AIM Qualifications Level 1 Award in the Performing Arts

This qualification will give learners the flexibility to sample different creative areas, rather than specialise too early. It provides a platform for progression and enables the development of generic transferable skills.

Learners will be prepared to progress to a qualification in the same subject area. It will support a role in the workplace and prepare learners for employment.

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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 Level 1 Award in the Performing Arts, learners must achieve:

• 6 credits from any combination of units

See the Qualification Specification for more details.

Assessment Methods

Portfolio of evidence will include professionally captured and post-produced digital imagery as per assessment criteria. In addition, each learner will produce a Production journal articulating production and research evidence to support their work.

Quality Assurance Requirements

Tutors:

To offer this qualification, centres must ensure that tutors hold or are working towards:

• Tutors should have a qualification or experience in Performing Arts.
• Teaching qualification required.

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 substantial experience of working in or assessing qualifications in Performing Arts.
• Is familiar with the assessment requirements of the qualification for which they are the Internal Quality Assurer.