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Level 3 NVQ Certificate in Management

Overview

The Level 3 NVQ in Management is a cross sector qualification. This means that this competence based qualification (CBQ) will be taken by team leaders and managers across a wide variety of areas, including NHS trusts, educational institutions, government departments and the private sector.

Level 3 learners can expect to be working as supervisors or first line managers.

There aren’t any specific recommended prior learning requirements for this qualification. However, learners might find it useful if they’ve already completed qualifications in a relevant area at level 2.

Learners must be at least 18 years of age.

Progression and Development

This Competence Based Qualification can provide progression to further qualifications at Level 3 or higher in the same and related subject areas. These may include:

  • NCFE Level 5 Diploma in Management
  • NCFE Level 7 Diploma in Management
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Qualification details

Assessment

The qualification is internally assessed and externally moderated portfolio.

The qualification is made up of 3 Mandatory Units and a choice of 37 optional units. The mandatory units are:

  • Manage own professional development within an organisation
  • Set objectives and provide support for team members
  • Plan, allocate and monitor work of a team

Programme Outline

To achieve the Level 3 NVQ Certificate in Management, learners must achieve 25 credits. 14 credits must be achieved by completing the mandatory units and a further 11 credits must be achieved by completing the optional/additional units.

Minimum Guided Learning Hours (GLH) is 165

Maximum Guided Learning Hours (GLH) is 210

To successfully complete a unit, each learner has to provide evidence satisfying all the performance and knowledge standards in that unit.