Unit Descriptors for the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals Esports Suite - Issue 2 - Summary of Unit Descriptor Changes

Oct 20, 2026

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Summary of Unit Descriptors for the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals Esports Suite, Issue 2, covering the updates made between the previous issue and the current revision. It specifies changes across multiple esports units (e.g., rephrased learning outcomes, updated essential content, renumbered criteria, and corrected typographical and alignment issues). The document also outlines which Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate and Level 5 Higher National Diploma qualifications the unit descriptors support and explains England-specific alignment and non-England delivery options.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages309

Reading Time12 h 59 min

AccessFree to download

Summary of changes made between previous issue and this current issue

Contents

1.0 Introduction

2.0 Programme structures

3.0 The unit descriptor

4.0 Unit descriptors

Unit 401: Esports Ecosystem

Unit 402: Skills and Tactics Analysis

Unit 403: Event Planning and Delivery

Unit 404: Planning an Esports Project

Unit 405: Entrepreneurial Ventures

Unit Descriptors for the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals Esports Issue 2 For use with: Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Esports (610/3124/0) Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Esports (610/3125/2) About Pearson We are the world’s leading learning company, operating in countries all around the world. 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. References to third party materials made in this document are made in good faith. Pearson does not endorse, approve or accept responsibility for the content of materials, which maybe subject to change, or any opinions expressed therein. (Materials may include textbooks, journals, magazines and other publications and websites.) All information in this document is correct at time of publication. All the material in this publication is copyright © Pearson Education Limited 2024 Summary of Unit Descriptors for the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals Esports Suite Issue 2 changes | Summary of changes made between previous issue and this current issue | Page number | | --- | --- | | Unit 404: Planning an Esports Project
LO1, LO2, LO4 and M2 had a minor rephrase. | 38-46 | | Unit 405: Entrepreneurial Ventures
P4, P5, P6, P7, M2, M4, D1 had a minor rephrase. | 47-57 | | Unit 407: Tournament Operations
LO3, M3 and M4 had a minor rephrase. | 69-78 | | Unit 408: Audio-Visual Production
P4 had a minor rephrase. | 79-88 | | Unit 410: On-Air Talent
P3, M3, D1, D2 had a minor rephrase. | 101-111 | | Unit 411: Coaching Practice
LO4, P8 and M4 had a minor rephrase. | 112-120 | | Unit 413: Team Logistics
LO3 updated. LO1, LO2, LO3 essential content updated. P2, M2 had a minor rephrase. P5, P6, M3 updated. | 129-138 | | Unit 414: Ethics and Fair Play
D2 had a minor rephrase. | 139-148 | | Unit 416: Governance and Legislation
LO3, M3, D1 and D2 had a minor rephrase | 158-167 | | Unit 504: Event and Production Financing
LO1 had a minor rephrasing and essential content update. Switched the order of LO2 and LO3 and criteria renumbered accordingly. P1, P2, M1 had a minor rephrase. D1 and D2 updated. | 197-206 | | Unit 507: Set Design
P6 and M3 had a minor rephrase. | 227-237 | | Unit 510: High-Performance Environments
LO3, P6 and D2 had a minor rephrase. | 258-267 | | Unit 514: Social Landscape and Community Dynamics
LO3 updated. LO2, LO3, LO4, essential content updated. P5, P6, M3, D2 updated. | 294-302 | | Various typos addressed across the specification e.g. full stops and alignment issues. | | Earlier issue(s) show(s) previous changes. If 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](at: qualifications.pearson.com/en/support/contact-us.html). Contents 1.0 Introduction 1 1.1 Qualifications overview 1 1.2 Qualifications indicated‘for England’ 1 1.3 Qualifications not indicated‘for England’ 1 2.0 Programme structures 2 2.1 Programme structures overview 3 3.0 The unit descriptor 4 4.0 Unit descriptors 6 Unit 401: Esports Ecosystem 7 Unit 402: Skills and Tactics Analysis 17 Unit 403: Event Planning and Delivery 27 Unit 404: Planning an Esports Project 38 Unit 405: Entrepreneurial Ventures 47 Unit 406: Branding and Sponsorship 58 Unit 407: Tournament Operations 69 Unit 408: Audio-Visual Production 79 Unit 409: Streaming and Broadcasting 89 Unit 410: On-Air Talent 101 Unit 411: Coaching Practice 112 Unit 412: Wellbeing, Lifestyle and Health 121 Unit 413: Team Logistics 129 Unit 414: Ethics and Fair Play 139 Unit 415: Game Design Philosophy 149 Unit 416: Governance a

FAQs

What qualifications are the unit descriptors in this document intended for?

The unit descriptors are for Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Esports (610/3124/0) and Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Esports (610/3125/2).

What does Issue 2 summarize in this document?

It summarizes changes made between the previous issue and the current Issue 2, including minor rephrasing of specific learning outcomes and assessment criteria, essential content updates, criteria renumbering, and updated unit elements across multiple units.

How are qualifications indicated for England different from those not indicated for England?

England-indicated qualifications align to occupational standards tied to IfATE requirements and are quality marked as Higher Technical Qualifications. Qualifications not indicated for England can be delivered by centres in the UK or overseas with Pearson approvals and are not quality marked as Higher Technical Qualifications by IfATE.

Oct 20, 2026

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