Higher National Certificates and Higher National Diplomas
Higher National Certificates ( HNCs ) and Higher National Diplomas ( HNDs ) are work based qualifications at a higher level .
• HNCs take about one year to complete full-time and two years part-time .
• HNDs take two years full-time and can also be taken part-time , which takes longer .
• You can study HNCs & HNDs in different subjects .
• Most HND courses will require at least one A level or an equivalent qualification to apply .
• They are assessed through assignments , projects and practical tasks . You would focus on gaining practical skills through doing tasks that can be used in a particular job .
• HNCs can allow you entry into the second year of a degree , while HNDs can allow you entry into the second or third year of a degree .
Speak to your careers department for more information .
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