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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.  \nISBN 978 1 446 95855 1  \nAll the material in this publication is copyright  \n© Pearson Education Limited 2020  \nBTEC Higher Nationals in Social and Community Work – © Camilo Torres/Shutterstock  \nSummary of changes in Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Social and Community Work Issue 5  \n\n| Summary of changes made between previous issue and this current issue | Page\u003Cbr>number |\n| --- | --- |\n| 2.5.1 Progression to university\u003Cbr>University recognition and articulations section updated and reflects new website. | 13 |\n| 3.2.1 English language requirements for Higher Nationals\u003Cbr>Reverted wording back to previous issue | 20-21 |\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. | 90 |\n| Unit changes: Unit 1\u003Cbr>Minor changes to introduction text, amendments to essential content of to support clarity, enhance relevance to health and social care practice and holistic approach to assessment.\u003Cbr>Changes made to assessment criteria to provide more effective opportunities for holistic assessment of the unit, and to reflect the changes made to the content without affecting level of demand:\u003Cbr>● P1 – replaced with previous P2\u003Cbr>● P2 – changed to P1, criterion now states – ‘Summarise key features of the different levels of law’.\u003Cbr>● New P2 – ‘Describe the relationship between ethics and legislation in relation to the work of health and social care practitioners.’\u003Cbr>● P5 – removed ‘human rights’. Changed ‘equal’ to equitable\u003Cbr>● M1 – changed to ‘Analyse the relationship between ethics and the law in terms of their relevance to own professional responsibilities as a health or care practitioner’.\u003Cbr>● D1 – now assesses LO1 and LO2 and states ‘Evaluate the relationship between ethics and the law and their impact on organisational policy and practice towards protecting the rights and maintaining the wellbeing of users of health, care or support services in own country’\u003Cbr>● M2 – ‘safe and non-discriminatory practice’ amended to ‘within a legal framework’\u003Cbr>● M3 – added ‘to provide safe and equitable care’ | 103-114 |\n\n\n| Summary of changes made between previous issue and this current issue | Page\u003Cbr>number |\n| --- | --- |\n| ● D2 – removed and incorporated in D1 to support holistic assessment\u003Cbr>● D3 – nominal change to D2 . ‘in relation to a real case scenario’added |  |\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? 2  \n1.3 HN Global 3  \n1.4 Qualification Titles 3  \n1.5 Qualification codes 4  \n1.6 Awarding institution 4  \n1.7 Key features 4  \n1.8 Collaborative development 6  \n2 Programming purpose and objectives 8  \n2.1 Purpo","cbCaipJj7QRJMZIL","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaipJj7QRJMZIL","pdf",3182584,796,"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 Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Social and Community Work\n## Objectives of the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Social and Community Work\n## Aims of the Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Social and Community Work\n## Aims of the Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Social and Community Work\n## What could these qualifications lead to?\n## Use of Maths and English within the curriculum\n## How Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals support transferable employability skills and academic study skills\n## Sector-specific knowledge and skills: Themes for effective practice in health and social care.\n# Planning your programme\n## Delivering the Higher Nationals in Social and Community Work\n## Entry requirements and admissions\n## Access to study\n## Student registration and entry\n## Access to assessments\n## Administrative arrangements for internal assessment\n## Dealing with malpractice in assessment\n# Programme structure\n## Units, credits, Total Qualification Time (TQT) and Guided Learning (GL)\n## Programme structures","[{\"question\":\"What do the BTEC Higher Nationals in Social and Community Work aim to achieve at Level 4 and Level 5?\",\"answer\":\"The specification sets out the aims for the Level 4 Higher National Certificate and the Level 5 Higher National Diploma, focusing on the program’s purpose, objectives, and sector-relevant learning for social and community work practice.\"},{\"question\":\"What guidance is provided for planning and delivering the programme?\",\"answer\":\"It covers delivery responsibilities, entry requirements and admissions, required resources, recommended employer engagement, modes of delivery, support from Pearson, and student employability considerations.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the document handle assessment administration and learner safeguards?\",\"answer\":\"It includes administrative arrangements for internal assessment such as records, reasonable adjustments, special consideration, and appeals against assessment, along with procedures for dealing with malpractice in assessment.\"}]","BTEC Higher Nationals in Social and Community Work - Issue 5 - Summary of changes | PDF",1792472524,2006]