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First Certification from 2019  \nHigher National Certificate Lvl 4  \nHigher National Diploma Lvl 5  \nAbout Pearson  \nWe are the world’s leading learning company operating in countries all around the world. 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 © Getty images/Towfiqu Photography  \nISBN 978 1 446 95254 2  \nAll the material in this publication is copyright © Pearson Education Limited 2022  \nSummary of Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Art & Design specification Issue 9 changes  \n\n| Summary of changes made between previous issue and this current issue | Page number |\n| --- | --- |\n| List of Level 5 programmes updated | 3 |\n| List of collaborators updated | 5 |\n| Pathway progression table updated | 40 |\n| New Level 5 programme structure added | 65 |\n| MLN table updated | 69 |\n| Section 5.1 updated | 76 |\n| New Level 5 unit (71 Advanced Footwear Studies) added | 722 |\n| Appendix 5 updated | 750 |\n\nEarlier issue(s) show(s) previous changes.  \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  \n1.5 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 Art and Design 6  \n2.2 Objectives of the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Art and Design 6  \n2.3 Aims of the Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Art  \nand Design 8  \n2.4 Aims of the Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Art and Design 9  \n2.5 What could these qualifications lead to? 10  \n2.5.1 Progression to university 11  \n2.5.2 Employment 12  \n2.6 Use of maths and English within the curriculum 12  \n2.7 How Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Art and Design provide both  \ntransferable employability skills and academic study skills 13  \n3 Planning your programme 15  \n3.1 Delivering the Higher Nationals in Art and Design 15  \n3.2 Entry requirements and admissions 15  \n3.2.1 English language requirements 16  \n3.2.2 Centre approval 16  \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 17  \n3.2.8 Support from Pearson 17  \n3.2.9 Student employability 18  \n3.3 Access to study 18  \n3.4 Student registration and entry 18  \n3.5 Access to assessments 19  \n3.6 Administrative arrangements for internal assessment 19  \n3.6.1 Records 19  \n3.6.2 Reasonable adjustments to assessment 19  \n3.6.3 Special consideration 20  \n3.6.4 Appeals against assessment 20  \n3.7 Dealing with malpractice in assessment 21  \n3.7.1 Internally assessed units 21  \n3.7.2 Student malpractice 22  \n3.7.3 Staff and centre malpractice 22  \n3.7.4 Sanctions and appeals 23  \n4 Programme structure 24  \n4.1 Units, Credits, Total Qualification Time (TQT) and Guided Learning (GL) 24  \n4.2 Programme structures 26  \n4.2","cbCaimA2dWClLuW6","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaimA2dWClLuW6","pdf",3636953,769,"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# Programme structure\n## Units, Credits, TQT and GL\n## Programme structures\n## Pearson-set assignments\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\n## Planning and record keeping\n## Calculation of the final qualification grade","[{\"question\":\"What are the key dates for this Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Art \\u0026 Design specification?\",\"answer\":\"It states first teaching from September 2018 and first certification from 2019.\"},{\"question\":\"What does the document cover under programme structure?\",\"answer\":\"It includes units, credits, total qualification time (TQT) and guided learning (GL), multiple programme structures, Pearson-set assignments, and guidance on the unit descriptor.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the specification guide assessment and decision-making?\",\"answer\":\"It explains principles of internal assessment, setting effective assessments, making valid assessment decisions using criteria (including authenticity and late completion), and the process for resubmission and assessment boards.\"}]","BTEC Higher Nationals Art & Design Specification - Issue 9 Changes | PDF",1792466928,1938]