Employability and Workplace Skills (60 credits) at a Glance
- Start date: Anytime
- Location: Online
- Study pace: Flexible, you have up to 5 years to complete this course
- Qualifications: Level 3 Diploma (60 credits)
- Assessment: Online written assignments
- Includes: 1-2-1 tutor support, all course materials and more
- Ofqual Link: Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Employability and Workplace Skills – 603/7031/2
Employability skills are the essential skills, personal qualities and values that enable you to thrive in any workplace. Our 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.
This course has been designed to support you in successfully gaining a job, progressing in a chosen field, or preparing you for further study.
The learners will:
- Develop a body of knowledge about workplace employment and employability in a range of sectors.
- Develop a range of knowledge, facts, theories, ideas, skills, materials, terminology, practices and techniques associated with workplace skills, employment and employability.
- Develop self-confidence and interpersonal skills required for the working environment and employment.
- Be able to improve communication skills and promote personal effectiveness.
Successful completion of this qualification will equip learners with the underpinning knowledge and skills required to succeed in employment or further studies.
How it works
Students on our Employability and Workplace Skills course can complete a Level 3 (60 credits) OTHM diploma, designed to provide students with the skills needed to succeed in the career industry.
The course is completed online and you can start at any time, it’s completely flexible. Each module consists of 40 hours of guided online learning, with an additional 30-50 hours worth of optional materials that include recommended exercises, readings, digital resources and self-test tasks.
To complete the course you’ll submit 6 online assignments at each level, and assignments are approximately 2,000-3,000 words each. Once you’ve passed your course, you’ll be awarded with an OTHM diploma and you’ll be able to top up your qualification to a bachelor’s degree at a range of UK universities.
During this Employability and Workplace Skills course you’ll have access to 1-2-1 tutor support and webinars, social learning forums and additional materials to complete your diploma with ease. You can find out more about the support you’ll have available on our Student Resources page. You can also read about the academic credentials we meet and associations we’re part of to make sure you have the best learning experience.
Course Modules
The Level 3 foundation diploma in Employability and Workplace Skills has 6 modules:
- Career planning and development
- Managing own performance
- Personal and professional development
- Employment skills
- Working in a business environment
- Managing resources
Each module consists of 40 guided learning hours of material with an additional 30-50 hour’s worth of optional materials that comprise of recommended exercises, recommended readings, Internet resources, and self-testing exercises.
The Level 3 foundation diploma in Employability and Workplace skills has 6 written assignments. The assignments are approximately 2,000-3,000 words each. Students are provided support on the modules and assignments via the ‘Tutor’ section of the learning platform.
The Assignment Unit titles that students need to complete for the level 3 course are:
- Career planning and development
- Managing own performance
- Personal and professional development
- Employment skills
- Working in a business environment
- Managing resources
More information about the level 3 units can be found here: OTHM_L3_Foundation_Diploma_in_Employability_and_Workplace_Skills_spec_2021_01.pdf
Am I eligible for this programme?
To enrol in our Level 3 course, you must be at least 16 years old and have a full secondary education.
If you don’t have a full secondary education or the equivalent, you may also be able to enrol based on your work experience.
Employability and Workplace Skills (60 credits) | |
Option 1: One off payment | |
Fee | £850 |
Option 2: Instalment Plan | |
Instalment Plan: | £190 deposit 4 monthly instalments of £190 |
Career Progression
Studying Employability and Workplace skills can lead to careers such as a Human Resources Specialist or Career Coach, where you assist with recruitment and career development. You might become an Office Manager, overseeing administrative functions, or a Training and Development Coordinator, designing employee training programs.
Roles like Project Manager and Customer Service Manager are also viable, focusing on project execution and customer relations, respectively. Additionally, you could work as a Corporate Trainer, Recruitment Consultant, or Business Development Officer, enhancing workforce skills and company growth.
On completion of this course, students will have the opportunity to apply for admission onto a full BA degree programme from a range of UK universities.
Alternatively, you have the option to complete a Level 4/5 Diploma at Online Business School.
Sample Certificates
OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Employability and Workplace Skills
Qualification Number: 603/7031/2
