Industry is at the heart of Pearson BTEC Higher National qualifications. Throughout the development and validation stages, we work with industry experts to structure our qualifications to meet industry standards.

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We work with industry post-validation to further recognise our qualifications as high quality and career-focused; whether that be in the form of upskilling their own workforce with our qualifications or simply formally accepting the qualification as a part of the application process. The representatives are able to help design our qualifications to equip learners with skills required by industry across the world.

We are proud to have developed our Pearson BTEC Higher National in Aeronautical Engineering with experts from large, global organisations, including: Alstom, BAE Systems, BMW, Eaton, Gen2, Jaguar Land Rover, Railtrack, Siemens, UAE Military Logistics Support, Engineering Council, the Royal Aeronautical Society, the Royal Academy of Engineering, the Sector Skills Council for Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies, Society of Operations Engineers, the Institute of Engineering Technology, the Institute of the Motor Industry, and the National Forum of Engineering Centres. The representatives are able to help design our qualifications to equip learners with skills required by industry across the world.

The Sector Skills Council for Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies (SEMTA) supported the qualification’s registration to Ofqual.

BAE Systems support HNs in Aeronautical Engineering as they are actively used by the business. You can find their formal statement of support for these qualifications.

Leonardo (Helicopter division) actively recognises the qualification as fit for purpose in preparing learners for a role in the engineering sector. You can find their formal statement of support for these qualifications.

Schneider Electric recognises that these qualifications develop and confirm specialist knowledge and skills in the relevant sector that will give students an advantage when applying for related jobs or further training. You can find their formal statement of support for these qualifications.

The Royal Aeronautical Society recognises that the HNs in Aeronautical Engineering meet the academic requirements for EngTech and support students in progressing in their careers. You can find their formal statement of support for these qualifications.

As an approved Higher Technical Qualification in England, employers are involved with the qualification process from the outset. At Pearson, we consulted with employers to ensure that the qualification aligned to the relevant employer-designed occupational standards, evidencing how the learning outcomes lead to specific job roles within the sector.

The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) recognises that these qualifications meet emerging education and training needs of the sector and that of the students. The IET welcomes students and graduates of these programmes as Members. You can find their formal statement of support for these qualifications.

The Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) recognises our qualifications as being fit for purpose in preparing Pearson’s students for a role in Engineering. You can find their formal statement of support for these qualifications.

We are proud to have developed our Pearson BTEC Higher National in Automation and Control Engineering with experts from large, global organisations, including: Airbus, Aviation Automation & Control, BAE Systems, Cepha Controls Ltd, Delta Airlines, ECAM LaSalle, Goonhilly Earth Station Ltd, MTC Ltd, Protium Green Solutions, RAF Air Cadets, Schnider Electric, Spaceport Cornwall, and UK Space Agency. The representatives are able to help design our qualifications to equip learners with skills required by industry across the world.

In developing the Pearson BTEC Higher National Certificate in Automation and Control Engineering, we have liaised with: The Institution of Engineering Technology (IET), and Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).

As an approved Higher Technical Qualification in England, employers are involved with the qualification process from the outset. At Pearson, we consulted with employers to ensure that the qualification aligned to the relevant employer-designed occupational standards, evidencing how the learning outcomes lead to specific job roles within the sector.

The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) recognises that these qualifications meet emerging education and training needs of the sector and that of the students. The IET welcomes students and graduates of these programmes as Members. You can find their formal statement of support for these qualifications.

The Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) recognises our qualifications as being fit for purpose in preparing Pearson’s students for a role in Engineering. You can find their formal statement of support for these qualifications.

We are proud to have developed our Pearson BTEC Higher National in Computer Systems Engineering with experts from large, global organisations, including: Airbus, Aviation Automation & Control, BAE Systems, Cepha Controls Ltd, Delta Airlines, ECAM LaSalle, Goonhilly Earth Station Ltd, MTC Ltd, Protium Green Solutions, RAF Air Cadets, Schneider Electric, Spaceport Cornwall, and UK Space Agency. The representatives are able to help design our qualifications to equip learners with skills required by industry across the world.

In developing the Pearson BTEC Higher National Certificate in Computer Systems Engineering, we have liaised with: The Institution of Engineering Technology (IET), and Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).

As an approved Higher Technical Qualification in England, employers are involved with the qualification process from the outset. At Pearson, we consulted with employers to ensure that the qualification aligned to the relevant employer-designed occupational standards, evidencing how the learning outcomes lead to specific job roles within the sector.

The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) recognises that these qualifications meet emerging education and training needs of the sector and that of the students. The IET welcomes students and graduates of these programmes as Members. You can find their formal statement of support for these qualifications.

The Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) recognises our qualifications as being fit for purpose in preparing Pearson’s students for a role in Engineering. You can find their formal statement of support for these qualifications.

We are proud to have developed our Pearson BTEC Higher National in Electrical Systems Engineering with experts from large, global organisations, including: Airbus, Aviation Automation & Control, BAE Systems, Cepha Controls Ltd, Delta Airlines, ECAM LaSalle, Goonhilly Earth Station Ltd, MTC Ltd, Protium Green Solutions, RAF Air Cadets, Schneider Electric, Spaceport Cornwall, and UK Space Agency. The representatives are able to help design our qualifications to equip learners with skills required by industry across the world.

In developing the Pearson BTEC Higher National Certificate in Electrical Systems Engineering, we have liaised with: The Institution of Engineering Technology (IET), and Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).

As an approved Higher Technical Qualification in England, employers are involved with the qualification process from the outset. At Pearson, we consulted with employers to ensure that the qualification aligned to the relevant employer-designed occupational standards, evidencing how the learning outcomes lead to specific job roles within the sector.

The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) recognises that these qualifications meet emerging education and training needs of the sector and that of the students. The IET welcomes students and graduates of these programmes as Members. You can find their formal statement of support for these qualifications.

The Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) recognises our qualifications as being fit for purpose in preparing Pearson’s students for a role in Engineering. You can find their formal statement of support for these qualifications.

We are proud to have developed our Pearson BTEC Higher National in Electronic and Electrical Systems Engineering with experts from large, global organisations, including: Airbus, Aviation Automation & Control, BAE Systems, Cepha Controls Ltd, Delta Airlines, ECAM LaSalle, Goonhilly Earth Station Ltd, MTC Ltd, Protium Green Solutions, RAF Air Cadets, Schneider Electric, Spaceport Cornwall, and UK Space Agency. The representatives are able to help design our qualifications to equip learners with skills required by industry across the world.

In developing the Pearson BTEC Higher National Certificate in Electronic and Electrical Systems Engineering, we have liaised with: The Institution of Engineering Technology (IET), and Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).

As an approved Higher Technical Qualification in England, employers are involved with the qualification process from the outset. At Pearson, we consulted with employers to ensure that the qualification aligned to the relevant employer-designed occupational standards, evidencing how the learning outcomes lead to specific job roles within the sector.

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We are proud to have developed our Pearson BTEC Higher National in Electronic Systems Engineering with experts from large, global organisations, including: Airbus, Aviation Automation & Control, BAE Systems, Cepha Controls Ltd, Delta Airlines, ECAM LaSalle, Goonhilly Earth Station Ltd, MTC Ltd, Protium Green Solutions, RAF Air Cadets, Schneider Electric, Spaceport Cornwall, and UK Space Agency. The representatives are able to help design our qualifications to equip learners with skills required by industry across the world.

In developing the Pearson BTEC Higher National Certificate in Electronic Systems Engineering, we have liaised with: The Institution of Engineering Technology (IET), and Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).

As an approved Higher Technical Qualification in England, employers are involved with the qualification process from the outset. At Pearson, we consulted with employers to ensure that the qualification aligned to the relevant employer-designed occupational standards, evidencing how the learning outcomes lead to specific job roles within the sector.

The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) recognises that these qualifications meet emerging education and training needs of the sector and that of the students. The IET welcomes students and graduates of these programmes as Members. You can find their formal statement of support for these qualifications.

The Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) recognises our qualifications as being fit for purpose in preparing Pearson’s students for a role in Engineering. You can find their formal statement of support for these qualifications.

We are proud to have developed our Pearson BTEC Higher National in Engineering with large, global organisations, including: Alstom, BAE Systems, BMW, Eaton, Gen2, Jaguar Land Rover, Railtrack, Schneider Electric, Siemens, UAE Military Logistics Support, Engineering Council, the Royal Aeronautical Society, the Royal Academy of Engineering, the Sector Skills Council for Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies, Society of Operations Engineers, the Institute of Engineering Technology, the Institute of the Motor Industry and the National Forum of Engineering Centres. The representatives are able to help design our qualifications to equip learners with skills required by industry across the world.

The Sector Skills Council for Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies (SEMTA) supported the qualification’s registration to Ofqual.

GKN Aerospace view our qualifications as essential in giving their workforce the opportunity to develop and progress within their organisation. You can find their formal statement of support for these qualifications, here.

BMW Group consider their apprenticeship programme as their largest source of future talent and use BTEC Higher Nationals in Engineering in these programmes. You can find their formal statement of support for these qualifications.

BAE Systems recognises that our qualifications ensure employees are appropriately skilled for the job in the Engineering sector. You can find their formal statement of support for these qualifications.

Schneider Electric recognises that these qualifications develop and confirm specialist knowledge and skills in the relevant sector that will give students an advantage when applying for related jobs or further training. You can find their formal statement of support for these qualifications.

The Royal Aeronautical Society recognises that the HNs in Engineering meet the academic requirements for EngTech and support students in progressing in their careers. You can find their formal statement of support for these qualifications.

As an approved Higher Technical Qualification in England, employers are involved with the qualification process from the outset. At Pearson, we consulted with employers to ensure that the qualification aligned to the relevant employer-designed occupational standards, evidencing how the learning outcomes lead to specific job roles within the sector.

The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) recognises that these qualifications meet emerging education and training needs of the sector and that of the students. The IET welcomes students and graduates of these programmes as Members. You can find their formal statement of support for these qualifications.

The Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) recognises our qualifications as being fit for purpose in preparing Pearson’s students for a role in Engineering. You can find their formal statement of support for these qualifications.

As an approved Higher Technical Qualification in England, employers are involved with the qualification process from the outset. At Pearson, we consulted with employers to ensure that the qualification aligned to the relevant employer-designed occupational standards, evidencing how the learning outcomes lead to specific job roles within the sector.

The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) recognises that these qualifications meet emerging education and training needs of the sector and that of the students. The IET welcomes students and graduates of these programmes as Members. You can find their formal statement of support for these qualifications.

The Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) recognises our qualifications as being fit for purpose in preparing Pearson’s students for a role in Engineering. You can find their formal statement of support for these qualifications.

We are proud to have developed our Pearson BTEC Higher National in Manufacturing Operations with experts from large, global organisations, including: BMW, Siemens, CocaCola, GlaxoSmithKline and BDCSpacematerials. The representatives are able to help design our qualifications to equip learners with skills required by industry across the world.

BDCSpacematerials supported the qualification’s registration to Ofqual.

As an independent advisor in the aerospace and space, BD Consultancy recognises the qualification as appropriate to educating the workforce in this sector. You can find their formal statement of support for these qualifications.

BMW helped designed which will form part of their internal training programme, supporting the development of staff in a variety of manufacturing roles. You can find their formal statement of support for these qualifications.

TATA Steel believe employees who completed this qualification are appropriately skilled for a variety of jobs in the sector. You can find their formal statement of support for these qualifications.

As an approved Higher Technical Qualification in England, employers are involved with the qualification process from the outset. At Pearson, we consulted with employers to ensure that the qualification aligned to the relevant employer-designed occupational standards, evidencing how the learning outcomes lead to specific job roles within the sector.

The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) recognises that these qualifications meet emerging education and training needs of the sector and that of the students. The IET welcomes students and graduates of these programmes as Members. You can find their formal statement of support for these qualifications.

The Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) recognises our qualifications as being fit for purpose in preparing Pearson’s students for a role in Engineering. You can find their formal statement of support for these qualifications.

As an approved Higher Technical Qualification in England, employers are involved with the qualification process from the outset. At Pearson, we consulted with employers to ensure that the qualification aligned to the relevant employer-designed occupational standards, evidencing how the learning outcomes lead to specific job roles within the sector.

The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) recognises that these qualifications meet emerging education and training needs of the sector and that of the students. The IET welcomes students and graduates of these programmes as Members. You can find their formal statement of support for these qualifications.

The Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) recognises our qualifications as being fit for purpose in preparing Pearson’s students for a role in Engineering. You can find their formal statement of support for these qualifications.

As an approved Higher Technical Qualification in England, employers are involved with the qualification process from the outset. At Pearson, we consulted with employers to ensure that the qualification aligned to the relevant employer-designed occupational standards, evidencing how the learning outcomes lead to specific job roles within the sector.

The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) recognises that these qualifications meet emerging education and training needs of the sector and that of the students. The IET welcomes students and graduates of these programmes as Members. You can find their formal statement of support for these qualifications.

The Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) recognises our qualifications as being fit for purpose in preparing Pearson’s students for a role in Engineering. You can find their formal statement of support for these qualifications.

We are proud to have developed our Pearson BTEC Higher National in Nuclear Engineering with experts from large, global organisations, including: Alstom, BMW, Eaton, Gen2, Jaguar Land Rover, Railtrack, Siemens, UAE Military Logistics Support, Engineering Council, the Royal Aeronautical Society, the Royal Academy of Engineering, the Sector Skills Council for Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies, Society of Operations Engineers, the Institute of Engineering Technology, the Institute of the Motor Industry and the National Forum of Engineering Centres. The representatives are able to help design our qualifications to equip learners with skills required by industry across the world.

The Sector Skills Council for Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies (SEMTA) supported the qualification’s registration to Ofqual.

As an approved Higher Technical Qualification in England, employers are involved with the qualification process from the outset. At Pearson, we consulted with employers to ensure that the qualification aligned to the relevant employer-designed occupational standards, evidencing how the learning outcomes lead to specific job roles within the sector.

The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) recognises that these qualifications meet emerging education and training needs of the sector and that of the students. The IET welcomes students and graduates of these programmes as Members. You can find their formal statement of support for these qualifications.

The Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) recognises our qualifications as being fit for purpose in preparing Pearson’s students for a role in Engineering. You can find their formal statement of support for these qualifications.

We are proud to have developed our Pearson BTEC Higher National in Rail Engineering with experts from large, global organisations, including: The Institute of Railway Operators, West Midland Trains, Alstom, Amey, Babcock International, DEG Signal, MGB Engineering Ltd, NCHSR, NSAR, Siemens and the Railway Industry Association. The representatives are able to help design our qualifications to equip learners with skills required by industry across the world.

Siemens Rail Systems supported the qualification’s registration to Ofqual.

We are proud to have developed our Pearson BTEC Higher National in Nuclear Engineering with experts from large, global organisations, including: Cornwall Space and Aerospace Technology Training, Airbus Defence and Space, Avanti Communications, Aviation Automation & Control, BAE Systems, Britten-Norman, Didactic Services: Festo Partner, Delta Airlines, Flann Microwave, Goonhilly Earth Station Ltd, GTA England, Leyland-Trucks, Proptech Aero Ltd, Protec, RAF Air Cadets, Royal Aeronautical Society, Schneider Electric, SharkNinja, Spaceport Cornwall, and UK Space Agency. The representatives are able to help design our qualifications to equip learners with skills required by industry across the world.

The Institution of Engineering Technology (IET), Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) supported the qualification’s registration to Ofqual.

Schneider Electric recognises that these qualifications develop and confirm specialist knowledge and skills in the relevant sector that will give students an advantage when applying for related jobs or further training. You can find their formal statement of support for these qualifications.

As an approved Higher Technical Qualification in England, employers are involved with the qualification process from the outset. At Pearson, we consulted with employers to ensure that the qualification aligned to the relevant employer-designed occupational standards, evidencing how the learning outcomes lead to specific job roles within the sector.

The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) recognises that these qualifications meet emerging education and training needs of the sector and that of the students. The IET welcomes students and graduates of these programmes as Members. You can find their formal statement of support for these qualifications.

The Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) recognises our qualifications as being fit for purpose in preparing Pearson’s students for a role in Engineering. You can find their formal statement of support for these qualifications.