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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.  \nBTEC Higher Nationals in Computing for England – original image by © Daniil Peshkov/123RF  \nISBN 978 1 292 4 4376 8  \nAll the material in this publication is copyright © Pearson Education Limited 2023  \nSummary of Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Computing for England specification Issue 3 changes  \n\n| Summary of changes made between previous issue and this current issue | Page number |\n| --- | --- |\n| 6.2.3 Removed MLN reference | 61 |\n| Removed terms “black box testing”,“white box testing”,“black market”and replaced them with “functional testing”,“structural testing”,“illegal” respectively. | 112, 136,\u003Cbr>159, 248,\u003Cbr>249, 260, 261 |\n| Unit 15: Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Intelligent Systems\u003Cbr>Assessment criteria:\u003Cbr>D1 had a minor rephrase to provide more clarity on assessment. | 202 |\n| Unit 31: Forensics\u003Cbr>Replaced term “Test Plan” with “forensic examination plan” on LO4, LO4 content, P7 and P8 to align with forensics terminology and provide more clarity on assessment. | 324–329 |\n| Unit 45: Internet of Things Assessment criteria:\u003Cbr>P6 had a minor rephrase to provide more clarity on assessment. | 429 |\n| Unit 47: Emerging Technologies Assessment criteria:\u003Cbr>M4 had a minor correction to provide more clarity on assessment. | 444 |\n| Where Distinction criteria cross over to more than one Learning Outcome, it is reflected on the Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria tables.\u003Cbr>For Example: “LO1 and LO2” |  |\n\nEarlier issues show previous changes.  \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 Programme purpose and objectives 6  \n2.1 Purpose of the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals 6  \n2.2 Objectives of the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals 6  \n2.3 Aims of the Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in  \nComputing for England 7  \n2.4 Aims of the Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in  \nComputing for England 7  \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  \n2.6.1 Progression to university 10  \n3 Preparing students for employment 12  \n3.1 Designing with employers, for employers 12  \n3.1.1 Employability skills and competencies for student career success 13  \n3.1.2 Developing competencies for the workplace 13  \n3.1.3 Professional Body reco","cbCaic9ZIrZMqHN6","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaic9ZIrZMqHN6","pdf",7327439,524,"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# Programme purpose and objectives\n## Purpose of the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals\n## Objectives of the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals\n## Aims of the Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Computing for England\n## Aims of the Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Computing for England","[{\"question\":\"What qualifications are covered by this specification?\",\"answer\":\"It covers the Higher National Certificate (Level 4) and Higher National Diploma (Level 5) in Computing for England.\"},{\"question\":\"When are the first teaching and first certification dates?\",\"answer\":\"First teaching starts from September 2022, and first certification starts from September 2023.\"},{\"question\":\"What is included in the Issue 3 changes summary?\",\"answer\":\"The summary lists specific updates made between the previous issue and Issue 3, including removed references and changes to terms, assessment criteria wording, and rephrasing/corrections across selected units.\"}]","Higher Nationals - Computing for England - Specification - Issue 3 changes | PDF",1792467776,1320]