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We provide content, assessment and digital services to learners, educational institutions, employers, governments and other partners globally. We are committed to helping equip learners with the skills they need to enhance their employability prospects and to succeed in the changing world of work. We believe that wherever learning flourishes so do people.  \nReferences to third party material made in this specification are made in good faith. Pearson does not endorse, approve or accept responsibility for the content of materials, which may be subject to change, or any opinions expressed therein. (Material may include textbooks, journals, magazines and other publications and websites.)  \nAll information in this specification is correct at time of publication.  \nOriginal image [by recklessstudios/Shutterstock.com](by recklessstudios/Shutterstock.com)  \nISBN 978 1 446 95140 8  \nAll the material in this publication is copyright © Pearson Education Limited 2026  \nSummary of changes in Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals Animal Management Issue 6  \n\n| Summary of changes made between previous issue and this current issue | Page number |\n| --- | --- |\n| Section 1.7: Removal of reference to learning styles. | 4 |\n| Section 1.8: Collaborative development\u003Cbr>The college name has been corrected from Kirkless College to Kirklees College. | 5 |\n| Section 3.2.1: English language requirements for Higher Nationals English language requirements text has been updated. | 16 |\n| Sections 5.4: References to learning styles have been deleted. | 52 |\n| Unit 41: References to learning styles removed from LO2 Essential content. | 368 |\n\nIf you need further information on these changes or what they mean, contact us via our website at: [qualifications.pearson.com/en/support/contact-us.html](qualifications.pearson.com/en/support/contact-us.html).  \nContents  \n1 Introduction 1  \n1.1 The Student Voice 1  \n1.2 Why choose Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals? 1  \n1.3 HN Global 2  \n1.4 Qualification Titles 3  \n1.4.1 Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Animal Management 3  \n1.4.2 Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Animal Management 3  \n1.5 Qualification codes 3  \n1.6 Awarding institution 4  \n1.7 Key features 4  \n1.8 Collaborative development 5  \n2 Programming purpose and objectives 6  \n2.1 Purpose of the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Animal Management 6  \n2.2 Objectives of the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Animal Management 6  \n2.3 Aims of the Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Animal Management 8  \n2.4 Aims of the Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Animal Management 9  \n2.5 What could these qualifications lead to? 10  \n2.5.1 Progression to university 11  \n2.5.2 Employment 11  \n2.6 Use of Maths and English within the curriculum 13  \n2.7 How Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Animal Management provide both  \ntransferable employability skills and academic study skills 13  \n3 Planning your programme 15  \n3.1 Delivering the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Animal Management 15  \n3.2 Entry requirements and admissions 15  \n3.2.1 English language requirements for Higher Nationals 16  \n3.2.2 Centre approval 17  \n3.2.3 Level of sector knowledge required 17  \n3.2.4 Resources required 17  \n3.2.5 HN Global support 17  \n3.2.6 Modes of delivery 17  \n3.2.7 Recommendations for employer engagement 18  \n3.2.8 Support from Pearson 18  \n3.2.9 Student employability 18  \n3.3 Access to study 19  \n3.4 Student registration and entry 19  \n3.5 Access to assessments 20  \n3.6 Administrative arrangements for internal assessment 20  \n3.6.1 Records 20  \n3.6.2 Reasonable adjustments to assessment 20  \n3.6.3 Special consideration 21  \n3.6.4 Ap","cbCainiKZickNsHX","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCainiKZickNsHX","pdf",2671179,500,"English","# Introduction\n## The Student Voice\n## Why choose Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals?\n## HN Global\n## Qualification Titles\n## Qualification codes\n## Awarding institution\n## Key features\n## Collaborative development\n# Programming purpose and objectives\n## Purpose of the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Animal Management\n## Objectives of the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Animal Management\n## Aims of the Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Animal Management\n## Aims of the Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Animal Management\n## What could these qualifications lead to?\n## Use of Maths and English within the curriculum\n## Transferable employability and academic study skills\n# Planning your programme\n## Delivering the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Animal Management\n## Entry requirements and admissions\n## Access to study\n## Student registration and entry\n## Access to assessments\n## Administrative arrangements for internal assessment\n## Dealing with malpractice in assessment\n# Programme structure\n## Units, credits, TQT and GL\n## Programme structures\n## Pearson-set Assignments\n## Optional Units\n## Recommended Level 4 and Level 5 Unit Combinations\n## The Unit Descriptor\n# Teaching and learning\n## Delivering quality and depth\n## Engaging with employers\n## Engaging with students\n## Planning and structuring a programme\n# Assessment\n## Example Assessment Briefs\n## Principles of internal assessment\n## Setting effective assessments\n## Making valid assessment decisions","[{\"question\":\"What are the qualification levels covered in the BTEC Higher Nationals Animal Management specification?\",\"answer\":\"It covers a Higher National Certificate at Level 4 and a Higher National Diploma at Level 5.\"},{\"question\":\"What topics are included in programme planning for the qualifications?\",\"answer\":\"Programme planning includes delivery, entry requirements and admissions, centre approval, required sector knowledge and resources, modes of delivery, employer engagement, support from Pearson, student registration, access to assessments, and internal assessment administration including records and adjustments.\"},{\"question\":\"What changes are summarized for Issue 6?\",\"answer\":\"Issue 6 records changes such as removal of references to learning styles, updating English language requirements text, correcting the college name to Kirklees College, and removing learning-styles references from specific sections and learning outcomes.\"}]","BTEC Higher Nationals Animal Management Specification - Issue 6 - Summary of changes | PDF",1792467221,1260]