Our portfolio of BTEC Higher Nationals, that are recognised as Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs), seamlessly bridge the gap between academic learning and practical, industry-specific skills. While BTEC Higher Nationals have always provided an industry-focused foundation for students, the HTQ distinction adds an extra layer of quality assurance and employer endorsement. This ensures your students are equipped with in-demand occupational skills needed to excel in their chosen careers.
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Pearson has received Higher Technical Qualification status for all BTEC Higher National qualifications that have been submitted to IfATE so far. We currently have HTQs in the Business, Construction, Computing, Digital Technologies, Engineering, Healthcare and Sport sectors.
Utilising a combination of subject expertise, links with industry and expert design and validation capabilities, many of the qualifications we have submitted for HTQ approval have been designed in collaboration with FE Colleges and IoTs, in order to meet the need in their local area. If you would like to know more about how your centre can work with us on a qualification that meets HTQ requirements, get in touch.
Our HTQs have been designed and validated by our subject experts, before being approved by IfATE. Once approved, the qualifications are then available for universities to deliver off-the-shelf under the Higher National trademark and IP licence agreement, as the university's own awarded HTQ, saving them time and resource to get on with what is important.
HN Flex allows centres to deliver individual units of a BTEC Higher National qualification as stackable learning, at no extra cost. Pearson would be happy to support you to begin delivering our HTQs in this model so you’re ready for supporting learners with the introduction of the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE) in January 2026.
Higher Technical Qualifications will only be taught in England, however our current portfolio of BTEC Higher National Qualifications are taught in over 50 countries around the world. We will continue to revalidate qualifications in key sectors to make sure they are fit for purpose and deliver the same quality as they always have. If you are outside of England, and would like to speak to us about delivering BTEC Higher Nationals, get in touch.
If you are interested in delivering Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs), and would like somebody from the Pearson team to contact you to discuss the opportunities available to you, please fill out the below form.
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