# OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Employability and Workplace Skills > The OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Employability and Workplace Skills is an Ofqual-regulated Level 3 foundation diploma in Employability and Workplace Skills worth 60 credits (600 hours of total qualification time), delivered online and flexibly by LSIB, an OTHM approved centre. It is equivalent to A-levels / access to higher education. Most learners complete it in one year, studying part-time around work. - Course page: https://upskilluni.com/courses/othm-level-3-foundation-diploma-in-employability-and-workplace-skills/87 - Provider: [LSIB Diploma Courses](https://upskilluni.com/providers/lsib-diploma-courses) - Price: £950, buy online - Study method: Online - Duration: 9 months · Self-paced - Level: Beginner - Qualification: Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Employability and Workplace Skills - Includes: tutor support, certificate, finance options - Subjects: [Academic & Personal Development](https://upskilluni.com/courses/academic-and-personal-development), [Employability](https://upskilluni.com/courses/employability) - Last updated: 2026-11-12 ## Description The OTHM 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. 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 inter personal 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 ## Curriculum - Career Planning and Development - Managing own Performance - Personal and Professional Development - Employment Skills - Working in a Business Environment - Managing Resources ## Who is this course for? This Level 3 foundation diploma suits school leavers, career changers and adult learners who want a regulated route into employability and workplace skills or into Level 4 study without A-levels. Study fully online with tutor support from LSIB, with no fixed timetable. Assessment by assignments, so you can evidence learning from your own workplace. ## Entry requirements OTHM Level 3 qualifications can be offered to learners from age 16. OTHM does not specify entry requirements for these qualifications. OTHM ensures that learners admitted to the programme have sufficient capability at the right level to undertake the learning and assessment. OTHM centres must ensure learners are recruited with integrity onto appropriate qualifications that will meet their needs, enable and facilitate learning and achievement enable progression. The qualification is offered in English. English requirements: If a learner is not from a majority English-speaking country must provide evidence of English language competency. For more information visit English Language… ## Certificates OTHM Qualifications certificate for the Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Employability and Workplace Skills (Ofqual qualification number 603/7031/2). Registration and certification fees are included in the course fee. ## Career path Successful completion of the OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Employability and Workplace Skills provides learners with the opportunity for workplace and academic progressions to a wide range of OTHM Level 4 diplomas. For more information visit University Progressions page on the OTHM website. University progression routes published by OTHM include: University of Greater Manchester: progress to year 1 of BSc (Hons) Business Management. ## Funding Standard mode (9 months): £950. Fast-track mode (6 months): £1,250. Pay monthly or quarterly in instalments, or pay in full and save 5%. A £10 enrolment fee is paid on application.