between:

• certified true copy wording; and
• authenticity confirmation.

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Enhanced solicitor certification

Ginkgo Advisory offers enhanced solicitor certification when reliable evidence supports it.

This process goes beyond a simple comparison with the original.

First, we identify the correct record holder.

Next, we obtain or review independent verification.

Our solicitor then compares that result with the academic document.

Finally, the solicitor prepares certification wording that reflects the evidence.

The enhanced process may include:

1. HEDD, Qualifications Scotland or university verification;
2. review of the original certificate;
3. comparison of the award details;
4. identity checks;
5. authenticity confirmation; and
6. solicitor certification.

Therefore, the process creates a clearer evidence trail.

It links the historic certificate with a current official record.

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Authenticity confirmation

Authenticity confirmation means that reliable external evidence supports the certificate.

For example, the evidence may show that:

• the awarding body holds a matching record;
• the candidate obtained the stated qualification;
• the grade and year match;
• the certificate details remain consistent; and
• no material difference appears.

However, our solicitor will only confirm authenticity when the evidence justifies that wording.

If the record remains incomplete, we will explain the limit.

We will not use a stronger statement than the evidence supports.

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Basic certification compared with enhanced certification

A basic certified true copy answers:

Does this copy match the document shown to the solicitor?

Enhanced certification may also address:

Does an independent record support the document’s authenticity?

Therefore, enhanced certification can offer stronger evidence.

It may help with:

• overseas employment;
• professional registration;
• immigration;
• further education;
• licensing;
• government procedures;
• technical registration; and
• formal credential checks.

Nevertheless, the receiving authority decides what it will accept.

Consequently, clients should send us its written requirements before we begin.

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Can a Napier Technical College certificate receive an apostille?

Yes.

A Napier Technical College certificate can usually receive an FCDO apostille after correct preparation.

The exact route depends on the document.

For example, the apostille application may use:

• a solicitor-certified copy of the original certificate;
• a solicitor-certified Certified Statement;
• a certified academic transcript;
• an official Edinburgh Napier letter;
• a Qualifications Scotland document; or
• another eligible supporting document.

However, the receiving authority may require a particular format.

Therefore, we check its instructions before certification.

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What does the FCDO apostille confirm?

An apostille does not verify the qualification itself.

Instead, it authenticates the relevant UK signature, seal or stamp.

For a solicitor-certified copy, the FCDO normally authenticates the solicitor’s signature.

Consequently, verification and apostille perform different tasks.

The verification checks the qualification record.

Meanwhile, the apostille authenticates the UK public signature within the document chain.

A strong process may therefore follow these stages:

qualification verification → authenticity review → solicitor certification → FCDO apostille

Each stage provides a different form of assurance.

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Two-working-day express FCDO apostille

Ginkgo Advisory offers a 2-working-day express FCDO apostille option for eligible documents.

However, the two-working-day period covers the FCDO stage only.

It starts after:

• we receive the required document;
• we complete the relevant verification;
• our solicitor approves the evidence;
• we prepare the certification; and
• the document meets the FCDO requirements.

Therefore, the express period does not cover the entire case.

It does not include:

• HEDD verification;
• Qualifications Scotland processing;
• university record searches;
• transcript production;
• official letter production;
• solicitor evidence enquiries;
• embassy legalisation; or
• international delivery.

Nevertheless, the express option can reduce the FCDO stage once the document is ready.

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Embassy legalisation for non-Hague countries

Some destinations do not use the Hague Apostille Convention.

In those cases, an FCDO apostille may not complete the process.

The document may also need embassy or consular legalisation.

A typical route may involve:

1. qualification verification;
2. solicitor certification;
3. FCDO authentication or apostille;
4. embassy or consular legalisation; and
5. local processing after arrival, where required.

However, each embassy sets its own rules.

For example, an embassy may require:

• the original certificate;
• a solicitor-certified copy;
• an official verification result;
• a university letter;
• a Qualifications Scotland statement;
• a certified translation;
• a passport copy;
• an application form; or
• specific certification wording.

Therefore, we check the destination requirements before preparing the document.

This approach can reduce the risk of rejection and repeated fees.

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Documents we normally require

To review a Napier Technical College case, we usually request:

• a clear colour scan of the certificate;
• the reverse side of the certificate;
• a transcript, if available;
• the candidate’s passport identification page;
• the full name used during study;
• any former names;
• date of birth;
• course title;
• qualification type;
• award year;
• grade or classification;
• attendance dates;
• student or candidate number, if known;
• qualification code, if shown;
• evidence of any name change;
• the intended country of use;
• the receiving authority’s name; and
• any written document requirements.

We may also need to inspect the original certificate.

The exact requirements depend on the awarding body and destination.

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Our verification and legalisation process

Step 1: Document review

First, we review the certificate carefully.

We identify:

• the teaching institution;
• the awarding body;
• the qualification;
• the award date;
• the seals and signatures; and
• any qualification codes.

This review helps us choose the correct record holder.

Step 2: Route selection

Next, we decide whether the case should follow:

• HEDD;
• Edinburgh Napier University;
• Qualifications Scotland; or
• a combined route.

We also check the overseas authority’s requirements.

Step 3: Candidate consent

The candidate then signs the required consent.

We check the personal and qualification details before submission.

Step 4: Independent verification

After that, we obtain or review the official result.

This may include:

• a HEDD check;
• Qualifications Scotland authentication;
• a Certified Statement;
• an Edinburgh Napier transcript; or
• an official university letter.

Step 5: Authenticity review

Our solicitor compares the official evidence with the certificate.

Any material difference must be resolved before certification.

Step 6: Enhanced solicitor certification

Once the evidence matches, our solicitor prepares the appropriate certification.

Where justified, the wording can include authenticity confirmation.

Step 7: FCDO apostille

We then submit the document to the FCDO.

For urgent cases, the client may choose the 2-working-day express option.

Step 8: Embassy legalisation

Where the destination requires embassy or consular legalisation, we manage that stage after the FCDO process.

Step 9: Completion scan and delivery

Finally, we can provide a scanned copy of the completed document.

We then return the documents by the agreed postal or courier service.

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Why verify the qualification before obtaining an apostille?

An apostille does not check the candidate’s academic record.

Therefore, an apostille alone does not prove that the person gained the qualification.

Official verification fills that gap.

It links the candidate and certificate with the record holder.

Enhanced solicitor certification then connects the verification result with the document presented.

As a result, the full process creates a stronger chain:

official record → certificate → solicitor certification → FCDO apostille → overseas authority

This approach can prove especially useful for older technical qualifications.

Institutional names and awarding bodies have changed over time. Therefore, a clear evidence trail helps the receiving authority understand the document.

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Common Napier Technical College verification problems

Selecting Edinburgh Napier without checking the awarding body

Edinburgh Napier may hold the university record.

However, Qualifications Scotland may hold the record for an externally awarded qualification.

Therefore, applicants should check the certificate first.

Assuming the college awarded every qualification

A college can teach a course without acting as the formal awarding body.

Consequently, the logo at the top of the certificate may not identify the correct record holder.

Confusing HEDD and Qualifications Scotland

HEDD mainly verifies university awards.

By contrast, Qualifications Scotland holds records for national, technical and vocational qualifications issued through its predecessor bodies.

Expecting a copy of the original certificate design

Qualifications Scotland may issue a Certified Statement for qualifications gained through predecessor organisations before 1995.

Therefore, the replacement may not look like the original Napier certificate.

Expecting a complete historic transcript

Edinburgh Napier cannot guarantee complete information for older records.

As a result, the transcript may contain only the details that the University can locate.

Expecting a digital historic certificate

Edinburgh Napier’s current digital award certificate service applies to eligible recent awards from 2024 onwards.

Therefore, it does not provide a digital version of a Napier Technical College certificate.

Confusing certification with authenticity confirmation

A basic certified copy confirms that the copy matches the document presented.

However, it does not automatically confirm that the official record supports the qualification.

Obtaining an apostille before checking embassy rules

An embassy may require a specific verification source or document format.

Therefore, early review can prevent rejection and duplicated costs.

Entering incomplete information

Historic records may use old names, course titles and qualification codes.

For that reason, applicants should provide all available documents and details.

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Why choose Ginkgo Advisory?

Ginkgo Advisory provides a complete solicitor-led service from London.

Our academic document service includes source verification, solicitor certification, FCDO apostille and embassy legalisation where required.

We can manage:

• initial document review;
• awarding-body identification;
• HEDD verification;
• Qualifications Scotland authentication;
• Edinburgh Napier document checks;
• candidate consent;
• solicitor verification;
• authenticity confirmation;
• enhanced solicitor certification;
• certified true copies;
• FCDO apostille;
• a 2-working-day express option;
• embassy legalisation;
• completion scans; and
• international return delivery.

Therefore, clients do not need to coordinate several providers.

Instead, one team manages the document chain from verification to delivery.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a Napier Technical College qualification still valid?

Yes.

A historic qualification does not become invalid simply because the institution changed its name or status.

However, the graduate may need current verification from the correct record holder.

Who verifies Napier Technical College qualifications?

HEDD names Edinburgh Napier University as the verifier for its Napier Technical College legacy record.

However, HEDD also directs pre-1992 graduates to the Scottish qualifications body. That organisation now operates as Qualifications Scotland.

Should I use HEDD or Qualifications Scotland?

Check the awarding body printed on the certificate.

A university award may follow HEDD.

By contrast, a SCOTVEC, HNC, HND or similar award may require Qualifications Scotland.

Can I verify my own qualification through HEDD?

Usually not through the third-party enquiry service.

Instead, the candidate authorises a solicitor, employer, screening agency or another organisation.

What does HEDD check?

HEDD can check attendance, the award, the grade and the attendance dates.

How much does HEDD verification cost?

HEDD currently lists a £14 enquiry fee for Napier Technical College.

However, the platform may change the fee.

Do I need to sign a consent form?

Yes.

HEDD requires a consent form signed by the candidate.

What can Qualifications Scotland authenticate?

Qualifications Scotland can confirm eligible qualifications, grades and certification years.

However, it may not hold attendance or mode-of-study information.

Can I obtain a replacement certificate?

Possibly.

Qualifications Scotland can issue replacement certification for eligible awards.

For qualifications from predecessor organisations before 1995, it may issue a Certified Statement instead of a copy of the original certificate.

Can I obtain an old transcript?

Possibly.

Edinburgh Napier sells official transcripts, but it cannot guarantee complete information for older records.

Can Edinburgh Napier issue an official letter?

Yes.

Its Student Records Shop can issue letters confirming the programme, study dates, award and graduation date where applicable.

Can I obtain a digital Napier Technical College certificate?

Edinburgh Napier’s current digital award certificate service applies to eligible recent awards from 2024 onwards.

Therefore, it does not cover historic Napier Technical College certificates.

Is HEDD verification the same as solicitor certification?

No.

HEDD checks the academic record.

By contrast, solicitor certification formally certifies the document or copy.

What is enhanced solicitor certification?

Enhanced certification combines solicitor review with reliable independent verification.

For example, our solicitor may rely on HEDD, Qualifications Scotland or Edinburgh Napier evidence.

Does an apostille verify the qualification?

No.

The apostille authenticates the relevant UK signature, seal or stamp.

It does not check the academic or qualification record.

Can Ginkgo Advisory arrange a 2-working-day apostille?

Yes, provided that the document is eligible and ready for FCDO submission.

The two-working-day period covers the FCDO stage only.

Do I need embassy legalisation after the apostille?

You may need it for a non-Hague destination.

The exact process depends on the embassy and receiving authority.

Do I need to send the original certificate?

Possibly.

We can begin with clear colour scans and then confirm whether our solicitor needs the original.

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