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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 94819 4  \nAll the material in this publication is copyright  \n© Pearson Education Limited 2020  \nBTEC Higher National Public Services © FabrikaSimf/Shutterstock  \nSummary of changes in Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Public Services Issue 2  \n\n| Summary of changes made between previous issue and this current issue | Page number |\n| --- | --- |\n| New branding\u003Cbr>Programme spec updated to new branding | 1-532 |\n| 2.5.1 Progression to university\u003Cbr>University recognition and articulations section updated and reflects new website. | 12 |\n| 3.2.1 English language requirements for Higher Nationals\u003Cbr>Reverted wording back to previous issue | 18 |\n| 3.7 Dealing with malpractice in assessment\u003Cbr>Updated section on student, tutor and centre malpractice | 24-26 |\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. | 85 |\n| Unit 13: Personal and Professional Development\u003Cbr>Corrected LO3 by removing the word 'deliver' | 191-198 |\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 4  \n1.8 Collaborative development 5  \n2 Programming purpose and objectives 6  \n2.1 Purpose of the BTEC Higher Nationals in Public Services 6  \n2.2 Objectives of the BTEC Higher Nationals in Public Services 6  \n2.3 Aims of the Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Public Services 8  \n2.4 Aims of the Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Public Services 10  \n2.5 What could these qualifications lead to? 12  \n2.5.1 Progression to university 12  \n2.5.2 Employment 13  \n2.6 Use of maths and English within the curriculum 15  \n2.7 How Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Public Services provide both  \ntransferable employability skills and academic study skills 15  \n3 Planning your programme 17  \n3.1 Delivering the Higher Nationals in Public Services 17  \n3.2 Entry requirements and admissions 17  \n3.2.1 English language requirements for Higher Nationals 18  \n3.2.2 Centre approval 18  \n3.2.3 Level of sector knowledge required 19  \n3.2.4 Resources required 19  \n3.2.5 HN Global support 19  \n3.2.6 Modes of delivery 19  \n3.2.7 Recommendations for employer engagement 19  \n3.2.8 Support from Pearson 19  \n3.2.9 Student employability 20  \n3.3 Access to study 21  \n3.4 Student registration and entry 21  \n3.5 Access to assessments 22  \n3.6 Administrative arrangements for internal assessment 22  \n3.6.1 Records 22  \n3.6.2 Reasonable adjustments to assessment 22  \n3.6.3 Special consideration 23  \n3.6.4 Appeals against assessment 23  \n3.7 Dealing with malpracti","cbCaiipegD5TIcYB","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiipegD5TIcYB","pdf",2256721,542,"English","# Summary of changes\n## Summary of changes made between previous issue and this current issue\n# Contents\n## Introduction\n## Programming purpose and objectives\n## Planning your programme\n## Programme structure\n## Teaching and learning\n## Assessment","[{\"question\":\"What does Issue 2 of the BTEC Higher Nationals in Public Services specification change?\",\"answer\":\"It includes updates to branding, programme specification, university progression wording, English language requirements, malpractice in assessment, compensation clarification, and a corrected learning outcome in Unit 13.\"},{\"question\":\"Which qualification levels are covered in the Public Services Higher Nationals specification?\",\"answer\":\"It covers the Higher National Certificate at Level 4 and the Higher National Diploma at Level 5 in Public Services.\"},{\"question\":\"Where are the main topics organized within the document?\",\"answer\":\"The contents section organizes the specification into areas such as introduction, programming purpose and objectives, planning the programme, programme structure, teaching and learning, and assessment.\"}]","BTEC Higher Nationals Public Services - Issue 2 - Summary of changes | PDF",1792467261,1366]