Level 3 Diploma Financial Trading

Course Description: what can students expect?
Learners will develop an industry-recognised level of knowledge to confidently pursue a variety of roles within the finance sector. They will learn how to apply the knowledge, understanding and skills acquired using professional level infrastructure while developing communication skills, professional conduct skills, time management skills, and the ability to independently research for added employability.

Within each mandatory Level 3 unit, students will complete set tasks based on current economic activity and demonstrate their understanding of actions in an activity diary.

In modules where practical application of trading knowledge is being assessed, learners must also maintain a portfolio of trading activity.

The Level 3 diploma provides employers and professional associations with greater confidence in graduates, while preparing them to progress onto the Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Financial Trading.

Level 3 Diploma core benefits – at a glance
This qualification uniquely holds both Higher Education RQF credits, and UCAS points equivalent to an increase of two grades in the UK ‘A Level’ categorisation system supporting Higher Education Institution entry. Within the European Qualification Framework, this is also recognised at Level 4.

Fully Accredited & Ofqual Regulated
Regulated Qualification Framework (RQF) Level 3
European Qualification Framework (EQF) Level 4
Enhanced employability skills
18 Credits
16 UCAS points
A transferable skillset
Upon successful completion of the Level 3 Diploma in Financial Trading, students will attain a series of employer-friendly, transferable skills including:

Communication
Conduct
Time management
Independence
Resolve
Research