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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.  \nR  \nThis specification is Issue 3. 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.  \nISBN 978 1 292 45227 2  \nAll the material in this publication is copyright © Pearson Education Limited 2026  \nSummary of changes in Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Product Design specification Issue 3  \n\n| Summary of changes made between previous issue and this current issue | Page numbers |\n| --- | --- |\n| Inserting sections 1.7 Key Features and 1.8 Qualification Frameworks. | 3, 4 |\n| Renumbering 1.7 Collaborative Development to 1.9, in line with the two sections inserted above. | 4 |\n| Removing section 4.4 Assignment Checking Service. | 14 |\n| Renumbering 4.5 to 4.4 due to removal of 4.4 listed above. | 14 |\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. | 38 |\n| Adding new section 7.6.2 Compensation & [7.6.2.1](7.6.2.1) Compensation for the HNC. | 41 |\n| Renumbering 7.6.2 to 7.6.3 due to the addition of a new 7.6.2 listed above. | 42 |\n| Clarifying 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 Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals? 1  \n1.3 HN Global 2  \n1.4 Qualification titles 3  \n1.5 Qualification codes 3  \n1.6 Awarding organisation 3  \n1.7 Key features 3  \n1.8 Qualification frameworks 4  \n1.9 Collaborative development 4  \n2.0 Programming purpose and objectives 6  \n2.1 Purpose of the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Product Design 6  \n2.2 Objectives of the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Product Design 6  \n2.3 Aims of the Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Product Design 7  \n2.4 Aims of the Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Product Design 7  \n2.5 Developing students’ employability skills and academic study skills 7  \n2.5.1 Use of maths and English within the curriculum 9  \n2.6 What could these qualifications lead to? 9  \n2.6.1 Progression to university 10  \n2.6.2 University recognition and articulations 10  \n3.0 Preparing students for employment 11  \n3.1 Designing with employers, for e","cbCaisyAEUgnEwTg","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaisyAEUgnEwTg","pdf",4304338,65,"English","# 1.0 Introduction\n## 1.1 The student voice\n## 1.2 Why choose Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals?\n## 1.7 Key features\n## 1.8 Qualification frameworks\n# 2.0 Programming purpose and objectives\n## 2.1 Purpose of the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Product Design\n## 2.2 Objectives of the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Product Design\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## 4.3 Assessment and Assignment Guidance\n## 4.4 Pearson English\n# 5.0 Planning your programme\n## 5.2 Entry requirements and admissions\n## 5.6 Administrative arrangements for internal assessment\n# 6.0 Programme structure\n## 6.2 Programme structures\n# 7.0 Assessment\n## 7.2 Assessment using Standard Criteria\n## 7.4 Making valid assessment decisions\n## 7.4.2 Use of artificial intelligence (AI)","[{\"question\":\"What are the teaching and certification timelines for these Product Design Higher Nationals?\",\"answer\":\"The specification states “First teaching from September 2023” and “First Certification from September 2024.”\"},{\"question\":\"What changes are included in Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals Product Design specification Issue 3?\",\"answer\":\"Issue 3 adds sections 1.7 Key Features and 1.8 Qualification Frameworks, renumbers related sections, removes section 4.4 Assignment Checking Service, updates English language requirements, adds compensation for HNC, and clarifies minimum pass-grade requirements for standard assessment criteria.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the assessment guidance address the use of artificial intelligence (AI)?\",\"answer\":\"The contents list sections on “Use of artificial intelligence (AI)” and “Use of artificial intelligence (AI) in creative subjects,” and later guidance covers making valid assessment decisions using standard criteria.\"}]","Higher Nationals - Product Design - Specification - Issue 3 | PDF",1792467920,164]