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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>{{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> |
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 5 qualification) is now Level 4 on the [[Regulated Qualifications Framework]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.qca.org.uk/493_15772.html |accessdate=October 15, 2006 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20060926024602/http://www.qca.org.uk/493_15772.html |archivedate=September 26, 2006 }}</ref> |
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 |accessdate=October 15, 2006 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20060926024602/http://www.qca.org.uk/493_15772.html |archivedate=September 26, 2006 }}</ref> |
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Revision as of 13:57, 6 December 2020
A Higher National Certificate (HNC) is a higher education/further education qualification in the United Kingdom.
Overview
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]
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
- ^ 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
- ^ https://web.archive.org/web/20060926024602/http://www.qca.org.uk/493_15772.html. Archived from the original on September 26, 2006. Retrieved October 15, 2006.
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