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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 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.)  \nAll information in this document is correct at time of publication.  \nAll the material in this publication is copyright © Pearson Education Limited 2024  \nSummary of Unit Descriptors for the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals Esports Suite Issue 2 changes  \n\n| Summary of changes made between previous issue and this current issue | Page number |\n| --- | --- |\n| Unit 404: Planning an Esports Project\u003Cbr>LO1, LO2, LO4 and M2 had a minor rephrase. | 38-46 |\n| Unit 405: Entrepreneurial Ventures\u003Cbr>P4, P5, P6, P7, M2, M4, D1 had a minor rephrase. | 47-57 |\n| Unit 407: Tournament Operations\u003Cbr>LO3, M3 and M4 had a minor rephrase. | 69-78 |\n| Unit 408: Audio-Visual Production\u003Cbr>P4 had a minor rephrase. | 79-88 |\n| Unit 410: On-Air Talent\u003Cbr>P3, M3, D1, D2 had a minor rephrase. | 101-111 |\n| Unit 411: Coaching Practice\u003Cbr>LO4, P8 and M4 had a minor rephrase. | 112-120 |\n| Unit 413: Team Logistics\u003Cbr>LO3 updated. LO1, LO2, LO3 essential content updated. P2, M2 had a minor rephrase. P5, P6, M3 updated. | 129-138 |\n| Unit 414: Ethics and Fair Play\u003Cbr>D2 had a minor rephrase. | 139-148 |\n| Unit 416: Governance and Legislation\u003Cbr>LO3, M3, D1 and D2 had a minor rephrase | 158-167 |\n| Unit 504: Event and Production Financing\u003Cbr>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 |\n| Unit 507: Set Design\u003Cbr>P6 and M3 had a minor rephrase. | 227-237 |\n| Unit 510: High-Performance Environments\u003Cbr>LO3, P6 and D2 had a minor rephrase. | 258-267 |\n| Unit 514: Social Landscape and Community Dynamics\u003Cbr>LO3 updated. LO2, LO3, LO4, essential content updated. P5, P6, M3, D2 updated. | 294-302 |\n| Various typos addressed across the specification e.g. full stops and alignment issues. |  |\n\nEarlier issue(s) show(s) previous changes.  \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](at: qualifications.pearson.com/en/support/contact-us.html).  \nContents  \n1.0 Introduction 1  \n1.1 Qualifications overview 1  \n1.2 Qualifications indicated‘for England’ 1  \n1.3 Qualifications not indicated‘for England’ 1  \n2.0 Programme structures 2  \n2.1 Programme structures overview 3  \n3.0 The unit descriptor 4  \n4.0 Unit descriptors 6  \nUnit 401: Esports Ecosystem 7  \nUnit 402: Skills and Tactics Analysis 17  \nUnit 403: Event Planning and Delivery 27  \nUnit 404: Planning an Esports Project 38  \nUnit 405: Entrepreneurial Ventures 47  \nUnit 406: Branding and Sponsorship 58  \nUnit 407: Tournament Operations 69  \nUnit 408: Audio-Visual Production 79  \nUnit 409: Streaming and Broadcasting 89  \nUnit 410: On-Air Talent 101  \nUnit 411: Coaching Practice 112  \nUnit 412: Wellbeing, Lifestyle and Health 121  \nUnit 413: Team Logistics 129  \nUnit 414: Ethics and Fair Play 139  \nUnit 415: Game Design Philosophy 149  \nUnit 416: Governance a","cbCailIpzqkdrB4h","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCailIpzqkdrB4h","pdf",1372292,309,"English","# Summary of changes made between previous issue and this current issue\n# Contents\n## 1.0 Introduction\n## 2.0 Programme structures\n## 3.0 The unit descriptor\n## 4.0 Unit descriptors\n## Unit 401: Esports Ecosystem\n## Unit 402: Skills and Tactics Analysis\n## Unit 403: Event Planning and Delivery\n## Unit 404: Planning an Esports Project\n## Unit 405: Entrepreneurial Ventures","[{\"question\":\"What qualifications are the unit descriptors in this document intended for?\",\"answer\":\"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).\"},{\"question\":\"What does Issue 2 summarize in this document?\",\"answer\":\"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.\"},{\"question\":\"How are qualifications indicated for England different from those not indicated for England?\",\"answer\":\"England-indicated qualifications align to occupational standards tied to IfATE requirements and are quality marked as Higher Technical Qualifications. 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