QUALIFI LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT AND STUDY SKILLS
Specifications
| Qualification title: | Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business, Management and Study Skills |
| Qualification type: | Vocational Related Qualification |
| Level: | 3 |
| Accreditation status: | Accredited |
| Credit Equivalency: | 120 |
| Qualification number (RQF): | 603/7380/5 |
| Progression routes: | • a Level 4 qualification, or • directly into employment in an associated profession, or • an undergraduate degree. |
| Availability: | UK and international |
| CASS Strategy: | Click here to download |
| Centre Specification: | Click here to download |
Qualification Overview
The qualification has been created to develop and reward those learners who are looking to or already have chosen a career in a business-related sector. We hope that centres and learners take the opportunity to learn a great deal from this programme that will provide relevant new skills and qualities.
It is envisaged that this programme will encourage both academic and professional development so that learners move forward to realise not just their own potential but also that of organisations across a broad range of sectors. The qualification is accredited at Level 3 with a total equivalence of 120 credits. It is envisaged that learners completing the Level 3 Diploma will progress to a Level 4 qualification.
Units
Mandatory Units
- An Introduction to the Business Environment Business Resources
- An Introduction to Marketing
- Human Resource Management
- Business Communication
- Understanding Health and Safety in the Business Workplace
- Managing Business Operations
- An Introduction to Finance
- English for University Studies
- Communication and Cultural Skills for University
Mandatory Units
- An Introduction to Leadership Skills
- Organisational Culture
- Workplace Welfare
- Thinking Entrepreneurially
Learning Outcomes
- The ability to read and use appropriate literature with a full and critical understanding the ability to think independently and solve problems
- Apply subject knowledge and understanding to address familiar and unfamiliar problems
- Recognise the moral and ethical issues of business practice and research, appreciating the need for ethical standards and professional codes of conduct
- An appreciation of the interdisciplinary nature of business and service provision
- Capacity to give a clear and accurate account of a subject, in a mature way and engage in debate and dialogue both with specialists and non-specialists
- Transferable skills and knowledge that will enable individuals to meet changes in business
- To motivate individuals to progress to further professional development through future study or as part of their chosen career.
Entry Requirements
The qualification has been designed to be accessible without artificial barriers that restrict access and progression. Entry to the qualification will be through centre interview and learners will be expected to hold the following:
- qualifications at Level 2 and/or;
- work experience in a business environment and demonstrate ambition with clear career goals.
- Level 3 qualification in another discipline and want to develop their careers in management.