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General BTEC Higher Nationals news

How we calculate grades for BTEC Higher Nationals
Find out how we calculate eligibility and overall grades for Pearson BTEC Higher National qualifications.

English language requirements for applicants to BTEC level 4 to 7 programmes
We’ve issued new guidance to centres about English language requirements for applicants to BTEC higher level programmes.

Pearson confirms BTEC Higher Nationals extension
Centres currently offering Higher National qualifications should be aware that the Higher Nationals are due for review in 2015.

BTEC Higher Nationals extension update
Read the latest news on phase 1 extensions to BTEC Higher Nationals.

Confirmation of extensions to Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals (UK only)
The review of our QCF BTEC Higher National qualifications is now complete, and new review dates have been confirmed.

Confirmation of extensions to Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals (international only)
The review of our BTEC Higher National qualifications is now complete, and new review dates have been confirmed.

Redesign of BTEC Higher National qualifications
We have embarked on an exciting long-term plan to redesign the current suite of BTEC Higher National qualifications.

New BTEC Level 4 and 5 qualifications in Business announced
New Pearson BTEC Higher National Qualifications in business to be ready for Sept 2016.

New BTEC Higher Nationals in Business for first teaching September 2016 (International only)
Further to feedback from the consultations conducted with Higher National stakeholders, the redevelopment of the Pearson Higher National suite of qualifications is well underway.

Theme and Topic Release (2017) - Pearson-set Assignments for Higher Nationals in Business, Computing, Construction and Art and Design
As part of the assessment for the new RQF Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate and Level 5 Higher National Diploma students will be expected to complete a Pearson-set assignment at Level 4.

Pearson-set Assignment for Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Business
As part of the assessment for the new RQF Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate and Level 5 Higher National Diploma students will be expected to complete a Pearson-set assignment at Level 4.

Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals - Key Dates
For the most up-to-date information on key dates for QCF and RQF BTEC Higher National qualifications we have produced the Pearson BTEC Higher National Key Dates overview, covering first teach dates, review dates and certification end dates for the suite.

Amendment Notices for RQF BTEC Higher National Phase II Programme Specifications - 2017
Changes to the new (RQF) Higher Nationals in Computing, Art and Design, Construction and the Built Environment, Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, and Aeronautical Engineering programme specifications, for first teaching from September 2017, have been indicated in their respective PDFs on this page.

Results of the BTEC Higher Nationals Student Survey 2018
Over 1400 Higher Nationals students completed our survey this year, sharing their study experience. The survey helped us draw key conclusions which will help us inform the future design of our qualifications.

Launching our new Degree Finder!
BTEC Higher Nationals provide pathways to undergraduate degree programmes at over 250 institutions across the world.

Supporting the move to distance learning delivery for BTEC Higher Nationals
Pearson wants to support those centres that have transferred their teaching and learning online during the COVID-19 crisis.

Guidance on Calculated Results for BTEC Higher Nationals
We want to share with you details to support you with ‘Centre Assessment Grades’, Virtual Assessment Boards and remote sampling, during the Covid-19 restrictions, for qualifications that are covered by Ofqual’s Extraordinary Regulatory Framework, which include the BTEC Higher National suite of qualifications. 

Additional Guidance for BTEC Higher Nationals (HSCEY)
Additional Assessment and Awarding Guidance for BTEC Higher National Qualifications in Healthcare Practice, Social and Community Work and Early Childhood Education.

Pearson and Amazon Web Services develop first Cloud Computing BTEC Higher National qualifications to help address the cloud computing skills gap
Pearson is announcing, in collaboration with Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS) through its AWS Educate initiative, the development of Business and Technology Education Council (BTEC) Higher National qualifications at levels 4 and 5 in Cloud Computing.

CABE and Pearson partner to provide industry approved route into construction careers with BTEC National and BTEC Higher National qualifications
The Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE) has welcomed qualification awarding body Pearson as an Academic Partner.

BTEC Higher Nationals: Distance and Blended Learning for 2020/21 
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, Pearson Higher Education Qualification (HEQ) issued Temporary Distance Learning approval for Centres  so that teaching, learning and assessment for BTEC Higher National programmes could continue for the remainder of the 2019/20 academic year. 

Pearson and Coventry University collaborate to create integrated BTEC Higher National Degree proposition
Pearson is joining forces with Coventry University to launch a new integrated Pearson Higher National Degree proposition, in a bid to widen access to high-quality education across the globe.

Delivering HNs via distance learning in 2020/21
An update for centres on delivering HNs via distance learning in 2020/21.

Higher Nationals: Teaching and assessment in 20/21
An update on our proposed adaptations for Pearson BTEC Higher National delivery and assessment in 2021 and the support resources and guidance available.

Higher Nationals: External Examination in 20/21
An update for centres on External Examiner visits during the 2020/2021 academic year for Pearson BTEC Higher National delivery and assessment.

Higher Nationals not suitable for distance learning delivery
Following further consultation with the Pearson Principal Standards Managers and Subject Experts, it has been determined that the following programmes are not suitable for DLSA.

Proposed Approach to Delivery and Assessment for 2021
Whilst we await the outcome of Ofqual’s Regulatory Arrangements for Awarding Vocational Qualifications, launched on 25 February 2021 for Vocational and Technical qualifications, we wanted to share with you an outline of what the process will look like for awarding Higher Nationals this summer.

New Higher Nationals recognition from the Ministry of Education in Jordan
Pearson has recently gained approval and recognition from the Kingdom of Jordan’s Ministry of Education for Pearson’s BTEC Higher National qualifications at HNC and HND level, as an equivalent to the intermediate diploma degree in Jordan.

Office for Students Challenge Competition
Pearson Higher Education Qualifications are delighted to be able to support Office for Students (OfS) Approved (fee cap) Providers, as part of the Office for Students Challenge Competition: Higher Education Short Course Trial.

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