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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 © Andrey Suslov/Shutterstock  \nISBN 978 1 292 72062 3  \nAll the material in this publication is copyright © Pearson Education Limited 2026  \nSummary of changes in Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Web 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. | 42 |\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 Web Design 6  \n2.2 Objectives of the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Web Design 6  \n2.3 Aims of the Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Web Design 7  \n2.4 Aims of the Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Web 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","cbCaip7v9VuIc6Da","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaip7v9VuIc6Da","pdf",2050105,65,"English","# Introduction\n## The student voice\n## Why choose Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals?\n## HN Global\n## Qualification titles\n## Qualification codes\n## Awarding organisation\n## Key features\n## Qualification frameworks\n## Collaborative development\n# Assessment\n## Principles of internal assessment\n## Assessment using Standard Criteria\n## Formative assessment\n## Making valid assessment decisions\n# Programme structure\n## Modules, Assessment Units, Credits and Total Qualification Time\n## Programme structures\n# Centre Support\n## This document\n## Support on HN Global\n## Assessment and Assignment Guidance\n## Pearson English","[{\"question\":\"What qualification levels are covered by the specification?\",\"answer\":\"It covers the Higher National Certificate (Level 4) and the Higher National Diploma (Level 5) in Web Design.\"},{\"question\":\"What does Issue 3 change compared with the previous issue?\",\"answer\":\"Issue 3 inserts new sections 1.7 and 1.8, removes section 4.4 Assignment Checking Service, updates English language requirements, revises assessment grade confirmation rules, and adds compensation guidance for the HNC.\"},{\"question\":\"How are valid assessment decisions supported in the document?\",\"answer\":\"The specification outlines principles of internal assessment, formative and standard criteria assessment, how to make valid assessment decisions using authentic student work, and includes guidance on the use of artificial intelligence in assessment.\"}]","Higher Nationals Web Design Specification - Issue 3 - Summary of changes | PDF",1792467951,164]