• Access Duration:  365 Days
• Awarded by: NCFE  
• Qualification Level:  Level 3 
• Qualification Number: 601/2649/8 
• Guided Learning Hours (GLH): 540
• Total Qualification Time (TQT): 900 

• Understand the heart of business and explore how HR shapes organisational culture, employee engagement, and business success.
• Master the essentials of HR from recruitment and training to employment law, equality, and workplace well-being.
• Plan, organise, and lead to take ownership of HR projects, balancing business objectives with people-focused strategies.
• Communicate with confidence to build professional relationships, handle workplace challenges, and become a trusted team player.
• Solve real-world people problems to apply HR and business techniques to drive performance, motivation, and growth.
• Reflect and grow to review your progress, strengthen your HR expertise, and develop as a confident, future-ready professional

Ready to strengthen your business‑HR knowledge and take your career to the next level? The NCFE Level 3 Diploma in Skills for Business: Human Resources equips you with practical human‑resources skills, business insight, and the confidence to succeed in any HR‑focused environment.

This qualification is perfect for anyone looking to advance their career in business HR, including roles such as:

• HR Assistants
• Recruitment Coordinators
• Human Resources Administrators
• Training & Development Assistants
• Business Support HR Trainees
• Entry‑level HR Managers

• Minimum entry age is 16 and above.
• No formal entry requirements are set by the awarding body.

To achieve the NCFE Level 3 Diploma in Skills for Business: Human Resources, you’ll develop and demonstrate your knowledge, understanding, and practical competence through real-world activities and tasks. There are no written exams for this qualification.

Where permitted by the qualification’s assessment strategy, some activities and assessments may take place within a Realistic Work Environment (RWE). This setting replicates the key characteristics of an actual business workplace, ensuring that the skills and competencies you develop are directly transferable and sustainable in real employment contexts.

Internal Assessment and Quality Assurance

All assessments are conducted internally by South London College’s qualified assessors.

Assessor Guidance and Support

You’ll receive dedicated support from our experienced assessors, who will guide you through every stage of the assessment process. They’re available via email, WhatsApp, online discussions, and web chat, ensuring you have access to expert advice whenever you need it.

For more information about the assessment process or specific qualification requirements, please click the ‘Enquire Now’ button below to connect with our team

The NCFE Level 3 Diploma in Skills for Business: Human Resources equips you with the knowledge, understanding, and practical skills needed to succeed in HR-focused business environments. This qualification develops essential competencies, including recruitment, employee engagement, training, employment law, communication, and problem-solving, preparing you for further study or advanced HR roles.

Next Steps for a Possible Academic Progression Pathway: 

• Step 1: Level 4 Diploma in Human Resources Management
• Step 2: Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management
• Step 3: Master’s Degree in Human Resource Management (MBA)

Alternative Directions

• Level 3 Diploma in Business Administration
• Level 3 Certificate in Team Leading

Looking to boost your HR skills? The NCFE Level 3 Diploma in Skills for Business: Human Resources gives you the hands-on knowledge, practical insights, and people-focused skills to thrive in today’s HR and business world. You’ll develop key competencies such as recruitment, employee engagement, training and development, employment law, communication, and problem-solving skills, highly valued across organisations of all sizes.

Here are some career opportunities you could pursue as you gain experience and complete this qualification, along with average UK salaries (Source: Glassdoor):

• Entry-level HR Managers – £30,000
• Training & Development Assistants – £28,000
• Human Resources Administrators – £27,000
• Recruitment Coordinators – £26,000
• HR Assistants – £24,000

You can always progress to higher-level Functional Skills or vocational qualifications, paving the way to more senior roles and increased earning potential over time.

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