Higher Nationals
Here you can find out more about quality assurance for Higher National qualifications, including bite-sized videos, free online events, useful documents and additional support.
Latest Updates
Annual Quality Declaration (AQD)
Centre Quality Nominees will need to be complete the AQD between 1 Sept - 14 Oct each academic year if delivering Pearson Vocational qualifications.
For full details on how to complete, review our centre guide
Edexcel Online Account Confirmation
To maintain centre and learner data security, the Head of Centre is required to confirm active Edexcel Online users. This must be completed between 1 Sept - 14 Oct each academic year.
For full details on how to complete, review our centre guide
Video guides for Higher Nationals
Training video for the RQF BTEC Higher Nationals Pearson-set assignments
The five steps to successful assignment writing
Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals assessment
BTEC Higher Nationals training sessions
Join our training to gain the knowledge and skills needed to effectively deliver Higher National qualifications, with subject-specific events tailored for those involved in the delivery and assessment of BTEC programmes, helping you navigate the latest changes.
HN Global
HN Global is a dedicated online learning platform, containing various free resources to support staff delivering a BTEC Higher National programme, as well as guide students who are on their learning journey. HN Global provides access to:
- The Learning Zone - created for students, this includes study materials such as core textbooks, Study Skills modules, subject resource libraries and an e-library.
- a Progression Hub - accessible by students, this features opportunities to develop employability skills.
- The Tutor Resources section, which hosts a wealth of delivery materials, reading lists, blended learning resources, video guidance on assessment and professional development opportunities.
- the QA Hub - accessible by staff, this contains templates and further centre guidance support.
Support
Quality Nominee Community
Covering everything quality assurance for all our vocational qualifications, the community is run by the Vocational Quality Assurance Management (VQAM) team and is a quick and easy way to ask us questions directly or collaborate with colleagues.
Quality Assurance catch-ups
These online drop-in sessions with your Vocational Quality Assurance Manager are designed to discuss current Quality Assurance activities and answer related questions.
