A Higher National Certificate (HNC) is considered a vocational pathway to obtaining a higher educational qualification. … It is equivalent to the first year of studying at any university or a Certificate of Higher Education.
Is BTEC higher than HNC?
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.
Is HND equivalent to a degree?
Higher National Diploma (HND)
Another Level 5 qualification, an HND is equivalent to the second year of a Bachelors degree. It takes two years of full-time study to complete, or three to four years part time, and is designed to equip you with skills relevant to your chosen career.