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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 BTEC Higher Nationals in Electrical Systems Engineering-original image by © Kalabi Yau/Shutterstock  \nISBN 978 1 292 44153 5  \nAll the material in this publication is copyright © Pearson Education Limited 2026  \nSummary of changes in Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals Electrical Systems Engineering specification Issue 2  \n\n| Summary of changes made between previous issue and this current issue | Page number |\n| --- | --- |\n| Section 5.2.1 English language requirements.\u003Cbr>The English language entry requirements have been revised to improve clarity | 15 |\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 1  \n1.4 Why choose Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals? 2  \n1.5 HN Global 2  \n1.6 Qualification titles 2  \n1.7 Qualification codes 3  \n1.8 Awarding organisation 3  \n1.9 Collaborative development 3  \n2.0 Programme purpose and objectives 4  \n2.1 Purpose 4  \n2.2 Objectives 4  \n2.3 Aims of the Level 4 Higher National Certificate 4  \n2.4 Aims of the Level 5 Higher National Diploma 5  \n2.5 Developing students’ employability skills and academic study skills 5  \n2.5.1 Use of maths and English within the curriculum 6  \n2.6 What could these qualifications lead to? 7  \n2.6.1 Progression to university 7  \n3.0 Preparing students for employment 8  \n3.1 Designing with employers, for employers 8  \n3.1.1 Employability skills and competencies for student career success 9  \n3.1.2 Developing competencies for the workplace 10  \n3.1.3 Professional body 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