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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.  \nISBN 978 1 446 94815 6  \nAll the material in this publication is copyright  \n© Pearson Education Limited 2020  \nBTEC Higher National Hospitality Management – © montego/Shutterstock  \nSummary of changes in Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Hospitality Management Issue 3  \n\n| Summary of changes made between previous issue and this current issue | Page\u003Cbr>number |\n| --- | --- |\n| Branding\u003Cbr>Added new front cover\u003Cbr>Applied updated Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals branding colour, font and tables throughout the spec | 1-469 |\n| 2.5.1 Progression to university\u003Cbr>University recognition and articulations section updated and reflects new website. | 10 |\n| 2.7 How Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Hospitality Management provide both transferable employability skills and academic study skills Correction. Changed word from moderated to verified | 13-14 |\n| 3.2.1 English language requirements for Higher Nationals Reverted wording back to previous issue | 16 |\n| 3.2.8 [Pearson.hosco.com](Pearson.hosco.com) no longer is available to new student membership but students can still access the HOSCO website directly without sign up. | 18 |\n| 3.7 Dealing with malpractice in assessment\u003Cbr>Updated sections on student, tutor, centre malpractice as well as sanctions and appeals | 21-24 |\n| 4.2.3 Meeting local needs (MLN)\u003Cbr>Updated section and guidance | 48 |\n| 4.2.4 Pearson BTEC Higher National Commissioned Development Updated section and guidance | 49 |\n| 6.3.2 Making assessment decisions using criteria Correction. Changed word from moderated to ‘verified’\u003Cbr>Correction. Changed word from mark to ‘grade’\u003Cbr>Correction. Changed word from marks to ‘grades’ | 72 |\n| 6.4 Planning and record keeping\u003Cbr>Removed requirement for spreadsheet only, as Programme Leaders must have assessment plans that can be in any appropriate format. | 75 |\n\n\n| Summary of changes made between previous issue and this current issue | Page\u003Cbr>number |\n| --- | --- |\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 | 76 |\n| 11 Appendices\u003Cbr>Added Recognition of prior Learning as Appendix 6 | 465-469 |\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  \n1.9 Professional Body consultation and approval 5  \n2 Programming purpose and objectives 6  \n2.1 Purpose of the BTEC Higher Nationals in Hospitality Management 6  \n2.2 Objectives of the BTEC Higher Nationals in Hospitality Management 6  \n2.3 Aims of the Level 4 Higher Nati","cbCaioQK9Qs6epkT","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaioQK9Qs6epkT","pdf",2048079,480,"English","# Summary of changes\n## Changes made between previous issue and current issue","[{\"question\":\"What do the Issue 3 changes focus on in this specification?\",\"answer\":\"The Issue 3 section summarizes updates across branding, progression to university, English language requirements, HOSCO access, malpractice handling, local needs guidance, commissioned development guidance, assessment decision criteria, and planning/record keeping.\"},{\"question\":\"What qualifications are covered under BTEC Higher Nationals in Hospitality Management?\",\"answer\":\"The specification covers Higher National Certificate (Level 4) and Higher National Diploma (Level 5) in Hospitality Management, including qualification titles, codes, and key features.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the document address assessment malpractice and academic requirements?\",\"answer\":\"It includes updated sections for dealing with malpractice in assessment, describing changes to student, tutor, and centre malpractice, plus sanctions and appeals. 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