Level 3 Diploma in Business (L3DB)
Course Overview The NCC Education Level 3 Diploma in Business is an Ofqual-regulated Applied General qualification for learners developing transferable study skills and a grounding in business and economics. The diploma can open progression routes into NCC Education Level 4 business study, university pathways or business-related employment. Qualification Structure / Units Core: Advanced Basics in Business (12 credits) Core: Developing Financial Forecasting and Accounting in Business (20 credits) Core: Developing Organisation Structure (20 credits) Electives – learners choose additional units such as Developing Entrepreneurship, Marketing Practices, Communication in Business and Developing an eBusiness. Entry Requirements Learners should have completed GCSE/IGCSE ‘O’ Levels or an equivalent qualification and passed four subjects with minimum grades of C/4 or equivalent, including Mathematics and English. Suitable for candidates aged 16 and above, as well as older adult learners. Students whose first language is not English should have IELTS 5.5 or equivalent, or complete the NCC Education Higher English Placement Test through an Accredited Partner Centre. Assessment Units are assessed by examination or assignments, with assessment opportunities during the year. Academic Progression Students can progress to the NCC Education Level 4 Diploma in Business, equivalent to Year 1 of a UK bachelor’s degree, or explore wider university progression routes. Accreditation Status NCC Education is regulated by Ofqual to award the Level 3 Diploma in Business in England; the page lists qualification reference 600/6416/X.
Level 3 Diploma in Computing (L3DC)
Course Overview The NCC Education Level 3 Diploma in Computing is an Ofqual-regulated qualification that introduces learners to computing and IT while developing transferable study skills and mathematical competency. It is suitable for students aged 16–19 and adult learners, supporting progression to Level 4 computing study or entry-level technology roles. Qualification Structure / Units Study and Presentation Skills Digital World Introduction to Computer Science Introduction to Programming with Python Mathematical Skills for Computing Entry Requirements Learners should have completed GCSE/IGCSE ‘O’ Levels or equivalent and passed four subjects with minimum grades of C/4 or equivalent, including English and Mathematics. Students with a lower Mathematics score may need to pass a centre-set Mathematics pre-assessment test agreed with NCC Education. Students without GCSE/iGCSE English at C/4 or equivalent should have IELTS 5.5 or above, or pass the NCC Education Higher English Placement Test. Assessment Units are assessed by examination or assignments, with assessments offered in assessment cycles throughout the year. Academic Progression Students can progress to the NCC Education Level 4 Diploma in Computing, equivalent to Year 1 of a UK bachelor’s degree, or choose wider university progression routes. Accreditation Status NCC Education is regulated by Ofqual to award the Level 3 Diploma in Computing in England; the page lists qualification reference 600/6407/9.