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National Certificate and  \nHigher National Diploma in Modern Methods of Construction  \nFirst teaching from September 2023 First Certification from September 2024  \nHigher National Certificate Lvl 4  \nHigher National Diploma Lvl 5  \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.  \nISBN 978 1 292 41652 6  \nAll the material in this publication is copyright © Pearson Education Limited 2026  \nSummary of changes in Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals Modern Methods of Construction specification Issue 3  \n\n| Summary of changes made between previous issue and this current issue | Page number |\n| --- | --- |\n| 1.4 Typographical correction\u003Cbr>Adding a comma to ‘knowledge, skills’ | 2 |\n| 1.7 Correction of Qualification number\u003Cbr>● Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Modern Methods of Construction: 610/0932/5 | 3 |\n| 1.9 Insertion of Key Features section\u003Cbr>Added ‘Key Features’ section | 4 |\n| 3.1.3 Spelling correction\u003Cbr>‘Higher’ to ‘Highway’ | 13 |\n| 5.2.1 English language requirements\u003Cbr>Updated English language requirements section. | 18 |\n| 6.5 Missing preposition\u003Cbr>Amend ‘more 60 credits’ to ‘ more than 60 credits’ | 35 |\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  \n1.7 Qualification codes 3  \n1.8 Awarding organisation 3  \n1.9 Key features 4  \n1.10 Collaborative development 4  \n2.0 Programme purpose and objectives 6  \n2.1 Purpose of Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Modern Methods of  \nConstruction 6  \n2.2 Objectives of Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Modern Methods of  \nConstruction 6  \n2.2.1 Health and safety in Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Modern  \nMethods of Construction 7  \n2.3 Aims 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