WCBT Level 3 Diploma in Business Studies (QCF)

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Overview of Level 3 Diploma in Business Studies (QCF)

The content of WCBT Level 3 Diploma in Business Studies qualification is focused on managing communication, business organisations in a global context, people management and finance, as well as an understanding of the research skills and personal development expected of a manager. It includes a broad range of highly relevant business and management subject areas, making it ideal for those who have started, or are planning to move into, a career in private of public sector business. The programme allows learners to acquire knowledge and understanding in a range of topics and to develop key skills they require to work in Business Management roles.

Entry Requirements

The WCBT Level 3 qualifications can be offered to Learners from age 16. WCBT does not specify entry requirements for these qualifications, but Centres are required to ensure that learners admitted to the programme have sufficient capability at the right level to undertake the learning and assessment.

Qualification Structure

The WCBT Level 3 Diploma in Business Studies consists of 4 mandatory units plus 2 optional units that provide for a combined total of 60 credits

Duration and Delivery

The qualification is designed to be delivered over six months for full-time study but it is also flexible in its delivery in order to accommodate part-time and distance learning.

The qualification is delivered face-to-face, through lectures, tutorials, seminars, distance, online by approved centres only.

Assessment and Verification

All units within this qualification are internally assessed by the centre and verified by WCBT. The qualifications are criterion referenced, based on the achievement of all the specified learning outcomes.

To achieve a ‘pass’ for a unit, a learner must have successfully passed all learning outcomes for that unit.

The Assessor should provide an audit trail showing how the judgement of the Learner’s overall achievement has been arrived at.

Mandatory Units

R/507/6728 Personal, Professional and Academic Development 10 A/507/2897 Using IT for Business 10 Y/507/2891 Fundamentals of Business Accounting 10 D/507/2892 Introduction to the Business Environment 10

Optional Units (Choose any TWO)

H/507/2893 Customer Service Excellence 10 K/507/2894 Managing Business Events 10 M/507/2895 Introduction to Marketing 10 T/507/2896 Introduction to People Management 10

Progressions

Passing the WCBT Level 3 Diploma in Business Studies enable learners direct entry into Year 1 of a three year UK Bachelor’s degree or pursue WCBT Level 4 Diplomas.