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National Diploma in Architectural Technology  \nFirst teaching from September 2023 First Certification from September 2024  \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 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 1 292 41657 1  \nAll the material in this publication is copyright © Pearson Education Limited 2026  \nSummary of changes in Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals Architectural Technology specification Issue 2  \n\n| Summary of changes made between previous issue and this current issue | Page number |\n| --- | --- |\n| 1.9 Insertion of Key Features section\u003Cbr>Added ‘Key Features’ section | 4 |\n| 3.1.3 Spelling correction\u003Cbr>‘Higher’ to ‘Highway’ | 13 |\n| 5.2.1 English language requirements\u003Cbr>Updated English language requirements section. | 18 |\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  \n1.0 Introduction 1  \n1.1 Qualifications indicated ‘for England’ 1  \n1.2 Qualifications not indicated \"for England\" 1  \n1.3 The student voice 2  \n1.4 Why choose Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals? 2  \n1.5 HN Global 3  \n1.6 Qualification titles 3  \n1.7 Qualification codes 3  \n1.8 Awarding organisation 3  \n1.9 Key features 4  \n1.10 Collaborative development 4  \n2.0 Programme purpose and objectives 6  \n2.1 Purpose of the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Architectural Technology 6  \n2.2 Objectives of the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Architectural  \nTechnology 6  \n2.2.1 Health and safety in the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in  \nArchitectural Technology 7  \n2.3 Aims of the Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Architectural Technology 7  \n2.4 Aims of the Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Architectural Technology 8  \n2.5 Developing students’ employability skills and academic study skills 8  \n2.5.1 Use of maths and English within the curriculum 9  \n2.6 What could these qualifications lead to? 10 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