The OTHM Level 3 Diploma in Business Management develops underpinning knowledge, understanding and skills in business communication, environment, people management, customer service, finance and ma...
This Ofqual-regulated Level 3 qualification consists of 6 mandatory units worth 120 credits, with 1200 TQT, 600 GLH, one-year duration, English assessment, and pass/fail grading.
The objective of this qualification is to provide learners with an in-depth understanding of the operations and structure of businesses. OTHM states that it develops underpinning knowledge, understanding and skills associated with business activities across communication, business environment, people management, customer service, finance and marketing.
The qualification develops knowledge, understanding and generic business skills drawn from the official objectives and mandatory unit content.
This qualification suits learners seeking a Level 3 business qualification that supports academic progression, workplace development, and broader understanding of how businesses operate. It can be offered from age 16.
OTHM does not specify formal entry requirements for this qualification, but centres must ensure that learners have sufficient capability at the right level to undertake learning and assessment. The qualification can be offered from age 16.
OTHM states that all units are internally assessed by the centre and externally verified by OTHM. The qualification is criteria referenced, and learners must achieve all learning outcomes and assessment criteria to gain a pass.
Successful completion provides learners with opportunities for workplace and academic progression. OTHM states that learners may progress to a wide range of Level 4 diplomas, and many universities may consider them for direct entry into Bachelor’s degree programmes.
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