Upon completing the program, graduates receive two independently accredited qualifications that are recognized in over 180 countries and territories:

• Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Employability and Workplace Skills from Swiss Information and Management Institute.
• Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Employability and Workplace Skills from OTHM, Ofqual UK.Gov Awarding Body.

The Foundation Program in Employability and Workplace Skills (Level 3 Diploma in Employability and Workplace Skills) prepares learners with the key knowledge, abilities, and traits needed for career success. Emphasizing personal growth, performance management, and employability, it covers communication, resource management, and teamwork, enabling effective workplace adaptation or progression to advanced studies.

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1. Career Planning and Development (R/618/6107) This course is worth 10 UK Credits/ 5 ECTS Credits

• Equip learners with skills to make informed career decisions and plan career pathways.
• Develop competencies to access job opportunities and create application documentation.

2. Managing Own Performance (Y/618/6108) This course is worth 10 UK Credits/ 5 ECTS Credits

•  Build skills to self-manage performance, negotiate effectively, and enhance communication.
• Understand teamwork dynamics and the importance of diverse skills in achieving goals.

3. Personal and Professional Development (D/618/6109) This course is worth 10 UK Credits/ 5 ECTS Credits

• Emphasize the importance of continuous personal and professional growth.
•  Explore resources and strategies for monitoring and improving development activities.

4. Employment Skills (R/618/6110) This course is worth 10 UK Credits/ 5 ECTS Credits

• Develop personal skills for workplace success, including leadership and communication.
•  Learn effective customer service, mentoring, and teamwork strategies.

5. Working in a Business Environment (Y/618/6111) This course is worth 10 UK Credits/ 5 ECTS Credit

•  Understand organisational structures and how business functions interconnect.
• Gain insights into financial and project management within a business context.

6. Managing Resources (D/618/6112) This course is worth 10 UK Credits/ 5 ECTS Credit

• Learn resource management techniques and the role of technology in business.
• Understand organisational values, diversity, and maintaining a safe work environment.

Assignments:

• Complete 6 written assignments (2,000–3,000 words each) based on the module titles.

• Career Planning: Develop skills to create career pathways, access job opportunities, and prepare effective application documentation.
• Performance Management: Gain the ability to self-manage, enhance interpersonal communication, and understand the benefits of teamwork.
• Personal and Professional Growth: Foster continuous development by leveraging resources and monitoring progress toward personal and career goals.
• Employment Skills: Acquire leadership, customer service, and teamwork skills for workplace success.
• Business Environment Awareness: Understand organisational structures, financial management, and project management practices.
• Resource Management: Learn to utilise technology, ensure workplace safety, and promote organisational values, diversity, and culture.

The qualification is designed to be delivered over 6 academic months for full-time study, is implemented using a combined automated training model that includes:

• Optimized Online Learning System: Designed to enhance the self-study process.
• Bite-Sized Lectures: Lessons are structured in short, manageable modules, enabling students to grasp the content immediately after completing each module.
• Comprehensive Support System: Provides students with the necessary tools and support to efficiently fulfil course requirements.

Learn more about how to use the automated training model at SIMI Swiss [Video HERE]

Admission Requirements for Level 3 Foundation Program:

1. Age Requirement: Applicants must be at least 16 years old.
2. Education: Completion of full secondary education is required.
3. English Language Proficiency:
   • Applicants must demonstrate English language skills equivalent to:
     • IELTS: Overall score of 5.5, with Reading and Writing at 5.5.
     • CEFR: Level B2.
     • Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): Score of 51.

As a program mapped to National Occupational Standards, along with the supplemental knowledge system, students can engage in self-study through interactive lessons, attend webinars, and take online tests to earn 06 Level 3 Pro Certifications. Each ProCert reflects Level 3 (Foundation Level), outlines the Learning Outcomes, and provides certification upon completion.

If students wish to convert their e-Foundation Pro Certifications to hard copies, they can use an optional service for a minimal fee.

The 06 e-Foundation ProCerts that learners can obtain during the Level 3 Diploma in Employability and Workplace Skills program (note: this is optional):

1. Level 3 Certified  for Career planning and development
2. Level 3 Certified  for Managing own performance
3. Level 3 Certified  for Personal and professional development
4. Level 3 Certified  for Employment skills
5. Level 3 Certified  for Working in a business environment
6. Level 3 Certified  for Managing resources

Check out the way you could get 06 electric Professional Certified [Video HERE]

SIMI is the first higher education institute in Zug, Switzerland, to achieve comprehensive international accreditations at both the organizational and program levels. The video below guides you through the step-by-step process of verifying and checking SIMI Swiss's accreditations and recognitions.

• Watch this video to learn how to verify SIMI Swiss's accreditations and recognitions HERE.
• View the complete accreditation system of SIMI Swiss HERE.

About the Ofqual UK.Gov awarding body OTHM:

Upon completing this course, students can choose to pursue a Level 4/5 Diploma at the Swiss Information and Management Institute (SIMI). Additionally, they will have the opportunity to apply for admission to a full BA degree program at a variety of universities in the EU and the UK.

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