26 March 2020
AIM ELearning Offers Free Online Courses In Response To School Closures
In response to the recent closure of education centres, such as schools, across the UK, AIM ELearning is now offering free online courses to it's centres.
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19 March 2020
Additional guidance for student teachers on DET courses disrupted due to Covid 19
A statement from the Department of Education regarding DET courses disrupted due to Covid 19 and further education initial teacher education - advice
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10 March 2020
AIM Qualifications development: Level 2 award in Psychological Understanding and Responding to Trauma
AIM Qualifications is developing an introductory qualification looking at trauma and how therapeutic practice can be used when working with individuals who have experienced trauma.
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25 February 2020
AIM Qualifications in Counselling Skills, levels 2 and 3, are now designated for teaching in Wales by Qualifications Wales
AIM Qualifications' are proud to announce that our level 2 and 3 certificates in Counselling Skills are now designated by Qualifications Wales.
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6 February 2020
Additional government funding will support AIM programmes
The (ESFA) are offering funds to providers who encourage the study of skills vital to the success of the economy.
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13 January 2020
AIM congratulates partners shortlisted for 2020 TES FE Awards
AIM Qualifications and Assessment would like to congratulate all partners, centres, employers and trainers who are shortlisted for this year’s TES FE Awards.
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6 January 2020
Meet the AIM team UK roadshow 2020
The AIM Roadshow is travelling the country and hoping to meet with as many centres as possible
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18 December 2019
Call for employers to join an employer-led external quality assurance of apprenticeships
NSAR has issued an invitation to employers to join the ScreenSkills Apprenticeship Board
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8 October 2019
Transform the skills landscape in England
Sir Gerry Berragan, CEO of the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education, speaking at the Skills and Employability Forum in London.
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27 September 2019
Career coach puts Access to HE students on the right path
QAA has launched Career Coach, an online tool that helps match prospective students with the Access to HE programme that best supports their professional ambitions
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26 September 2019
AIM expands its end-point assessment expertise in the creative and cultural industries
AIM is expanding its team and EPA portfolio
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14 August 2019
New look AIM
As from 2 September 2019, AIM Awards became AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group, shortened to AIM for simplicity with a new brand and logo.
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13 August 2019
Proud sponsors of the Skills & Employability Summit 2019
Join us in London on Thursday 26 September at the Victoria Park Plaza
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18 February 2019
Why Aspire chose AIM for Access to HE Diplomas
AIM Awards offers an Access to HE model that is hard to beat
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13 December 2018
AIM eLearning courses are now available
AIM Awards Education is proud to release a number of eLearning materials to help prepare learners for assessment.
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24 August 2018
Expiring AIM Awards Qualifications - 31st December 2018
A number of AIM Awards qualifications will be withdrawn from new learner registrations on 31st December 2018.
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14 August 2018
Coming soon…
We are excited to release our three new suites of Level 2 Creative Industries Qualifications
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13 August 2018
AIM Awards Level 1 Youth Work Practice Qualifications
Our Level 1 Youth Work Practice qualifications are the starting point for everyone who is looking to become a qualified Youth Worker
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6 August 2018
Games, Animation and VFX Skills Qualifications
These AIM qualifications are designed to develop the next generation of talent for the Games, Animation and VFX industries.
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16 July 2018
AIMVOCs in Transport and Logistics
We are excited to announce that AIMVOCs in Transport and Logistics qualifications will be available from 1st August 2018 and may be eligible for public funding
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17 April 2018
Counselling Qualifications - Extension 2018-2019
We are pleased to announce that the AIM Awards Suite of Counselling qualifications have been extended for the 2018/19 academic year.
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25 February 2018
AIM Awards launches into ESports
We have been pleased to support AIM Awards students at Sunderland College
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1 September 2017
Counselling Standardisation & Review
Aimed at centres who are currently using the AIM Awards Counselling Qualifications at any level.
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23 August 2017
Counselling Papers and Mark Schemes: June 2017
Our June 2017 Counselling papers and mark schemes are now available to download. Click here to find out more.
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21 August 2017
FAB Finalists 2018
We are delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted for Awarding Organisation of the year.
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30 May 2017
New Qualifications Available for 19+ Loans!
We are pleased to announce that a number of AIM Awards qualifications are eligible for Advanced Learner Loans!
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12 April 2017
Qualification Extended until 2022
We are pleased to announce that the AIM Awards Level 3 Award in Clinical Skills: Venipuncture (601/2135/X) qualification has been extended for new learner registrations with a review date of 31st July 2022.
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16 March 2017
Counselling Papers, Mark Schemes and Examiner Reports January 2017
Papers, mark schemes and examiner reports are available for our January 17 series.
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22 February 2017
Your Questions Answered on the RQF
We have compiled a list of useful FAQs on the RQF Transfer of AIM Awards Qualifications.
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21 November 2016
We have moved!
We are delighted to announce that we have moved to our fantastic new premises at Derby Pride Park!
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15 November 2016
New Pathways Available in AIM Awards Skills for the Creative Industries Qualifications at Level 2
New pathways available in Digital Careers, Games Design and Screen and Media Production.
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30 September 2016
We are Winners!
We're delighted to announce that we are finalists at the FAB Awards for Qualification of the Year!
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28 September 2016
New Units Added to the Suite of Skills for Employment and Further Learning (SEFL) (QCF) Qualifications
We are pleased to announce that a new bank of units have been added to the AIM Awards Suite of Skills for Employment and Further Learning (SEFL) (QCF) qualifications and are available for centres.
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15 September 2016
AIM Awards Fees and Charges Catalogue 16/17
We are pleased to publish the AIM Awards Fees and Charges Catalogue for 16/17. Click here!
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19 August 2016
Counselling Papers and Mark Schemes: June 2016
Our June 2016 Counselling papers and mark schemes are now available to download. Click here to find out more.
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8 August 2016
Withdrawn Qualifications
Following on from recent requests from Ofqual, we have withdrawn a number of unused AIM Awards qualifications with a last new learner registration date of 30/09/2016.
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20 July 2016
Funding for 2016/17
Did you know we have a large number of qualifications and units available for 16-18 and 19+ funding in 2016/17? Our useful guidance and qualification lists are now available!
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18 July 2016
AIM Awards Agenda Newsletter Issue One
Welcome to our special conference edition of our new AIM Awards 'agenda' Newsletter!
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18 July 2016
AIM Awards Conference Presentations
Thank you to everyone who attended our annual conference earlier this month. Our workshops were well received and it was great to share our exciting new brands with you.
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13 July 2016
New Units Added to the Suite of Skills for Employment and Further Learning (SEFL) (QCF) Qualifications
We are pleased to announce that a new bank of units have been added to the AIM Awards Suite of Skills for Employment and Further Learning (SEFL) (QCF) qualifications and are available for centres.
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9 June 2016
It's an AIM thing...
We are incredibly pleased to announce our new brand of AIM Awards qualifications and products.
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7 June 2016
New Qualifications Available for 19+ Loans!
We’re delighted to announce that, as the Skills Funding Agency update the Advanced Learner Loans Catalogue for 2016-2017, we now have further qualifications available for funding.
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5 May 2016
Your AIM Awards Superhero, AIMee!
We are pleased to introduce to you AIMee, our newest member of staff and AIM Awards Superhero!
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26 April 2016
Meet Gina Our Keynote Speaker for our 2016 Conference
A pen portrait of our Conference Keynote Speaker Gina Jackson.
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26 April 2016
AIM Awards response to the Adult Education Budget Funding Guidance
Overview of the AEB and the changes for 2016/17
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5 April 2016
Games, Animation and VFX Skills and UCAS Points
We are pleased to announce that the AIM Awards Level 3 Extended Diploma in Games, Animation and VFX Skills (QCF) qualification has been approved by UCAS to carry admission points to support university applications.
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10 February 2016
“Finding diamonds in the rough and helping them shine” - our response to David Cameron’s speech on prison reforms
David Cameron recently announced plans to reform prisons
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5 February 2016
New Units Added to the Suite of Skills for Employment and Further Learning (SEFL) (QCF) Qualifications
We are pleased to announce that a new bank of units have been added to the AIM Awards Suite of Skills for Employment and Further Learning (SEFL) (QCF) qualifications and are available for centres.
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3 February 2016
New Dates in Derby and London for Introduction to Internal Quality Assurance Training
We are pleased to announce that we are running another Introduction to Internal Quality Assurance Training event!
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28 January 2016
Counselling Placements in the Children and Young People Sector
Unlike some Awarding Organisations, we have no restrictions on placements in the children and young people sector...
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5 January 2016
New Qualification: Bio-Hazards Cleaning
We are pleased to announce the launch of the AIM Awards Level 2 Award in Bio-Hazards Cleaning qualification!
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7 October 2015
Gradetraka
AIM Awards is thrilled to announce the launch of our new bespoke online system Gradetraka.
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5 October 2015
NextGen Skills Aacademy Celebrates Successful Launch Of Brand New Level 3 Diploma
NextGen Skills Academy’s first qualification in Games, Animation and VFX Skills being taught in colleges now
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28 September 2015
SFA funding for Entry Level qualifications and many more!
We are pleased to announce that the Skills Funding Agency (SFA) has approved the following AIM Awards qualifications for adult funding for the academic year 2015/16.
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23 September 2015
Next Gen Qualifications Off To A Great Start
We love to hear from providers running AIM Awards qualifications and NESCOT recently sent us the following message.
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14 September 2015
New Year, New Faces
Meet our new Director of Business and Director of Quality
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3 August 2015
New Units Added to the Suite of Skills for Employment and Further Learning (SEFL) (QCF) Qualifications
We are pleased to announce that a new bank of units have been added to the AIM Awards Suite of Skills for Employment and Further Learning (SEFL) (QCF) qualifications and are available for centres.
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14 July 2015
AIM Awards Cleaning Qualifications Approved For SFA Funding In 2015/2016
We are pleased to announce that the AIM Awards Suite of Cleaning (QCF) Qualifications have been approved by the Skills Funding Agency (SFA) for adult funding for the 2015/2016 academic year.
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13 July 2015
AIM Awards Gains Low Risk QAA Rating
AIM Awards is delighted to announce that in our recent QAA review of our Access to HE Licence provision, we have been rated low risk.
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2 July 2015
AIM Awards Customer Survey
We would appreciate if you could take a few minutes to answer some questions regarding your experience with us as an awarding organisation.
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30 June 2015
Digital Agency Bridges Skills Gap With A Pioneering Apprenticeship Sheme
Sift, one of the largest digital agencies in Bristol, have launched a web development apprenticeship scheme to tackle a severe shortage of candidates for technical roles.
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16 June 2015
Annual Conference 2015 Presentations
Please find all of the presentations for the AIM Awards Annual Conference 2015 below.
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26 May 2015
New Innovative Approach for International Qualification Gets AIM Awards Approval
International Medical Education (IMEUK) has been granted the Ofqual recognised, Level 3 qualification for the Diploma in Medical Studies through AIM Awards.
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18 May 2015
Pre-Access Funded Qualifications for 2015/16
We are pleased to announce a range of AIM Award qualifications at Level 2 which have been designed to prepare learners for the demands of the QAA Level 3 Access to Higher Education Diploma have been approved by Ofqual and will be available from June 2015.
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23 April 2015
AIM for Progression: Tips from your Curriculum Support Team
Employability Programme Design: How to choose your funded units
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16 April 2015
SFA Approval for 2015/16 Funding of AIM Awards Entry 3 and Level 1 SEFL and other qualifications!
We are pleased to announce that the Skills Funding Agency (SFA) has approved the following AIM Awards qualifications for adult funding for the academic year 2015/16
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11 March 2015
AIM Supports Keith Fletcher Memorial National Access Prize
The Keith Fletcher Memorial National Access Prize was created after the tragic passing of Mr Fletcher, formerly the Director of OCN South West Region and a great supporter of Access to Higher Education.
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11 March 2015
SFA Funding confirmed for the AIM Awards Counselling qualifications in 15-16
The Skills Funding Agency (SFA) has now published the catalogue spreadsheet detailing those qualifications which are funded for 2015/16 for learners aged 19+
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5 January 2015
We are friendly - we have worked with the Beehive Northampton to create an Entry Level Curriculum that meets their needs
The Bee Hive, part of Northgate School Arts College in Northampton, is a post-16 school catering for learners with Special Educational Needs. It is home to real-life work environments that are open to the general public including a café and shop, an anima
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5 January 2015
We are friendly - we now have centres across the world
AIM Awards is pleased to welcome Anglia Greater China as a new international centre for the full range of our ESOL International qualifications.
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12 December 2014
AIM Awards Launches Gradetraka
AIM Awards is thrilled to announce the launch of our new bespoke online system Gradetraka.
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26 November 2014
AIM Awards Welcomes Learners Across Latin America and Iberia
AIM Awards is pleased to welcome the Anglia Ibero-American Network as a new international centre for the full range of our ESOL International qualifications.
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