Higher Nationals
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Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today. With so many students wanting to make their mark in the world of work, it is becoming more important for them to gain the right skills to be confident in the outside world.
BTEC Higher Nationals have a long history of delivering higher level technical and professional skills. They provide career-focussed experience as well as academic knowledge; ensuring you’ll gain the required expertise, as identified by business and industry, and the flexibility to take the next step into employment or continue to a degree.
Whichever path you choose, BTEC Higher Nationals offer you real opportunities and real qualifications to prosper in the real world.
In designing the BTEC Higher Nationals we’ve worked closely with relevant employers and Professional Bodies, to ensure alignment with recognised professional standards, and with universities to ensure alignment with degree programmes. The new BTEC Higher National qualifications are designed to reflect the increasing need for high quality professional and technical qualifications at Levels 4 and 5, providing you with a clear line of sight to your career, or progression to a degree at Level 6. The course is very “ intensive and clearly prepares Go Higher you for the future, whether you want to further your studies and go to Why choose BTEC university, look for employment, Higher Nationals? or start your own business. When thinking about your career and your future, it is becoming increasingly important to make ” sure you feel confident that what you choose to study will enhance your career path and give you BTEC HND Business Student 2017 peace of mind that it meets industry standards. BTEC Higher Nationals are professional / technical higher education qualifications, not only recognised as equivalent to the first two years of an honours degree, but co-designed with industry, employers and professional bodies, so they are widely recognised by industry and higher education as the principal vocational qualification at Levels 4 and 5. With clear routes to or within employment, or progression to an honours degree at level 6, BTEC Higher Nationals are designed to help you secure the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to succeed in the workplace.
• When developing the BTEC Higher National • They are designed to reflect this increasing qualifications, we collaborated with a need for high-quality professional and What is the difference between an wide range of students, employers, higher technical education pathways at Levels 4 education providers, colleges and subject and 5. HNC and an HND? experts, to ensure that the new qualifications • These qualifications provide you with a clear meet their needs and expectations. pathway to employment, and a recognised • There is now a greater emphasis on employer progression route to gain the further learning engagement and work readiness. required at Level 6 Higher National Certificate Higher National Diploma
• Usually takes one year to complete • Usually takes two years to complete if studying full time, and two years if if studying full time, and four years if Designed for clear transitions studying part time. studying part time.
• Equivalent to the first year of a University • Equivalent to the first and second year of Entry points: A level 3 qualification, for example, a BTEC Level 3 or A-level. Access to HE Diploma. degree. a University degree.
• Usually a more introductory programme • A more specialised programme of learning with a ‘core’ of learning essential to the with pathways linked to occupational Level 4 Higher National Certificate subject (some sectors may have more outcomes. (120 Credits) specialist content depending on level of entry to the job market).
Level 5 Higher National Diploma • Opportunities to develop project • An increased focus on research skills. (120 Credits) management skills.
Assessment for both years will be through a varied programme of assignments.
Full-time Level 6 Professional Core modules credit values may vary by subject but will not be less than 30% of the whole employment Honours degree programme body qualifications qualification. Real world success - Designed Liam Archer to work in a digital world
Liam is a real BTEC success story, starting on He began working at BWB Consulting in February BTEC Higher Nationals are supported by a a BTEC First before progressing through BTEC 2015 and has continued his studies, sponsored specially designed range of digital resources, Level 3 and 4, he has just completed his BTEC by BWB, while gaining on-the-job experience to ensure that you’ll have the best possible Higher National Diploma in Construction and within their Leeds Transport and Infrastructure experience during your course. These are the Built Environment (Civil Engineering) and his Design team. Liam has become a valued member available on our free dedicated platform EngTech. Liam is now studying for his BSc in Civil of the team and a real asset to both BWB and to for Higher National students – HN Global. Engineering. During his time at Leeds College of his industry. You’ll be able to access free online learning Building, he evolved from a shy, quiet student Liam won our BTEC Higher National Student of to develop your study skills to support into an innovative, strategic thinker who regularly the Year Award for 2016. your higher education learning, and career challenges and changes ineffective procedures at work. Liam now runs CPD training for his office, development resources to support you with volunteers at environmental days and mentors preparing for the real world. With HN Global, young apprentices. you can also participate within a community of other BTEC Higher National students from around the world, via online forums, to “My journey has been a long one, but very worthwhile. Stick with the discuss anything relevant to your course. programme, soak in as much as possible and look to gain experience or employment in a relevant field.” Real opportunities
BTEC Higher A few examples of typical jobs A few examples of typical jobs National Pathways* after HNC** after HND** Qualification Business • Accounting and Finance Business Advisor; Human Resources Business Manager; Business • Business Management Officer; Training and Development Development Manager; Human • Entrepreneurship Officer; Recruitment Consultant; Resources Manager; Recruitment and Small Business Communications Planner; Accounting Consultant; Marketing Executive/ Management Technician. Manager; Logistics and Distribution • Human Resource Manager; Supply Chain Manager; Management Service Delivery Manager; Retail • Marketing Manager; Financial Advisor; Sales • Operations Management Manager; Small Business Advisor. Engineering • Electrical and Electronic Electrical Engineering Technician; Electrical Engineer; Electronic Engineer; Engineering Electronics Engineering Technician; Mechanical Engineer; Manufacturing • General Engineering Mechanical Engineering Technician; Systems Engineer; Automotive Engineer; • Manufacturing Manufacturing Systems Technician; Maintenance Engineer. Engineering Automotive Engineering Technician; • Mechanical Engineering Engineering Maintenance Technician. • Operations Engineering Aeronautical • Aircraft Aerodynamics Aerospace Engineering Technician; Aerospace Engineer; Flight Control Engineering • Aircraft Flight Control Aircraft Flight Control Systems Systems Engineer. Systems Technician. BTEC Higher BTEC Higher A few examples of typical jobs A few examples of typical A few examples of typical jobs A few examples of typical jobs National Pathways* National Pathways* after HNC** jobs after HND** after HNC** after HND** Qualification Qualification Nuclear • Nuclear Operations Nuclear Engineering Technician; Nuclear Engineer; Nuclear Sport • Outdoor Adventure Outdoor Adventure Instructor; Field Adventure Tourism Manager; Engineering (Electrical and Engineering) Nuclear Maintenance Technician Maintenance Project Engineer; • Community Sport and Studies Officer; Sports Coaching; Environmental Education; Youth • Nuclear Operations Nuclear Maintenance Operations Physical Activity Health Promotion; Corporate Sports Development Officers; Sports (UK Only) (Mechanical) Engineer. • Leisure Management Hospitality; Outreach Work; Sports Development; Health and Fitness • Sport (General) Entrepreneurship; Armed Forces and Management; Sports Facility Police. Management; Sports Event Management; PE teaching (via a Systems Engineer; Support Technician; Network Engineer; Systems Computing • Network Engineering PGCE). • Software Engineering Database Administrator; Servicedesk Architect • Data Analytics Technician; System Testing Engineer; Network Manager; Software Sport & Exercise • Coaching Science Sport Coach; Community Sports Sports Therapist; Cardiac • Security Network Support Technician. Developer; Systems Designer; Science • Exercise, Health and Leader; Performance Developer; Rehabilitation Technician; Sports • Intelligent Systems Business Analyst; Games Lifestyle Sports Development Officer; Leisure and Exercise Scientist; Strength and • Applications Development Developer; Web Developer; • Sport and Exercise Development Officer; Armed Forces or Conditioning; Teaching or Lecturing Business Analyst Science (General) Uniformed Services. (via a PGCE). • Protective Services Police Officer (if reached min age 18); Police Officer; Prison Officer; Marketing Analyst; Data Engineer; Public Services • Crime and Criminal Prison Officer (if reached min age 18); Royal Navy; Royal Marines; Army; Fraud Analyst; Operation Research Justice Firefighter (if reached min age 18); Royal Air Force; Firefighter (middle Scientist; Forensic Computer • Public Service Royal Navy; Royal Marines; Army; management); Local Government Analysts; IT Security Coordinator; Management Royal Air Force; Local Government project management/senior clerical; Ethical Hacker; Fraud Analyst. • Public Services (General) Administrator. Public Sector Commercial Officer. Construction • Construction - Assistant Design Coordinator; Design & Build Co-ordinator; and the Built Management Construction Design Technician; Construction Site Supervisor; Site • Construction - Architectural Construction Technician; Architectural Manager; Project Manager; Health Environment Applied This qualification is under Laboratory Technician - Research; Analytical Chemist; Molecular Technology Draftsperson; Architectural Technician; & Safety Manager; Architectural Sciences development for first Laboratory Technician - Process; Biologist; Microbiologist; Formulation • Civil Engineering Heating/Cooling System Technician; Technologist; Information Manager; teaching in 2019. Older Development; Polymer Technologist; Scientist; Process Technologist; • Building Services Building Services Engineering Architectural Designer; Heating/ versions are available, Laboratory Manager; Laboratory Biotechnologist; Biochemist; Botanist; Engineering - Heating, Technician; Site Engineering Technician; Cooling System Designer; Electrical please consult with your Analyst. Clinical Engineer; Ecologist; Marine Ventilation and Air- Construction Surveying Technician. System Designer; Lighting System local college about options Biologist; Medical Laboratory conditioning Designer; Structural Engineering for Applied Chemistry or Assistant; Microbiologist; Zoological • Building Services Design; Civil Engineering Design; Applied Biology. Scientist; Food Scientist; Nature Engineering - Electrical Transport Engineering Design. conservation Officer; Environmental • Surveying Engineer; Pharmacologist; Research and Development Scientist; Research Art and Design • Product Design Assistant Art Production Manager; Logo Art Director; Illustrator; Visual scientist (life sciences); Research • Interior Design Designer; Broadcast Designer; Assistant Image Developer; Photographer; scientist (medical); Soil Scientist; • Fashion Illustrator; Photographer’s Assistant; Content Developer; Web Designer; Analytical Scientist; Chemical Engineer; • Textiles Layout Artist; Assistant Web Developer; Interface Designer; Package Chemistry Laboratory Technician; • Graphic Design Fine Artist; Ceramicist; Pattern Cutter; Designer; User Experience Colour Technologist; Industrial • Photography 3D Designer; Textile Designer; Assistant Designer; Fine Artist; Ceramic Chemist; Toxicologist. • Art Practice Stylist; Fashion Forecast Researcher. Designer; Fashion Designer; Interior • Digital Design Design Assistant; Assistant Product Hospitality • Hospitality Management Assistant Kitchen Manager; Head Senior Chef; Head Chef; Sous Chef; Designer; Textile Designer; Stylist; Management • Culinary Arts Chef/Cook; Head of Waiting Staff; Special Events Manager; Conference Assistant Fashion Forecaster; Management Head Barman; Restaurant Assistant and Banqueting Manager; Events Jewellery Designer. • Food and Beverage Manager; Food and Beverage Assistant Project Manager; Bar/Pub Manager; • Accommodation and Manager; Front Office Manager; Head Restaurant Manager; Food and Rail • Track Rail Engineering Advanced Technician N/A Revenue Management of Housekeeping; Assistant General Beverage Manager; Front of House Engineering • Power in:Track; Signalling; Telecoms; Traction & • Events Manager; Group Revenue Manager; Manager; Hotel Manager; Resort • Command and Control Rolling Stock; Electrification; Overhead • Innovative Marketing Assistant Coffee Shop Manager; Manager; Hotel Operations Manager; (HNC only) • Traction and Rolling Stock Lines; Rail Systems. and Sales Events Manager; Events Co-ordinator; Revenue and Sales Manager; • Rail Systems Assistant Product Manager. Product and Sales Manager; Sales and Marketing Manager; Sales Manufacturing • Manufacturing Operations Operations Coordinator; Manufacturing N/A Development Manager; Hospitality Operations Test Technician; Production Manager; Customer Relationships Manager. Operations Team Lead; Manufacturing Engineering Technician; Manufacturing & Early Childhood • Leadership and Room Leader; Pastoral Support Deputy/Assistant Manager; Senior/ (HNC Only) Production Engineer; Quality Education and Management Worker; Early Years Educator; Teaching Lead Practitioner; Pre-School Leader; • Education and Learning Assistant; Key Worker; Early Years/Children’s Centre Co- Technician; Lead Manufacturing Care Technician • Social and Community Early Years Practitioner; Learning Ordinator; Family Support Worker; Care Practice Support Assistant; Early Years Support Nursery Nurse/Practitioner; Senior Worker; Early Years Intervention Key Worker; Play Co-Ordinator/Leader; Support Worker (with additional Senior Playworker; After School Club training); Nursery Officer; Teaching and Supervisor; Higher Level Teaching Learning Assistant. and Learning Assistant; Early Years Foundation Stage Lead Pastoral Care It’s a great way to get your foot in the door of employment, greater Manager; Education Welfare Officer. than that compared to going to university.
- HNC Electrical and electronic Engineering student 2017 BTEC Higher BTEC Higher A few examples of typical A few examples of typical jobs A few examples of typical jobs after A few examples of typical National Pathways* National Pathways* jobs after HNC** after HND** HNC** jobs after HND** Qualification Qualification Travel and • International Destination Planning Officer; Air Charter Manager; Aircraft Movement Land-based • Agriculture Animal Keeper; Animal Controls Officer; Animal Behaviour Consultant; Kennel Tourism Travel and Tourism Tourism Development Officer’ Flight Manager; Airport Ground Handling • Horticulture Animal Health Officer; Animal Trainer; Wildlife and Cattery Manager; Pet Store Management Operations Manager; Passenger Manager; Airline Operations Manager; • Animal Technician; Animal Organization Researcher; Manager; Animal Rescue Centre Management • Aviation Operations Manager; Travel Passenger Services Manager; Destination Management Retail Supervisor; Animal Instructure; Manager; Research Officer; Veterinary • Destination Supervisor; Travel Assistant Manager; Manager; Events Manager; Events Project Laboratory Technician; Horse Riding Instructor; Technician; Animal Nutritionist; Management Corporate Travel Assistant Manager; Manager; Visitor Attraction Manager; Freelance Events Organizer; Horse Breeder; Medical Sales Representative; • Events Sustainable Tourism Officer; Visitor Curation and Interpretation Officer; Horse Trainer; Head Groom; Agriculture Lecturer; Equine Yard Manager; • Sustainable Attraction Assistant Manager; Destination Manager; Learning Programme Livestock Manager (Dairy, Pigs, Poultry, Professional Horse Rider; Equine Management Events Co-ordinator; Events Planner; Manager; Operations Executive; Operations Sheep, Beef, etc.); Agriculture Instructor; Activity Centre Manager; Animal • Tour Operations Destination Planning Officer; Tourism Support Manager; Group Operations Crop Production Technician; Crop Technician; Counsellor; Veterinary Practice • Innovation, Cuture Development Officer. Manager; Product Development Manager; Livestock Pedigree Breeder; Plant Breeder/ Manager; Farm and Estate Manager; and Heritage Sales and Marketing Manager; Tourism Grower; Garden Centre Department Supervisor; Plant Nursery Manager; Garden Development Manager; Sustainable Sales Representative; Garden Designer; Centre Manager; Crop Production Development Tourism Officer; Eco- Lodge Landscape Contractor. Manager. Manager. Creative Media • Sound Media VFX Artist; Assistant 3D Artist; Assitant VFX Supervisor; 3D Artist; Performing • Acting Stage Crew; Lighting Operator; Sound Costume Designer; Sound Designer; Hair Production • Film and Compositor; Runner; Assistant Web Developer; Compositor; Web Developer; Arts • Musical Theatre Operator; Hair and Mair Up Assistant; and Make Up Designer; Assistant Stage Television Assistant UX Designer; Assistant UI Designer; UX Designer; UI Designer; Audio • Dance Wardrobe Assistant; Performer: Manager; Deputy Stage Manager; Stage • Journalism Assistant Audio Technician; Assistant Match Technician; Recording Technician; • Technical Arts Vocalist, Dancer and Actor; Dancer: Manager; Lighting Designer; Dancer: Jazz, • Web and App Move Artist; Assistant Recording Technician; Camera Operator; Motion Graphics • Performing Arts Jazz, Ballet, Commercial Dance, Tap, Ballet, Commercial Dance, Tap, American Development Assistant Camera Operator; Assistant Concept Artist; Copy Editor; Digital Animator; (General) American Tap, Contemporary; Actor: Tap, Contemporary, Physical Theatre; • Motion Graphics Artist; Assistant Motion Graphics Artist; Scriptwriter; Script Editor; Lighting Stage, Camera and Multimedia. Choreographer; Assistant Choreographer; • Visual Effects Assistant Lighting Technician; Assistant Copy Technician; Concept Artist; Match Dance Captain; Performer: Vocalist, Dancer • Game Editor; Assistant Digital Animator; Assistant Move Artist. and Actor; Actor: Stage, Camera and Development Script Editor. Multimedia. *This list is a combination of pathways at both BTEC HNC and HND level. Please consult with your local college regarding exact Music • Business Top Line Songwriter; Arranger; Composer for Film; Composer for Media; pathways to be delivered within your chosen qualification. • Session Musician Songwriter; Transcriber; Performer; Composer for TV; Composer for Games/ • Artist Development Solo Artist; Roadie; Music Producer; Apps; Studio Session Musician; Live Session ** These are suggestions of the typical job roles related to this qualification at this level. Pearson does not guarantee employment • Production Music Promoter. Musician; Solo Artist; Performer; Sound upon completion, and you will have a responsibility to make sure that you meet the employer’s requirements. • Sound Design Designer; Assistant Sound Designer; Sound • Sound Engineering Engineer; Studio Sound Engineer; Live • Composition Sound Engineer; Studio Sound Engineer; Music Producer; Record Label Manager; Record Label Owner; Event Manager; Artist Manager. Designed to take you further Social and • Integrated Health Social Work Assistant; Community Family Support Worker; Community Community and Social Care Support Development Worker; Development Officer; Community Support Whether to, or within employment, Course Finder website. (You should your value and significance by being • Social Care Personal Assistant; Volunteer Worker; Life Coach; Occupational Therapy Work or onto the final year of a university always check the entry requirements an applicant holding a BTEC Higher Leadership and Assistant Organiser; Communication Support Worker; Project Manager; Children, degree, Pearson is dedicated to for degree programmes at specific National qualification. Management Support Worker; Palliative Care Young People and Families Practitioner; creating opportunities to help you once higher education providers). • Community Assistant; Careers Adviser; Assistant Family Mediator; Volunteer Coordinator; you have completed your qualification. We also engage with professional Development Welfare Officer; Learning Mentor; Volunteer Manager; Welfare Rights We also work with employers to bodies to create clear routes of • Social and Organisational Development Officer; Mental Health Advocate; Outreach We work with universities in the UK produce our qualifications, to make progression for BTEC Higher National Community Work Assistant; Project Worker; Outreach Manager; Policy Advisor; Senior Support and around the world, explaining the sure the BTEC Higher Nationals are holders, so you can use your Practice Worker; Support Worker; Advice, Worker; General Office Manager. content, structure and purpose of up-to-date and meet the requirements qualification to fully, or partially, claim • Children, Young Support and Guidance Worker. BTEC Higher National qualifications, of industry. This means that you will a professional certification and gain People and Families so that the universities recognise your be learning the skills and knowledge accelerated progression towards, for Practitioner value and accept applications from you wanted by employers. We gain example, Chartered status. Healthcare • Integrated Care Care Navigator; Healthcare Support Senior Healthcare Assistant; Senior as a BTEC Higher National holder onto recognition from employers so a degree programme. You can find that whilst they are reviewing job Practice • Healthcare Worker; Social Care Support Worker; Support Worker; Healthcare Administration Management Healthcare Assistant; Healthcare Manager; Health Educator; Health Advisor; all these articulations on our Degree applications, they already understand • Public Health & Administrator; Personal Assistant; Public Health Practitioner; Wellbeing Health Promotion Assistant Operational Manager; Coordinator; Health Improvement Officer; • Healthcare (Assistant Assistant Health Advisor; Assistant Assistant Practitioner; Nursing Assistant/ BTEC Higher Practitioner) Health Educator; Assistant Health Auxiliary; Smoking Cessation Advisor; Some examples of the current exemptions/vendor • Nursing Assistant Improvement Officer; Primary Care Substance Misuse Worker; Project Manager; National Liaison Officer; Unqualified Assistant General Office Manager; Occupational accreditations for BTEC Higher National qualifications Practitioner; Nursing Assistant; Therapy Support Worker; Physiotherapy Qualification Teenage Pregnancy Coordinator; Assistant; Support, Time and Recovery Business Association of Chartered Certified Accountants ACCA, CIMA, CIPD, CIPS Activities Coordinator. Worker; Theatre Support Worker. Computing CompTIA, CISCO, Microsoft, Oracle, AXELOS Construction and the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), Institution of Structural Engineers (iStructE), Chartered Built Environment Institute of Building (CIOB), Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation (CIHT), Institute of Highways Engineers (IHE). BTEC Higher Nationals Loans/Grant Applicable Available to full-time Available to part- Further details Courses students (studying a time students have top-ups to over Real opportnities first degree)?* (studying a first degree)?* Tuition fee HNC, HND, Yes Yes A repayable government loan from Student loan Foundation • Up to £9,250 per • Up to £6,935 per Finance England to pay for the tuition Real rewards Degree, PGCE, year year fees of your higher education course – BA/BSc (Hons) • Part-time students the amount is paid directly to the college Top-up (apply must complete a on your behalf. You’ll only need to start through chosen minimum of 25 repaying the loan after you’ve completed In 2017, Pearson asked students university) per cent of the your course and you’re earning more from around the world why they enjoy studying a BTEC full-time course than £25,000 per year.Visit www.gov.uk/ Higher National qualification. BTEC Higher Nationals content each year. student-finance for more information. Maintenance Full time HNC, Yes Yes A low-interest, repayable loan to pay really do make a difference to students lives, and Loan HND, • Living at home (up New students starting towards your living costs such as rent – prepare them for real world experiences that they will Foundation to £7,324) after September 2018, the amount is paid to your personal bank Degree, BA/BSc, • Living away from depending on course account through instalments across the require when embarking on their career journey. PGCE, Top-Up home (up to intensity. For more in- duration of your course. You’ll only need £8,700 per year) formation, visit: www. to start repaying the loan after you’ve Click on the video to find out what some of our gov.uk/student-fi- completed your course and you’re earning current students have to say. nance/parttime-stu- more than £25,000 per year. dents Childcare HNC, HND, Yes (Up to 85% of your No This grant helps with childcare costs for Grant Foundation De- weekly costs) children under 15, or under 17 if they have gree, PGCE, BA/ • Up to £164.70 a special educational needs. You do not have BSc, Top-Ups week for one child to pay this money back and you must be • Up to £282.36 a eligible for student finance to apply. Visit Designed to meet your budget week for two or www.gov.uk/childcare-grant for more more children information. Adult Full time HNC, Yes No This grant is for students with an adult who Costs Dependent HND, • Up to £2,925 per depends on them financially. The money is Grant Foundation De- year depending on paid in three termly instalments direct into gree, PGCE, BA/ household income your bank account and you do not have to Please note that the annual tuition fees to study BSc, Top-Ups pay this money back. Visit www.gov.uk/ a BTEC Higher National qualification are at adult-dependants-grant for information. the discretion of the college and can be found Professional HNC, HND, Yes Yes A loan from a participating high street bank If you want more & Career Foundation • Between £300 and • Between £300 and to pay for the cost of your course. Loans within their prospectus. However, it is usually information about loans Development Degree, £10,000 in total £10,000 in total are usually offered at a reduced interest considerably less than studying at university. loan Art & Design rate and the government pays the interest and grants, visit pre-degree while you study. Visit www.gov.uk/career- development-loans for more information. Funding Parents’ Full time HNC, Yes No Help with course-related costs if you have Learning HND, • Up to £1,669 a children who depend on you. You can BTEC Higher Nationals are subject to student www.gov.uk/ Allowance Foundation De- year depending on apply for Parents’ Learning Allowance even loan funding within Further Education Colleges, gree, PGCE, BA/ household income if you choose not to apply for Childcare student-finance BSc, Top-Ups Grant. You can get up to £1,573 a year but you will generally only receive student dependant on other income sources. Visit finance for yourfirst higher education www.gov.uk/studentfinancesteps for qualification. A full breakdown of available for more information, more information. Disabled HNC, HND, Yes Yes You can apply if you have a disability, funding can be found on the opposite page. and to apply. Students’ Foundation De- including a: long-term health condition; Allowance gree, PGCE, BA/ mental health condition; specific learning If you are considering a BTEC Higher National BSc, Top-Ups difficulty, eg dyslexia. You must meet the definition of disability under the Equality at a private college in the UK, you will need to Act 2010. The support you get depends on consult with the college regarding the tuition your individual needs and not on income. fees. Visit www.gov.uk/studentfinancesteps for more information. * This information was correct at the time of production, but is subject to change and only applies to students from England. Students from Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, or anywhere in the EU will need to visit www.gov.uk/student-finance for more details.
What to do next: As part of an initial advice and guidance, interview and enrolment procedure, 1. If you are interested in studying a BTEC Higher National qualification, spend time researching the colleges might take into account the prior experience and knowledge you have gained from outside the formal education and training system. This is known as course that you are interested in. 2. Visit the college website(s) and attend open days to find out what Recognition of Prior Learning, or RPL. Speak to your local college if you’re unsure. they have to offer. 3. Make sure you meet all application requirements. 4. Speak to your careers advisor if you need more support. If you have any further queries, or would like more information about any individual subject, please contact [email protected]