Level 3 Foundation Diploma in People and Organisations

Level 3 Foundation Diploma in People and Organisations

OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma in People and Organisations.

Level 3 Foundation Diploma in  People and Organisations.

Level 3 Foundation Diploma in People and Organisations.

This qualification provides you with an excellent foundation into building a career in Human Resources. You will develop a body of knowledge about people, organisations and employment in a range of sectors while improving communication skills and personal effectiveness which will provide a basis for growth in employment and or in further study.


The Level 3 Foundation Diploma in People and Organisations has been developed to provide learners with a range of knowledge and understanding about the structure, values and behaviours of organisations and the management of people.

Successful completion of this qualification will support you to either progress to university, or provide you with the requisite skills and knowledge to enter the world of work within Human Resources.

The programme enables learners to demonstrate their skills by producing evidence from
their work activities, to meet national occupational standards.

 The Level 3 RQF Foundation Diploma in People and Organisations qualification represent practical knowledge, skills, capabilities and competences that are assessed in academic terms as being equivalent to GCE AS/A Levels.


The qualification consists of 6 mandatory units, for a combined total of 60 credits, 600 hours Total Qualification Time (TQT) and 120 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) for the completed qualification.


It is Awarding Body approved and regulated by Ofqual (Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulation) 

All fees paid for the qualification include:
1.e-portfolio allocation.
2.Tutor support.
3. Research and support materials.
4. Certificate issue.
5. Learner support if raised and identified.
6. FREE NUS discount card.
7. When on an instalment plan there is no interest rate charged.
8. Upon signing up for the qualification an agreed break in learning and qualification can be issued upon request as soon as it is identified and raised.

Some of the Skills you are expected to develop or demonstrate at level 3.

Organisational Planning Skills.

Teamwork.

Consistently supports colleagues /collaborates within the team and HR to achieve results. Builds/maintains strong working relationships with others in the team and across HR where necessary.

Leadership and Management Skills.

Service Delivery.

Builds managers’ expertise in HR matters, improving their ability to handle repeated situations themselves where appropriate. Use agreed systems and processes to deliver service to customers. 

Human Resources Management.

Problem solving.

Use sound questioning and active listening skills to understand requirements and establish root causes before developing HR solutions. Take ownership through to resolution, escalating complex situations as appropriate.

Course structure

Below is a list of the mandatory units that make up the qualification. 
  • Organisation Structures and their Culture and Values (10 credits ).
  • Principles of Organisational Planning (10 credits ).
  • Managing Human Resources (10 credits ).
  • Personal and Professional Development (10 credits ).
  • Teamwork (10 credits).
  • Leadership and Management Skills (10 credits ).

    • Entry requirement:

    • Learner must be age 16 or over to be on the course.
    • Learner must have sufficient capability at the right level to undertake the learning and
    assessment criteria.

    Method of Assessment:
    This qualification is internally assessed and quality assured by Centre staff then externally quality assured. This is a knowledge and portfolio evidence gathering qualification.

    Knowledge evidence includes but not limited to written work completed then submitted online via the e-portfolio system, assignment tasks and where possible reports from work placement while considering GDPR as required as part of assessment.

    To achieve a ‘pass’ for a unit, you must provide evidence to demonstrate that you have fulfilled all the learning outcomes and meet the standards specified by all assessment criteria. Judgement that you have successfully fulfilled the assessment criteria is made by your allocated Assessor.

    Support facility available:
    24/7 online access to e-portfolio available upon registration, including planned Tutor support.
    Hybrid teaching and learning takes place which include face to face where possible and virtual online classroom session.
    Research and support materials available to learner.
    Online e-learning platform is used to support learner while on the programme.
    Tutors are all sector expert with over 30 years combined experience of working and delivering within the Sector.

    Method of Payment:
    Employer funding and invoicing.
    Self funding available with the option of an instalment plan.
    For 2 monthly instalment payment plan, complete the contact us form below to make arrangement for instalment.  
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