BTEC Higher Nationals Higher Nationals (HN) Flex under licence

Benefits of HN Flex under licence

Licensed Partners

• Market reach: Offer Higher Nationals in a more flexible way and access wider segments of the market.
• Employer engagement: Build stronger relationships with local employers by responding to specific knowledge, skills and behaviour needs.
• CPD opportunities: Provide continuing professional development outside the structure of a full qualification.
• Adult learner recruitment: Attract adult learners back into education through shorter, more accessible cost-effective study options.
• Flexible pathways: Offer short, dedicated modules of study, with the option to integrate learning into full HN delivery or use blended delivery approaches.

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Learners

• Flexible learning: Gain targeted skills through individual modules without enrolling on a full qualification.
• Stackable progression: Build credit towards a full Higher National, subject to rules of combination and HEI regulations.
• Progression routes: Use completed learning for RPL or top-up routes to an HNC, HND or degree, where eligible.
• Upskilling and reskilling: Access specialist CPD through individual modules as needed.
• Subject choice: Study up to four modules from approved Licensed Higher National subjects.
• Professional accreditation: Complete modules specified by professional bodies or vendors.
• Approved delivery: Study HN modules mapped to industry standards.

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Employers

• Targeted and cost-effective CPD: Provide continuing professional development through specific, occupationally relevant modules.
• Flexible progression: Support employees to build towards further study or a full degree through a more flexible commitment.
• Staff development: Invest in workforce development in a flexible, cost-effective and targeted way.
• Rapid upskilling: Address specific knowledge, skills and behaviours to upskill or reskill employees quickly.
• Local partnerships: Strengthen relationships with local colleges and education providers in the region.
• Apprenticeship alignment: Align learning with relevant UK Apprenticeship Standards, where possible.

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