Ref: 603/6326/5

AIM Qualifications Level 3 Award in Understanding Social Media for Business

Level:

3

GHL:

42

TQT:

60

Age Range:

16+

Withdrawn

Registration End Date: 30/09/2023

Certification End Date: 30/09/2026

This qualification has been designed to provide learners with the knowledge and understanding required to understand how social media is used in a business environment.

By looking at the Principles of Social Media within a Business, learners will understand the benefits of social media as part of a marketing strategy and the use of social media in product placement and marketing.

Learners should be working at Level 2 as a minimum.

On successful completion of the AIM Qualifications Level 3 Award in Understanding Social Media for Business, learners may progress onto qualifications in related subjects at the same or a higher level, including the AIM Qualifications Level 3 Award and Certificate in the Principles of Marketing, or directly into relevant 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 3 Award in Social Media for Business, learners must achieve:

  • 6 credits from Optional Group A

See the Qualification Specification for more details.

Assessment Methods

Portfolio of evidence.

Quality Assurance Requirements

Tutors:

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

  • A relevant teaching/assessing qualification at Level 3 or above such as the Level 3 Certificate in Education and Training, or a relevant equivalent.
  • A qualification in Marketing/Social Media at Level 4 or above such as the Level 4 Diploma in Digital Marketing and Social Media or similar, or demonstrable industry experience in the field of marketing and social media.
  • Demonstrable professional experience of delivering and assessing teaching and learning in marketing, digital marketing and social media.

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 marketing and social media.
  • Is familiar with the assessment requirements of the qualification for which they are the Internal Quality Assurer.

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