Level 3 · Foundation
OTHM Level 3 qualifications
19 OTHM Level 3 qualifications delivered online by LSIB. Equivalent to A-levels / access to higher education. Compare credits, duration and entry requirements, then apply online.
Compare all Level 3 qualifications
Sort by subject, then open a course for units, entry requirements and how to apply.
| Qualification | Subject | Award | Credits | TQT hours | Typical duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Accountancy | Accountancy | Foundation Diploma | 60 | 600 | 6 months |
| Level 3 Diploma in Adult Health and Social Care | Adult Health and Social Care | Diploma | 60 | 600 | six months |
| Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement | Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement | Award | 10 | — | Flexible |
| Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy | Beauty Therapy | Diploma | 62 | 620 | 12 months |
| Level 3 Diploma in Business Management | Business Management | Diploma | 120 | 1200 | one year |
| Level 3 Diploma in Business Studies | Business Studies | Diploma | 60 | 600 | 6 months |
| Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Employability and Workplace Skills | Employability and Workplace Skills | Foundation Diploma | 60 | 600 | one year |
| Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Engineering | Engineering | Foundation Diploma | 60 | 600 | one year |
| Level 3 Diploma in Fashion and Textiles | Fashion and Textiles | Diploma | 120 | 1200 | one year |
| Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Health and Social Care | Health and Social Care | Foundation Diploma | 60 | 600 | 12 months |
| Level 3 Foundation Diploma for Higher Education Studies | Higher Education Studies | Foundation Diploma | 120 | 1200 | one year |
| Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Information Technology | Information Technology | Foundation Diploma | 60 | 600 | one year |
| Level 3 Diploma in Law | Law | Diploma | 120 | 1200 | one year |
| Level 3 Diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain and Operations Management | Logistics, Supply Chain and Operations Management | Diploma | 120 | 1200 | twelve month |
| Level 3 Technical Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety | Occupational Health and Safety | Technical Certificate | 34 | 340 | Flexible |
| Level 3 Foundation Diploma in People and Organisations | People and Organisations | Foundation Diploma | 60 | 600 | one year |
| Level 3 Certificate in Principles of Aesthetics | Principles of Aesthetics | Certificate | 36 | 360 | one year |
| Level 3 Certificate in Python | Python | Certificate | — | — | six months |
| Level 3 Diploma In Reflexology | Reflexology | Diploma | 50 | 370 | Flexible |
Where Level 3 sits on the ladder
Equivalent to A-levels / access to higher education. Completing any Level 3 qualification gives you the credits to enrol at Level 4.
Browse by subject
- Business Management · 5
- Health and Social Care Management · 5
- Information Technology · 5
- Logistics and Supply Chain Management · 5
- Tourism and Hospitality Management · 5
- Accounting and Business · 4
- Law · 4
- Project Management · 4
- Airline, Airport and Aviation Management · 3
- Contemporary Skin Rejuvenation · 3
- Cyber Security · 3
- Early Childhood Education · 3
- Occupational Health and Safety · 3
- Psychology · 3
- Education and Training Management · 2
- Python · 2
- Accountancy · 1
- Accounting and Finance · 1
- Adult Health and Social Care · 1
- Applied Reflexology for Integrated Medicine · 1
- Artificial Intelligence · 1
- Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement · 1
- Beauty Therapy · 1
- Business and Organisational Psychology · 1
- Business Studies · 1
- Clinical Aesthetic Injectable Therapies · 1
- Coaching and Mentoring to Build Relationships · 1
- Data Science · 1
- Education and Training · 1
- Education and Trainings Management · 1
- Education Management and Leadership · 1
- Employability and Workplace Skills · 1
- Engineering · 1
- Environmental and Sustainability Management · 1
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion · 1
- Fashion and Textiles · 1
- Health and Safety · 1
- Health and Social Care · 1
- Higher Education Studies · 1
- Human Resource Management · 1
- Immersive Software Engineering · 1
- Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice · 1
- International Business Law · 1
- Inventory Management · 1
- Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice · 1
- Learning, Development and Pedagogy · 1
- Logistics, Supply Chain and Operations Management · 1
- Occupational Health and Safety Management · 1
- People and Organisations · 1
- Principles and Practice of Lip-reading Teaching · 1
- Principles of Aesthetics · 1
- Public Administration · 1
- Reflexology · 1
- Research Methods · 1
- Risk Management · 1
- Strategic Coaching and Mentoring · 1
- Strategic Management and Leadership · 1
- Strategic Management and Leadership Practice · 1
- Strategic Marketing · 1
- Teaching and Learning · 1
- Teaching Learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities · 1
Frequently asked questions
What is an OTHM Level 3 qualification?
An OTHM Level 3 qualification sits at Level 3 of the Regulated Qualifications Framework. Equivalent to A-levels / access to higher education. It is awarded by OTHM Qualifications, regulated by Ofqual, and delivered by approved centres such as LSIB.
How many Level 3 courses does LSIB offer?
LSIB currently offers 19 Level 3 qualifications online. Each page lists the credits, total qualification time, units, entry requirements and progression route for that award.
How are Level 3 qualifications assessed?
By written assignments for each unit, marked by LSIB and externally verified by OTHM. There are no examinations.
Can I study Level 3 qualifications online?
Yes. LSIB delivers every OTHM qualification online with tutor support, flexible monthly starts and instalment plans.
What can I progress to afterwards?
Level 3 completers progress to OTHM Level 4 diplomas, the first year of a UK bachelor's degree.
Ready to start?
Apply online in five minutes, or ask admissions which level fits your background.
Last reviewed 18 October 2026Source: OTHM qualification specifications