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HN – Qualifications for the Real World |
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HN qualifications have played a unique part in Scottish life since they were first introduced over 80 years ago – and there’s no doubt they continue to do so.
Scotland’s employers and the country’s learners are continuing to benefit from the biggest range of Higher National (HN) qualifications ever offered.
Today, as we move towards the second decade of the 21st century, HNs have undergone their latest, carefully crafted modernisation programme to ensure, as always, they are as flexible and as up-to-date as possible.
These important revisions make HNs as credible, contemporary and relevant as possible to everyone concerned.
HNs - with several new ones introduced in key areas such as science -
are aimed at developing the skills and knowledge needed for today’s modern workplace.
And that, without any shadow of a doubt, means employers can trust them fully.
Developed by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) in partnership with Scottish colleges, universities, industry and commerce, these widely acclaimed, nationally recognised qualifications show that a person has gained practical skills and the theoretical knowledge expected by today’s employers, who are boosted by well-trained personnel in their ranks.
There are 249 HN Courses covering subject areas from the more traditional - accounting, business administration, childcare, computing, engineering, hospitality – to the newer – creative industries, paralegal, sports and leisure.
Crucially, these vocational qualifications focus on practical skills and their application in the workplace. This means that individuals are not only rigorously assessed to national standards, but they are also up to date in their content, so an HN graduate is familiar with the latest techniques and, in practical subjects, equipment.
An HN graduate is a well-trained, motivated individual with the technical skills and theoretical knowledge needed to help a business or company compete in local, national and international markets.
Because they are well established and recognised qualifications with a long history of delivery in Scotland, employers know that someone who has HNCs/HNDs has had a sound training with practical results on courses as contemporary as possible.
Whether a company is in a traditional industry or is a leading edge e-business, its future lies in the skills and attributes of its people.
HNCs and HNDs can also be used as CPD to enhance employees’ performance and effectiveness and, in turn, improve the profitability of a business.
For further information please visit www.hninfo.org.uk
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