HND and HNC qualifications

== What are HNDs (Higher National Diplomas) and HNCs (Higher National Certificates)? ==
HNCs (Level 4) and HNDs (Level 5) are internationally-recognised higher education qualifications with a work-based or vocational emphasis, They are part of the Higher Nationals group of qualifications, available in the UK and some other countries. 
In the UK the HND qualification is awarded by a variety of awarding bodies, including Scottish Qualifications Authority and BTEC. 
An HND is usually a two year full-time course, or a one year course following completion of an HNC. It can also be completed as a part-time course over a longer period.
Most HNDs require the student to have prior qualifications, such as an A level or equivalent.
HNCs and HNDs are currently (2023) available in agriculture, computing and IT, construction and civil engineering, engineering, health and social care, business and management, sport and exercise sciences. performing arts, retail and distribution, and hospitality management
For further information about qualification levels see the Government webpage, What Qualification Levels Mean.
== Can we complete HNCs and HNDs at home? ==
Due to the work-based nature of these higher education qualifications there are no HNC or HNDs that we know of that can be completed at home. 
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