This is a regulated qualification. The regulated number for this qualification is 601/2640/1.

The Level 3 Diploma in Skills for Business forms part of a suite of qualifications which have been developed to form the substantial qualification element of Study Programmes, and meet the Teaching Agency’s requirements for high-quality, rigorous qualifications in education.

This qualification may be eligible for funding.

UCAS points

This qualification has UCAS points as follows:

Distinction*: 56
Distinction: 48
Merit: 32
Pass: 16

Things you need to know

Qualification number (QN): 601/2640/1
Aim reference: 60126401
Total Qualification Time (TQT): 600
Guided learning hours (GLH):360
Credit value:60
Level: 3
Assessment requirements: internally assessed and externally moderated portfolio of evidence

Aims and objectives of this qualification

The Level 3 Diploma in Skills for Business provides transferable skills, knowledge and understanding that can be applied in any business setting. The units are aligned to National Occupational Standards for business and represent the core attributes required by employers in a range of business settings. Learners can progress into further study to build upon these skills or to focus on a more specific vocational pathway.

The Level 3 Diploma in Skills for Business aims to provide learners with:

an understanding of the essential skills required to work successfully in a business environment
the skills required to solve problems in a business environment
an understanding of business culture and responsibilities
the ability to successfully communicate and work with others in a business environment
the opportunity to develop the skills required to manage and improve their own performance in a business environment.

Essential skills

While completing this qualification, learners may develop the knowledge, understanding and essential skills employers look for in employees. These range from familiar ‘key skills’ such as team working, independent working, independent learning and problem solving, to more tricky-to-measure skills such as:

an appreciation for appropriate behaviour and dress
appropriate interpersonal skills
communicating with professional colleagues/peers and/or hierarchical seniors
supporting other aspiring employees
personal manners and deportment
understanding work practices and how different roles and departments function within an organisation.

Progression opportunities

Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to:

NCFE Levels 3 and 4 Diplomas in Business Administration
NCFE Levels 3 and 4 Diplomas in Customer Service
NCFE Levels 3 and 4 Diplomas in Management
Foundation degree in a business-related discipline