Ref: 603/4896/3
Level:
3
GHL:
55
TQT:
55
Age Range:
Pre 16
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. Learners are required to demonstrate their competence in English by using it in real-world situations as well as to demonstrate a sound grasp of basic English knowledge and skills.
Purpose of Functional Skills English for Entry Levels: a qualification to demonstrate the ability at an appropriate level to read, write, speak, listen and communicate in English, and to apply this knowledge and these skills in familiar situations. Achievement of these qualifications can provide the basis for further study at Levels 1 and 2.
*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 achieve the qualification, learners must successfully pass all three assessment components at Entry Level 3:
See the Qualification Specification for more details.
Achievement of our English qualifications is through the successful completion of three individual component task-based assessments at Entry Level 3 which are:
Reading
Writing
Speaking, Listening and Communicating
Providers are responsible for ensuring that their staff are occupationally competent and have access to appropriate training and support. They are also responsible for notifying Open Awards of staff changes.
To deliver our Functional Skills qualifications you must have appropriate staff in place to fulfil the following essential roles:
These roles must be covered by a minimum of 2 separate individuals to avoid
potential or actual conflicts of interest. For more information, please see the
Conflicts of Interest Policy for more information.
In addition, it is Open Awards expectation that staff at providers meet the following
minimum requirement:
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 2)
The AIM Qualifications Entry Level Award in English (Entry 2) 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 2. The units are designed to target the specific skills needs of learners, filling gaps in their knowledge of the fundamentals of English.
AIM Qualifications Level 3 Certificate English Language Skills
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 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.
Diploma Access to Higher Education Diploma (Social Science and English Studies)
Previously approved by the former AVA Open College Network West Midlands
This diploma has now been withdrawn and centres can no longer register learners against it.
Certification end date: 31/07/2025
Access to Higher Education Diploma (English Studies)
WITHDRAWN
The Access to HE Diploma is a full Level 3 qualification designed to prepare learners without traditional qualifications for entry into Higher Education (HE).
Entry Level Functional Skills Qualification in English - Level 1
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. Learners are required to demonstrate their competence in English by using it in real-world situations as well as to demonstrate a sound grasp of basic English knowledge and skills.
Open Awards Entry Level Functional Skills Qualification in English (Entry 3)
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. Learners are required to demonstrate their competence in English by using it in real-world situations as well as to demonstrate a sound grasp of basic English knowledge and skills.
