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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 41655 7  \nAll the material in this publication is copyright © Pearson Education Limited 2026  \nSummary of changes in Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals Quantity Surveying specification Issue 2  \n\n| Summary of changes made between previous issue and this current issue | Page number |\n| --- | --- |\n| 1.4 Grammar correction\u003Cbr>Inserting comma to read ‘knowledge, skills and behaviours’ | 2 |\n| 1.9 Insertion of Key Features section\u003Cbr>Added ‘Key Features’ section | 4 |\n| 3.1.3 Spelling correction\u003Cbr>Correcting ‘Higher’ to ‘Highway’ | 13 |\n| 5.2.1 English language requirements\u003Cbr>Updated English language requirements section. | 18 |\n| 6.5 Inserting conjunction\u003Cbr>‘More than 60 credits’ | 35 |\n| 8.7 Inserting word\u003Cbr>‘,and for assessment’ | 51 |\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 the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Quantity Surveying 6  \n2.2 Objectives of the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Quantity Surveying 6  \n2.2.1 Health and safety in the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Quantity Surveying 7  \n2.3 Aims of the Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Quantity Surveying 7  \n2.4 Aims of the Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Quantity Surveying 8  \n2.5 Developing students’ employability skills and academic study skills 8  \n2.5.1 Use of maths and English within the curriculum 9  \n2.6 What could these qualifications lead to? 10  \n2.6.1 Progression to university 10  \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 13  \n3.1.3 Professional body recognition and exemption 13  \n4.0 Centre support 14  \n4.1 This document 14  \n4.2 Support on HN Global 14  \n4.3 Authorised Assignment Briefs 15  \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 16  \n5.1.3 Resources 17  \n5.1.4 Delivering learning 17  \n5.1.5 Support from Pearson 17  \n5.2 Entry requirements and admissions 17  \n5.2.1 English language 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