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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.  \nCredit line − Original image by © Sameer Neamah Mahdi / Shuttershock  \nISBN 978 1 2927 4963 1  \nAll the material in this publication is copyright © Pearson Education Limited 2026  \nSummary of changes in Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals Hospitality Management specification Issue 3  \n\n| Summary of changes made between previous issue and this current issue | Page number |\n| --- | --- |\n| Reference to ‘Learning Styles’ has been removed. | 4 |\n| Section 5.2.1 English language requirements.\u003Cbr>The English language entry requirements have been revised to improve clarity | 19 |\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 2  \n1.4 Why choose Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals? 2  \n1.5 HN Global 3  \n1.6 Qualification titles 3  \n1.6.1 Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Hospitality Management 3  \n1.6.2 Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Hospitality  \nManagement 3  \n1.7 Qualification codes 3  \n1.8 Awarding organisation 3  \n1.9 Key features 3  \n1.10 Qualification frameworks 4  \n1.11 Collaborative development 5  \n2.0 Programming purpose and objectives 6  \n2.1 Purpose 6  \n2.2 Objectives 6  \n2.3 Aims of the Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Hospitality Management 7  \n2.4 Aims of the Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Hospitality Management 7  \n2.5 Developing students’ employability skills and academic study skills 8  \n2.5.1 Use of maths and English within the curriculum 9  \n2.6 What could these qualifications lead to? 10  \n2.6.1 Progression to university 10  \n2.6.2 University recognition and articulations 11  \n3.0 Preparing students for employment 12  \n3.1 Designing with employers, for employers 12  \n3.1.1 Employability skills and competencies for student career success 13  \n3.1.2 Developing competencies for the workplace 14  \n3.1.3 Professional body recognition and exemption 14  \n3.1.3.1 Types of professional body agreements for Higher Nationals  \nin Hospitality Management 14  \n3.1.4 Higher apprenticeships and occupational standards 14  \n4.0 Centre support 15  \n4.1 Specification 15  \n4.2 HN Global 15  \n4.3 Authorised Assignment Briefs 16  \n4.4 Pearson English 16  \n5.0 Planning your programme 17  \n5.1 Delivering Higher Nationals 17  \n5.1.1 Centre approval 17  \n5.1.2 Tutor knowledge 18  \n5.1.3 Resources 18  \n5.1.4 Delivering learning 18  \n5.1.5 Support from Pearson 18  \n5.2 Entry requirements and admissions 19  \n5.2.1 English language requirements 19  \n5.3 Access to study 20  \n5.4 Student registration and entry 21  \n","cbCaiv1iQaXiEZdm","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiv1iQaXiEZdm","pdf",1330397,82,"English","# 1.0 Introduction\n## 1.1 Qualifications indicated ‘for England’\n## 1.2 Qualifications not indicated ‘for England’\n## 1.3 The student voice\n## 1.4 Why choose Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals?\n## 1.5 HN Global\n## 1.6 Qualification titles\n## 1.7 Qualification codes\n## 1.8 Awarding organisation\n## 1.9 Key features\n## 1.10 Qualification frameworks\n## 1.11 Collaborative development\n# 2.0 Programming purpose and objectives\n## 2.1 Purpose\n## 2.2 Objectives\n## 2.3 Aims of the Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Hospitality Management\n## 2.4 Aims of the Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Hospitality Management\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## 3.1.1 Employability skills and competencies for student career success\n## 3.1.2 Developing competencies for the workplace\n## 3.1.3 Professional body recognition and exemption\n## 3.1.3.1 Types of professional body agreements for Higher Nationals in Hospitality Management\n## 3.1.4 Higher apprenticeships and occupational standards\n# 4.0 Centre support\n## 4.1 Specification\n## 4.2 HN Global\n## 4.3 Authorised Assignment Briefs\n## 4.4 Pearson English\n# 5.0 Planning your programme\n## 5.1 Delivering Higher Nationals\n## 5.2 Entry requirements and admissions\n## 5.2.1 English language requirements\n## 5.3 Access to study\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 Units, credits and total qualification time (TQT)\n## 6.2 Programme structures\n## 6.3 Pearson-set units\n## 6.4 Unit descriptor example\n# 7.0 Assessment\n## 7.1 Principles of internal assessment\n## 7.2 Formative assessment and feedback\n## 7.3 Making valid assessment decisions\n## 7.4 Planning and record-keeping\n## 7.5 Calculating the final qualification grade","[{\"question\":\"What are the first teaching and first certification dates for these Higher Nationals qualifications?\",\"answer\":\"First teaching starts from September 2025, and first certification is from 2026.\"},{\"question\":\"What do the Issue 3 change notes highlight?\",\"answer\":\"The specification notes removal of references to “Learning Styles” and updates to the English language entry requirements for clarity under section 5.2.1.\"},{\"question\":\"How are internal assessment and valid assessment decisions handled?\",\"answer\":\"Internal assessment is organised through assignments using unit-based criteria, with arrangements for planning, record-keeping, feedback, and procedures for making valid assessment decisions (including handling late assignments and opportunities to resubmit).\"}]","Higher Nationals Hospitality Management Specification - Issue 3 - Summary of changes | PDF",1792468409,207]