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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.  \nThis specification is Issue 3. Key changes are summarised on the next page.  \nWe will inform centres of any changes to this issue. The latest issue can be found on our website.  \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 Rrose Lavy/Shutterstock  \nISBN 978 1 292 72057 9  \nAll the material in this publication is copyright © Pearson Education Limited 2026  \nSummary of changes in Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Fine Art specification Issue 3  \n\n| Summary of changes made between previous issue and this current issue | Page numbers |\n| --- | --- |\n| Inserting sections 1.7 Key Features and 1.8 Qualification Frameworks. | 3, 4 |\n| Renumbering 1.7 Collaborative Development to 1.9, in line with the two sections inserted above. | 4 |\n| Removing section 4.4 Assignment Checking Service. | 14 |\n| Renumbering 4.5 to 4.4 due to removal of 4.4 listed above. | 14 |\n| 5.2.1 English Language requirements\u003Cbr>Section update | 17 |\n| Guidance added to 7.4.4 to confirm that, at summative assessment, a separate grade must be confirmed for each of the five standard assessment criteria; They should be recorded clearly, with summative assessment and internal verification documents, and submitted to Pearson when claiming certificates. Clarification also confirms that a single aggregated unit grade must not be used. | 38 |\n| Adding new section 7.6.2 Compensation and Compensation for the HNC. | 41 |\n| Renumbering 7.6.2 to 7.6.3 and 7.6.3 to 7.6.4 due to the addition of anew 7.6.2 listed above. | 42, 43 |\n| Clarifying that, to claim the full qualification, a student must achieve a minimum of a pass grade for each of the standard assessment criteria in 7.6.3. | 42 |\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 The student voice 1  \n1.2 Why choose the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals? 1  \n1.3 HN Global 2  \n1.4 Qualification titles 3  \n1.5 Qualification codes 3  \n1.6 Awarding organisation 3  \n1.7 Key features 3  \n1.8 Qualification frameworks 4  \n1.9 Collaborative development 4  \n2.0 Programme purpose and objectives 6  \n2.1 Purpose of the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Fine Art 6  \n2.2 Objectives of the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Fine Art 6  \n2.3 Aims of the Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Fine Art 7  \n2.4 Aims of the Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Fine Art 7  \n2.5 Developing students’ employability skills and academic study skills 7  \n2.5.1 Use of maths and English within the curriculum 9  \n2.6 What could these qualifications lead to? 9  \n2.6.1 Progression to university 10  \n2.6.2 University recognition and articulations 10  \n3.0 Preparing students for employment 11  \n3.1 Designing with employers, ","cbCaiqx3vSwYBW2I","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiqx3vSwYBW2I","pdf",1788448,65,"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","[{\"question\":\"What qualification levels are covered in this Fine Art specification?\",\"answer\":\"It covers Higher National Certificate (HNC) at Level 4 and Higher National Diploma (HND) at Level 5, including undergraduate-level qualifications.\"},{\"question\":\"What key changes are reported for Issue 3?\",\"answer\":\"Issue 3 includes added sections 1.7 Key Features and 1.8 Qualification Frameworks, removal of section 4.4 Assignment Checking Service, updates to English language requirements, additions and renumbering in the compensation area, and clarification on achieving minimum pass grades for standard assessment criteria.\"},{\"question\":\"How are assessment decisions made in this specification?\",\"answer\":\"Assessment is guided by principles of internal assessment, assessment through assignments, and use of standard assessment criteria, including formative assessment timing and feedback. 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