Description
Level 3 Foundation Diploma for Higher Education Studies
COURSE LEVEL | COURSE TYPE | AWARDING BODY | DURATION | STUDY METHOD | CERTIFICATE | Assessment Method | |
Level 3 | Endorsed Course | OTHM | 1 year | Online Self-Paced | Available to Purchase Separately | All units within this qualification are internally assessed by the centre and externally verified by OTHM | |
Overview |
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The OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma for Higher Education Studies aims to give learners a solid foundation.
It not only provides an entry route to university courses in the UK, but also to international universities. The program actively equips each learner with essential knowledge. Additionally, it covers study skills, mathematics, computing, society, culture, and business and accounting. This approach ensures learners can adapt quickly to changes and continue progressing with their studies. Furthermore, by successfully completing the Level 3 Foundation Diploma, learners can choose to either pursue further education or seek employment. Ultimately, this qualification opens many doors for future growth. |
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Course Outline |
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The OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma for Higher Education Studies consists of 6 mandatory units, with a combined total of 120 credits. It includes 1200 hours of Total Qualification Time (TQT) and 600 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) for the completed qualification.
The mandatory units are:
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Requirements |
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OTHM Level 3 qualifications can be offered to learners starting at the age of 16. While OTHM does not specify entry requirements, it ensures that learners admitted to the program have sufficient capability at the right level to undertake the learning and assessment criteria.
An OTHM Centre must also ensure that learners are recruited with integrity. These qualifications should meet their needs, facilitate learning, and support achievement to enable progression. The qualification is always offered in English. For English requirements, if a learner is not from a majority English-speaking country, they must provide evidence of English language competency. For more information visit English Language Expectations page.  |
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Who is This Course For? |
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The objective of the OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma for Higher Education Studies is to provide learners with a solid foundation. This foundation helps to provide an entry route to UK and international university courses. The diploma is designed to ensure that each learner is equipped with knowledge in study skills, mathematics, computing, society and culture, business, and accounting. By providing this knowledge and these skills, learners can adapt quickly to changes and progress with their education.
Upon successfully completing the Level 3 Foundation Diploma, learners can either progress to further study or seek employment. This qualification not only opens doors for academic growth but also enhances career prospects. |
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Assessment |
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All units within this qualification are internally assessed by the center and OTHM externally verifies them. The qualifications follow a criterion-referenced system, relying on the achievement of all specified learning outcomes.
In order to achieve a ‘pass’ for a unit, learners are required to provide clear evidence demonstrating they have met all learning outcomes. Additionally, they must show they have met the specific standards outlined in the assessment criteria. The Assessor then evaluates the evidence and makes the final judgment, confirming that the learners have successfully met all criteria. Moreover, the Assessor should also provide a detailed audit trail, which clearly demonstrates how the learners’ overall achievement was carefully reviewed and evaluated. This process ensures transparency and consistency in the assessment. |
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Accreditation |
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London College for Professionals Offers Endorsed Courses by OTHM UK and under OTHM Endorsed Provision. | |||||||
OTHM Endorsed Provision |
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London College for Professionals has designed and developed its courses under the guidance and supervision by OTHM to ensure that its courses meet the high standards quality criteria. | |||||||
About OTHM |
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UK based Awarding Organisation regulated by Ofqual (Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulation).
We have developed a global network of numerous delivery centers to provide our qualifications to learners worldwide. Furthermore, OTHM has built strong academic relationships in the UK, as well as overseas, ensuring that its qualifications gain widespread recognition. As a result of these efforts, this local and international recognition has not only allowed OTHM graduates to enhance their employability skills, but also created valuable opportunities for them to pursue degree or Master’s top-up programs. Ultimately, these strong connections help learners move forward in both academic and professional careers. |
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Certification |
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Upon successfully passing the course, the learner must pay for a Certificate of Completion from LCFP (either in PDF format or Hardcopy) or an Endorsed Diploma from OTHM (Hardcopy). |