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Awarding Body: OTHM
OTHM is an Ofqual regulated Awarding Organisation. This guarantees that all of their qualifications confirm to a high standard.
Finance and Accounting are often considered to be at the heart of business operations. Within the manufacturing industry, micro-business, and large businesses, the ability to manage, account, and plan for finances are still considered the key driver of growth and the ultimate measure of business success.
The objective of the Level 5 Diploma in Accounting and Business is to provide learners with core knowledge and skills required by middle managers in any organisation that are often involved in financial planning & control, financial management, taxation, financial reporting, and people management.
The qualification is designed to be completed over one academic year of full-time study. However, we accommodate for completely flexible delivery, so that students can schedule their learning around other commitments such as work or family. The qualification is delivered online through our Virtual Learning Environment.
All units within this course are internally verified by our assessors and externally verified by OTHM. This course is criterion-referenced, based on specific learning outcomes. To achieve a “PASS” for a unit, a student must complete the learning outcomes to meet the assessment criteria set by OTHM.
The Level 5 OTHM qualification teaches practical skills, knowledge, competences, and capabilities that are comparable in academic terms as being equivalent to Year 2 of a three-year UK Bachelor’s degree or to a Higher National Diploma (HND).
Successful completion of this course enables the learners to get direct entry into OTHM Level 6 Diplomas, including the Level 6 Diploma in Business Management. As this Diploma is regulated and approved by Ofqual (Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulations), Learners can get direct entry into year 3 of a three-year UK Bachelor’s degree programs with advanced standing at many of the UK and international universities.
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You should meet the following requirements:
• Have a relevant GCE/GCSE or NQF/QCF/RFQ Level 4 Diploma/Award or equivalent qualification
• The student must be 18 or older at the time of enrollment
• Students over 21 years are also advised to have management experience
Learners are expected to have English language proficiency of CEFR Level B2, this can be met in any one the following ways:
• Being a native English language speaker
• Having achieved an IELTS 5.5 or equivalent
• Having had your last two years of schooling in English
• Passing our online English language test
Awarding body fee of £250 is payable by the learner to the awarding organisation within 14 days of starting the course. This will be collected from the learner and passed on to the awarding organisation for registration and certification purposes. The final certification you get is the same, regardless of your route. There are no strict deadlines for submitting individual coursework, allowing you room and flexibility to pace your studies; the only deadline is the overall course duration based on the option you selected above.
You can have instant access to the course; once you enrol on the course, you can start studying immediately.
Our courses are designed to provide a dedicated online tutor support to learners throughout the course for ongoing assistance.
Flexible payment plans to suit your budget; pay fee in easy monthly instalments.
You will receive your accredited certificate and transcript at no additional cost from our approved awarding body.
The Learner must possess a relevant NQF/QCF/RQF Level 4 Award/Diploma, or a GCE/GCSE-level or higher qualification, in addition to other appropriate credentials. The student must also have relevant managerial experience if they are over 21.
A wide number of academic progressions, including progression to the Level 6 Diploma in Accounting and Business and other pertinent OTHM Level 6 Diplomas, are available to learners who complete the OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Accounting and Business. Also, you will be qualified for direct entry into the final year of a three-year UK bachelor’s degree programme after successfully completing this Level 5 Diploma in Accounting and Business programme.
This Level 5 Diploma in Accounting and Business will assist you in acquiring the information and abilities necessary for a middle manager in an organisation that may be responsible for financial management, financial planning and control, financial reporting, taxation, and people management.
Working professionals who have completed the first year of a three-year UK bachelor’s degree or those seeking a formal undergraduate certificate that would eventually lead to the award of degrees.
It is approved by Ofqual (regulatory body), so the learners can feel quite assured about the quality of qualifications. All OTHM qualifications offered by Britannia school are created to give learners the skills and information that every employer seeks. Career development to build credibility with companies. By obtaining an OTHM qualification, learners will have the chance to expand their knowledge and develop critical skills that will enable them to handle circumstances and work projects more successfully, increasing their chances of advancement at work. Alternately, it enables them to continue to Bachelor’s, Master’s, or MBA top-up programmes around the globe.
Yes, the degree is widely respected and recognised internationally.
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Teachers training up to postgraduate level, assessment and quality assurance, management and leadership training.
Accounting and Finance
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Humanities
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A keen learner myself, I am actively involved in a range of teachers training courses for the past few years all the way up to postgraduate level. I have extensive experience of dealing with the awarding organisation compliance because of a strong background in assessment and quality assurance. I have trained a wide range of teaching professionals working in a range of schools, sixth form colleges and in the higher education sector.
Assessment and quality assurance in academia, business, accounting and finance lecturing, and teacher training.
Accounting and Finance
Management and Leadership
Education and Training
I have over 15 years’ experience in teaching and training. During this time, I have undertaken teacher training, been a lecturer and course supervisor for ICM, and cohort leader and lecturer for HND (BTEC-Pearson). I have taught business management units/modules at various levels (and awarding bodies) including Certificate, Diploma, Advance Diploma, and Foundation degree levels. I enjoy learning through continuous professional development and have achieved my Fellowship with the Higher Education Academy. I enjoy utlising my experience in training, assessment, and quality assurance to train the education professionals of the future.
Teachers training, assessment and quality assurance, quality assurance in academia, management and leadership training and research.
Education and Training
Marketing
Management and Leadership
Humanities
I am a PhD candidate (passed viva) at the University of Essex. My specialisation in PhD is Entrepreneurship. I am an active researcher with specific interest in Entrepreneurship, SME, Marketing and UK Higher Education (UKHE). I have over 14 years work experience in UKHE, which includes extensive experience of quality assurance in the sector. Furthermore, providing academic training to teaching professionals in the higher education sector is my passion.
Accountancy and assessor training, as well as assessment and quality assurance.
Accounting and Finance
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I have experience in the finance and accounting sector and utilise these skills to approach education in a methodical and logical manner. I am passionate about the advancement and implementation of efficient teaching and learning practices. I am responsible for centre liaison with awarding bodies to ensure compliance, and am advancing my skills in assessment and quality assurance through learning and on the job training.
Assessment and quality assurance for levels 2 to 5 in Teacher Training, Leadership and Management, Health and Social Care, Customer Service and Childcare.
Education and Training
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Health and Social Care
Childcare
I have worked in education for 34 years, in various guises. I managed a busy nursery for 12 years before branching out into Assessment and Quality Assurance, more than 20 years ago. My practice has developed alongside the ever-evolving training and apprenticeship sector, and I have worked in many different settings, including colleges, private training agencies and a foster care agency. I also work part time as a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant for a local charity that supports higher level education for young people with Special Educational and/or behavioural needs and as a tutor for a bespoke programme for one-to-one support. I really enjoy supporting learners of varying abilities and experience to achieve their best and to become qualified in their chosen field.
Zara Lambert –
One of the most ideal and well recognised courses. It is highly suggested course for those learners who don’t have time to attend the university and it is equivalent in UK to the bachelor’s year 2 of the accountancy program.
Michael Bradley –
One of the ideal course as it equips the learner with the fundamental efficiency of financial management, taxation, and reporting.