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Core Values

L - Learning Approach - Student Centred: We will ensure our teachers use student centre approaches where possible.
B - Belonging and Believing: We will ensure you feel a sense of belonging and believing throughout your time at Bellmont College.
E - Equality and Empowerment: We will ensure you feel a sense of equality and empowerment at Bellmont College.
L - Loyalty- Both ways: Institution and Students: We will ensure that loyalty is practiced both ways.
M - Measurement of Learning: We will ensure that your learning is measured fairly as you progress through your course.
O - Ownership: We will ensure that you develop a sense of ownership and confidence through your progression.
N - Nurturing: We will ensure to have processes that will nurture your progression in life.
T - Talent, Tenacity and Thinking Creatively: Through our teaching we will enhance your talent and tenacity and also develop your creative thinking.

Introduction

The ATHE Level 3 Diploma in English and Communications for Business is a 60-credit Ofqual regulated qualification and is the equivalent level to an A Level or Access to HE qualification. It has been designed for learners who wish to progress to a business or management degree and may not have the traditional entry qualifications usually required.

The qualification aims to provide learners with the underpinning knowledge and understanding of a range of topics within the English and Communications for Business environment. These topics will allow learners to develop practical and theoretical approaches to solving problems and finding solutions using English and Communications for Business.

This qualification sits within a suite of ATHE L3 qualifications, which is called the International Access Programme (IAP). Each qualification has a credit value of 60. Learners may choose to study one or more of the qualifications in this suite.

Grading

Graded with Pass, Merit and Distinction.
Advanced learner loans available in the UK – to check if funding is available see the latest Qualification Catalogue here.
For the progression routes visit our progression routes page.

Delivery Mode

This qualification can be delivered either in the classroom, via distance learning or blended.

Qualification Specification

To view the specification, please click here.

Additional

This qualification is eligible for UCAS points. To find out how much points your qualification is worth, please visit the UCAS Tariff Calculator here.

Typical Age

This qualification is designed for learners who are typically aged 16 and above.

Qualifications

For learners who have recently been in education or training the entry profile is likely to include one of the following:

5 or more GCSEs at grades C and above or Grade 4 and above
other related level 2 subjects
other equivalent international qualifications

Language

For those whom English is not their first language we recommend the following standards of proficiency in English language skills or an approved equivalent for this qualification:

IELTs 5.5
Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) B2
Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) 162 or above
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic 42-49

Learners must complete all 5 mandatory units.

Unit Name	Unit Aims	Credits	Mandatory
Business Communications	This introductory unit aims to ensure learners understand the range of business communications which occur and their importance for business success	5	Yes
Mobile and Digital Business Communications	This unit aims to develop knowledge and understanding of professional communication in today’s increasingly global, digital, social mobile world and the impact of new digital technologies on business communication.	10	Yes
Verbal and Non-Verbal Business Communications	This unit aims to develop knowledge and understanding of the conventional verbal and non-verbal professional communications used in businesses.	15	Yes
Business English: Reading and Writing	This unit aims to develop the learner’s competencies when using Business English for reading and writing purposes.	15	Yes
Business English: Speaking and Listening	This unit aims to develop knowledge, understanding and skills in the use of Business English for speaking and listening purposes.	15	Yes

ATHE Level 3 Diploma in English and Communications for Business