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It defines a Higher National Certificate at Level 4 and a Higher National Diploma at Level 5.","Answer",{"name":115,"@type":110,"acceptedAnswer":116},"What qualification title and pathway updates were added in this issue?",{"text":117,"@type":113},"New Level 4 and Level 5 qualification titles were added for Semiconductor Technologies and Embedded Electronic Systems. Duplicate text was removed from Level 5 qualification titles, and the aims sections were updated to include new pathways.",{"name":119,"@type":110,"acceptedAnswer":120},"How were assessment terms and compensation provisions clarified in Issue 7?",{"text":121,"@type":113},"The document corrects “Pearson-set assignment” to “Pearson-set theme” and revises related wording. 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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 © Shutterstock/asharkyu  \nISBN 978 1 446 95273 3  \nAll the material in this publication is copyright  \n© Pearson Education Limited 2020  \nSummary of changes in Pearson BTEC Higher Nationalsin Engineering Issue 7  \n\n| Summary of changes made between previous issue and this current issue | Page number |\n| --- | --- |\n| Year of publication amended from 2019 to 2020 |  |\n| Issue number amended from 6 to 7 |  |\n| 1.2, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5. 1, 2. 6, 2.7, 3.2. 1, 3.6.3, 3.7, 3.7.4, 4.1, 4.2.1, 5, 5.1, 5.2, 5.4.1, 7.7, Appendix 6\u003Cbr>Minor typographical, language and formatting errors corrected. | 2, 5, 6-10, 12, 13, 15, 16, 19, 24-28, 36, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50-52, 63-65, 67, 93, 533, 536 |\n| 1.4 Qualification Titles\u003Cbr>New Level 4 and Level 5 qualification titles added:\u003Cbr>● Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Engineering (Semiconductor Technologies)\u003Cbr>● Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Engineering (Semiconductor Technologies)\u003Cbr>● Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Engineering (Embedded Electronic Systems)\u003Cbr>Pearson BTEC duplicate text removed from Level 5 qualification titles | 3 |\n| 1.8 Collaborative development Additional organisations added:\u003Cbr>● Newport Wafer Fab Ltd.\u003Cbr>● Microchip Technology Inc.\u003Cbr>● SPTS Technologies Ltd.\u003Cbr>● IQE PLC\u003Cbr>Additional higher education providers added:\u003Cbr>● University of South Wales\u003Cbr>● Cardiff and Vale College | 5 & 6 |\n| 2.3 Aims of the Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Engineering\u003Cbr>Updated section to include new Semiconductor Technologies pathway. | 9 & 10 |\n\n\n| 2.4 Aims of the Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Engineering\u003Cbr>Updated section to include new Semiconductor Technologies pathway and new Embedded Electronic Systems pathway. | 11 |\n| --- | --- |\n| 4.3 Pearson-Set Assignments\u003Cbr>Corrected as Pearson-Set Units and the narrative is amended to reflect that the scope of Pearson-Set is limited to a set annual theme only (i.e. topics are not set by Pearson) in all Engineering qualifications. | 59 |\n| 6 Assessment\u003Cbr>‘Pearson-set assignment’ is corrected as ‘Pearson-set theme’. Related text is revised to reflect the change. | 77 |\n| 6.0.1 Example Assessment Briefs\u003Cbr>A general website link is replaced by a specific HN Global link. | 78 |\n| 6.2.3 Forms of evidence\u003Cbr>‘Learning aim(s)’ is corrected as ‘learning outcomes’. | 82 |\n| 6.5.2 Compensation provisions\u003Cbr>Compensation provision for both the HNC and HND awards is clarified by revising the wording in the paragraphs as ‘if they have attempted the assessment but not achieved a Pass’. This is to confirm what is expected of a student to qualify for compensation in claiming the award. | 88 |\n| 10 Higher Nationals Engineering Units Added new units at Level 4:\u003Cbr>● Statistical Process Control\u003Cbr>● Telecommunication Principles\u003Cbr>● Semiconductor Manufacture*\u003Cbr>● Semiconductor Production Env","cbCaipE0Mnfu94t8","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaipE0Mnfu94t8","pdf",3180546,605,"English","# Introduction\n## The Student Voice\n## Why choose Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals?\n## HN Global\n## Qualification titles\n## Qualification codes\n## Awarding organisation\n## Key features\n## Collaborative development\n## Professional Body consultation and approval\n# Programme purpose and objectives\n## Purpose of the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Engineering\n## Objectives of the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Engineering\n## Aims of the Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Engineering\n## Aims of the Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Engineering\n## What could these qualifications lead to?\n## Use of Maths and English within the curriculum\n## How Higher Nationals in Engineering provide transferable employability and academic study skills\n# Planning your programme\n## Delivering the Higher National qualifications\n## Entry requirements and admissions\n## English language requirements for Higher Nationals","[{\"question\":\"What key dates and level designations are specified for BTEC Higher Nationals Engineering in Issue 7?\",\"answer\":\"The specification states first teaching from September 2018 and first certification from 2019. 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