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A '''Higher National Certificate''' ('''HNC''') is a [[higher education]]/[[further education]] qualification in the [[United Kingdom]]. |
A '''Higher National Certificate''' ('''HNC'''), part of the [[Higher Nationals]] suite of qualifications, is a [[higher education]]/[[further education]] qualification in the [[United Kingdom]]. |
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==Overview== |
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In [[England]], [[Wales]] and [[Northern Ireland]], the HNC is a [[Business And Technology Education Council (BTEC)|BTEC]] qualification awarded by [[Edexcel]], and in [[Scotland]], an HNC is a ''Higher National'' awarded by the [[Scottish Qualifications Authority]].<ref> |
In [[England]], [[Wales]] and [[Northern Ireland]], the HNC is a [[Business And Technology Education Council (BTEC)|BTEC]] qualification awarded by [[Edexcel]], and in [[Scotland]], an HNC is a ''[[Higher Nationals|Higher National]]'' awarded by the [[Scottish Qualifications Authority]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/sqa_nu_display_section.jsp?pContentID=411&p_applic=CCC&p_service=Content.show&|title=Higher National Qualifications – HNCs and HNDs|last=civic,sqa|website=www.sqa.org.uk}}</ref> The attainment level of the qualification is roughly equivalent to 6th year at school, or one year of [[university]] in Scotland, and a [[Certificate of Higher Education]] but being less extensive than that of a [[Higher National Diploma]] (HND). Studied full-time, the qualification normally takes one year or two years part-time.<ref>[http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearning/QualificationsExplained/DG_10039026 HNCs and HNDs: what they are – Direct.gov.uk, accessed 30 August 2012] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120716234258/http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearning/QualificationsExplained/DG_10039026 |date=16 July 2012 }}</ref> Many HNCs cover the same areas as an HND and it is often possible to complete an HND with one year full-time study after successfully completing the HNC.<ref>[http://www.aimhigher.ac.uk/sites/aimhigher/student_info/hnc.cfm Higher National Certificate (HNC) – Aimhigher.ac.uk<!-- Bot generated title -->] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060623104136/http://www.aimhigher.ac.uk/sites/aimhigher/student_info/hnc.cfm |date=June 23, 2006 }}</ref> |
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In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, an HNC (previously a level |
In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, an HNC (previously a level 5 qualification) is now Level 4 on the [[Regulated Qualifications Framework]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.qca.org.uk/493_15772.html |access-date=October 15, 2006 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060926024602/http://www.qca.org.uk/493_15772.html |archive-date=September 26, 2006 |title=The structure of the NQF}|website= Qualifications and Curriculum Authority}}</ref> |
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In Ireland, an HNC is considered roughly |
In Ireland, an HNC is considered roughly equivalent to a [[FETAC]] level 6 Advanced Certificate; as both contain at least 8 modules/units at IRL level 6 (UK level 4) |
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==References== |
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*[http://www.engc.org.uk/accreditation/hn_awards.asp Higher National Awards (Engineering Council)] |
*[http://www.engc.org.uk/accreditation/hn_awards.asp Higher National Awards (Engineering Council)] |
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*[http://www.spottek.ca/IED_HNC.html Equivalency and acceptance for Incorporated Engineer registration (e.g.)] |
*[http://www.spottek.ca/IED_HNC.html Equivalency and acceptance for Incorporated Engineer registration (e.g.)] |
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*[http://www.hnccourses.co.uk Higher National Certificates(HNC)] |
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[[Category:Educational qualifications in the United Kingdom]] |
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Latest revision as of 19:43, 18 August 2022
A Higher National Certificate (HNC), part of the Higher Nationals suite of qualifications, is a higher education/further education qualification in the United Kingdom.
Overview[edit]
In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, the HNC is a BTEC qualification awarded by Edexcel, and in Scotland, an HNC is a Higher National awarded by the Scottish Qualifications Authority.[1] The attainment level of the qualification is roughly equivalent to 6th year at school, or one year of university in Scotland, and a Certificate of Higher Education but being less extensive than that of a Higher National Diploma (HND). Studied full-time, the qualification normally takes one year or two years part-time.[2] Many HNCs cover the same areas as an HND and it is often possible to complete an HND with one year full-time study after successfully completing the HNC.[3]
In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, an HNC (previously a level 5 qualification) is now Level 4 on the Regulated Qualifications Framework.[4]
In Ireland, an HNC is considered roughly equivalent to a FETAC level 6 Advanced Certificate; as both contain at least 8 modules/units at IRL level 6 (UK level 4)
In Scotland, an HNC is Level 7 on the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework.[5]
References[edit]
- ^ civic,sqa. "Higher National Qualifications – HNCs and HNDs". www.sqa.org.uk.
- ^ HNCs and HNDs: what they are – Direct.gov.uk, accessed 30 August 2012 Archived 16 July 2012 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Higher National Certificate (HNC) – Aimhigher.ac.uk Archived June 23, 2006, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "The structure of the NQF}". Qualifications and Curriculum Authority. Archived from the original on September 26, 2006. Retrieved October 15, 2006.
- ^ "Guide to Higher National Qualifications" (PDF). Scottish Qualifications Authority.