Ref: 603/0323/2
Level:
1
GHL:
60
TQT:
60
Age Range:
16+
The AIM Qualifications Entry Level Award in English (Entry 1) offers opportunities for a wide range of learners to build confidence and knowledge in the core skills of English. The qualifications consist of units at Entry 1. The units are designed to target the specific skills needs of learners, filling gaps in their knowledge of the fundamentals of English. This qualification can provide a stepping stone towards achievement of Functional Skills.
This qualification can be used flexibly to meet learner needs. Depending on the context of the learning and the needs of each individual learner, the qualification can:
This qualification has been designed to enable learners to:
*IMPORTANT NOTICE* AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group is not a training provider and is unable to provide careers advice on specific courses or qualifications.
Learners who are currently studying / or have completed an AIM Qualification should contact their training provider with queries or be directed to the Learner’s Page for further information.
To be awarded the AIM Qualifications Entry Level Award in English (Entry 1), learners must achieve:
See the Qualification Specification for more details.
Portfolio of evidence.
We have created learner workbooks, tutor guides and additional resources for centres to use.
Tutors:
To offer this qualification, centres must ensure that tutors hold or are working towards:
Level 3 Award in Education and Training; or
Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training; or
Level 3 or 4 PTLLS (or equivalent) and
Has experience of working in, or teaching qualifications in English.
Internal Quality Assurer (IQA):
Centres must also ensure that they have in place an Internal Quality Assurance person who:
Holds or is working towards a Level 4 Award in Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practices or its equivalent.
Has experience of working in or assessing qualifications in English.
Is familiar with the assessment requirements of the qualification for which they are the Internal Quality Assurer.
AIM Qualifications Level 1 Award in Academic English Language Skills
This qualification has been designed in partnership with Imperial English to equip learners with the skills required to study in English.
AIM Qualifications Entry Level Award in English (Entry 3)
The AIM Qualifications Entry Level Award in English (Entry 3) offers opportunities for a wide range of learners to build confidence and knowledge in the core skills of English. The qualifications consist of units at Entry 3. The units are designed to target the specific skills needs of learners, filling gaps in their knowledge of the fundamentals of English. This qualification can provide a stepping stone towards achievement of Functional Skills.
AIM Qualifications Entry Level Award in English Language Skills (Entry 3)
This qualification has been designed in partnership with Imperial English to provide an ESOL qualification for those learners who use online applications and/or platforms to study and assess their English Language skills.
AIM Qualifications Level 5 Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL)
This qualification has been designed to provide the underpinning knowledge and skills required to teach English as a Second Language.
AIM Qualifications Entry 2 Award in English Speaking and Listening Skills for Passenger Transport Providers (A1/A2) (CEFR)
Access to HE Diploma (English Studies)
This level 3 Access to HE Diploma is regulated by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) and is designed to prepare learners without traditional qualifications for entry into Higher Education (HE). The Diploma provides an opportunity for learners to acquire and develop knowledge and skills needed to progress to higher education study and enables learners to develop social and emotional skills such as communication and confidence.
Level 1 in Functional Skills Qualification in English
A key aim for Functional Skills English qualifications is that they should enable the learner to develop confidence and fluency in, and a positive attitude towards, English.
