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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 materials 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.(Materials may include textbooks, journals, magazines and other publications and websites.)  \nAll information in this specification is correct at time of publication.  \nISBN 978 1 446 95139 2  \nAll the material in this publication is copyright © Pearson Education Limited 2022  \nBTEC Higher National in Horticulture – © Wstockstudio/Shutterstock  \nSummary of changes in Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Horticulture Issue 4  \n\n| Summary of changes made between previous issue and this current issue | Page number |\n| --- | --- |\n| Unit 17: Professional Garden Design\u003Cbr>Assessment Criteria M4 amended by replacing ‘British’ with 'national' to accommodate assessment for international learners | 197 |\n| Unit 16: Research Project (Pearson-set)\u003Cbr>Wording for distinction criteria D3 has been corrected from 'resource' to'research' | 189 |\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).  \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 Programming purpose and objectives 5  \n2.1 Purpose of the BTEC Higher Nationals in Horticulture 5  \n2.2 Objectives of the BTEC Higher Nationals in Horticulture 5  \n2.3 Aims of the Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Horticulture 7  \n2.4 Aims of the Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Horticulture 8  \n2.5 What could these qualifications lead to? 8  \n2.5.1 Progression to university 8  \n2.5.2 Employment 9  \n2.6 Use of Maths and English within the curriculum 10  \n2.7 How Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Horticulture provide both  \ntransferable employability skills and academic study skills 10  \n3 Planning your programme 12  \n3.1 Delivering the Higher Nationals in Horticulture 12  \n3.2 Entry requirements and admissions 12  \n3.2.1 English language requirements for Higher Nationals 13  \n3.2.2 Centre approval 13  \n3.2.3 Level of sector knowledge required 14  \n3.2.4 Resources required 14  \n3.2.5 HN Global support 14  \n3.2.6 Modes of delivery 14  \n3.2.7 Recommendations for employer engagement 14  \n3.2.8 Support from Pearson 14  \n3.2.9 Student employability 15  \n3.3 Access to study 16  \n3.4 Student registration and entry 16  \n3.5 Access to assessments 17  \n3.6 Administrative arrangements for internal assessment 17  \n3.6.1 Records 17  \n3.6.2 Reasonable adjustments to assessment 17  \n3.6.3 Special consideration 18  \n3.6.4 Appeals against assessment 18  \n3.7 Dealing with malpractice in assessment 18  \n3.7.1 Internally assessed units 19  \n3.7.2 Student malpractice 19  \n3.7.3 Staff and centre malpractice","cbCaikjO9h5x9BR9","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaikjO9h5x9BR9","pdf",2111173,370,"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 BTEC Higher Nationals in Horticulture\n## Objectives of the BTEC Higher Nationals in Horticulture\n## Aims of the Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Horticulture\n## Aims of the Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Horticulture\n## Progression and employment routes\n## Use of Maths and English within the curriculum\n## Transferable employability and academic study skills\n# Planning your programme\n## Delivering the Higher Nationals in Horticulture\n## Entry requirements and admissions\n## Access to study and assessments\n## Administrative arrangements for internal assessment\n## Malpractice in assessment\n# Programme structure\n## Units, credits and learning hours\n## Programme structures for Level 4 and Level 5\n## Pearson-set assignments and optional units\n## Unit descriptor\n# Teaching and learning\n## Delivering quality and depth\n## Engaging with employers and students\n## Planning and structuring a programme\n# Assessment\n## Example assessment briefs\n## Principles and setting effective assessments\n## Valid assessment decisions and record keeping\n## Final qualification grade","[{\"question\":\"What does the document specify for BTEC Higher Nationals in Horticulture?\",\"answer\":\"It provides the specification for the BTEC Higher Nationals in Horticulture, including qualification levels, Pearson context, and the structure of the curriculum and assessment approach. 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