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Level 3 Diploma in Team Leadership

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Overview

The NQual Level 3 Diploma in Team Leadership is an Ofqual‑regulated qualification for training providers to deliver, designed to provide learners with the knowledge, skills and understanding of the principles and practices required to lead and manage teams in the workplace.


This qualification is suitable for team leaders, new or aspiring managers or those changing careers. It enables career progression, enhanced skillset, increased confidence and credibility.


The units specified within this document cover a variety of areas relevant to the sector, including developing team leadership skills, building and managing teams and communicating effectively.


This qualification is awarded by NQual, an Ofqual‑regulated Awarding Organisation, and is available to approved centres.


Entry Requirements

The entry requirements for The NQual Level 3 Diploma in Team Leadership qualification are:

  • Minimum Age: 18


Learners should have or be working towards a minimum of level 2 in literacy and numeracy or equivalent.


Unit Guidance

Learners must achieve all mandatory units. The total credit value for this qualification is 40.


Guided Learning Hours (GLH)

These hours are made up of contact time, guidance or supervision from course tutors, trainers, or training providers. The Guided Learning Hours for this qualification is 320.


Total Qualification Time (TQT)

This is an estimate of the total length of time it is expected that a learner will typically take to achieve and demonstrate the level of understanding required for the award of this qualification. This includes the Guided Learning Hours and time spent completing the independent study.


The Total Qualification Time for this qualification is 400.


Delivery Options for Training Providers

NQual allows qualifications to be delivered both online and face-to-face. Please check the additional requirements with your Centre EQA if delivering qualifications online.

This NQual Qualification is eligible for UCAS points

This qualification is eligible for UCAS points. Please see the UCAS website for further information of points allocated. You can do this by clicking on the logo to the left.

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Qual Resources.

DHSC Fact Sheet
Department of Health and Social Care fact sheet for NQual Qualification
Textbook (Sample)
NQual Qualification Textbook

Unit Breakdown:

Mandatory Units

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Optional Units

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Qualification Fee:

£110

Centre Approval Process

Submit centre approval
application to NQual

Pay the NQual centre
approval application fee

Application reviewed
by NQual

EQA approval activity
conducted by NQual

NQual approve you as
an approved centre

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Reasons to Choose NQual as Your Awarding Organisation

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