The following chart indicates in what way the programme is managed, conducted and also to what extent the learner is involved. A chart cannot indicate all the qualification complexities which the tutors can convey during the programme induction sessions, but we hope the following offers help in choosing the right qualification.
| Level 3 Award | Level 3 Certificate | Level 3 Diploma | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No. of credit points required to achieve qualification | 11 credits in total: 7 from mandatory units 4 credits from other units (learner's choice of which units to be assessed on) |
22 credits in total: 11 from mandatory units 11 credits from other units (learner’s choice of which units to be assessed on) |
37 credits in total: 20 from mandatory units 13 credits from other units (learner’s choice of which units to be assessed on) |
| No. of hours a learner will study | 42 hours guided learning + assessment work |
82 hours guided learning + assessment work |
146 hours guided learning + assessment work |
| Will learners conduct homework or work-based assignments? | Yes, some work-based assignments are set. All work conducted will prepare learners for the work-based assessments |
Yes, some work-based assignments are set. All work conducted will prepare learners for the work-based assessments |
Yes, some work-based assignments are set. All work conducted will prepare learners for the work-based assessments |
| Do learners have a choice of which ‘optional’ units they will want to be asseessed on, and when is the choice made? | Yes, some choice is given. We will guide learners to choose relevant assessment units during the induction session |
Yes, some choice is given. We will guide learners to choose relevant assessment units during the induction session |
No choice of assessment units is given as learners are assessed on all units indicated on the chart above |
| What is the format of the assessment? | A series of written work to be submitted as well as reviews of work-based assignments |
A series of written work to be submitted as well as reviews of work-based assignments |
A series of written work to be submitted as well as reviews of work-based assignments |
| Costs | Tuition: 1330.00 + Assessment: 73.00 + Certification: 0.00 + Accommodation if required (fees apply) |
Tuition: 1695.00 + Assessment: 102.00 + Certification: 0.00 + Accommodation if required (fees apply) |
Tuition: 2685.00 + Assessment: 140.00 + Certification: 0.00 + Accommodation if required (fees apply) |