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AIM Awards Entry Level Award in Work Skills Awareness (Entry 1) (QCF) 600/6696/9 AIM Awards Entry Level Award in Developing Skills for the Workplace (Entry 1) (QCF) 600/6689/1 AIM Awards Entry Level Certificate in Developing Skills for the Workplace (Entry 1) (QCF) 600/6690/8 AIM Awards Entry Level Award in Developing Skills for the Workplace (Entry 2) (QCF) 600/6692/1 AIM Awards Entry Level Certificate in Developing Skills for the Workplace (Entry 2) (QCF) 600/6691/X AIM Awards Entry Level Award in Developing Skills for the Workplace (Entry 3) (QCF) 600/6695/7 AIM Awards Entry Level Certificate in Developing Skills for the Workplace (Entry 3) (QCF) 600/6839/5
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Section One – Qualification Overview 5
Section Two - Structure and Content 13
Section Three – Assessment and Quality Assurance 43
Section Four – Operational Guidance 49
Section Five – Appendices 51
Appendix 1 – AIM Awards Glossary of Assessment Terms 53
Appendix 2 – QCF Level Descriptors 56
Contents Page
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Section 1
Qualification Overview
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Section One Qualification Overview
Introduction
Welcome to the AIM Awards Qualification Specification. We want to make your experience of working with AIM Awards as pleasant as possible. AIM Awards is a national Awarding Organisation, offering a large number of Ofqual regulated qualifications at different levels and in a wide range of subject areas. Our qualifications are flexible enough to be delivered in a range of settings, from small providers to large colleges and in the workplace both nationally and internationally. We pride ourselves on offering the best possible customer service, and are always on hand to help if you have any questions. Our organisational structure and business processes enable us to be able to respond quickly to the needs of customers to develop new products that meet their specific needs. We are licensed by the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) to approve and certificate Access to Higher Education Diplomas. This Qualification Specification contains everything you need to know about this qualification/qualification suite and should be used by everyone involved with planning, delivery and assessment. This is a live document and as such will be updated when required. Centres will be informed via email when changes are made and it is the responsibility of the approved centre to ensure the most up-to-date version of the Qualification Specification is in use. This document is copyright but may be copied by approved centres for the purpose of assessing learners. It may also be copied by learners for their own use. This Qualification Specification is mapped to the Ofqual General Conditions of Recognition with references cited for each section as appropriate and the whole document is mapped to Ofqual General Conditions of Recognition C2.5 and E3.2.
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About the Qualification
Mapped to Ofqual General Conditions of Recognition: E3.2a/E3.3b The Suite of Developing Work Skills Qualifications has been designed to specifically meet the needs of learners who previously may have fallen into the pre-entry ability level. They aim to support the development of work skills for those learners for whom mainstream vocational education is not always appropriate. At Entry Levels 1 and 2, this will include learners with learning difficulties, disabilities, and special educational needs. At Entry Level 3, this will include disaffected and unengaged learners, and learners for whom employment poses difficulties e.g. recovering from illness and looking for sheltered or supported employment. Learners will develop skills and acquire knowledge that will enable them to be better prepared for engagement with employment, whether it is as a paid employee, working in a supported work project or as a volunteer. Learners from this qualification can progress onto other qualifications within the suite which will further develop their employability skills and/or their knowledge of different types of work.
Qualification
AIM Awards Entry Level Award in Work Skills Awareness (Entry 1) (QCF)
Assessment Internally assessed and externally moderated assessment evidence
Grading Assessment is competent / not competent. There is no grading
Progression Opportunities Learners from this qualification can progress onto the AIM Awards Suite of Developing Work Skills qualifications which are available as Awards and Certificates at Entry 1, 2 and 3. They may also progress onto the AIM Awards Suite of Independent Living qualifications.
Operational Start Date 01-Oct-2012
Review Date 31-Jul-2017
Sector 14.2 Preparation for Work
Qualification Number 600/6696/9
Learning Aim Reference 60066969
Credit Value 8
Guided Learning Hours (GLH) 80
Learner Age Range Pre 16; 16-18; 19+
Rules of Combination Learners must achieve 8 credits in total. A minimum of 2 credits must be achieved from the Core Unit Group and a maximum of 6 credits can be achieved from the Optional Unit
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Group. All units are at the level of the qualification.
Qualification
AIM Awards Entry Level Award in Developing Skills for the Workplace (Entry 1) (QCF)
Assessment Internally assessed and externally moderated assessment evidence
Grading Assessment is competent / not competent. There is no grading
Progression Opportunities Learners from this qualification can progress onto the AIM Awards Suite of Developing Work Skills qualifications which are available as Awards and Certificates at Entry 1, 2 and 3. They may also progress onto the AIM Awards Suite of Independent Living qualifications.
Operational Start Date 01-Oct-2012
Review Date 31-Dec-2015
Sector 14.2 Preparation for Work
Qualification Number 600/6689/1
Learning Aim Reference 60066891
Credit Value 8
Guided Learning Hours (GLH) 75 - 80
Learner Age Range Pre 16; 16-18; 19+
Rules of Combination Learners must achieve 8 credits it total. A minimum of 5 credits must be achieved from the Core Unit Group (Entry 1) and a maximum of 3 credits can be achieved from the Optional Unit Group (Entry 2). Units of the same title at different levels are barred.
Qualification
AIM Awards Entry Level Certificate in Developing Skills for the Workplace (Entry 1) (QCF)
Assessment Internally assessed and externally moderated assessment evidence
Grading Assessment is competent / not competent. There is no grading
Progression Opportunities Learners from this qualification can progress onto the AIM Awards Suite of Developing Work Skills qualifications which are available as Awards and Certificates at Entry 1, 2 and 3. They may also progress onto the AIM Awards Suite of Independent Living qualifications.
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Operational Start Date 01-Oct-2012
Review Date 31-Dec-2015
Sector 14.2 Preparation for Work
Qualification Number 600/6690/8
Learning Aim Reference 600666908
Credit Value 16
Guided Learning Hours (GLH) 150 -160
Learner Age Range Pre 16; 16-18; 19+
Rules of Combination Learners must achieve 16 credits in total. A minimum of 10 credits must be achieved from the Core Unit Group (Entry 1). A maximum of 6 credits can be achieved from the Optional Unit Group (Entry 2). Units of the same title at different levels are barred.
Qualification
AIM Awards Entry Level Award in Developing Skills for the Workplace (Entry 2) (QCF)
Assessment Internally assessed and externally moderated assessment evidence
Grading Assessment is competent / not competent. There is no grading
Progression Opportunities Learners from this qualification can progress onto the AIM Awards Suite of Developing Work Skills qualifications which are available as Awards and Certificates at Entry 1, 2 and 3. They may also progress onto the AIM Awards Suite of Independent Living qualifications.
Operational Start Date 01-Oct-2012
Review Date 31-Dec-2015
Sector 14.2 Preparation for Work
Qualification Number 600/6692/1
Learning Aim Reference 60066921
Credit Value 8
Guided Learning Hours (GLH) 75 - 80
Learner Age Range Pre 16; 16-18; 19+
Rules of Combination Learners must achieve 8 credits in total. A minimum of 5 credits must be achieved from the Core Unit Group (Entry 2) and a maximum of 3 credits can be achieved from the Optional Unit Groups at either Entry 1 or Entry 3. Units with the same title at different levels are barred
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Qualification
AIM Awards Entry Level Certificate in Developing Skills for the Workplace (Entry 2) (QCF)
Assessment Internally assessed and externally moderated assessment evidence
Grading Assessment is competent / not competent. There is no grading
Progression Opportunities Learners from this qualification can progress onto the AIM Awards Suite of Developing Work Skills qualifications which are available as Awards and Certificates at Entry 1, 2 and 3. They may also progress onto the AIM Awards Suite of Independent Living qualifications.
Operational Start Date 01-Oct-2012
Review Date 31-Dec-2015
Sector 14.2 Preparation for Work
Qualification Number 600/6691/X
Learning Aim Reference 6006691X
Credit Value 16
Guided Learning Hours (GLH) 150 -160
Learner Age Range Pre 16; 16-18; 19+
Rules of Combination Learners must achieve 16 credits in total. A minimum of 10 credits must be achieved from the Core Unit Group (Entry 2) and a maximum of 6 credits can be achieved from the Optional Unit Groups at either Entry 1 or Entry 3. Units with the same title at different levels are barred.
Qualification
AIM Awards Entry Level Award in Developing Skills for the Workplace (Entry 3) (QCF)
Assessment Internally assessed and externally moderated assessment evidence
Grading Assessment is competent / not competent. There is no grading
Progression Opportunities Learners from this qualification can progress onto the AIM Awards Suite of Developing Work Skills qualifications which are available as Awards and Certificates at Entry 1, 2 and 3. They may also progress onto the AIM Awards Suite of Independent Living qualifications.
Operational Start Date 01-Oct-2012
Review Date 31-Dec-2015
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Sector 14.2 Preparation for Work
Qualification Number 600/6695/7
Learning Aim Reference 60066957
Credit Value 8
Guided Learning Hours (GLH) 75 - 80
Learner Age Range Pre 16, 16-18, 19+
Rules of Combination Learners must achieve 8 credits in total. A minimum of 5 credits must be achieved from the Core Unit Group (Entry 3) and a maximum of 3 credits can be achieved from the Optional Unit Groups at either Entry 1 or Entry 2. Units with the same title at different levels are barred.
Qualification
AIM Awards Entry Level Certificate in Developing Skills for the Workplace (Entry 3) (QCF)
Assessment Internally assessed and externally moderated assessment evidence
Grading Assessment is competent / not competent. There is no grading
Progression Opportunities Learners from this qualification can progress onto the AIM Awards Suite of Developing Work Skills qualifications which are available as Awards and Certificates at Entry 1, 2 and 3. They may also progress onto the AIM Awards Suite of Independent Living qualifications.
Operational Start Date 01-Oct-2012
Review Date 31-Dec-2015
Sector 14.2 Preparation for Work
Qualification Number 600/6839/5
Learning Aim Reference 60068395
Credit Value 16
Guided Learning Hours (GLH) 150 -160
Learner Age Range Pre 16; 16-18; 19+
Rules of Combination Learners must achieve 16 credits in total. A minimum of 10 credits must be achieved from the Core Unit Group (Entry 3) and a maximum of 6 credits can be achieved from the Optional Unit Groups at either Entry 1 or Entry 2. Units with the same title at different levels are barred.
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Entry Guidance Mapped to Ofqual General Conditions of Recognition: E3.2b/c
There are no specific entry requirements for this qualification.
The End of the Accreditation Period
We review qualifications that are near the end of their accreditation period, working with sector representatives to make any changes necessary to meet sector needs and to reflect recent developments. We will post information relating to changes or extensions to qualifications on our website and centres approved to offer the qualification will be kept updated.
Certification End Date
The final date that certificates can be issued for these qualifications is three years from the Review Date.
AIM Awards Entry Level Award in Work Skills Awareness (Entry 1) (QCF)
31-Jul-2020
AIM Awards Entry Level Award in Developing Skills for the Workplace (Entry 1) (QCF)
31-Dec-2018
AIM Awards Entry Level Certificate in Developing Skills for the Workplace (Entry 1) (QCF)
31-Dec-2018
AIM Awards Entry Level Award in Developing Skills for the Workplace (Entry 2) (QCF)
31-Dec-2018
AIM Awards Entry Level Certificate in Developing Skills for the Workplace (Entry 2) (QCF)
31-Dec-2018
AIM Awards Entry Level Award in Developing Skills for the Workplace (Entry 3) (QCF)
31-Dec-2018
AIM Awards Entry Level Certificate in Developing Skills for the Workplace (Entry 3) (QCF)
31-Dec-2018
Resource Requirements
There are no specific resource requirements for these qualifications. You must ensure that your centre has appropriate resources in place to deliver the unit(s) in this qualification.
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Section 2 Structure and Content
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Section Two
Structure and Content Mapped to Ofqual General Conditions of Recognition E3.3a/b
Qualification Structure and Unit Content Mapped to Ofqual General Conditions of Recognition: E3.2d /e/f/g/h/j
The rules of combinations for the AIM Awards Suite of Developing Work Skills (QCF) Qualifications are displayed in the following way: AIM Awards Entry Level Award in Work Skills Awareness (Entry 1) (QCF) AIM Awards Entry Level Award in Developing Skills for the Workplace (Entry 1) (QCF) AIM Awards Entry Level Certificate in Developing Skills for the Workplace (Entry 1) (QCF) AIM Awards Entry Level Award in Developing Skills for the Workplace (Entry 2) (QCF) AIM Awards Entry Level Certificate in Developing Skills for the Workplace (Entry 2) (QCF) AIM Awards Entry Level Award in Developing Skills for the Workplace (Entry 3) (QCF) AIM Awards Entry Level Certificate in Developing Skills for the Workplace (Entry 3) (QCF) Please select the unit title to view the individual unit content and assessment guidance.
Rules of Combination for: AIM Awards Entry Level Award in Work Skills Awareness (Entry 1) (QCF)
Learners must achieve 8 credits in total. A minimum of 2 credits must be achieved from the Core Unit Group (C) and a maximum of 6 credits can be achieved from the Optional Unit Group (O). All units are at the level of the qualification.
Unit Reference Number
Unit Title Group Level Credit Value
GLH
Y/502/4159 Dealing with Problems C E1 4 40
R/502/4449 Developing Skills for the Workplace: Following Instructions
C E1 2 20
J/502/4450 Developing Skills for the Workplace: Getting Things Done
C E1 4 40
L/502/4451 Developing Skills for the Workplace: Health and Safety
C E1 2 20
F/504/3868 Communication in the Workplace O E1 3 30
K/504/3802 Conduct at Work O E1 3 30
M/504/3803 Developing Customer Service Skills O E1 3 30
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T/504/3804 Exploring Occupational Areas O E1 2 20
A/504/3805 Following Instructions O E1 2 20
F/504/3806 Introduction to the Use of Tools and Equipment for a Work Task
O E1 3 30
J/504/3807 Participate in an Occupational Taster O E1 3 30
L/504/3808 Personal Presentation at Work O E1 3 30
R/504/3809 Preparation for a Work Placement O E1 2 20
J/504/3810 Speaking and Listening at Work O E1 3 30
L/504/3811 Understanding Rights and Responsibilities at Work
O E1 3 30
K/504/3816 Undertaking an Interview O E1 2 20
M/504/3817 Working in a Team O E1 3 30
T/504/3818 Working to Standards O E1 3 30
Rules of Combination for: AIM Awards Entry Level Award in Developing Skills for the Workplace (Entry 1) (QCF)
Learners must achieve 8 credits in total. A minimum of 5 credits must be achieved from the Core Unit Group (C) (Entry 1) and a maximum of 3 credits can be achieved from the Optional Unit Group (O) (Entry 2). Units of the same title at different levels are barred.
Rules of Combination for: AIM Awards Entry Level Certificate in Developing Skills for the Workplace (Entry 1) (QCF)
Learners must achieve 16 credits in total. A minimum of 10 credits must be achieved from the Core Unit Group (C) (Entry 1). A maximum of 6 credits can be achieved from the Optional Unit Group (O) (Entry 2). Units of the same title at different levels are barred.
Unit Reference Number
Unit Title Group Level Credit Value
GLH
D/506/7319 Accessing Commercial Services C E1 3 30
M/506/7325 Accessing Financial Services C E1 3 30
R/502/5701 Applying for Jobs and Courses C E1 2 20
R/505/3904 Building Confidence and Self Esteem C E1 2 20
A/504/3691 Calculations Using Whole Numbers to 10 C E1 3 30
M/506/7342 Cleaning C E1 3 30
H/506/7967 Communicating with Music C E1 3 30
F/504/3868 Communication in the Workplace C E1 3 30
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J/505/4600 Compare and Order Items by Measurement C E1 2 20
J/504/3516 Comparing Sizes C E1 3 30
T/504/3477 Completing Forms C E1 2 20
K/504/3802 Conduct at Work C E1 3 30
Y/502/4159 Dealing with Problems C E1 4 40
R/504/9660 Dealing with Work-Related Problems C E1 3 30
J/504/3452 Developing and Presenting Information Using ICT
C E1 2 20
M/505/3957 Developing Assertiveness C E1 2 20
M/504/3803 Developing Customer Service Skills C E1 3 30
R/502/4449 Developing Skills for the Workplace: Following Instructions CERTIFICATE ONLY
C E1 2 20
J/502/4450 Developing Skills for the Workplace: Getting Things Done CERTIFICATE ONLY
C E1 4 40
L/502/4451 Developing Skills for the Workplace: Health and Safety CERTIFICATE ONLY
C E1 2 20
R/502/4452 Developing Skills for the Workplace: Looking and Acting the Part CERTIFICATE ONLY
C E1 2 20
H/506/8293 Diversity in Society C E1 2 20
L/506/8238 Drug and Alcohol Awareness C E1 2 20
K/502/4912 Environmental Awareness C E1 2 20
F/506/7345 Expenses C E1 3 30
Y/506/7352 Exploring Art C E1 3 30
K/506/7355 Exploring Dance C E1 3 30
L/504/9396 Exploring Enterprise C E1 3 30
K/506/7968 Exploring Music C E1 3 30
T/504/3804 Exploring Occupational Areas C E1 2 20
K/506/7971 Exploring Performance C E1 3 30
Y/504/9661 Exploring the World of Work C E1 3 30
R/504/9707 Finding Jobs C E1 2 20
Y/504/3522 Finding, Selecting and Exchanging Information Using ICT
C E1 2 20
A/504/3805 Following Instructions C E1 2 20
H/504/3507 Following Safe and Healthy Working Practices when Using ICT
C E1 1 10
F/505/4238 Getting About Safely C E1 3 30
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R/506/8242 Health and Fitness C E1 3 30
J/505/4239 Health and Safety Procedures in the Work Place
C E1 2 20
R/504/3521 Identifying the Purpose of Written Material C E1 3 30
F/505/4241 Induction to Work C E1 2 20
F/504/3806 Introduction to the Use of Tools and Equipment for a Work Task
C E1 3 30
F/504/8696 Knowing How You Learn C E1 3 30
R/506/8290 Law and Order C E1 2 20
D/504/9712 Learning from Work Placement C E1 2 20
K/506/8246 Looking After Clothes C E1 3 30
M/505/4252 Making Choices C E1 1 10
F/505/4255 Making Informed Career Choices C E1 2 20
L/504/3470 Obtaining Information Orally C E1 3 30
Y/504/3486 Organising Information C E1 1 10
J/504/3807 Participate in an Occupational Taster C E1 3 30
F/506/7975 Participation in Team Activities C E1 3 30
A/506/8283 Personal Awareness C E1 2 20
A/506/8249 Personal Care and Hygiene C E1 3 30
J/506/8268 Personal Health C E1 3 30
L/504/3808 Personal Presentation at Work C E1 3 30
J/506/8271 Personal Safety C E1 3 30
D/505/4571 Practical Workshop Skills C E1 1 10
R/504/3809 Preparation for a Work Placement C E1 2 20
L/502/4885 Preparation for Work C E1 2 20
R/504/9397 Preparing for an Enterprise Activity C E1 4 40
J/504/8702 Preparing for the Future C E1 3 30
H/504/9663 Presenting Information about Self to an Employer
C E1 2 20
J/504/3449 Reading for Information C E1 2 20
R/504/8704 Recognising Own Achievements C E1 2 20
A/505/4576 Relationships, Behaviour and Practices in the Workplace
C E1 2 20
D/504/8706 Reviewing and Reflecting on Own Progress C E1 3 30
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L/505/4579 Self Advocacy C E1 3 30
H/504/8707 Setting Targets C E1 2 20
K/504/9664 Setting Work-Related Targets C E1 2 20
J/504/3810 Speaking and Listening at Work C E1 3 30
F/506/8284 Understanding Relationships C E1 2 20
L/504/3811 Understanding Rights and Responsibilities at Work
C E1 3 30
K/504/3816 Undertaking an Interview C E1 2 20
R/505/3840 Using ICT Equipment in the Work Place C E1 2 20
A/504/3478 Using Money C E1 3 30
L/505/4582 Using Public Transport C E1 3 30
R/504/3471 Using Shape C E1 3 30
Y/505/4584 Using Taxis C E1 2 20
M/504/3526 Using Time C E1 1 10
H/505/4586 Using Writing Skills in a Work Place C E1 2 20
M/505/4588 Volunteering C E1 2 20
M/504/3817 Working in a Team C E1 3 30
T/504/3818 Working to Standards C E1 3 30
A/504/3464 Writing Texts C E1 3 30
R/506/7320 Accessing Commercial Services O E2 3 30
A/506/7327 Accessing Financial Services O E2 3 30
A/505/7249 Action Planning to Improve Performance O E2 2 20
M/504/8709 Adjusting to a New Setting O E2 3 30
T/505/7248 Advertising O E2 2 20
M/505/7250 Applying for Jobs and Courses O E2 3 30
T/505/7251 Assertiveness O E2 1 10
A/505/7252 Audio and Video Software O E2 2 20
Y/504/5481 Beginning to Study O E2 3 30
F/505/7253 Behaviour in the Workplace O E2 2 20
J/504/9431 Being Part of a Group O E2 3 30
L/505/7420 Building Confidence and Self Esteem O E2 3 30
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K/504/3508 Calculations with Whole Numbers O E2 3 30
R/505/7421 Career Planning O E2 3 30
Y/505/7422 Carrying Out a Practical Activity O E2 3 30
D/505/7423 Carrying Out Routine Tasks at Work O E2 2 20
T/506/7343 Cleaning O E2 3 30
H/505/7424 Collect and Present Numerical Information O E2 2 20
A/504/3819 Communication in the Workplace O E2 3 30
M/504/3459 Completing Forms O E2 2 20
R/504/9433 Completing Tasks O E2 3 30
J/504/9722 Completing Tasks at Work O E2 3 30
M/504/3820 Conduct at Work O E2 3 30
H/504/9436 Contributing to the Community CERTIFICATE ONLY
O E2 4 40
T/504/3821 Coping Strategies at Work O E2 2 20
A/505/7428 Customer Service O E2 2 20
T/505/7430 Dealing with Problems O E2 3 30
R/504/9688 Dealing with Work-related Problems CERTIFICATE ONLY
O E2 4 40
R/505/7449 Desktop Publishing Software O E2 2 20
F/504/3501 Developing and Presenting Information Using ICT
O E2 2 20
A/504/3822 Developing Customer Service Skills O E2 3 30
F/504/3823 Developing Time Management Skills O E2 1 10
D/504/3443 Discussion Skills O E2 2 20
K/506/8294 Diversity in Society O E2 2 20
J/506/8240 Drug and Alcohol Awareness O E2 2 20
R/504/9724 Effective Communication in the Workplace O E2 2 20
M/505/7457 Effective Skills, Qualities and Attitudes for Learning and Work
O E2 3 30
J/505/7464 Environmental Issues O E2 2 20
D/505/7471 Estimating and Measuring O E2 2 20
J/506/7346 Expenses O E2 3 30
J/504/9400 Exploring and Presenting Enterprise Ideas O E2 3 30
D/506/7353 Exploring Art O E2 3 30
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M/506/7356 Exploring Dance O E2 3 30
M/506/7969 Exploring Music O E2 3 30
J/504/3824 Exploring Occupational Areas O E2 2 20
M/506/7972 Exploring Performance O E2 3 30
M/504/3509 Finding, Selecting and Exchanging Information Using ICT
O E2 2 20
L/504/3825 Following Instructions O E2 2 20
H/504/3491 Following Safe and Healthy Working Practices when Using ICT
O E2 1 10
M/506/7339 Food and Drink Preparation O E2 3 30
J/506/7332 Getting About Safely O E2 3 30
J/505/7478 Good Working Practice O E2 2 20
L/506/1712 Hazards in Familiar Settings O E2 2 20
Y/506/8243 Health and Fitness O E2 3 30
H/504/9727 Health and Safety at Work O E2 3 30
A/504/9457 Independent Travel CERTIFICATE ONLY O E2 4 40
R/504/3826 Introduction to the Use of Tools and Equipment for a Work Task
O E2 3 30
R/505/7483 Keeping Safe in Unfamiliar Areas O E2 2 20
R/506/7348 Kitchen Hygiene O E2 1 10
Y/506/8291 Law and Order O E2 2 20
L/504/9690 Learning from Work Placement O E2 2 20
M/506/8247 Looking After Clothes O E2 3 30
Y/504/3827 Looking for Work O E2 2 20
T/505/7492 Maintaining Work Standards O E2 2 20
L/506/7350 Making a Meal O E2 3 30
L/505/7496 Making a Product O E2 2 20
F/504/9461 Making Choices CERTIFICATE ONLY O E2 4 40
Y/505/7498 Making Informed Career Choices O E2 2 20
J/504/9736 Managing Your Time O E2 2 20
R/504/9402 Market Research O E2 3 30
D/504/9404 Marketing Products and Services O E2 3 30
H/504/3443 Measuring and Using Length O E2 2 20
D/504/3473 Measuring and Using Weight O E2 1 10
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D/505/7499 Negotiation Skills O E2 3 30
H/504/3457 Obtaining Information Orally O E2 3 30
J/505/7500 Online Basics O E2 2 20
D/504/3828 Participate in an Occupational Taster O E2 3 30
J/506/7976 Participation in Team Activities O E2 3 30
L/505/7501 Personal Action Planning O E2 2 20
L/506/8255 Personal Care and Hygiene O E2 3 30
L/506/8269 Personal Health O E2 3 30
R/506/1713 Personal Manner and Conduct O E2 2 20
H/504/3829 Personal Presentation at Work O E2 3 30
R/505/7502 Personal Safety O E2 3 30
L/506/8272 Personal Safety O E2 3 30
D/505/7504 Plan and Review Own Skills and Qualities O E2 2 20
M/504/9407 Planning an Enterprise Activity CERTIFICATE ONLY
O E2 4 40
Y/505/7503 Planning Journeys O E2 1 10
M/504/3476 Positional Vocabulary O E2 1 10
H/505/7505 Practical Workshop Skills O E2 1 10
Y/504/3830 Preparation for a Work Placement O E2 2 20
R/502/0451 Preparation for Work O E2 2 20
R/504/9741 Preparing for an Interview O E2 2 20
J/504/8733 Preparing for the Future CERTIFICATE ONLY O E2 4 40
L/504/3517 Preparing to Write O E2 3 30
K/504/9695 Presenting Information about Self to an Employer
O E2 2 20
A/504/9409 Promoting a Business O E2 3 30
Y/504/3472 Providing Information Orally O E2 2 20
H/504/9405 Purpose of Enterprise Activity O E2 2 20
F/504/3479 Reading for a Purpose O E2 3 30
A/504/3500 Reading for Information O E2 3 30
T/504/3480 Reading Graphical Material O E2 2 20
Y/504/8736 Recognising Own Achievements O E2 2 20
K/505/7506 Recycling Packaging Materials O E2 2 20
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M/505/7507 Responsibilities in the Community O E2 2 20
T/504/9411 Reviewing an Enterprise Activity O E2 3 30
A/505/7512 Reviewing and Reflecting on Own Progress O E2 3 30
F/504/9475 Rights and Responsibilities O E2 2 20
A/504/9412 Roles and Responsibilities in a Business Enterprise
O E2 2 20
K/504/9440 Running an Enterprise Activity O E2 2 20
H/502/0860 Search for a Job O E2 3 30
R/504/9478 Self-Awareness O E2 2 20
F/504/9413 Selling Skills O E2 2 20
Y/505/7520 Skills for Travelling to and from Work O E2 2 20
D/504/3831 Speaking and Listening at Work O E2 3 30
H/505/7522 Starting Work O E2 2 20
F/504/3465 Strategies for Reading O E2 2 20
K/505/7523 Time Management Skills O E2 1 10
J/506/8285 Understanding Relationships O E2 2 20
K/504/3833 Understanding Rights and Responsibilities at Work
O E2 3 30
M/504/3834 Undertaking an Interview O E2 2 20
D/504/3523 Using Fractions O E2 2 20
H/504/3474 Using ICT Systems O E2 2 20
A/505/7526 Using ICT to Select and Exchange Information O E2 2 20
T/505/7525 Using ICT: Safe Working Practices O E2 1 10
L/504/3453 Using Money O E2 2 20
R/506/7334 Using Public Transport – Buses and Trains O E2 3 30
H/504/3460 Using Shape O E2 2 20
J/504/3466 Using Time O E2 1 10
J/504/3676 Using Whole Numbers up to 100 O E2 2 20
T/506/8296 Volunteering O E2 2 20
T/504/3835 Working in a Team O E2 3 30
A/504/3836 Working to Standards O E2 3 30
F/505/7530 Writing a Curriculum Vitae O E2 1 10
Y/504/3441 Writing with Meaning O E2 3 30
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Rules of Combination for: AIM Awards Entry Level Award in Developing Skills for the Workplace (Entry 2) (QCF)
Learners must achieve 8 credits in total. A minimum of 5 credits must be achieved from the Core Unit Group (C) (Entry 2) and a maximum of 3 credits can be achieved from the Optional Unit Group (O). Units of the same title at different levels are barred.
Rules of Combination for: AIM Awards Entry Level Certificate in Developing Skills for the Workplace (Entry 2) (QCF)
Learners must achieve 16 credits in total. A minimum of 10 credits must be achieved from the Core Unit Group (C) (Entry 2). A maximum of 6 credits can be achieved from the Optional Unit Group (O). Units of the same title at different levels are barred.
Unit Reference Number
Unit Title Group Level Credit Value
GLH
R/506/7320 Accessing Commercial Services C E2 3 30
A/506/7327 Accessing Financial Services C E2 3 30
A/505/7249 Action Planning to Improve Performance C E2 2 20
M/504/8709 Adjusting to a New Setting C E2 3 30
T/505/7248 Advertising C E2 2 20
M/505/7250 Applying for Jobs and Courses C E2 3 30
T/505/7251 Assertiveness C E2 1 10
A/505/7252 Audio and Video Software C E2 2 20
Y/504/5481 Beginning to Study C E2 3 30
F/505/7253 Behaviour in the Workplace C E2 2 20
J/504/9431 Being Part of a Group C E2 3 30
L/505/7420 Building Confidence and Self Esteem C E2 3 30
K/504/3508 Calculations with Whole Numbers C E2 3 30
R/505/7421 Career Planning C E2 3 30
Y/505/7422 Carrying Out a Practical Activity C E2 3 30
D/505/7423 Carrying Out Routine Tasks at Work C E2 2 20
T/506/7343 Cleaning C E2 3 30
H/505/7424 Collect and Present Numerical Information C E2 2 20
A/504/3819 Communication in the Workplace C E2 3 30
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M/504/3459 Completing Forms C E2 2 20
R/504/9433 Completing Tasks C E2 3 30
J/504/9722 Completing Tasks at Work C E2 3 30
M/504/3820 Conduct at Work C E2 3 30
H/504/9436 Contributing to the Community C E2 4 40
T/504/3821 Coping Strategies at Work C E2 2 20
A/505/7428 Customer Service C E2 2 20
T/505/7430 Dealing with Problems C E2 3 30
R/504/9688 Dealing with Work-related Problems C E2 4 40
R/505/7449 Desktop Publishing Software C E2 2 20
F/504/3501 Developing and Presenting Information Using ICT
C E2 2 20
A/504/3822 Developing Customer Service Skills C E2 3 30
F/504/3823 Developing Time Management Skills C E2 1 10
D/504/3443 Discussion Skills C E2 2 20
K/506/8294 Diversity in Society C E2 2 20
J/506/8240 Drug and Alcohol Awareness C E2 2 20
R/504/9724 Effective Communication in the Workplace C E2 2 20
M/505/7457 Effective Skills, Qualities and Attitudes for Learning and Work
C E2 3 30
J/505/7464 Environmental Issues C E2 2 20
D/505/7471 Estimating and Measuring C E2 2 20
J/506/7346 Expenses C E2 3 30
J/504/9400 Exploring and Presenting Enterprise Ideas C E2 3 30
D/506/7353 Exploring Art C E2 3 30
M/506/7356 Exploring Dance C E2 3 30
M/506/7969 Exploring Music C E2 3 30
J/504/3824 Exploring Occupational Areas C E2 2 20
M/506/7972 Exploring Performance C E2 3 30
M/504/3509 Finding, Selecting and Exchanging Information Using ICT
C E2 2 20
L/504/3825 Following Instructions C E2 2 20
H/504/3491 Following Safe and Healthy Working Practices when Using ICT
C E2 1 10
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M/506/7339 Food and Drink Preparation C E2 3 30
J/506/7332 Getting About Safely C E2 3 30
J/505/7478 Good Working Practice C E2 2 20
L/506/1712 Hazards in Familiar Settings C E2 2 20
Y/506/8243 Health and Fitness C E2 3 30
H/504/9727 Health and Safety at Work C E2 3 30
A/504/9457 Independent Travel C E2 4 40
R/504/3826 Introduction to the Use of Tools and Equipment for a Work Task
C E2 3 30
R/505/7483 Keeping Safe in Unfamiliar Areas C E2 2 20
R/506/7348 Kitchen Hygiene C E2 1 10
Y/506/8291 Law and Order C E2 2 20
L/504/9690 Learning from Work Placement C E2 2 20
M/506/8247 Looking After Clothes C E2 3 30
Y/504/3827 Looking for Work C E2 2 20
T/505/7492 Maintaining Work Standards C E2 2 20
L/506/7350 Making a Meal C E2 3 30
L/505/7496 Making a Product C E2 2 20
F/504/9461 Making Choices C E2 4 40
Y/505/7498 Making Informed Career Choices C E2 2 20
J/504/9736 Managing Your Time C E2 2 20
R/504/9402 Market Research C E2 3 30
D/504/9404 Marketing Products and Services C E2 3 30
H/504/3443 Measuring and Using Length C E2 2 20
D/504/3473 Measuring and Using Weight C E2 1 10
D/505/7499 Negotiation Skills C E2 3 30
H/504/3457 Obtaining Information Orally C E2 3 30
J/505/7500 Online Basics C E2 2 20
D/504/3828 Participate in an Occupational Taster C E2 3 30
J/506/7976 Participation in Team Activities C E2 3 30
L/505/7501 Personal Action Planning C E2 2 20
L/506/8255 Personal Care and Hygiene C E2 3 30
L/506/8269 Personal Health C E2 3 30
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R/506/1713 Personal Manner and Conduct C E2 2 20
H/504/3829 Personal Presentation at Work C E2 3 30
R/505/7502 Personal Safety C E2 3 30
L/506/8272 Personal Safety C E2 3 30
D/505/7504 Plan and Review Own Skills and Qualities C E2 2 20
M/504/9407 Planning an Enterprise Activity C E2 4 40
Y/505/7503 Planning Journeys C E2 1 10
M/504/3476 Positional Vocabulary C E2 1 10
H/505/7505 Practical Workshop Skills C E2 1 10
Y/504/3830 Preparation for a Work Placement C E2 2 20
R/502/0451 Preparation for Work C E2 2 20
R/504/9741 Preparing for an Interview C E2 2 20
J/504/8733 Preparing for the Future C E2 4 40
L/504/3517 Preparing to Write C E2 3 30
K/504/9695 Presenting Information about Self to an Employer
C E2 2 20
A/504/9409 Promoting a Business C E2 3 30
Y/504/3472 Providing Information Orally C E2 2 20
H/504/9405 Purpose of Enterprise Activity C E2 2 20
F/504/3479 Reading for a Purpose C E2 3 30
A/504/3500 Reading for Information C E2 3 30
T/504/3480 Reading Graphical Material C E2 2 20
Y/504/8736 Recognising Own Achievements C E2 2 20
K/505/7506 Recycling Packaging Materials C E2 2 20
M/505/7507 Responsibilities in the Community C E2 2 20
T/504/9411 Reviewing an Enterprise Activity C E2 3 30
A/505/7512 Reviewing and Reflecting on Own Progress C E2 3 30
F/504/9475 Rights and Responsibilities C E2 2 20
A/504/9412 Roles and Responsibilities in a Business Enterprise
C E2 2 20
K/504/9440 Running an Enterprise Activity C E2 2 20
H/502/0860 Search for a Job C E2 3 30
R/504/9478 Self-Awareness C E2 2 20
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F/504/9413 Selling Skills C E2 2 20
Y/505/7520 Skills for Travelling to and from Work C E2 2 20
D/504/3831 Speaking and Listening at Work C E2 3 30
H/505/7522 Starting Work C E2 2 20
F/504/3465 Strategies for Reading C E2 2 20
K/505/7523 Time Management Skills C E2 1 10
J/506/8285 Understanding Relationships C E2 2 20
K/504/3833 Understanding Rights and Responsibilities at Work
C E2 3 30
M/504/3834 Undertaking an Interview C E2 2 20
D/504/3523 Using Fractions C E2 2 20
H/504/3474 Using ICT Systems C E2 2 20
A/505/7526 Using ICT to Select and Exchange Information C E2 2 20
T/505/7525 Using ICT: Safe Working Practices C E2 1 10
L/504/3453 Using Money C E2 2 20
R/506/7334 Using Public Transport – Buses and Trains C E2 3 30
H/504/3460 Using Shape C E2 2 20
J/504/3466 Using Time C E2 1 10
J/504/3676 Using Whole Numbers up to 100 C E2 2 20
T/506/8296 Volunteering C E2 2 20
T/504/3835 Working in a Team C E2 3 30
A/504/3836 Working to Standards C E2 3 30
F/505/7530 Writing a Curriculum Vitae C E2 1 10
Y/504/3441 Writing with Meaning C E2 3 30
D/506/7319 Accessing Commercial Services O E1 3 30
H/506/7323 Accessing Commercial Services O E3 3 30
M/506/7325 Accessing Financial Services O E1 3 30
J/506/7329 Accessing Financial Services O E3 3 30
R/502/5701 Applying for Jobs and Courses O E1 2 20
T/504/9389 Basic Cooking O E3 2 20
T/502/4282 Behaving Appropriately at Work O E3 1 10
R/505/3904 Building Confidence and Self Esteem O E1 2 20
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J/600/8615 Building Confidence and Self Esteem O E3 2 20
A/504/3691 Calculations Using Whole Numbers to 10 O E1 3 30
A/601/4637 Career Exploration O E3 1 10
Y/504/8218 Career Planning O E3 3 30
M/506/7342 Cleaning O E1 3 30
A/506/7344 Cleaning O E3 3 30
H/506/7967 Communicating with Music O E1 3 30
F/504/3868 Communication in the Workplace O E1 3 30
F/504/3837 Communication in the Workplace O E3 3 30
J/505/4600 Compare and Order Items by Measurement O E1 2 20
J/504/3516 Comparing Sizes O E1 3 30
T/504/3477 Completing Forms O E1 2 20
K/504/3802 Conduct at Work O E1 3 30
J/504/3838 Conduct at Work O E3 3 30
L/504/3839 Coping Strategies at Work O E3 2 20
H/504/8285 Customer Service O E3 3 30
Y/502/4159 Dealing with Problems CERTIFICATE ONLY O E1 4 40
R/504/9660 Dealing with Work-Related Problems O E1 3 30
J/504/3452 Developing and Presenting Information Using ICT
O E1 2 20
M/505/3957 Developing Assertiveness O E1 2 20
M/504/3803 Developing Customer Service Skills O E1 3 30
R/502/4449 Developing Skills for the Workplace: Following Instructions
O E1 2 20
J/502/4450 Developing Skills for the Workplace: Getting Things Done CERTIFICATE ONLY
O E1 4 40
L/502/4451 Developing Skills for the Workplace: Health and Safety
O E1 2 20
R/502/4452 Developing Skills for the Workplace: Looking and Acting the Part
O E1 2 20
H/506/8293 Diversity in Society O E1 2 20
T/504/8565 Diversity in Society O E3 3 30
L/506/8238 Drug and Alcohol Awareness O E1 2 20
L/506/8241 Drug and Alcohol Awareness O E3 2 20
L/506/1709 Effective Skills, Qualities and Attitudes for O E3 3 30
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Learning and Work
K/502/4912 Environmental Awareness O E1 2 20
J/505/9649 Environmental Improvement O E3 3 30
F/506/7345 Expenses O E1 3 30
L/506/7347 Expenses O E3 3 30
Y/506/7352 Exploring Art O E1 3 30
H/506/7354 Exploring Art O E3 3 30
K/506/7355 Exploring Dance O E1 3 30
T/506/7357 Exploring Dance O E3 3 30
L/504/9396 Exploring Enterprise O E1 3 30
K/506/7968 Exploring Music O E1 3 30
H/506/7970 Exploring Music O E3 3 30
T/504/3804 Exploring Occupational Areas O E1 2 20
F/504/3840 Exploring Occupational Areas O E3 2 20
K/506/7971 Exploring Performance O E1 3 30
T/506/7973 Exploring Performance O E3 3 30
Y/504/9661 Exploring the World of Work O E1 3 30
R/504/9707 Finding Jobs O E1 2 20
Y/504/3522 Finding, Selecting and Exchanging Information Using ICT
O E1 2 20
A/504/3805 Following Instructions O E1 2 20
J/504/3841 Following Instructions O E3 2 20
H/504/3507 Following Safe and Healthy Working Practices when Using ICT
O E1 1 10
H/506/7340 Food and Drink Preparation O E3 3 30
F/504/8228 Food Safety and Storage O E3 3 30
A/506/7974 Gardening O E3 3 30
F/505/4238 Getting About Safely O E1 3 30
F/506/7331 Getting About Safely O E3 3 30
H/502/4293 Getting to a Destination Safely and on Time O E3 1 10
R/506/8242 Health and Fitness O E1 3 30
L/505/1312 Health and Fitness O E3 3 30
J/505/4239 Health and Safety Procedures in the Work Place
O E1 2 20
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R/504/3521 Identifying the Purpose of Written Material O E1 3 30
F/505/4241 Induction to Work O E1 2 20
A/602/2205 Introduction to the Use of Tools and Equipment for a Practical Activity
O E3 2 20
F/504/3806 Introduction to the Use of Tools and Equipment for a Work Task
O E1 3 30
L/504/3842 Introduction to the Use of Tools and Equipment for a Work Task
O E3 3 30
Y/506/7349 Kitchen Hygiene O E3 1 10
F/504/8696 Knowing How You Learn O E1 3 30
R/506/8290 Law and Order O E1 2 20
D/506/8292 Law and Order O E3 2 20
D/504/9712 Learning from Work Placement O E1 2 20
K/506/8246 Looking After Clothes O E1 3 30
T/506/8248 Looking After Clothes O E3 3 30
R/504/3843 Looking for Work O E3 2 20
R/506/7351 Making a Meal O E3 3 30
M/505/4252 Making Choices O E1 1 10
T/506/8282 Making Choices O E3 1 10
F/505/4255 Making Informed Career Choices O E1 2 20
L/504/3470 Obtaining Information Orally O E1 3 30
Y/504/3486 Organising Information O E1 1 10
J/504/3807 Participate in an Occupational Taster O E1 3 30
Y/504/3844 Participate in an Occupational Taster O E3 3 30
F/506/7975 Participation in Team Activities O E1 3 30
L/506/7977 Participation in Team Activities O E3 3 30
A/506/8283 Personal Awareness O E1 2 20
A/506/8249 Personal Care and Hygiene O E1 3 30
D/506/8258 Personal Care and Hygiene O E3 3 30
J/506/8268 Personal Health O E1 3 30
F/506/8270 Personal Health O E3 3 30
L/504/3808 Personal Presentation at Work O E1 3 30
D/504/3845 Personal Presentation at Work O E3 3 30
J/506/8271 Personal Safety O E1 3 30
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R/506/8273 Personal Safety O E3 3 30
F/506/8236 Pet Care O E3 3 30
D/505/4571 Practical Workshop Skills O E1 1 10
R/504/3809 Preparation for a Work Placement O E1 2 20
H/504/3846 Preparation for a Work Placement O E3 2 20
L/502/4885 Preparation for Work O E1 2 20
R/504/9397 Preparing for an Enterprise Activity CERTIFICATE ONLY
O E1 4 40
J/504/8702 Preparing for the Future O E1 3 30
H/504/9663 Presenting Information about Self to an Employer
O E1 2 20
J/504/3449 Reading for Information O E1 2 20
R/504/8704 Recognising Own Achievements O E1 2 20
A/505/4576 Relationships, Behaviour and Practices in the Workplace
O E1 2 20
D/504/8706 Reviewing and Reflecting on Own Progress O E1 3 30
L/505/4579 Self Advocacy O E1 3 30
H/504/8707 Setting Targets O E1 2 20
K/504/9664 Setting Work-Related Targets O E1 2 20
J/504/3810 Speaking and Listening at Work O E1 3 30
D/506/1715 Speaking and Listening at Work O E3 3 30
F/506/8284 Understanding Relationships O E1 2 20
Y/506/8288 Understanding Relationships O E3 2 20
L/504/3811 Understanding Rights and Responsibilities at Work
O E1 3 30
K/504/3847 Understanding Rights and Responsibilities at Work
O E3 3 30
K/504/3816 Undertaking an Interview O E1 2 20
M/504/3848 Undertaking an Interview O E3 2 20
R/505/3840 Using ICT Equipment in the Work Place O E1 2 20
A/504/3478 Using Money O E1 3 30
L/505/4582 Using Public Transport O E1 3 30
Y/506/7335 Using Public Transport – Buses and Trains O E3 3 30
R/504/3471 Using Shape O E1 3 30
Y/505/4584 Using Taxis O E1 2 20
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H/506/7337 Using Taxis O E3 2 20
M/504/3526 Using Time O E1 1 10
H/505/4586 Using Writing Skills in a Work Place O E1 2 20
M/505/4588 Volunteering O E1 2 20
R/504/8881 Volunteering O E3 2 20
M/504/3817 Working in a Team O E1 3 30
T/504/3849 Working in a Team O E3 3 30
T/504/3818 Working to Standards O E1 3 30
M/504/3851 Working to Standards O E3 3 30
A/504/3464 Writing Texts O E1 3 30
Rules of Combination for: AIM Awards Entry Level Award in Developing Skills for the Workplace (Entry 3) (QCF)
Learners must achieve 8 credits in total. A minimum of 5 credits must be achieved from the Core Unit Group (C) (Entry 3) and a maximum of 3 credits can be achieved from the Optional Unit Groups (O) at either Entry 1 or Entry 2. Units with the same title at different levels are barred.
Rules of Combination for: AIM Awards Entry Level Certificate in Developing Skills for the Workplace (Entry 3) (QCF)
Learners must achieve 16 credits in total. A minimum of 10 credits must be achieved from the Core Unit Group (C) (Entry 3) and a maximum of 6 credits can be achieved from the Optional Unit Groups (O) at either Entry 1 or Entry 2. Units with the same title at different levels are barred.
Unit Reference Number
Unit Title Group Level Credit Value
GLH
H/506/7323 Accessing Commercial Services C E3 3 30
J/506/7329 Accessing Financial Services C E3 3 30
T/504/9389 Basic Cooking C E3 2 20
T/502/4282 Behaving Appropriately at Work C E3 1 10
J/600/8615 Building Confidence and Self Esteem C E3 2 20
A/601/4637 Career Exploration C E3 1 10
Y/504/8218 Career Planning C E3 3 30
A/506/7344 Cleaning C E3 3 30
F/504/3837 Communication in the Workplace C E3 3 30
J/504/3838 Conduct at Work C E3 3 30
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L/504/3839 Coping Strategies at Work C E3 2 20
H/504/8285 Customer Service C E3 3 30
T/504/8565 Diversity in Society C E3 3 30
L/506/8241 Drug and Alcohol Awareness C E3 2 20
L/506/1709 Effective Skills, Qualities and Attitudes for Learning and Work
C E3 3 30
J/505/9649 Environmental Improvement C E3 3 30
L/506/7347 Expenses C E3 3 30
H/506/7354 Exploring Art C E3 3 30
T/506/7357 Exploring Dance C E3 3 30
H/506/7970 Exploring Music C E3 3 30
F/504/3840 Exploring Occupational Areas C E3 2 20
T/506/7973 Exploring Performance C E3 3 30
J/504/3841 Following Instructions C E3 2 20
H/506/7340 Food and Drink Preparation C E3 3 30
F/504/8228 Food Safety and Storage C E3 3 30
A/506/7974 Gardening C E3 3 30
F/506/7331 Getting About Safely C E3 3 30
H/502/4293 Getting to a Destination Safely and on Time C E3 1 10
L/505/1312 Health and Fitness C E3 3 30
A/602/2205 Introduction to the Use of Tools and Equipment for a Practical Activity
C E3 2 20
L/504/3842 Introduction to the Use of Tools and Equipment for a Work Task
C E3 3 30
Y/506/7349 Kitchen Hygiene C E3 1 10
D/506/8292 Law and Order C E3 2 20
T/506/8248 Looking After Clothes C E3 3 30
R/504/3843 Looking for Work C E3 2 20
R/506/7351 Making a Meal C E3 3 30
T/506/8282 Making Choices C E3 1 10
Y/504/3844 Participate in an Occupational Taster C E3 3 30
L/506/7977 Participation in Team Activities C E3 3 30
D/506/8258 Personal Care and Hygiene C E3 3 30
F/506/8270 Personal Health C E3 3 30
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D/504/3845 Personal Presentation at Work C E3 3 30
R/506/8273 Personal Safety C E3 3 30
F/506/8236 Pet Care C E3 3 30
H/504/3846 Preparation for a Work Placement C E3 2 20
D/506/1715 Speaking and Listening at Work C E3 3 30
Y/506/8288 Understanding Relationships C E3 2 20
K/504/3847 Understanding Rights and Responsibilities at Work
C E3 3 30
M/504/3848 Undertaking an Interview C E3 2 20
Y/506/7335 Using Public Transport – Buses and Trains C E3 3 30
H/506/7337 Using Taxis C E3 2 20
R/504/8881 Volunteering C E3 2 20
T/504/3849 Working in a Team C E3 3 30
M/504/3851 Working to Standards C E3 3 30
D/506/7319 Accessing Commercial Services O E1 3 30
R/506/7320 Accessing Commercial Services O E2 3 30
M/506/7325 Accessing Financial Services O E1 3 30
A/506/7327 Accessing Financial Services O E2 3 30
A/505/7249 Action Planning to Improve Performance O E2 2 20
M/504/8709 Adjusting to a New Setting O E2 3 30
T/505/7248 Advertising O E2 2 20
R/502/5701 Applying for Jobs and Courses O E1 2 20
M/505/7250 Applying for Jobs and Courses O E2 3 30
T/505/7251 Assertiveness O E2 1 10
A/505/7252 Audio and Video Software O E2 2 20
Y/504/5481 Beginning to Study O E2 3 30
F/505/7253 Behaviour in the Workplace O E2 2 20
J/504/9431 Being Part of a Group O E2 3 30
R/505/3904 Building Confidence and Self Esteem O E1 2 20
L/505/7420 Building Confidence and Self Esteem O E2 3 30
A/504/3691 Calculations Using Whole Numbers to 10 O E1 3 30
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K/504/3508 Calculations with Whole Numbers O E2 3 30
R/505/7421 Career Planning O E2 3 30
Y/505/7422 Carrying Out a Practical Activity O E2 3 30
D/505/7423 Carrying Out Routine Tasks at Work O E2 2 20
M/506/7342 Cleaning O E1 3 30
T/506/7343 Cleaning O E2 3 30
H/505/7424 Collect and Present Numerical Information O E2 2 20
H/506/7967 Communicating with Music O E1 3 30
F/504/3868 Communication in the Workplace O E1 3 30
A/504/3819 Communication in the Workplace O E2 3 30
J/505/4600 Compare and Order Items by Measurement O E1 2 20
J/504/3516 Comparing Sizes O E1 3 30
T/504/3477 Completing Forms O E1 2 20
M/504/3459 Completing Forms O E2 2 20
R/504/9433 Completing Tasks O E2 3 30
J/504/9722 Completing Tasks at Work O E2 3 30
K/504/3802 Conduct at Work O E1 3 30
M/504/3820 Conduct at Work O E2 3 30
H/504/9436 Contributing to the Community CERTIFICATE ONLY
O E2 4 40
T/504/3821 Coping Strategies at Work O E2 2 20
A/505/7428 Customer Service O E2 2 20
T/505/7430 Dealing with Problems O E2 3 30
Y/502/4159 Dealing with Problems CERTIFICATE ONLY O E1 4 40
R/504/9660 Dealing with Work-Related Problems O E1 3 30
R/504/9688 Dealing with Work-related Problems CERTIFICATE ONLY
O E2 4 40
R/505/7449 Desktop Publishing Software O E2 2 20
J/504/3452 Developing and Presenting Information Using ICT
O E1 2 20
F/504/3501 Developing and Presenting Information Using ICT
O E2 2 20
M/505/3957 Developing Assertiveness O E1 2 20
M/504/3803 Developing Customer Service Skills O E1 3 30
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A/504/3822 Developing Customer Service Skills O E2 3 30
R/502/4449 Developing Skills for the Workplace: Following Instructions
O E1 2 20
J/502/4450 Developing Skills for the Workplace: Getting Things Done CERTIFICATE ONLY
O E1 4 40
L/502/4451 Developing Skills for the Workplace: Health and Safety
O E1 2 20
R/502/4452 Developing Skills for the Workplace: Looking and Acting the Part
O E1 2 20
F/504/3823 Developing Time Management Skills O E2 1 10
D/504/3443 Discussion Skills O E2 2 20
H/506/8293 Diversity in Society O E1 2 20
K/506/8294 Diversity in Society O E2 2 20
L/506/8238 Drug and Alcohol Awareness O E1 2 20
J/506/8240 Drug and Alcohol Awareness O E2 2 20
R/504/9724 Effective Communication in the Workplace O E2 2 20
M/505/7457 Effective Skills, Qualities and Attitudes for Learning and Work
O E2 3 30
K/502/4912 Environmental Awareness O E1 2 20
J/505/7464 Environmental Issues O E2 2 20
D/505/7471 Estimating and Measuring O E2 2 20
F/506/7345 Expenses O E1 3 30
J/506/7346 Expenses O E2 3 30
J/504/9400 Exploring and Presenting Enterprise Ideas O E2 3 30
Y/506/7352 Exploring Art O E1 3 30
D/506/7353 Exploring Art O E2 3 30
K/506/7355 Exploring Dance O E1 3 30
M/506/7356 Exploring Dance O E2 3 30
L/504/9396 Exploring Enterprise O E1 3 30
K/506/7968 Exploring Music O E1 3 30
M/506/7969 Exploring Music O E2 3 30
T/504/3804 Exploring Occupational Areas O E1 2 20
J/504/3824 Exploring Occupational Areas O E2 2 20
K/506/7971 Exploring Performance O E1 3 30
M/506/7972 Exploring Performance O E2 3 30
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Y/504/9661 Exploring the World of Work O E1 3 30
R/504/9707 Finding Jobs O E1 2 20
Y/504/3522 Finding, Selecting and Exchanging Information Using ICT
O E1 2 20
M/504/3509 Finding, Selecting and Exchanging Information Using ICT
O E2 2 20
A/504/3805 Following Instructions O E1 2 20
L/504/3825 Following Instructions O E2 2 20
H/504/3507 Following Safe and Healthy Working Practices when Using ICT
O E1 1 10
H/504/3491 Following Safe and Healthy Working Practices when Using ICT
O E2 1 10
M/506/7339 Food and Drink Preparation O E2 3 30
F/505/4238 Getting About Safely O E1 3 30
J/506/7332 Getting About Safely O E2 3 30
J/505/7478 Good Working Practice O E2 2 20
L/506/1712 Hazards in Familiar Settings O E2 2 20
R/506/8242 Health and Fitness O E1 3 30
Y/506/8243 Health and Fitness O E2 3 30
H/504/9727 Health and Safety at Work O E2 3 30
J/505/4239 Health and Safety Procedures in the Work Place
O E1 2 20
R/504/3521 Identifying the Purpose of Written Material O E1 3 30
A/504/9457 Independent Travel CERTIFICATE ONLY O E2 4 40
F/505/4241 Induction to Work O E1 2 20
F/504/3806 Introduction to the Use of Tools and Equipment for a Work Task
O E1 3 30
R/504/3826 Introduction to the Use of Tools and Equipment for a Work Task
O E2 3 30
R/505/7483 Keeping Safe in Unfamiliar Areas O E2 2 20
R/506/7348 Kitchen Hygiene O E2 1 10
F/504/8696 Knowing How You Learn O E1 3 30
R/506/8290 Law and Order O E1 2 20
Y/506/8291 Law and Order O E2 2 20
D/504/9712 Learning from Work Placement O E1 2 20
L/504/9690 Learning from Work Placement O E2 2 20
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K/506/8246 Looking After Clothes O E1 3 30
M/506/8247 Looking After Clothes O E2 3 30
Y/504/3827 Looking for Work O E2 2 20
T/505/7492 Maintaining Work Standards O E2 2 20
L/506/7350 Making a Meal O E2 3 30
L/505/7496 Making a Product O E2 2 20
M/505/4252 Making Choices O E1 1 10
F/504/9461 Making Choices CERTIFICATE ONLY O E2 4 40
F/505/4255 Making Informed Career Choices O E1 2 20
Y/505/7498 Making Informed Career Choices O E2 2 20
J/504/9736 Managing Your Time O E2 2 20
R/504/9402 Market Research O E2 3 30
D/504/9404 Marketing Products and Services O E2 3 30
H/504/3443 Measuring and Using Length O E2 2 20
D/504/3473 Measuring and Using Weight O E2 1 10
D/505/7499 Negotiation Skills O E2 3 30
L/504/3470 Obtaining Information Orally O E1 3 30
H/504/3457 Obtaining Information Orally O E2 3 30
J/505/7500 Online Basics O E2 2 20
Y/504/3486 Organising Information O E1 1 10
J/504/3807 Participate in an Occupational Taster O E1 3 30
D/504/3828 Participate in an Occupational Taster O E2 3 30
F/506/7975 Participation in Team Activities O E1 3 30
J/506/7976 Participation in Team Activities O E2 3 30
L/505/7501 Personal Action Planning O E2 2 20
A/506/8283 Personal Awareness O E1 2 20
A/506/8249 Personal Care and Hygiene O E1 3 30
L/506/8255 Personal Care and Hygiene O E2 3 30
J/506/8268 Personal Health O E1 3 30
L/506/8269 Personal Health O E2 3 30
R/506/1713 Personal Manner and Conduct O E2 2 20
L/504/3808 Personal Presentation at Work O E1 3 30
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J/506/8271 Personal Safety O E1 3 30
R/505/7502 Personal Safety O E2 3 30
L/506/8272 Personal Safety O E2 3 30
D/505/7504 Plan and Review Own Skills and Qualities O E2 2 20
M/504/9407 Planning an Enterprise Activity CERTIFICATE ONLY
O E2 4 40
Y/505/7503 Planning Journeys O E2 1 10
M/504/3476 Positional Vocabulary O E2 1 10
D/505/4571 Practical Workshop Skills O E1 1 10
H/505/7505 Practical Workshop Skills O E2 1 10
R/504/3809 Preparation for a Work Placement O E1 2 20
Y/504/3830 Preparation for a Work Placement O E2 2 20
L/502/4885 Preparation for Work O E1 2 20
R/502/0451 Preparation for Work O E2 2 20
R/504/9397 Preparing for an Enterprise Activity CERTIFICATE ONLY
O E1 4 40
R/504/9741 Preparing for an Interview O E2 2 20
J/504/8702 Preparing for the Future O E1 3 30
J/504/8733 Preparing for the Future CERTIFICATE ONLY O E2 4 40
L/504/3517 Preparing to Write O E2 3 30
H/504/9663 Presenting Information about Self to an Employer
O E1 2 20
K/504/9695 Presenting Information about Self to an Employer
O E2 2 20
A/504/9409 Promoting a Business O E2 3 30
Y/504/3472 Providing Information Orally O E2 2 20
H/504/9405 Purpose of Enterprise Activity O E2 2 20
F/504/3479 Reading for a Purpose O E2 3 30
J/504/3449 Reading for Information O E1 2 20
A/504/3500 Reading for Information O E2 3 30
T/504/3480 Reading Graphical Material O E2 2 20
R/504/8704 Recognising Own Achievements O E1 2 20
Y/504/8736 Recognising Own Achievements O E2 2 20
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A/505/4576 Relationships, Behaviour and Practices in the Workplace
O E1 2 20
M/505/7507 Responsibilities in the Community O E2 2 20
T/504/9411 Reviewing an Enterprise Activity O E2 3 30
D/504/8706 Reviewing and Reflecting on Own Progress O E1 3 30
A/505/7512 Reviewing and Reflecting on Own Progress O E2 3 30
F/504/9475 Rights and Responsibilities O E2 2 20
A/504/9412 Roles and Responsibilities in a Business Enterprise
O E2 2 20
K/504/9440 Running an Enterprise Activity O E2 2 20
H/502/0860 Search for a Job O E2 3 30
L/505/4579 Self Advocacy O E1 3 30
R/504/9478 Self-Awareness O E2 2 20
F/504/9413 Selling Skills O E2 2 20
H/504/8707 Setting Targets O E1 2 20
K/504/9664 Setting Work-Related Targets O E1 2 20
Y/505/7520 Skills for Travelling to and from Work O E2 2 20
J/504/3810 Speaking and Listening at Work O E1 3 30
D/504/3831 Speaking and Listening at Work O E2 3 30
H/505/7522 Starting Work O E2 2 20
F/504/3465 Strategies for Reading O E2 2 20
K/505/7523 Time Management Skills O E2 1 10
F/506/8284 Understanding Relationships O E1 2 20
J/506/8285 Understanding Relationships O E2 2 20
L/504/3811 Understanding Rights and Responsibilities at Work
O E1 3 30
K/504/3833 Understanding Rights and Responsibilities at Work
O E2 3 30
K/504/3816 Undertaking an Interview O E1 2 20
M/504/3834 Undertaking an Interview O E2 2 20
D/504/3523 Using Fractions O E2 2 20
R/505/3840 Using ICT Equipment in the Work Place O E1 2 20
H/504/3474 Using ICT Systems O E2 2 20
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Unit Format Unit Title The unit title will appear on the learner’s certificate of achievement. Unit Credit Value When a learner achieves a unit, they gain the specified number of credits. Unit Level All units and qualifications within the QCF have a level assigned to them. There are nine levels of achievement, from Entry to Level 8 (see Appendix 2: QCF Level Descriptors).
A/505/7526 Using ICT to Select and Exchange Information O E2 2 20
T/505/7525 Using ICT: Safe Working Practices O E2 1 10
A/504/3478 Using Money O E1 3 30
L/504/3453 Using Money O E2 2 20
L/505/4582 Using Public Transport O E1 3 30
R/506/7334 Using Public Transport – Buses and Trains O E2 3 30
R/504/3471 Using Shape O E1 3 30
H/504/3460 Using Shape O E2 2 20
Y/505/4584 Using Taxis O E1 2 20
M/504/3526 Using Time O E1 1 10
J/504/3466 Using Time O E2 1 10
J/504/3676 Using Whole Numbers up to 100 O E2 2 20
H/505/4586 Using Writing Skills in a Work Place O E1 2 20
M/505/4588 Volunteering O E1 2 20
T/506/8296 Volunteering O E2 2 20
M/504/3817 Working in a Team O E1 3 30
T/504/3835 Working in a Team O E2 3 30
T/504/3818 Working to Standards O E1 3 30
A/504/3836 Working to Standards O E2 3 30
F/505/7530 Writing a Curriculum Vitae O E2 1 10
A/504/3464 Writing Texts O E1 3 30
Y/504/3441 Writing with Meaning O E2 3 30
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Unit Guided Learning Hours The number of Tutor-led contact hours required to support learner achievement of the unit. Ofqual Unit Reference Number Each unit is assigned a unit code that appears with the unit title on Ofqual’s Register of Regulated Qualifications. Unit Review Date The unit will be reviewed by this date. Any amendments will be notified to centres. Unit Sector This is the subject sector area of the unit. Unit Summary This gives a summary of what the unit aims to do. It provides a snapshot of the unit and the key knowledge, skills and understanding gained while studying the unit. Learning Outcomes The learning outcomes of a unit set out what a learner knows, understands or is able to do as the result of a process of learning. Assessment Criteria The assessment criteria specify the standard for which a learner must provide evidence in order to achieve the learning outcome. Additional guidance is available under the ‘Assessment Guidance’ section of the unit if any part of the Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria are in bold. Assessment Guidance This section provides additional guidance related to the unit to support Tutors and Assessors. This section gives information about the assessment evidence that learners must produce, together with any additional guidance if appropriate. This section should be read in conjunction with the assessment criteria. Delivery Requirements This sets out if there are any specialist resources needed for the delivery of this unit. Evidence Requirements This sets out if evidence of practical ability must be demonstrated and evidenced for the achievement of this unit.
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Section 3 Assessment and Quality
Assurance
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Section 3 Assessment and Quality Assurance Centre Staff Requirements
As an Awarding Organisation, we require that:
Tutors have relevant teaching experience and/or a qualification, and experience and/or a qualification in the relevant subject area. Suitable teaching qualifications include:
o Level 3 or 4 Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS) (QCF) or above
o Level 3 Education and Training (QCF) or above o Diploma or Certificate in Education o Bachelors or Masters Degree in Education
Assessors should have an assessor qualification or evidence of recent relevant experience. Suitable assessor qualifications include:
o Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment (QCF) o Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (QCF) o A1 Assess Candidate Performance using a Range of Methods o D32 Assess Candidate Performance and D33 Assess Candidate using Differing
Sources of Evidence
Internal Verifiers (IV) should have an internal verification qualification or evidence of recent relevant experience. Suitable internal verification qualifications include:
o Level 4 Award in Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (QCF)
o Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (QCF)
o V1 Conduct Internal Quality Assurance of the Assessment Process o D34 Internally Verify the Assessment Process
How the Qualification is Assessed Mapped to Ofqual General Conditions of Recognition: E3.2i
To be awarded the qualification, learners must provide evidence of achievement of all the assessment criteria for all the units specified in the rules of combination (see Section 2 for guidance on rules of combination). The assessment process is as follows:
Suitable assessment tasks are internally set at your centre that allow learners to be able to provide evidence of achievement of the assessment criteria of the unit(s)
All assessment tasks must be scrutinised by the Internal Verifier before they are delivered to learners to ensure that they are fit for purpose
Learners are assessed at your centre, using the IV approved assessment tasks
The resulting assessed evidence is internally verified by an IV at the centre
The assessed evidence is scrutinised by an AIM Awards appointed External Verifier (EV) to ensure reliability and validity of assessment
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A range of sample assessment materials are available on our website. For more detailed guidance on working with AIM Awards qualifications, please refer to the Being an AIM Awards Centre document available on our website.
Methods of Assessment All internally set assessment tasks should be transparent, fair, inclusive, reliable, rigorous, relevant and sufficient and allow learners to produce work that is authentic. Learners must be assessed in English in England, English or Welsh in Wales and English or Irish in Northern Ireland (unless the qualification is specifically about learning a foreign language). Assessment tasks must allow all learners to generate evidence of their achievement of all of the unit criteria in a manner that is appropriate for the assessment criteria, type of unit and learner: Written tasks Where the tasks require learners to produce written work, this may be handwritten or typed. The language of the task must be based on the assessment verb(s) - please refer to Appendix 1 - Glossary of Assessment Terms for further explanation. The quality and quantity of written evidence provided will depend on the level and context of the unit. Practical ability You must provide evidence of the learners individually and actively completing tasks that demonstrate achievement of the assessment criteria. Evidence may be assessed by direct observation of performance and must consist of at least two of the following:
annotated photographs
detailed witness statements
video (with narration or written log)
learner log/evaluation
peer observation report N.B Where photographs/videos are used, each individual learner must clearly be identified. Oral question and answer Evidence must include the questions asked as well as a transcript of the learner’s exact responses. This could be written or an audio or video recording. Group discussion Details of the topic/task must be set and provided. Evidence of each learner achieving each assessment criteria covered by the group discussion task(s) must be provided. Evidence must include at least two of the following:
transcript or video of learners’ responses
learner log/evaluation
peer observation report
detailed witness statement explaining what each learner contributed and how they behaved during the discussion(s).
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Artefact/product Where the unit requires learners to produce an artefact or physical product, the artefact or product must be provided for the Internal and External Verifier unless this is impractical (for example if the product is consumable), in which case several annotated photographs, audio or video recordings of the artefact are acceptable evidence. Learner evidence must include:
details of the tasks set for learners to complete, mapped against the assessment criteria of the units addressed
a learner declaration that all work produced is their own
summative learner generated assessment evidence - teaching materials must not be included as evidence.
Template assessment forms are available on our website.
Marking Tasks Mapped to Ofqual General Conditions of Recognition: H5.1/H5.2/H5.3/H5.4
Once learners have completed work against the assessment tasks, the Assessor must mark the work against the assessment criteria to ensure that it is at the correct level for the unit and is sufficient, appropriate, and authentic. Please refer to Appendix 2: QCF Level Descriptors for guidance. You must ensure that evidence generated by individual learners in an assessment is generated by that learner, i.e. that plagiarism does not occur. Assessors must judge and mark whether each assessment criteria is either achieved or not achieved. Units are only achieved when all assessment criteria have been achieved. All reasonable steps must be taken to avoid any part of the assessment of a learner (including verification) being undertaken by any person who has a personal interest in the result of the assessment.
Recording Achievement
Assessors must make it clear to the Internal and External Verifiers where achievement of each assessment criteria has been evidenced. AIM Awards provide Record of Learner Achievement Forms as Word documents on our website alongside each individual unit. You may use these pre-filled forms or your centre’s forms, but the achievement of each assessment criteria must be clearly evidenced and mapped to the assessment criteria of the unit. Once the work has been marked and signed off as meeting the assessment criteria by the Assessor, final feedback should be provided to the learner. The Assessor must tick the RAC to indicate which unit(s) each learner has achieved and then sign to confirm the certification (see Section 4: Operational Guidance). The completed marked work should be presented to the Internal Verifier for sampling according to the internal verification plan. Once this process has been completed the Internal Verifier must sign the RAC.
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External Verification
Once the learner work has been completed, assessed and internally verified according to the internal verification plan, it should be presented for external verification. The EV will expect to be able to look at all completed and assessed learner work that is being claimed for on the RAC(s). The EV will want to review records of assessment, IV documentation, Record of Learner Achievement Forms (or any other mapping documents), feedback to learners and any reasonable adjustments applied. The completed RACs must also be available for the EV to review. If the EV is satisfied with the standards of assessment and verification, they will approve the RACs by signing them and learners will then be certificated.
Reasonable Adjustments Mapped to Ofqual General Conditions of Recognition H5.2
Reasonable Adjustments are adjustments made to an assessment for a qualification so as to enable a learner to demonstrate their knowledge, skills and understanding. The nature of any reasonable adjustments depends on the particular requirements as well as on the qualification and assessment methods. Reasonable adjustments are generally not appropriate where the learner’s particular difficulty directly affects performance in the actual attributes to be assessed. The Internal Verifier may give permission for reasonable adjustments for a learner without having to apply to AIM Awards for approval, provided that such arrangements do not confer an unfair advantage. The Internal Verifier must approve and record the details of all reasonable adjustments made at the discretion of the centre and must make this available for external verification. Further details are provided in our Reasonable Adjustments and Special Considerations document available on our website.
Special Considerations
Special Consideration is consideration to be given to a learner who has temporarily experienced an illness or injury, or some other event outside of their control which has had or is reasonably likely to have had an effect on their ability to take an assessment or on their level of attainment in an assessment. Special consideration is not appropriate for a minor illness or a minor disturbance. It may not be possible to apply special consideration where an assessment requires the learner to demonstrate practical competence. In some circumstances it may be more appropriate to offer the learner an opportunity to take the assessment at a later date rather than apply special considerations. A Request for Special Consideration form (available on our website) should be completed for each learner requesting special consideration with supporting evidence, which may include medical/psychological evidence or a statement from the invigilator/verifier. Further details are provided in our Reasonable Adjustments and Special Considerations document available on our website.
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AIM Awards Qualification Standardisation
Centres will be required to provide samples of assessment tasks for AIM Awards qualification standardisation activity. Qualification standardisation is a process that promotes consistency in the understanding and application of standards and provides us with important information for our qualification review process.
It is a requirement of the Centre Agreement that each centre offering the units from the qualification must contribute assessment materials and learners’ evidence for standardisation if requested. We will write to you to request samples if necessary. Outcomes from qualification standardisation will be made available to those centres using that qualification.
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Section 4 Operational Guidance
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Section 4 Operational Guidance
Offering the Qualification
Centres wishing to offer this qualification must be an AIM Awards recognised centre. New centres can apply to become a centre using the Centre Recognition Application Process on our website or by contacting the AIM Awards office. We can advise centres on the best and most efficient methods for offering this qualification. All procedures for the use of this qualification, including approval, registration of learners, verification and certification will be completed through AIM Awards and all centres will have an allocated Customer Support Officer to support them.
Approval to Offer the Qualification
Centres wishing to offer this qualification must complete and submit a Qualification Approval Request on the AIM Awards website. Some qualifications require that centres have specific resources in place and/or that their Assessors/ Internal Verifiers hold certain qualifications. Where this is the case, centres must provide evidence of resources/staff qualifications when completing the Qualification Approval Request.
Fees and Charges
The AIM Awards Fees and Charges Brochure includes all qualification charges and is available on our website. Please note that registrations will not be processed if centre fees have not been paid.
Registration and Certification Once your centre has approval to offer a qualification, you will be able to register learners via the AIM Awards Online Portal. Learners must be registered onto the correct programme via the Portal (a programme is the centre’s chosen set of units from their approved qualification). Centres should also check that the correct units are listed. All learner registrations must be checked carefully in order to avoid Maladministration and Malpractice. A Recommendation for the Award of Credit (RAC) form will be produced for each programme once learners are registered. Centres will be able to download their RAC forms within four weeks of receipt of correctly submitted registrations. The RAC is used to claim the learners’ achievements at the end of the course and details must be checked carefully as these will appear on any certificates issued. Once the RAC has been correctly completed and has been received by AIM Awards, certificates and a summary of credit achievement will be produced and issued. Learners that have achieved a qualification will be issued with a qualification certificate with details of the qualification and units achieved. Learners that have not achieved a qualification will be issued with a unit certificate with details of the units and credits achieved.
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Charges
Section 5 Appendices
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Appendix 1 – AIM Awards Glossary of Assessment Terms 53
Appendix 2 – QCF Level Descriptors 56
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APPENDIX 1
GLOSSARY OF ASSESSMENT TERMS
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Glossary of Assessment Terms
There are two main types of assessment: summative and formative. The key to good
assessment practice is for Assessors to understand what each method contributes and to
build their practice to maximise the effectiveness of each.
Assessment Criteria: descriptions by which the Assessor determines whether a learner has
demonstrated achievement of the intended learning outcomes for a particular level.
Formative Assessment: designed to provide learners with feedback on progress and inform
development.
Summative Assessment: provides a measure of achievement in respect of a learner’s
performance in relation to the intended learning outcomes. It contributes to the overall
result of achieved/not achieved.
Assessment Terms
Analyse Identify separate factors, show how they are related and
how each one contributes to the whole
Appraise Consider the positive and negative points and give a
reasoned judgement
Assess Give consideration to all the factors or events that apply
and then make a careful and valued judgement as to
which are the most important or relevant
Comment critically Give a view after consideration of all the evidence. In
particular decide the importance of all the relevant
positive and negative aspects
Compare/Contrast Using the main factors that apply in two or more
situations unpick the similarities and differences or
advantages and disadvantages
Define Make clear what a particular term means and give an
example, if appropriate, to show what is meant
Demonstrate Show by example
Describe Give a clear overview that includes all the relevant
features – ‘painting a picture with words’
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Design Create a plan, proposal or brief to illustrate a concept or
idea
Discuss Take part in a conversation about a topic
Draw conclusions Use the evidence provided to reach a reasoned
judgement
Evaluate Decide the degree to which a statement is true or the
importance or value of something by reviewing the
information.
Explain Set out in detail the meaning of something, with reasons.
More complex than describe or list, so it can help to give
an example to show what is meant. Introduce the topic
then give the ‘how’ or ‘why’
Identify Pin point or choose the right one or give a list of the main
features
Illustrate Include examples, a diagram, pictures or photographs to
show what is meant
Interpret Give the meaning of something
List Provide the information in a list, rather than in
continuous writing
Outline Give a brief overview
Plan Work out and decide how to carry out a task or activity
Select Choose from a given range
State Give a clear but brief account
Summarise Write or articulate briefly the main points or essential
features
APPENDIX 2
QCF LEVEL DESCRIPTORS
Ref: Annex E of the Regulatory arrangements for the Qualifications and Credit Framework
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Qualifications and Credit Framework: Level Descriptors
Summary Knowledge and Understanding Application and action Autonomy and accountability
Entry
Level
Entry 1 recognises progress along a continuum that ranges from the most elementary of achievements to beginning to make use of skills, knowledge
or understanding that relate to the immediate environment
Achievement at Entry 2 reflects
the ability to make use of skills,
knowledge and understanding to
carry out simple, familiar tasks
and activities with guidance.
Use knowledge or understanding to
carry out simple, familiar activities
Know the steps needed to complete
simple activities
Carry out simple, familiar tasks and
activities
Follow instructions or use
rehearsed steps to complete tasks
and activities
With appropriate guidance begin to take some responsibility for the out- comes of simple activities
Actively participate in simple and familiar activities
Achievement at Entry 3 reflects
the ability to make use of skills,
knowledge and understanding to
carry out structured tasks and
activities in familiar contexts, with
appropriate guidance where
needed
Use knowledge or understanding to
carry out structured tasks and
activities in familiar contexts.
Know and understand the steps
needed to complete structured
tasks and activities in familiar
contexts
Carry out structured tasks and
activities in familiar contexts
Be aware of the consequences of
actions for self and others
With appropriate guidance take
responsibility for the outcomes of
structured activities
Actively participate in activities in
familiar contexts
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Summary Knowledge and Understanding Application and action Autonomy and accountability
Level 1 Achievement at level 1 reflects
the ability to use relevant
knowledge, skills and procedures
to complete routine tasks. It
includes responsibility for
completing tasks and procedures
subject to direction or guidance.
Use knowledge of facts, procedures
and ideas to complete well-defined,
routine tasks.
Be aware of information relevant to the area of study or work
Complete well-defined routine
tasks.
Use relevant skills and procedures
Select and use relevant information
Identify whether actions have been
effective.
Take responsibility for completing
tasks and procedures subject to
direction or guidance as needed
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