Level 3 Award
in Managing Resources
Level 3 Award could transfer 20 credits and full tuition fees to Level 3 Diploma programs of SIMI Swiss.
Level 3 Award in Managing Resources
The aim of this award is to introduce learners to methods for managing workplace resources, including the use of technology and maintaining a healthy, safe environment. It also explores organizational values, diversity, and culture.
Could transfer 20 credits and full tuition fee to the Level 3 Diploma in Employability and Workplace Skills of SIMI Swiss.
Learning Outcomes:
1. Understand how business organisations manage the use of resources.
- 1.1 Explain the various resources that are needed in successful management of an organisation.
- 1.2 Explain how and why resources must be managed.
- 1.3 Explain what is meant by benchmarking and how it is used by organisations to manage resources.
2. Understand the use of technology in business.
- 2.1 Identify the types of technology used in business.
- 2.2 Explain the benefits of technology to a business.
- 2.3 Explain the skills necessary to use technology in business.
- 2.4 Explain the importance of innovation in business.
3. Understand human resources for the workplace.
- 3.1 Describe the process of workforce planning. Explain the factors to be considered when planning workforce recruitment .
- 3.2 Explain the importance of managing employee’s performance.
- 3.3 Explain employment rights and responsibilities relevant to own setting.
4. Understand health and safety in the business environment.
- 4.1 Explain own responsibilities for keeping self and others safe in the workplace.
- 4.2 Identify who to go to in the workplace for health and safety help and support.
- 4.3 Describe common workplace hazards.
- 4.4 Explain the types of emergency that can occur in the workplace.
Topics:
Understand organisational resources and their management
Course Coverage
- Meaning of resources: land, labour, capital, technology, 8-Ms (Men/Women, Money, Material, Machinery, Management, Methods, Minutes/Time, Management of Information).
- Efficient and effective use of resources for organisational prosperity and conservation.
- Monitoring resources: factors to monitor, methods, and impact of not monitoring.
- Efficient resource monitoring, problem identification, and corrective actions.
Explore benchmarking and best practices
Course Coverage
- Types of benchmarking: process, performance, strategic, and internal benchmarking.
- Best practices and sound policy implementation for organisational improvement.
Understand the role of technology in business
Course Coverage
- Technology: artificial intelligence, machine learning, virtual technology, social media, laser printing.
- Benefits: increased communication capacity, operational efficiency, competitive edge, modern consumer needs.
- Harnessing technology for business growth and innovation.
Explore workforce planning and performance management
Course Coverage
- Workforce planning: aligning workforce with business plans, skills gap analysis, future demands.
- Factors: organisational needs, market changes, technological advancements, government policy.
- Managing performance: productivity, addressing poor performance, reallocation of roles, ethical responsibilities.
Understand employment rights and workplace responsibilities
Course Coverage
- Employment rights: anti-discrimination laws, duty of care, contract terms, pay slip details.
- Grievance procedures: grounds for grievance, formal and informal processes.
- Own responsibilities: health and safety, training attendance, risk minimisation, safe practice.
- Sources of support: advisers, HR, occupational health, company policies.
Understand workplace hazards and emergencies
Course Coverage
- Common hazards: faulty equipment, dangerous chemicals, poor posture, manual handling.
- Types of emergencies: accidents, severe illness, fire, chemical spills, terrorism threats.
Explore organisational values and culture
Course Coverage
- Organisational values: motivation, behaviour, sustainability, stakeholder treatment.
- Types of culture: power, role, task, person, clan, adhocracy, market, hierarchy.
- Influences on culture: history, goals, size, technology, demographics, stakeholders.
Understand ethics and diversity in the workplace
Course Coverage
- Ethics: definition, professional and individual ethical behaviour, business values.
- Diversity benefits:
- Increased productivity and creativity.
- Improved cultural awareness for global markets.
- Positive reputation and increased marketing opportunities.
Indicative reading list
- Adair J – The Inspirational Leader: How to Motivate, Encourage and Achieve Success (Kogan Page, 2009)
- Armstrong, M. – Armstrong’s Handbook of Human Resource Management Practice (13th edition) (Kogan Page, 2014)
- Brent, M. and Dent, E. – The Leader’s Guide to Managing People (Pearson Education Limited, 2013)
- Brown, J.N. – The Complete Guide to Recruitment: A Step-by-Step Approach to Selecting, Assessing and Hiring the Right People (Kogan Page, 2011)
- Covey S – The Speed of Trust: The One Thing That Changes Everything (Simon and Schuster, 2008)
- Yeung, R. – Successful Interviewing and Recruitment (Creating Success) (revised edition) (Kogan Page, 2010)
Entry requirements
- Applicants must be at least 16 years old.
- Completion of full secondary education is required.
English requirements
If a learner is not from a predominantly English-speaking country, proof of English language proficiency must be provided.
- Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) level B2 or equivalent
- Or A minimum TOEFL score of 101 or IELTS 5.5; Reading and Writing must be at 5.5 or equivalent
- Or A minimum Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) score of 51 or equivalent
The SIMI Swiss reserves the highest decision-making power for admission whether to accept or not accept after a specific review of each candidate’s profile to ensure that they can comprehend and gain benefits when participating. For the fake university or diploma mills, University Partners shall not be accepted.
After graduating with Level 3 Award, students receive all certified documents from the SIMI Swiss.
Certified Documents:
- e-Certificate from the Swiss Information and Management Institute (SIMI Swiss).
- Hard copy certificate from the Swiss Information and Management Institute (SIMI Swiss) – Optional.
- Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning for Qualifications (APEL.Q) certified from SIMI Swiss for credit and tuition fee transfer.
Because the program is accredited and recognized, students can easily use certified in the working environment and have many opportunities for career advancement. In addition, in case if you want to study for a SIMI degree or university partner degree, students can convert all credits and the full paid tuition fee.
The SIMI Swiss’ Level 3 Award means:
The SIMI Swiss Level 3 Award is a qualification at the foundational level and is equivalent to the following:
- Level 3 Certificate of the Regulated Qualification Framework (RQF) in the UK
- Level 6 Certificate of the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF)
- Level 3 Certificate of the Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales (CQFW)
- Level 3 Certificate of the European Qualifications Framework (EQF)
- Level 4 Certificate of the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF)
- Level 3 Certificate of the ASEAN Qualifications Reference Framework (AQRF)
- Level 4 Certificate of the African Continental Qualifications Framework (ACQF)
Students can convert all credits and the full tuition fee when participating in the SIMI Swiss and/or University Partners academic programs if they want to study for an academic degree.
Credits transfer:
Learners can accumulate 20 credits from the Level 3 Award program when participating in the Level 3 Diploma program. Please see the credit transfer policy HERE
Tuition fee transfer:
When participating in the Level 3 Diploma program, students who have graduated 1 Level 3 Award will receive a discount of full tuition fee which you paid. Please see the tuition fee transfer HERE
The SIMI Swiss micro-credential program allows for the transfer of credits and tuition fees into full degree programs from SIMI Swiss and/or its university partners. SIMI Swiss reserves the right to limit admissions once the number of students exceeds the quotas.
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- To participate in the SIMI Swiss micro-credential program, students need to meet the entry criteria corresponding to each level. Please see the “Entry” tab for more details.
- SIMI Swiss will not accept applicants if their entry qualifications are from diploma mill universities or schools/universities that are not accredited.
- English is not a mandatory entry requirement for Micro Credential programs, but candidates need to ensure that English is used in reading documents, listening to lectures, and doing assignments. Candidates should note that English is a mandatory requirement when switching to an academic program at SIMI Swiss and University Partners.
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- Email your application to support@simiswiss.ch with all the required documents. You can download the application form here.
- Our admission department will contact you and guide you through further processes if the registration documents need to be supplemented.
- SIMI Swiss will issue the Letter of Acceptant (LOA). You wil proceed to the next steps according to the instructions and pay tuition fee.
- SIMI Swiss will issue a student confirmation letter, login account to the e-learning system and related documents.
- You have become an official SIMI Swiss student and enjoy your study journey.
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- (*) In the event that you receive a scholarship or discount, the fee you should transfer is the amount you actually paid.
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