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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.  \nBTEC Higher Nationals in Manufacturing Engineering for England – original image by © pitinan/123RF  \nISBN 978 1 292 44849 7  \nAll the material in this publication is copyright © Pearson Education Limited 2026  \nSummary of changes in Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals Manufacturing Engineering for England specification Issue 2  \n\n| Summary of changes made between previous issue and this current issue | Page number |\n| --- | --- |\n| Section 5.2.1 English language requirements.\u003Cbr>The English language entry requirements have been revised to improve clarity | 18 |\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 Collaborative development 3  \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 6  \n2.5.1 Use of mathematics and English within the curriculum 8  \n2.6 What could these qualifications lead to? 8  \n2.6.1 Progression to university 8  \n3.0 Preparing students for employment 10  \n3.1 Designing with employers, for employers 10  \n3.1.1 Employability skills and competencies for student career success 11  \n3.1.2 Developing competencies for the workplace 12  \n3.1.3 Professional body recognition and exemption 12  \n3.1.4 Higher Apprenticeships and Occupational Standards 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  \n5.6 Administrative arrangements for internal assessment 20  \n5.6.1 Records 20  \n5.6.2 Reasonable adjustments to assessment 20  \n5.6.3 Special consideration 21  \n5.6.4 Appeals against assessment 21  \n5.7 Dealing with malpractice in assessment 22  \n5.7.1 Learner malpractice 22  \n5.7.2 Teacher/centre malpractice 23  \n5.7.3 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Specification\n## HN Global\n## Authorised Assignment Briefs\n## Assignment checking service\n## Pearson English\n# Planning your programme\n## Delivering the Higher Nationals\n## Entry requirements and admissions\n## Access to study\n## Student registration and entry\n## Access to assessments\n## Administrative arrangements for internal assessment\n## Dealing with malpractice in assessment\n# Programme structure\n## Units, credits and Total Qualification Time (TQT)\n## Programme structures\n## Unit numbering and corresponding qualifications\n## Pearson-set units\n# Assessment\n## Principles of internal assessment\n## Formative assessment and feedback\n## Making valid assessment decisions\n## Planning and record keeping\n## Calculating the final qualification grade\n# Quality Assurance\n## The approval process\n## Centre and qualification approval\n## Monitoring internal system\n## Independent review of assessments\n## Annual programme monitoring report (APMR)\n## Annual student survey\n## Continuing Quality Assurance and standards verification\n## Use of Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQ) quality mark\n# Recognition of Prior Learning and attainment\n# Equality and diversity","[{\"question\":\"What are the Level 4 and Level 5 qualifications covered by this specification?\",\"answer\":\"The specification covers the Higher National Certificate (Lvl 4) and the Higher National Diploma (Lvl 5) in Manufacturing Engineering for England.\"},{\"question\":\"When are the first teaching and first certification dates for these qualifications?\",\"answer\":\"The specification states first teaching from September 2024 and first certification from September 2025.\"},{\"question\":\"What key areas are addressed in the programme planning and internal assessment sections?\",\"answer\":\"It covers delivering the Higher Nationals, centre approval, tutor knowledge, resources, support from Pearson, entry requirements and admissions, access to study and assessments, and 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