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This document provides more information on the processes and support to help you prepare. It takes you through what you need todo, who’s responsible at each stage, and gives additional advice and guidance around best practice.  \nWe hope you find this guide useful, and we have aimed to cover all the relevant points to help you successfully deliver BTEC Higher Nationals.  \nWe’re Hereto Help ! If you need more information or support at any stage, please visit the contact us page of our website so your question can be answered promptly  \nWhat you need todo  \nFamiliarise yourself with our processes and terms  \nIf you are new to delivering BTEC Higher Nationals qualifications, you should start familiarising yourself with the term ‘external examination’, and how we quality assure the internal assessments that you undertake. 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