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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 © Mateusz Kropiwnicki/Shutterstock  \nISBN 978 1 446 94677 0  \nAll the material in this publication is copyright © Pearson Education Limited 2020  \nSummary of changes in Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Computing Issue 5  \n\n| Summary of changes made between previous issue and this current issue | Page number |\n| --- | --- |\n| 2.7.1 Progression to university\u003Cbr>University recognition and articulations section updated and reflects new website. | 12 |\n| 3.2.1 English language requirements\u003Cbr>Reverted wording back to previous issue | 16 |\n| 4.6 Vendor Accreditation\u003Cbr>New vendor added to list\u003Cbr>Update on Cisco mapping CCNAv7 | 59-61 |\n| 6.5.2 Compensation of HNC\u003Cbr>Clarified statement by inserting words “attempted but” as is the case with the wording on compensation of HND | 86 |\n| Unit 2: Networking Essential Content:\u003Cbr>LO1 Introduction to networks topic added to clarify content for purposes of vendor mapping\u003Cbr>LO1 and LO2 Essential content enhanced to clarify content for the purposes of vendor mapping | 101-107 |\n| Unit 5: Security Essential Content:\u003Cbr>LO2 Essential content enhanced to clarify content for the purposes of vendor mapping | 122-127 |\n| Unit 8: Computer Systems Architecture Essential Content:\u003Cbr>LO3 Essential content reformatted to enhance content for the purposes of vendor mapping | 144-150 |\n| Unit 15: Transport Network Design Essential Content:\u003Cbr>LO1, LO2, LO3 Essential content enhanced to clarify content for the purposes of vendor mapping | 191-198 |\n\n\n| Summary of changes made between previous issue and this current issue | Page number |\n| --- | --- |\n| Unit 16: Cloud Computing Essential Content:\u003Cbr>LO1 Essential content reformatted to enhance content understanding for the purposes of vendor mapping | 199-205 |\n| Unit 17: Network Security Essential Content:\u003Cbr>LO1 Essential content reformatted to enhance content understanding for the purposes of vendor mapping | 206-212 |\n| Unit 35: Network Management Essential Content:\u003Cbr>LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4 Essential content reformatted to enhance content understanding for the purposes of vendor mapping | 326-332 |\n| Appendix 2: Vendor Accredited Certifications\u003Cbr>Vendor accreditation replaced with new table which included new vendors and updated mapping to CCNAv7 | 435-436 |\n| Appendix 9:\u003Cbr>Added QCF L4 to RQF L4 unit mapping | 510-513 |\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  \n1.5 Qualification codes 3  \n1.6 Awarding institution 3  \n1.7 Key features 3  \n1.8 Collaborative development 4  \n2 Programme purpose and objectives 6  \n2.1 Purpose of the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Computing 6  \n2.","cbCaimvuhaa8Z36H","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaimvuhaa8Z36H","pdf",2389880,524,"English","# Summary of changes in Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Computing Issue 5\n## Summary of changes made between previous issue and this current issue\n### Unit and appendix updates\n# Contents\n## Introduction\n## Programme purpose and objectives\n## Planning your programme\n## Programme structure","[{\"question\":\"What does “Issue 5” refer to in the BTEC Higher Nationals in Computing specification?\",\"answer\":\"It indicates the specific version of the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Computing specification for which the document provides a summary of changes.\"},{\"question\":\"Which key areas received essential content updates for vendor mapping?\",\"answer\":\"Networking, security, computer systems architecture, transport network design, cloud computing, and related network security and management units received essential content enhancements or reformats to support vendor mapping.\"},{\"question\":\"What topics are covered in the specification contents beyond unit changes?\",\"answer\":\"The document includes introduction topics, programme purpose and objectives, planning your programme (including entry requirements and assessment arrangements), and programme structure covering units, credits, and qualification types.\"}]","BTEC Higher Nationals Computing Specification - Issue 5 - Summary of changes | PDF",1789891701,1320]