Higher National Certificate
A Higher National Certificate (HNC) is a further education qualification in the United Kingdom.
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 rest is roughly equivalent to one half year of university and a Certificate of Higher Education but being slightly less than that of a Higher National Diploma (HND) and one below that of a bachelor's degree. Studied fulltime, 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, a HNC (previously a level 4 qualification) is now Level 5 on the National Qualifications Framework.[4]
IN Ireland a HNC is considered the equalivant of a HETAC level 6 Higher Certificate or a FETAC level 6 Advanced Certificate. A HND is considered the equalivant of at least two thirds of an ordinary level degree.
In Scotland, an HNC is Level 7 on the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework.[5]
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[edit] External links
- Directgov: Higher National Certificates and Higher National Diplomas
- Higher National Awards (Engineering Council)
- Equivalency and acceptance for Incorporated Engineer registration (e.g.)
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