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and Higher National Diploma in Graphic Design  \nFirst teaching from September 2023 First Certification from September 2024  \nHigher National Certificate Lvl 4  \nHigher National Diploma Lvl 5  \nUndergraduate Level Qualifications  \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.  \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 Stepan Bormotov/Shutterstock  \nISBN 978 1 292 72060 9  \nAll the material in this publication is copyright © Pearson Education Limited 2026  \nSummary of changes in Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Graphic Design 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 & [7.6.2.1](7.6.2.1) Compensation for the HNC. | 41 |\n| Renumbering 7.6.2 to 7.6.3 due to the addition of a new 7.6.2 listed above. | 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. | 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  \nContents 1  \n1.0 Introduction 1  \n1.1 The student voice 1  \n1.2 Why choose 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 Graphic Design 6  \n2.2 Objectives of the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Graphic Design 6  \n2.3 Aims of the Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Graphic Design 7  \n2.4 Aims of the Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Graphic Design 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","cbCaioVo6G3qu8hV","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaioVo6G3qu8hV","pdf",4801893,65,"English","# 1.0 Introduction\n## 1.1 The student voice\n## 1.2 Why choose 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 Graphic Design\n## 2.2 Objectives of the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Graphic Design\n## 2.3 Aims of the Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Graphic Design\n## 2.4 Aims of the Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Graphic Design\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## 4.3 Assessment and Assignment Guidance\n## 4.4 Pearson English\n# 5.0 Planning your programme\n## 5.2 Entry requirements and admissions\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## 7.4 Making valid assessment decisions","[{\"question\":\"What qualifications are included in this specification for Graphic Design?\",\"answer\":\"It covers the Higher National Certificate (Level 4) and the Higher National Diploma (Level 5) in Graphic Design, including their programme purpose, objectives, and assessment approach.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the key changes in Specification Issue 3?\",\"answer\":\"Issue 3 inserts sections on key features and qualification frameworks, renumbers related sections after the insertion, removes the assignment checking service, and updates guidance for assessment decisions and compensation provisions.\"},{\"question\":\"How are valid assessment decisions expected to be made?\",\"answer\":\"The document sets principles for internal assessment and standard criteria, and it requires clear confirmation of grades per standard assessment criteria at summative assessment, along with appropriate recording and submission documentation to Pearson.\"}]","Higher Nationals Graphic Design Specification - Issue 3 | PDF",1792467955,164]