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Electrical Systems Engineering  \nSpecification  \nFor use with the Higher National Diploma in Electronic and Electrical Systems Engineering  \nFirst teaching from September 2022 First Certification from September 2023  \nHigher National Diploma Lvl 5  \nUndergraduate Level Qualification  \nAbout Pearson  \nWe are the world’s leading learning company operating in countries all around the world. 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.  \nBTEC Higher Nationals in Electronic and Electrical Systems Engineering – original image by © Tilia Lucida/Shutterstock  \nISBN 978 1 292 44141 2  \nAll the material in this publication is copyright © Pearson Education Limited 2026  \nSummary of changes in Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals Electronic and Electrical Systems Engineering specification Issue 2  \n\n| Summary of changes made between previous issue and this current issue | Page number |\n| --- | --- |\n| Spelling correction\u003Cbr>‘ Electrionic’ to ‘ Electronic’ | Front\u003Cbr>cover |\n| Numbering correction\u003Cbr>7.3.4 to 7.5.4 | vii |\n| 1.9 Insertion of Key Features section\u003Cbr>Added ‘Key Features’ section | 3 |\n| 2.3 Removing a word\u003Cbr>‘to a provide’ to ‘to provide’ | 6 |\n| 5.0 Adding a missing word\u003Cbr>‘it also essential’to‘it is also essential’ | 16 |\n| 5.2.1 English language requirements\u003Cbr>Updated English language requirements section. | 18 |\n| 10.0 Punctuation correction\u003Cbr>Comma in ‘race, sexuality, religious beliefs’ | 57 |\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 3  \n1.7 Qualification codes 3  \n1.8 Awarding organisation 3  \n1.9 Key features 3  \n1.10 Collaborative development 4  \n2.0 Programme purpose and objectives 5  \n2.1 Purpose 5  \n2.2 Objectives 5  \n2.3 Aims of the Level 4 Higher National Certificate 6  \n2.4 Aims of the Level 5 Higher National Diploma 6  \n2.5 Developing students’ employability skills and academic study skills 7  \n2.5.1 Use of maths and English within the curriculum 8  \n2.6 What could these qualifications lead to? 9  \n2.6.1 Progression to university 9  \n3.0 Preparing students for employment 11  \n3.1 Designing with employers, for employers 11  \n3.1.1 Employability skills and competencies for student career success 12  \n3.1.2 Developing competencies for the workplace 13  \n3.1.3 Professional body recognition and exemption 13  \n4.0 Centre support 14  \n4.1 Specification 14  \n4.2 HN Global 14  \n4.3 Authorised Assignment Briefs 14  \n4.4 Assignment checking service 15  \n4.5 Pearson English 15  \n5.0 Planning your programme 16  \n5.1 Delivering the Higher Nationals 16  \n5.1.1 Centre approval 16  \n5.1.2 Tutor knowledge 16  \n5.1.3 Resources 17  \n5.1.4 Delivering learning 17  \n5.1.5 Support from Pearson 17  \n5.2 Entry requirements and admissions 17  \n5.2.1 English language requirements 18  \n5.3 Access to study 19  \n5.4 Student registration and entry 19  \n5.5 Access to assessments 20  \n5.","cbCairGDDQqppPyV","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCairGDDQqppPyV","pdf",1042246,68,"English","# Contents\n## 1.0 Introduction\n## 2.0 Programme purpose and objectives\n## 3.0 Preparing students for employment\n## 4.0 Centre support\n## 5.0 Planning your programme\n## 6.0 Programme structure\n## 7.0 Assessment\n## 8.0 Quality Assurance","[{\"question\":\"What qualification does this specification support?\",\"answer\":\"It is for the Higher National Diploma in Electronic and Electrical Systems Engineering at Level 5 (Undergraduate Level Qualification).\"},{\"question\":\"What does the specification cover about programme delivery and preparation?\",\"answer\":\"It covers employer-informed programme design, centre support, planning delivery, entry requirements and admissions, access to study, and administrative arrangements for internal assessment.\"},{\"question\":\"How are assessment decisions and qualification grades handled?\",\"answer\":\"It outlines principles for internal assessment through assignments and criteria, managing resubmissions and repeat units, assessment boards, and how to calculate the final qualification grade, including conditions for award and compensation.\"}]","Higher Nationals - Electronic and Electrical Systems Engineering - Specification - Issue 2 - Summary of changes | PDF",1792467796,171]