The level 3 diploma in

Employability and Workplace Skills

Employability skills are the essential skills, personal qualities and values that enable you to thrive in any workplace.
  • 60 Credits Qualification
  • Progress onto university first year
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About the course

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 successfully gaining a job, progressing in a chosen field, or prepare you for further study.

After complete this course, the learners will:
  • Develop a body of knowledge about workplace employment and employability in 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.

Module listing

  • Career planning and development
  • Managing own performance
  • Personal and professional development
  • Employment skills
  • Working in a business environment
  • Managing resources

Assignment listing

Written assignments
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:
  • 1. Career planning and development
  • 2. Managing own performance
  • 3. Personal and professional development
  • 4. Employment skills
  • 5. Working in a business environment
  • 6. Managing resources

Course Details

Course Overview

The level 3 course is made up of 6 modules and 6 written assignments. Each module consists of 40 guided learning hours of material with an additional 30-50 hours worth of optional materials that comprise of recommended exercises, recommended readings, Internet resources, and self-testing exercises.

Am I eligible for this programme?

This course is most suited to individuals who are at least 16 years old, have a high school education and wish to progress onto a degree at university, or the undergraduate level 4/5 diploma in business management with Online Alathena College.

What is included in the cost of my course?

  • All course material, including online modules and written assignments
  • Personal tutor support with 1-2-1 Zoom sessions
  • Dedicated student support
  • Access to an online social learning forum
  • Assignment marking and feedback
  • FREE TOTUM student discount card
  • FREE student membership to the Institute of Directors (IoD)
  • FREE access to Our Hubs

University Progression

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 students can opt to study our level 4/5 diploma in business management and then go on to complete a BA top up at a range of UK universities.

Course Fees Payment Options

Full payment of all applicable fees is required to confirm registration with Online Alathena College.

Students can make payment using one of the following methods: 
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