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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.  \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 Sound Engineering – original image by © Shutterstock – Checkunov Aleksandr  \nHN000004  \nAll the material in this publication is copyright © Pearson Education Limited 2026  \nSummary of changes in Pearson BTEC Higher Nationalsin Sound Engineering 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 Sound Engineering 2  \n1.4.2 Pearson BTEC Higher National Diploma in Sound Engineering 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 Sound Engineering 5  \n2.3 Aims of the Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Sound Engineering 6  \n2.4 Aims of the Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Sound Engineering 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.","cbCaivP1w4lbDogl","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaivP1w4lbDogl","pdf",3119505,94,"English","# 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 Sound Engineering\n## 2.3 Aims of the Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Sound Engineering\n## 2.4 Aims of the Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Sound Engineering\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## 3.1.1 Employability skills and competencies for student career success\n## 3.1.2 Developing competencies for the workplace\n# 4.0 Centre support\n## 4.1 Specification\n## 4.2 HN Global\n## 4.3 Assessment and assignment guidance\n## 4.4 Pearson English\n# 5.0 Planning your programme\n## 5.1 Delivering Higher Nationals\n## 5.2 Entry requirements and admissions\n## 5.2.1 English language requirements\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# 6.0 Programme structure\n## 6.1 Modules, assessment units, credits and total qualification time\n## 6.2 Programme structures\n# 7.0 Assessment\n## 7.1 Principles of internal assessment\n## 7.2 Assessment using standard criteria\n## 7.3 Formative assessment\n## 7.4 Making valid assessment decisions","[{\"question\":\"What are the key dates for Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Sound Engineering Issue 2?\",\"answer\":\"The specification states first teaching from September 2025 and first certification from 2026. 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