• Access Duration:  365 Days
• Awarded by: NCFE  
• Qualification Level:  Level 3 
• Qualification Number: 601/2652/8 
• Guided Learning Hours (GLH): 561
• Total Qualification Time (TQT): 930

• Understand the essential skills required to work successfully in a business environment.
• Develop the skills required to solve problems in a business environment.
• Gain an understanding of business culture and responsibilities.
• Build the ability to successfully communicate and work with others in a business environment.
• Develop the opportunity and skills required to manage and improve your own performance in a business environment.
• Understand the relationship between sales and marketing and gain knowledge of market research and creative product promotion.

Ready to turn your creativity and communication skills into a rewarding career? The NCFE Level 3 Diploma in Skills for Business: Sales and Marketing gives you the practical know-how, business insight, and confidence to shine in today’s fast-paced marketing and sales world.

Whether you’re aiming to start your career or move up in the world of business and marketing, this course is your perfect launchpad. Potential career opportunities include:

• Sales Assistants / Executives
• Marketing Assistants / Coordinators
• Business Development Representatives
• Customer Relationship Executives
• Digital Marketing Assistants
• Brand Ambassadors
• Account Executives
• Social Media & Content Assistants
• Retail or Sales Supervisors
• Entry-Level Marketing 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: Sales and Marketing, you must demonstrate your knowledge, understanding and practical competence through real-world activities and work-related 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: Sales and Marketing equips you with the knowledge, understanding, and practical skills needed to thrive in sales- and marketing-focused business environments. This qualification develops essential competencies, including customer engagement, marketing planning, campaign management, digital promotion, communication, and problem-solving, preparing you for further study or advanced roles in sales and marketing.

Next Steps for a Possible Academic Progression Pathway:

• Step 1: Level 4 Diploma in Sales and Marketing Management
• Step 2: Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing
• Step 3: Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA) 

Alternative Directions 

• Level 3 Diploma in Business and Law
• Level 3 Certificate in Team Leading

Looking to turn your creativity and communication skills into a real career? The NCFE Level 3 Diploma in Skills for Business: Sales and Marketing gives you hands-on knowledge, practical insights, and business-focused skills to thrive in today’s fast-paced sales and marketing environment. You’ll develop key competencies such as customer engagement, marketing planning, digital promotion, campaign management, communication, and problem-solving, skills that are highly valued across businesses 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 Marketing Managers – £30,000 
• Brand Ambassadors – £27,000 
• Customer Relationship Executives – £25,000 
• Marketing Assistants / Coordinators – £22,000 
• Sales Assistants / Executives – £20,000 

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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