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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.  \nISBN 978 1 292 41661 8  \nAll the material in this publication is copyright © Pearson Education Limited 2026  \nSummary of changes in Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals Modern Methods of Construction for England specification Issue 3  \n\n| Summary of changes made between previous issue and this current issue | Page number |\n| --- | --- |\n| 3.1.1 Employability skills and competencies for student career success Deleted hyphen before “middle management positions”. | 11 |\n| 3.1.3 Professional body recognition and exemption\u003Cbr>Inserted “(RICS)” for clarity and consistency with other professional body references. | 12 |\n| 4.4 Pearson English\u003Cbr>Removed comma. | 15 |\n| 5.1.2 Tutor knowledge\u003Cbr>Applied italics. | 16 |\n| 5.2 Entry requirements and admissions\u003Cbr>Inserted comma in entry requirements list. | 17 |\n| 5.2.1 English language requirements\u003Cbr>Updated English language requirements to reflect current policy. | 18 |\n| 6.4 Unit descriptor example\u003Cbr>Deleted unnecessary character. | 32 |\n| 7.3.1 Authentic student work\u003Cbr>Deleted colon before bulleted list. | 39 |\n| 7.3.3 Dealing with late assignments\u003Cbr>Deleted “of the” from guide title. | 40 |\n| 8.7 Continuing quality assurance and standards verification Deleted “at”. | 49 |\n| 8.8 Use of Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQ) quality mark Deleted “, and”. | 50 |\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 of the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Modern Methods of Construction for England 5  \n2.2 Objectives of the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Modern Methods of Construction for England 5  \n2.2.1 Health and safety in the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Modern Methods of Construction 5  \n2.3 Aims of the Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Modern Methods of Construction for England 6  \n2.4 Aims of the Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Modern Methods of Construction for England 6  \n2.5 Developing students’ employability skills and academic study skills 7  \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 employment 10  \n3.1 Designing with employers, for employers 10  \n3.1.1 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5.4 Student registration and entry\n## 5.5 Access to assessments\n## 5.6 Administrative arrangements for internal assessment\n## 5.6.1 Records\n## 5.6.2 Reasonable adjustments to assessment\n## 5.6.3 Special consideration\n## 5.6.4 Appeals against assessment\n## 5.7 Dealing with malpractice in assessment\n## 5.7.1 Learner malpractice\n## 5.7.2 Teacher/centre malpractice\n## 5.7.3 Sanctions and appeals\n# 6.0 Programme structure\n## 6.1 Units, credits and Total Qualification Time (TQT)\n## 6.2 Programme structures\n## 6.2.1 Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Modern Methods of Construction for England\n## 6.2.2 Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Modern Methods of Construction for England\n## 6.2.3 Level 5 Optional Units\n## 6.3 Pearson-set units\n## 6.4 Unit descriptor example\n# 7.0 Assessment\n## 7.1 Principles of internal assessment\n## 7.1.1 Assessment through assignments\n## 7.1.2 Using unit-based criteria\n## 7.1.3 The assessment team\n## 7.1.4 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