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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 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.  \nOriginal image by © CG Alex/Shutterstock  \nISBN 978 1 292 72059 3  \nAll the material in this publication is copyright © Pearson Education Limited 2026  \nSummary of changes in Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in The Animation Industry 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. | 13 |\n| Renumbering 4.5 to 4.4 due to removal of 4.4 listed above. | 13 |\n| 5.2.1 English Language requirements\u003Cbr>Section update | 16 |\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| Adding new section 7.6.2 Compensation & 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 Programme purpose and objectives 5  \n2.1 Purpose of the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in The Animation Industry 5  \n2.2 Objectives of the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in The Animation Industry 5  \n2.3 Aims of the Level 4 Higher National Certificate in The Animation Industry 6  \n2.4 Aims of the Level 5 Higher National Diploma in The Animation Industry 6  \n2.5 Developing students’ employability skills and academic study skills 6  \n2.5.1 Use of maths and English within the curriculum 8  \n2.6 What could these qualifications lead to? 8  \n2.6.1 Progression to university 9  \n2.6.2 University recognition and articulations 9  \n3.0 Pr","cbCaifVpn3kCXvru","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaifVpn3kCXvru","pdf",3053165,64,"English","# Summary of changes in Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in The Animation Industry specification Issue 3\n# Contents\n## Introduction\n## Programme purpose and objectives\n## Preparing students for employment\n## Centre Support\n## Planning your programme\n## Programme structure\n## Assessment","[{\"question\":\"What are the key Issue 3 changes summarized in this specification?\",\"answer\":\"The summary highlights added sections for key features and qualification frameworks, renumbering related sections, removal of assignment checking service, updates to English language requirements guidance, additions to compensation sections, and clarifications on achieving pass grades for standard assessment criteria.\"},{\"question\":\"When do teaching and certification start for these Higher Nationals?\",\"answer\":\"First teaching starts from September 2023, and first certification starts from September 2024.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the document structure assessment and assessment decisions?\",\"answer\":\"It outlines internal assessment principles and assessment through assignments, describes assessment using standard criteria, covers formative assessment frequency and feedback, and provides guidance on making valid assessment decisions including authenticity and related documentation.\"}]","Higher Nationals - The Animation Industry - Specification - Issue 3 | PDF",1792473240,161]