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For further information, please visit our qualifications website [at qualifications.pearson.com. Alternatively](at qualifications.pearson.com. Alternatively), you can get in touch with us using the details on our contact us page [at qualifications.pearson.com/contactus](at qualifications.pearson.com/contactus)  \nAbout Pearson  \nWe are the world's learning company, operating in 70 countries around the world, with more than 22,500 employees. 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.  \nFind out more about how we can help you and your learners at [pearson.com](pearson.com)  \n[References to third party material made in this specification are made in good faith.](References to third party material made in this specification are made in good faith.)[ ](References 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 – original image by © whiteMocca/Shutterstock  \nISBN 978 1 292 41756 1  \nAll the material in this publication is copyright © Pearson Education Limited 2022  \nSummary of Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Computing specification Issue 2 changes  \n\n| Summary of changes made between previous issue and this current issue | Page number |\n| --- | --- |\n| 3.1.4 Alignment to Occupational Standards and Higher Apprenticeships Removed section because it is only relevant to Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Computing for England\u003Cbr>N.B. This spec is not have IfATE approval and does not carry the HTQ kitemark. | 15 |\n| 8.8 Use of Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQ) quality mark Removed section because it is only relevant to Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Computing for England\u003Cbr>N.B. 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