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and Higher National Diploma in Music Business First teaching from September 2025  \nFirst Certification from 2026  \nHigher National Certificate Level 4  \nHigher National Diploma Level 5  \nUndergraduate Level Qualifications  \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.  \nThis specification is Issue 2. Key changes are summarised on the next page.  \nWe will inform centres of any changes to this issue. The latest issue can be found on our website.  \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 Music Business – original image by © Shutterstock – Tsuguliev  \nHN000002  \nAll the material in this publication is copyright © Pearson Education Limited 2026  \nSummary of changes in Pearson BTEC Higher Nationalsin Music Business specification Issue 2  \n\n| Summary of changes made between previous issue and this current issue | Page numbers |\n| --- | --- |\n| Removing reference to learning styles in 1.7 Key Features. | 3 |\n| 5.2.1 English Language requirements\u003Cbr>Section update | 17 |\n| Guidance added to 7.4.4 to confirm that, at summative assessment, a separate grade must be confirmed for each of the five standard assessment criteria; They should be recorded clearly, with summative assessment and internal verification documents, and submitted to Pearson when claiming certificates. Clarification also confirms that a single aggregated unit grade must not be used. | 37 |\n| Clarification that, to claim the full qualification, a student must achieve a minimum of a pass grade for each of the standard assessment criteria, in 7.6.3. | 42 |\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 The student voice 1  \n1.2 Why choose the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals? 1  \n1.3 HN Global 2  \n1.4 Qualification titles 2  \n1.4.1 Pearson BTEC Higher National Certificate in Music Business 2  \n1.4.2 Pearson BTEC Higher National Diploma in Music Business 2  \n1.5 Qualification codes 2  \n1.6 Awarding organisation 3  \n1.7 Key features 3  \n1.8 Qualification frameworks 3  \n1.9 Collaborative development 4  \n2.0 Programming purpose and objectives 5  \n2.1 Purpose 5  \n2.2 Objectives 5  \n2.2.1 Health and safety in the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in  \nMusic Business 5  \n2.3 Aims of the Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Music Business 6  \n2.4 Aims of the Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Music Business 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? 9  \n2.6.1 Progression to university 9  \n2.6.2 University recognition and articulations 9  \n3.0 Preparing students for employment 11  \n3.1 Designing with employers, for employers 11  \n3.1.1 Employability skills and competencies for student career success 12  \n3.1.2 Developing competencies for the workplace 12  \n4.0 Centre support 13  \n4.1 Specification 13  \n4.2 HN Global 13  \n4.3 Assessment and assignment guidanc","cbCaivYiTJkVtzHM","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaivYiTJkVtzHM","pdf",1809751,96,"English","# Contents\n## 1.0 Introduction\n## 1.1 The student voice\n## 1.2 Why choose the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals?\n## 1.3 HN Global\n## 1.4 Qualification titles\n## 1.5 Qualification codes\n## 1.6 Awarding organisation\n## 1.7 Key features\n## 1.8 Qualification frameworks\n## 1.9 Collaborative development\n## 2.0 Programming purpose and objectives\n## 2.1 Purpose\n## 2.2 Objectives\n## 2.2.1 Health and safety in the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Music Business\n## 2.3 Aims of the Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Music Business\n## 2.4 Aims of the Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Music Business\n## 2.5 Developing students’ employability skills and academic study skills\n## 2.5.1 Use of maths and English within the curriculum\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## 4.0 Centre support\n## 5.0 Planning your programme\n## 6.0 Programme structure\n## 7.0 Assessment","[{\"question\":\"What are the teaching and certification start points for these Higher Nationals in Music Business?\",\"answer\":\"First teaching starts from September 2025, and first certification is from 2026.\"},{\"question\":\"What does the document cover regarding assessment and internal assessment decisions?\",\"answer\":\"It describes principles of internal assessment, assessment through assignments, formative assessment, and making valid assessment decisions using standard criteria, including requirements for recording and confirming grading.\"},{\"question\":\"What key updates are highlighted in Issue 2?\",\"answer\":\"Issue 2 removes references to learning styles, updates English language requirements, adds guidance on confirming separate grades for the five standard assessment criteria at summative assessment, and clarifies requirements to achieve a minimum pass grade for each standard assessment criterion.\"}]","Higher Nationals Music Business Specification - Issue 2 - Key changes summary | PDF",1792468282,242]