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Certificate in Mechatronics for England  \nFirst teaching from September 2024 First Certification from September 2025  \nHigher National Certificate Lvl 4  \nUndergraduate Level Qualification  \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.  \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 Mechatronics for England – original image by © Dobroslav Grygar/Shutterstock  \nISBN 978 1 292 44851 0  \nAll the material in this publication is copyright © Pearson Education Limited 2026  \nSummary of changes in Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals Mechatronics for England specification Issue 3  \n\n| Summary of changes made between previous issue and this current issue | Page number |\n| --- | --- |\n| Spelling correction\u003Cbr>‘Shuttershock’ to ‘Shutterstock’ | ii |\n| 1.9 Insertion of Key Features section\u003Cbr>Added ‘Key Features’ section | 3 |\n| 2.2 Spelling correction\u003Cbr>‘to’ to ‘into’ | 5 |\n| 2.4 Grammar correction\u003Cbr>‘Support’to ‘supports’ | 6 |\n| 3.1 Rewording\u003Cbr>‘work through learning’ to ‘work-based learning’ | 10 |\n| 5.1 Inserting missing word\u003Cbr>‘it also’ to ‘ it is also’ | 16 |\n| 5.2.1 English language requirements\u003Cbr>Updated English language requirements section | 18 |\n| 6.2.1 Numerical format correction\u003Cbr>‘1 .200’ to ‘1,200’ | 26 |\n| 8.2 Punctuation correction\u003Cbr>Removing additional full-stop | 45 |\n| 8.7 Removing duplicate word\u003Cbr>‘terms and and conditions’ to ‘terms and conditions’ | 46 |\n| 10.0 Punctuation correction\u003Cbr>Full-stop to comma in ‘race, sexuality, religious beliefs’ | 49 |\n\nEarlier issue(s) show(s) previous changes.  \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 Key features 3  \n1.10 Collaborative development 4  \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 Developing students’ employability skills and academic study skills 6  \n2.4.1 Use of mathematics and English within the curriculum 7  \n2.5 What could these qualifications lead to? 8  \n2.5.1 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","cbCaijAoHkE3p0Kd","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaijAoHkE3p0Kd","pdf",1952704,61,"English","# Summary of changes in Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals Mechatronics for England specification Issue 3\n## Introduction\n## Programme purpose and objectives\n## Preparing students for employment\n## Centre support\n## Planning your programme\n## Programme structure\n## Assessment\n## Quality Assurance","[{\"question\":\"When does the Higher Nationals Mechatronics for England specification start teaching and certification?\",\"answer\":\"First teaching starts from September 2024, and first certification starts from September 2025.\"},{\"question\":\"What does the document include besides programme content?\",\"answer\":\"It covers centre support, programme planning, entry and admissions, access arrangements, assessment administration, assessment principles, and quality assurance.\"},{\"question\":\"What kinds of changes are listed for specification issue 3?\",\"answer\":\"The summary includes spelling, grammar and punctuation corrections, insertion of a Key Features section, rewording for learning and work-based learning, and updates to English language and numerical format requirements.\"}]","Higher Nationals Mechatronics for England Specification - Issue 3 - Summary of changes | PDF",1792468192,154]