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BTECHIGHERNATIONALSBuilding the right BTEC programmefor your learners:BTEC Level 4 Higher National CertificateBTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma
ContentsWhat are BTEC Higher Nationals? .1Level 4 HNC .2Level 5 HND .3NEW BTEC Level 6 Diplomas in Engineering.4NEW HN eLearning for Higher Nationals in Business .42. Programme Design & Delivery . 5-9The Essentials.5-6BTEC Higher Nationals on the QCF .5How can we identify each individual qualification and pathway? .6Building a Programme of study .6-9Unit selection .7Rules of Combination .7Building a programme of study - at a glance.83. Course listings (BTEC level 4 HNC and level 5 HND) . 10-204. Learning, Teaching & Assessment . 21-23Awarding qualification and unit grades .21Recognising Prior Learning (RPL) .22Examples of qualification grading tables .235. NEW BTEC Higher Apprenticeships . 246. Quality Assurance for BTEC Higher Nationals . 25-26Step 1: Approval process .25Step 2: Monitoring the centre’s internal systems .26Step 3: Independent assessment review .267. Support and Training . 27-29Curriculum development and support teams .27Subject advisors .27Ask Edexcel .28Training .28Stay up to date .29Why choose BTEC forHigher Education?1. Why choose BTEC for Higher Education? . 1-4Why choose BTEC for Higher Education?Higher Education is evolving. Due to the recent changes in funding, and the increasinglycompetitive jobs market, more learners are seeking to maximise the value of their HE qualifications.UCAS reported that in 2012, for the first time since 2006, the application rate of 18 year olds inEngland fell, suggesting that around 15,000 young applicants expected to apply for university did notdo so.The BTEC Higher Nationals suite of qualifications provides an excellent choice for FE collegeslooking to broaden their vocational offering to meet the demands of young learners seeking acost-effective, vocational pathway to HE.What are BTEC Higher Nationals?BTEC Higher Nationals (HNs) provide a programme ofspecialist vocational learning at levels 4 and 5 which reflectsthe requirement of professional organisations and meets theNational Occupational Standards for each sector or industry.With their strong emphasis on developing practical skillsalongside specialist knowledge and understanding for thesector, BTEC Higher Nationals are recognised internationallyby employers as providing learners with the key conceptsand practical skills for direct progression to – or within employment.How are they delivered?BTEC Higher Nationals are directly available from Pearsonas QCF qualifications or indirectly in the form of franchisedinstitutional awards via collaborative arrangements withUniversities signed up to the Pearson Licence Agreement.What do I need to do to deliver Higher Nationals?To offer BTEC Higher Nationals colleges must have bothCentre and Qualification Approval. Although most FE collegesalready have BTEC Centre Approval, they must secure specificapproval for each BTEC HN - see the Quality Assurancesection on page 25 for more details.Stay up to date - visit www.btec.co.uk/highernationals today1
4LEVELBTEC HNCs at level 4 offer an internationally recognised qualification with thepotential for career progression and professional development for those already inemployment, and opportunities to progress into higher education.HNCLevel 5: BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND)240 credits (QCF)BTEC level 5 HNDs offer greater depth and specialisation than the level 4 HNCs,providing a robust platform for progression into – or within – employment, or tofurther study at degree level.5HNDHow long is the course?How long is the course?The study programme can be part-time or full time, and theframework gives centres the flexibility to develop engaging, relevantprogrammes to support their learners’ professional developmentaspirations.While retaining the same flexibility as the BTEC Level 4 HNC,BTEC Level 5 HND learners are predominantly following afull-time course of study, providing opportunities for them toapply their knowledge and practical skills in the workplace.If they are studying full time, they can take up formal workplacements or part-time employment experience as part oftheir course.Most BTEC Higher Nationals at level 4 are taken by part-timelearners studying over two years, although in some sectors thereare opportunities to take a more intensive programme of study overa shorter period.Where next?Learners who achieve their BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificatecan progress first to a BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma whichoffers a great degree of specialisation and then potentially to degreelevel.Go to Programme Design & Delivery on page 5 to find out moreabout how to construct a full programme at level 4.Why choose BTEC forHigher Education?Level 4: BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC)120 credits (QCF)Why choose BTEC for Higher Education?LEVELWhy choose BTEC for Higher Education?Where next?Learners achieving a BTEC Level 5 HND can progress to – orwithin – employment in their sector, or continue their studiesto degree level. A Level 5 HND provides opportunities tospecialise within a sector, and learners can choose to use thisas a starting point to work towards professional membershipor study for entry to their specialist professional body.Go to Programme Design & Delivery on page 5 to find outmore about how to construct a full programme at level 5.BTEC Professional CoursesDeveloping the skills learners need for workplace progressionLearners may be looking for a shorter course of specialist study to enhancespecific skills, knowledge and understanding — or to improve professionalpractice — to support progression within their chosen career.BTEC ProfessionalFind out more atwww.btec.co.uk/btecprofessional.The BTEC Professional suite offers exactly the kind of flexibility they are looking for: a wide range ofwork-related qualifications from levels 4–7 directly related to their work experience or careerprogression. They can select the sector specialism, level and delivery method that best suits theirindividual needs.2Stay up to date - visit www.btec.co.uk/highernationals today3
Programme Design & DeliveryBTEC Level 6 Diplomas inEngineeringAs part of our continuing commitment to highereducation in further and higher education collegeswe have developed a new suite of BTEC Level 6Diplomas in Engineering in consultation with SEMTA,Engineering Council UK and a number of leadingProfessional Engineering Institutions.These qualifications also form an integral part ofSEMTA’s new Higher Apprenticeship in AdvancedManufacturing Engineering at Level 6.To find out more visitwww.btec.co.uk/engineering-level6HN eLearning forHigher Nationals in BusinessEnriching the experience, extendingthe reachOnline resources will be available from Autumn2012 to support core units from the BTEC HNsin Business. This online resources will help you to:make the most of tutor time invested inplanning, delivery and assessmentBTEC Higher Nationals on the Qualificationsand Credit Framework (QCF)BTEC Higher National qualifications are allocated aminimum credit value and Guided Learning Hours(GLH) at each level.Programme Design& DeliveryThese qualifications are designed to meet the“Further Learning” requirements for holders ofBTEC HND or Foundation degree who wish toachieve professional Incorporated Engineering(IEng) status.The EssentialsBTEC HNs on the QCF at a glanceLevelCredit valuesGuided Learning Hours (GLH)BTEC Higher Nationals areavailable at:Each QCF unit normallyearns 15 credits, usually inmultiples of 5 credits.Providing a starting point foryour resource planning, theGuided Learning Hours for eachlevel are set at:BTEC Level 4 HNC(Higher NationalCertificate)BTEC Level 5 HND(Higher NationalDiploma)The Rules of Combinationallow learners the flexibilityto include units from thelevels above and belowtheir chosen level of study.Units can vary in size, andthe credit allocation foreach unit is explained ineach individual coursespecification.Level 4 HNCLevel 5 HND480 GLH960 GLHOfqual define GLH as “thenumber of hours of teachersupervised or directed studytime required to teach aqualification or unit of aqualification”.For more information on how to construct a BTEC HN course of study, see Unit Selection on page 7.To find out about unit grading see Awarding Qualification and Unit Grades on page 21.support learners with an enriched,interactive learning experiencereach wider audiences through blendedor distance learning options.To find out more visitwww.pearsonfe.co.uk/hn-elearningStay up to date - visit www.btec.co.uk/highernationals today5
Programme Design & DeliveryProgramme Design & DeliveryHow can we identify each individual qualification and pathway?Unit selectionQCF qualification and pathway titlingCore units (mandatory)The QCF has rationalised naming conventions to make each qualification as clear and distinctive aspossible on the Register of Regulated Qualifications (RRQ) at http://register.ofqual.gov.uk/.Each BTEC Higher National qualification has a specified credit value for the ‘mandatory’ units whichprovide the core knowledge, skills and understanding required.The full formal titles will be used on all official documentation (e.g. specifications); however we usuallyuse shortened versions in general communications for ease of recognition.The minimum number of credits required from mandatory units varies for each qualification.Mandatory units provide:a broad-based introduction and the essential components for the qualificationthe underpinning knowledge for the subject areaProgramme Design& DeliveryWhere qualifications offer defined pathways, these are also listed in the specifications, with the pathwayname in parenthesis.a platform for further specialised study.Specialist units (optional)For example:QualificationPathwayBTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Health& Social CareBTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Health& Social Care (Management)BTEC Level 4 HND Diploma inBusinessBTEC Level 5 HND Diploma inBusiness (Marketing)Specialist units offer the opportunity to tailor the learner’s individual programme of study to matchtheir professional needs and aspirations.The selection of specialist units allows learners to:build on the fundamentals introduced in the mandatory unitsbe more focused around an area of specialisation for a sector-specific field of employmentallow greater depth and breadth of learning.Building a programme of studyBTEC HNs are developed in collaboration with centres, employers,professional bodies and the Sector Skills Councils (SSCs and SSBs)to ensure that the mandatory units for each qualification meet theskills requirements of the sector.Rules of Combination (RoC)The RoC provide the guidelines you need to build a validprogramme of study.Each centre is responsible for creating programmes ofstudy which combine units correctly. If you need moreinformation or advice, you can:download your specification todaywww.btec.co.uk/highernationalsProgramme of studyCore Units (Mandatory)Compulsory for all learners:As listed in the specification and units.The core units contain the essentialunderpinning knowledge required forthis level by the sector, regardless ofspecialisation. Specialist Units (Optional)ask Edexcel at www.edexcel.co.uk/askedexcelor contact specialist subject advisors atwww.btec.co.uk/contactusCombining credit values and levels as definedin the specification and by the Rules ofCombination, learners can complete their courseby selecting from:1. Specialist units for the qualification.2. Meeting Local Needs (MLN) units.3. Locally-devised specialist units.6Stay up to date - visit www.btec.co.uk/highernationals today7
Programme Design & DeliveryProgramme Design & DeliveryCombining mandatory core and specialist units2. Meeting Local Needs (MLN)To achieve a full qualification at each level, learners must gain a minimum number of credits (120 creditsat level 4 and 240 at level 5), studying a mix of mandatory core units and their own selection from a rangeof optional specialist units.If your learners require a greater degree of specialisation than the standard units allow, you are freeto select the specific units you need from any other accredited BTEC HN QCF qualifications.These units can be at the same level as the qualification, or at one level above or below; the Rulesof Combination, outlined in the specification, define how the units can be combined to create a validqualification. 60* credits fromoptional specialistunits125* mandatorycore credits 115* credits fromoptional specialistunits240 credits in total(must contain minimum65 credits at level 4and minimum 125credits at level 5)60* mandatorycore creditsLevel 5120 credits in total(must contain minimum65 credits at level 4)Level 4*These are guidelines figures only – the breakdown between mandatory and specialist units is given in each individualspecification at www.btec.co.uk/highernationals.Building a programme of study - at a glanceWorking within this framework, centres have 3 options forselecting the optional, specialist section in any programmeof study:1. Specialist units for the qualification.2. Meeting Local Needs (MLN) units.3. Locally-devised specialist units.1. Specialist Units for the QualificationYou can select specialist units from the same qualificationand level of study, combining level and credit values asdefined by the Rules of Combination in the specification.The full range of units for each qualification is listedonline alongside the specification at www.btec.co.uk/highernationals.These units should be the main source for building aprogramme of study.8All units imported to meet local needs must be at level 4 or level 5 only, and cannot exceed themaximum credit value for imported units defined for the qualification:BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma: centres can import a maximum of 30 credits.Programme Design& DeliveryThis flexibility ensures each programme of study provides the essential underpinning knowledge requiredfor each level and sector, and delivers learning tailored to the individual’s professional needs andaspirations.The same guidelines about credit value and level apply as with the standard specialist units, andthese will be outlined in the Rules of Combination detailed in the specification.BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma: centres can import a maximum of 60 credits.Centres traditionally use this option to tailor a programme to the individual requirements of locallearners or employers, while ensuring it remains coherent and continues to reflect the standard andvocational purpose of the qualification.Tailoring MLN to sector needsAlthough the importing of MLN units is usuallyrestricted to 30 credits at level 4 and 60 Credits at level5, there are two exceptions:BTEC HNC Level 4 in Construction and the BuiltEnvironment (Civil Engineering) consists of100% mandatory units. As there are no optionalspecialist units taken as part of this qualification,you cannot import any MLN units.BTEC HNC Level 4 in Health and Social Carequalifications restrict the credit value of anyimported units to a maximum of 15 credits.This exception applies both to MLN and locallyspecified units (see below).3. Locally devised specialist unitsIf any centre identifies a very specific local need which is not met by the existing range of QCF units,they can approach Pearson to discuss creating a new unit.In a limited number of cases, where there is a clearly demonstrable need, Pearson will work withthe centre to develop bespoke units, which have to be submitted to Ofqual for accreditation andinclusion on the QCF, and assigned a credit value. Delivery of the unit can begin only once the unithas been fully accredited and added to the qualification.The length of time from submission to accreditation is not fixed; we advise centres to work with6 months as a rule of thumb, although the writing and accreditation process varies significantlydepending on the nature of the unit.If you are interested in developing a locally devised unit, please contact your curriculumdevelopment manager in the first instance (see page 27 for full contact details).Stay up to date - visit www.btec.co.uk/highernationals today9
BTEC Higher Nationals – the complete course listWe’ve expanded the range of BTEC HNs on the QCF, with courses available across 16 sectors:Course listingsAdvanced Studies in Early YearsYou can browse through our full portfolio of BTEC courses at levels 4 and 5 in the following pages.All our specifications and unit lists are available FREE online – go to www.btec.co.uk/highernationals toview or download just the information you need.Advanced Studies in Early Years .11Applied Science .11Business .12Computing .
Level 4: BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) 120 credits (QCF) BTEC HNCs at level 4 offer an internationally recognised qualification with the potential for career progression and professional development for those already in employment, and opportunities to progress into higher education. Level 5
Pearson BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Automotive Engineering Pearson BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Automotive Engineering The BTEC HNCs (Higher National Certificates) are now at level 4 and are a minimum of 120 credits in size. They have been nested within the structures of the BTEC HNDs (Higher National Diplomas). BTEC HNDs are level 5 qualifications.
BTEC Level 4 HNC The Pearson BTEC Level 4 HNC in Business (QCF) is a qualification with a minimum of 120 credits of which 60 are mandatory core. The BTEC Level 4 HNC programme must contain a minimum of 65 credits at level 4. BTEC Level 5 HND The Pearson BTEC Level 5 HND in Business (QCF) is a qualification with a
Technology Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Information Technology First teaching 2016 Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (2017) in Information Technology Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (2017) in Information Technology First teaching 2017 . Edexcel, BTEC and LCCI qualifications Edexcel, BTEC and LCCI qualifications are awarded by Pearson, the UK’s .
Pearson BTEC Level 4 HNC The Pearson BTEC Level 4 HNC in Business is a qualification with a minimum of 120 credits of which 60 are mandatory core. The Pearson BTEC Level 4 HNC programme must contain a minimum of 65 credits at level 4. Pearson BTEC Level 5 HND The Pearson BTEC Lev
4.2.1 Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Engineering 29 4.2.2 Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Engineering 38 4.2.3 Meeting local needs (MLN) 57 4.2.4 Pearson BTEC Higher National Commissioned Development 58 4.3 Pearson-Set Units 59 4.4 The unit descriptor 60 4.5 Professional Body collaboration 63
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