LRN Level 5 Diploma in Business and Enterprise

LRN Level 5 Diploma in Business and Enterprise

LRN Level 5 Diploma in Business and Enterprise qualification aims to give practising or potential managers formal development in this role.

FormatFace-to-face or online
Credit120
RQF level5
AssessmentWritten assignments
Total Qualification TimeTotal: 720 hours:
a. Guided Learning: Formal Learning /input (contact time with tutor, acquisition of knowledge/understanding) (200 hours)
b. Assessment (planning and completion of assessment tasks) (40 hours)
c. Guided Learning Hours (240 hours)
d. Directed Study: Additional Activities (developing practice, private study/research, work-based activities): 480 hours
Qualification Accreditation Number601/8274/X

SUPPORT AND RECOGNITION

These qualifications have been developed with the support of centres who are currently delivering qualifications at this level in Business and Enterprise or who plan to do so in the future.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

LRN Level 5 Diploma in Business and Enterprise or LRN Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business and Enterprise qualification aims to give practising or potential managers formal development in this role. The qualification does this by developing management understanding and assisting participants in gaining the knowledge required at this level. Candidates do not have to be currently employed to study this qualification, but may be engaged in voluntary activity or planning for work.
These are stand-alone qualifications. The following points must be considered in terms of their entry requirements.
 Candidates who have passed any LRN Level 4 Diploma or LRN Level 3 certificateare eligible to take this qualification only for an extended diploma. LRN will consider other qualifications from other Awarding Organisations.
Other candidates must have obtained one of the following:

 Two level 3 passes (at ‘A’ level standard)
 A level 3 qualification, or above, as shown on the regulated qualifications framework of the United Kingdom or overseas qualifications, as judged by UK NARIC, to be equivalent in standard to a level 3 qualification in the UK (or higher). Such qualifications should contain a similar number of learning hours to that of the LRN Level 5 Diploma in Business and Enterprise or LRN Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business and Enterprise LRN reserves the right to reject such qualifications if they are deemed to have insufficient subject relationship.

 LRN will consider each application on a case by case basis. Should candidates possess no such qualification, LRN will consider the employment status and history of a candidate’s knowledge, in lieu of qualifications. A signed reference letter from employers’ must accompany each application.
 Candidate must provide evidence of proficiency in the English Language.
Knowledge, skills and understanding LRN does not require the learner to have previous knowledge or skills in this area. However, it may be useful for the learner to have an understanding of the subject matter.

PROGRESSION

On successful completion of LRN Level 5 Diploma in Business and Enterprise or LRN Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business and Enterprise, there are a number of progression opportunities. Candidates may progress to:
  – Other qualifications at the same level e.g. from an Diploma to Extended Diploma
  – Other qualifications at or above the next level. For example: Level 6 Certificate or Diploma in Business or a Degree in Business
  – employment in a middle management position

RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING (RPL)

Please refer to LRN’s policy on the Recognition of Prior Learning to determine whether previously achieved qualifications meet LRN’s policy on possible exemptions.

ASSESSMENT

Assessment for the mandatory units is by external set assignment that is internally marked by the Centre which is then (moderated) by LRN.
Assessment for the optional modules is by externally set assignment, externally assessed and moderated by LRN.
The assessment of LRN qualifications is at unit level and there will be no overall grade for Diploma. Candidates are able to access the qualification in a unitised approach if this is appropriate.
The assessment will be made against the published learning outcomes and assessment and grading criteria which centres are expected to make available to candidates.
Each unit will be graded as a pass or fail.
A pass is awarded for the achievement of all outcomes against the specified assessment criteria.
Candidates who receive a ‘fail’ will need to wait at least 3 months before re-sitting to ensure enough time has elapsed in order for the learner to enhance their knowledge.

MODE OF DELIVERY

LRN does not define the mode of delivery for its LRN Level 5 Diploma in Business and Enterprise or LRN Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business and Enterprise qualifications.
Any mode of delivery (such as full-time, part time, evening only, distance learning) that meets candidates’ needs is acceptable. Whichever mode of delivery is used, centres must ensure that candidates follow a teaching programme appropriate to the requirements of the qualification.

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