The OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Employability and Workplace Skills develops workplace knowledge, employability skills, personal effectiveness, and career planning abilities to support progre...
This Ofqual-regulated Level 3 qualification is designed to develop practical workplace knowledge, personal effectiveness, and employability skills through six mandatory units assessed by coursework.
Ofqual regulated OTHM qualification
Level 3 qualification equivalent to GCE AS/A Levels
6 mandatory units
60 credits in total
600 hours Total Qualification Time
240 Guided Learning Hours
The OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Employability and Workplace Skills has been developed to provide learners with a range of knowledge, understanding, personal skills, and attributes essential for successful performance in working life. It equips learners with underpinning knowledge and skills required to succeed in employment or further studies.
Develops workplace knowledge across different sectors
Builds employability, communication, and interpersonal skills
Supports personal effectiveness and self-confidence
Covers career planning, business environment, and resources
Suitable for employment preparation and further study
Offers progression to relevant undergraduate and OTHM Level 4 programmes
This qualification develops broad employability and workplace capability through six mandatory units that cover career planning, performance, development, employment, business, and resource management.
Career planning and development
Managing own performance
Personal and professional development
Employment skills
Working in a business environment
Managing resources
This qualification is suitable for learners who want to build workplace knowledge, employability skills, and personal effectiveness for employment or further study. It can be offered to learners from age 16.
Learners preparing for employment in different sectors
Learners seeking a foundation for further study
School leavers developing workplace and communication skills
Individuals wanting to improve confidence and personal effectiveness
Learners interested in career planning and job application skills
Candidates aiming to progress to Level 4 study
OTHM does not specify formal entry requirements for this qualification, but centres must ensure learners have sufficient capability to undertake the learning and assessment. The qualification is offered in English.
Learners can be offered this qualification from age 16
Learners from non-majority English-speaking countries must provide evidence of English language competency
The qualification is assessed by coursework and graded on a pass/fail basis. All units are internally assessed by the centre and externally verified by OTHM, and learners must meet all learning outcomes and assessment criteria to achieve a pass.
Assessment method is coursework
All units are internally assessed by the centre
External verification is carried out by OTHM
Learners must achieve all learning outcomes and assessment criteria for a pass
Successful completion of this qualification provides opportunities for both workplace and academic progression. Learners may move into relevant employment pathways or continue to higher-level study, including OTHM Level 4 diplomas and other relevant undergraduate programmes.
Progress to relevant employment opportunities
Progress to relevant undergraduate programmes
Progress to OTHM Level 4 diplomas
Progress through OTHM university progression arrangements where applicable
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