OTHM
Level 3
QN: 603/7031/2
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OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Employability and Workplace Skills
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by OTHM. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 250 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
OTHM
Syllabus Units
6 Units
Guided Hours
250 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Employability and Workplace Skills
Working in a Business Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Analyse the characteristics of different business types and their operational environments.
- Evaluate the interdependence of functional areas in achieving organisational goals.
- Apply budgeting techniques to manage workplace financial resources.
- Develop a project plan outlining key stages, resources, and timelines.
2
OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Employability and Workplace Skills
Career Planning and Development
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Analyse various sources of careers information to evaluate opportunities aligned with personal aspirations.
- Assess own skills and competencies against occupational requirements to identify development areas.
- Construct a comprehensive career development plan with short-term and long-term goals.
- Demonstrate effective job application techniques by tailoring CVs and cover letters to specific roles.
- Perform effectively in mock interviews and critically reflect on feedback to improve performance.
3
OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Employability and Workplace Skills
Managing Resources
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Analyse the methods used by businesses to forecast and acquire resources in line with organisational goals.
- Evaluate the impact of digital technology on operational efficiency and resource management in a chosen business context.
- Assess the importance of compliance with employment law in the recruitment, retention, and development of staff.
- Design a basic health and safety policy that addresses key workplace hazards and legal requirements.
- Examine how organisational values and culture influence employee behaviour and resource utilisation.
4
OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Employability and Workplace Skills
Personal and Professional Development
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the concept and importance of personal and professional development.
- Perform a self-audit to identify own strengths and areas for improvement in relation to a target job role.
- Design a personal development plan incorporating short-term and long-term goals.
- Evaluate a range of professional development options to support career progression.
- Justify the selection of specific development activities based on individual needs analysis.
5
OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Employability and Workplace Skills
Managing own Performance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Evaluate personal strengths and areas for development in managing own performance.
- Apply effective time management techniques to prioritize work tasks.
- Construct personal development plans based on self-assessment.
- Demonstrate negotiation skills to achieve win-win outcomes in workplace scenarios.
- Analyse the role of team dynamics in achieving organisational goals.
- Employ effective communication strategies to enhance interpersonal relationships at work.
- Reflect on feedback received to improve own performance.
6
OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Employability and Workplace Skills
Employment Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Analyze the role of employability skills in enhancing organisational performance.
- Evaluate the critical importance of customer service in building brand loyalty.
- Differentiate between the roles and techniques of mentoring and coaching in employee development.
- Demonstrate effective team working skills through collaborative problem-solving.
- Compare and contrast autocratic, democratic, and laissez-faire leadership styles in business contexts.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/7031/2
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- OTHM
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Jan 2021
- Operational End
- Jan 2031