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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.  \nBTEC Higher Nationals in Game Development – original image by © Roman3dArt/Shutterstock  \nISBN 9781292452302  \nAll the material in this publication is copyright © Pearson Education Limited 2026  \nSummary of changes in Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Game Development 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. | 13 |\n| Renumbering 4.5 to 4.4 due to removal of 4.4 listed above. | 13 |\n| 5.2.1 English Language requirements\u003Cbr>Section update | 16 |\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. | 37 |\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. | 41, 42 |\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. | 41 |\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 5  \n2.1 Purpose of the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Game Development 5  \n2.2 Objectives of the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Game Development 5  \n2.3 Aims of the Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Game Development 6  \n2.4 Aims of the Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Game Development 6  \n2.5 Developing Students’ Employability Skills and Academic Study Skills 6  \n2.5.1 Use of Maths and English within the Curriculum 8  \n2.6 What could these Qualifications Lead To? 8  \n2.6.1 Progression to University 9  \n3.0 Preparing Students for E","cbCaioRaEtashMmO","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaioRaEtashMmO","pdf",6305454,64,"English","# 1.0 Introduction\n## 1.1 The Student Voice\n## 1.2 Why Choose the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals?\n## 1.3 HN Global\n## 1.4 Qualification Titles\n## 1.5 Qualification Codes\n## 1.6 Awarding Organisation\n## 1.7 Key features\n## 1.8 Qualification frameworks\n## 1.9 Collaborative Development\n# 2.0 Programme Purpose and Objectives\n## 2.1 Purpose of the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Game Development\n## 2.2 Objectives of the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Game Development\n## 2.3 Aims of the Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Game Development\n## 2.4 Aims of the Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Game Development\n## 2.5 Developing Students’ Employability Skills and Academic Study Skills\n## 2.6 What could these Qualifications Lead To?\n# 3.0 Preparing Students for Employment\n## 3.1 Designing with Employers, for Employers\n# 4.0 Centre Support\n## 4.1 This Document\n## 4.2 Support on HN Global\n## 4.3 Assessment and Assignment Guidance\n# 5.0 Planning your Programme\n## 5.1 Delivering the Higher Nationals\n## 5.2 Entry Requirements and Admissions\n## 5.4 Student Registration and Entry\n## 5.5 Access to Assessments\n## 5.6 Administrative Arrangements for Internal Assessment\n## 5.7 Dealing with Malpractice in Assessment\n# 6.0 Programme Structure\n## 6.1 Modules, Assessment Units, Credits and Total Qualification Time\n## 6.2 Programme Structures\n# 7.0 Assessment\n## 7.1 Principles of Internal Assessment\n## 7.2 Assessment Using Standard Criteria\n## 7.3 Formative Assessment\n## 7.4 Making Valid Assessment Decisions","[{\"question\":\"What qualifications are covered by the Higher Nationals Game Development specification?\",\"answer\":\"It covers the HNC Level 4 and HND Level 5 in Game Development, including programme purpose, structure, and assessment guidance for centres delivering these qualifications.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the main changes in Issue 3 of the specification?\",\"answer\":\"Issue 3 inserts key features and qualification frameworks sections, removes the assignment checking service, updates guidance on English language requirements and assessment grades, and adds compensation and related clarification for claiming the full qualification.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the specification guide assessment decisions and feedback?\",\"answer\":\"It sets principles for internal assessment, uses standard assessment criteria, details formative assessment frequency and feedback, and explains how to make valid assessment decisions, including requirements related to authentic student work and the use of artificial intelligence (AI).\"}]","Higher Nationals - Game Development - Specification - Issue 3 | PDF",1792468005,161]