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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 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.  \nOriginal image by © Matis75 / Shuttershock  \nISBN 978 1 292 74668 5  \nAll the material in this publication is copyright © Pearson Education Limited 2026  \nSummary of changes in Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals Automotive Engineering specification Issue 2  \n\n| Summary of changes made between previous issue and this current issue | Page number |\n| --- | --- |\n| Reference to ‘Learning Styles’ has been removed. | 4 |\n| Section 5.2.1 English language requirements.\u003Cbr>The English language entry requirements have been revised to improve clarity | 24 |\n\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  \n1.6.1 Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Automotive Engineering 3  \n1.6.2 Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Automotive Engineering 3  \n1.7 Qualification codes 3  \n1.8 Awarding organisation 3  \n1.9 Key features 4  \n1.10 Qualification frameworks 4  \n1.11 Collaborative development and support 5  \n1.12 Professional body and apprenticeship alignment 7  \n2.0 Programming purpose and objectives 8  \n2.1 Purpose 8  \n2.2 Objectives 8  \n2.2.1 Health and safety in the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Automotive Engineering 9  \n2.3 Aims of the Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Automotive Engineering 9  \n2.4 Aims of the Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Automotive Engineering 10  \n2.5 Developing students’ employability skills and academic study skills 10  \n2.5.1 Use of mathematics and English within the curriculum 12  \n2.6 What could these qualifications lead to? 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