
Employability and Workplace Skills (60 Credits)
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Course Includes
- University Undergraduate (Level 3) Full Course Materials and Assignments
Also includes
- Unlimited tutor support
- Recognised Ofqual Qualification
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.
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.
Examples of University Progression
- Southampton Solent University
- University of Derby
- University of Lincoln
- University of Central Lancashire (UCLan)
Eligibility Criteria
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.
Awarding Body

- Career Planning and Development
- Managing own Performance
- Personal and Professional Development
- Employment Skills
- Working in a Business Environment
- Managing Resources
Written Assignments
The Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Employability and Workplace Skills has 6 modules and 6 written assignments. On completion of the modules, students will be given access to the assignments. The assignments are approximately 5,000-8,000 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: https://www.othm.org.uk/doc/specification-jan21/OTHM_L3_Foundation_Diploma_in_Employability_and_Workplace_Skills_spec_2021_01.pdf