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qualifications.  \nHigher Nationals (HNC/HND) Programme Approval  \n1. My centre (“Organisation”) will:  \n[i.](i. co-operate)[ co-operate](i. co-operate) fully with Pearson;  \nii. ensure that all Pearson learners are registered with Pearson on the correct mode of study;  \niii. complete Pearson’s Distance Learning Self Assessment form and submit it to Pearson alongside our completed Declaration, if we wish to deliver by way of Distance Learning;  \niv. research the need for and obtain, prior to the delivery of any programme, at its own responsibility and expense, all necessary licences, permissions or other form of authorisation required to operate as a centre in the jurisdiction in which the centre seeks approval; Pearson disclaims all liability in connection with and arising from the need for and procurement of or failure to procure any and all such licences, permissions or authorisations;  \nv. not undertake any activity or advertising that could bring the name of Pearson into disrepute.  \nvi. not use Pearson and/or, as applicable, JCQ/Ofqual/SQA/Qualifications Wales/QAA/CCEA/OfS or other relevant standards setting body name or logos without consent from the owner;  \nvii. not deliver any Pearson approved qualifications at any other address other than that approved, without prior approval from Pearson;  \nviii. adhere to all of Pearson and, as applicable, JCQ/Ofqual/SQA/Qualifications Wales/QAA/CCEA/OfS policies and procedures, terms and conditions for continued centre recognition and qualification approval, as amended from time to time, and whether provided in hard copy or made available on the relevant body's website. These can be found respectively at:  \n•  [http://qualifications.pearson.com/en/home.html](http://qualifications.pearson.com/en/home.html)  \n•  [https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/](https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/)  \n•  [http://www.jcq.org.uk/exams-office](http://www.jcq.org.uk/exams-office)  \n•  [https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofqual](https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofqual)  \n•  [http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/70972.html](http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/70972.html)  \n•  [http://qualificationswales.org](http://qualificationswales.org)  \n•  [http://www.qaa.ac.uk](http://www.qaa.ac.uk)  \n•  [http://ccea.org.uk](http://ccea.org.uk)  \n[ix.](ix. in)[ in](ix. in) the case of vocational qualifications, adhere to the policies, procedures, guidance, regulations and/or terms and conditions of any standards setting bodies and/or sector skills councils referred to in any qualification specifications.  \nx. fully indemnify Pearson for all loss, damage, costs and expenses (including legal fees) caused by my Organisation’s breach of the policies and procedures;  \nxi. following approval, retain a copy of the signed centre approval form for the duration of centre approval and provide Pearson with a copy upon request at any time;  \nxii. fully support Pearson’s centre/qualification monitoring process, including, but not limited to, allowing nominated representatives of Pearson full access to all relevant records, premises and learners which can include short notice and or unannounced visits;  \nxiii. assist Pearson and, as applicable, Ofqual/JCQ/SQA/Qualifications Wales/QAA/CCEA/OfS and other relevant standards setting body in any monitoring and investigations being conducted by them or under their  \ndirection and provide them with all information or documentation- including learner work, internal verification and assessment documentation-that they request as soon as practicable;  \nxiv. retain evidence of learner work for a minimum period of twelve (12) weeks following certification of the learner;  \nxv. retain records of assessment and internal verification for a minimum period of three years following certification of the learner;  \nxvi. deliver qualifications in accordance with the law includi","cbCaiuerF2QOivUY","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiuerF2QOivUY","pdf",232023,12,"English","# Programme Approval\n## Centre obligations\n## Confirmation section","[{\"question\":\"What must a centre do to seek re-approval to deliver Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals?\",\"answer\":\"The centre must complete and submit the Higher Nationals Declaration and meet the listed programme approval obligations, including cooperation with Pearson and adherence to required policies and procedures.\"},{\"question\":\"What registration and fee administration duties are required?\",\"answer\":\"The centre must annually register active Pearson BTEC Higher National students on the specified platform(s), register them with Pearson via Edexcel Online, ensure the correct mode of study, and pay the annual student registration administration fee from the second year onward.\"},{\"question\":\"How long must the centre retain learner work and assessment records?\",\"answer\":\"The centre must retain evidence of learner work for a minimum of 12 weeks following certification, and retain records of assessment and internal verification for at least 3 years following certification.\"}]","Higher Nationals Declaration - Programme Approval | PDF",1792473348]