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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 95874 2  \nAll the material in this publication is copyright © Pearson Education Limited 2021  \nPearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Performing Arts – © lapandr/Shuterstock  \nSummary of Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Performing Arts Issue 5 changes  \n\n| Summary of changes made between previous issue and this current issue | Page number |\n| --- | --- |\n| 4.1 Programme structures\u003Cbr>New level 4 pathway added: Makeup Artistry in the Creative Industries. | pages\u003Cbr>37-38 |\n| 10 Higher Nationals Performing Arts\u003Cbr>New unit: Unit 67: Make Up Aging Skills | page 594 |\n| 10 Higher Nationals Performing Arts\u003Cbr>New unit: Unit 68: Body Art Application | page 603 |\n| 11 Appendices\u003Cbr>Appendix 2: Updated mapping for Unit 67 and 68 | page 620 |\n\nEarlier issue(s) show(s) previous changes.  \nIf you need further information on these changes or what they mean, contact us via ourwebsite 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 4  \n1.8 Collaborative development 4  \n2 Programming purpose and objectives 7  \n2.1 Purpose of the BTEC Higher Nationals in Performing Arts 7  \n2.2 Objectives of the BTEC Higher Nationals in Performing Arts 7  \n2.3 Aims of the Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Performing Arts 9  \n2.4 Aims of the Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Performing Arts 10  \n2.5 What could these qualifications lead to? 10  \n2.5.1 Progression to university 11  \n2.5.2 Employment 11  \n2.6 Use of Maths and English within the curriculum 12  \n2.7 How Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Performing Arts provide both  \ntransferable employability skills and academic study skills 12  \n3 Planning your programme 14  \n3.1 Delivering the Higher Nationals in Performing Arts 14  \n3.2 Entry requirements and admissions 14  \n3.2.1 English language requirements for Higher Nationals 15  \n3.2.2 Centre approval 15  \n3.2.3 Level of sector knowledge required 16  \n3.2.4 Resources required 16  \n3.2.5 HN Global support 16  \n3.2.6 Modes of delivery 16  \n3.2.7 Recommendations for employer engagement 16  \n3.2.8 Support from Pearson 16  \n3.2.9 Student employability 17  \n3.3 Access to study 18  \n3.4 Student registration and entry 18  \n3.5 Access to assessments 19  \n3.6 Administrative arrangements for internal assessment 19  \n3.6.1 Records 19  \n3.6.2 Reasonable adjustments to assessment 19  \n3.6.3 Special consideration 20  \n3.6.4 Appeals against assessment 20  \n3.7 Dealing with malpractice in assessment 20  \n3.7.1 Internally assessed units 21  \n3.7.2 Student malpractice 21  \n3.7.3 Staff and centre malpractice 22  \n3.7.4 Sanctions and appeals 22  \n4 Programme structure 24  \n4.1 Units, Credits, Tot","cbCaioyiNsINL3Eb","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaioyiNsINL3Eb","pdf",3373350,649,"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 Performing Arts\n## Objectives of the BTEC Higher Nationals in Performing Arts\n## Aims of the Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Performing Arts\n## Aims of the Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Performing Arts\n## What could these qualifications lead to?\n# Planning your programme\n## Delivering the Higher Nationals in Performing Arts\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\n## Pearson-set Assignments\n## The unit descriptor\n# Teaching and learning\n## Delivering quality and depth\n## Engaging with employers\n## Engaging with students\n## Planning and structuring a programme\n# Assessment\n## Principles of internal assessment\n## Setting effective assessments\n## Making valid assessment decisions\n## Planning and record keeping\n## Calculation of the final qualification grade\n# Quality assurance\n## The approval process\n## Monitoring of int","[{\"question\":\"When do the BTEC Higher Nationals in Performing Arts first teaching and first certification start?\",\"answer\":\"First teaching starts from September 2018, and first certification starts from September 2019.\"},{\"question\":\"What levels and qualification types are included in the specification?\",\"answer\":\"It covers a Higher National Certificate at Level 4 and a Higher National Diploma at Level 5 in Performing Arts, including associated aims and qualification progression routes.\"},{\"question\":\"What does the specification cover regarding internal assessment decisions and preparation?\",\"answer\":\"It describes principles of internal assessment, assessment through assignments, how decisions are made using unit-based criteria, the assessment team and organisation, and student preparation for assessments.\"},{\"question\":\"What changes are summarized for Issue 5 of the specification?\",\"answer\":\"Issue 5 changes include a new Level 4 pathway added for Makeup Artistry in the Creative Industries, newly added units (Unit 67 and Unit 68), and updated mapping for these units in the appendices.\"}]","BTEC Higher Nationals Performing Arts Specification - Issue 5 changes | PDF",1792467227,1635]