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AIM Qualifications Level 1 Certificate in Developing Skills for Employment
Ref: 600/9137/X
Level 1 GLH 122 TQT 130 Age range Pre-16

Ref: 600/9137/X

Withdrawn

Registration End Date: 30/09/2023

Certification End Date: 30/09/2026

About this qualification

This qualification is being withdrawn. The qualification will close for registrations on 30/09/2023. Learners will still have until 30/09/2026 to certificate.

This qualification has been designed to provide an opportunity for learners to demonstrate a range of employment related skills through a flexible approach to vocational learning.

Objectives of the qualification

The learning and skills in this qualification can be used in a variety of work-based situations and to support the development of generic transferable skills required in any workplace.

Learners should be operating at Entry Level 3 or above. There are no other requirements.

Why choose this qualification

Learners may progress onto the Level 1 Certificate in Developing Skills for Employment or may progress to a Level 2 qualification in a vocational area. Learners may progress directly into their first employed opportunity.

 

*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.

Rules of combination

To be awarded the AIM Qualifications Level 1 Certificate in Developing Skills for Employment, learners must achieve:

  • 13 credits in total
  • A minimum of 6 credits must be taken from Group A
  • A minimum of 2 credit must be taken from Group B
  • The remaining 5 credits may be taken from any combination of units in Groups A, B and C
  • Units with the same title in different groups may not be selected
Included units

See the Qualification Specification for more details.

Additional Info
Entry Requirements

Learners should be operating at Entry Level 3 or above.

Assessment Methods

Portfolio of evidence.

Resources

We have created learner workbooks, tutor guides and additional resources for centres to use.

Quality Assurance Requirements

Tutors:

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

  • A relevant teaching qualification at Level 4 or above, such as the Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training.
  • Demonstrable professional experience of delivering vocationally-related skills at Level 1 or above.

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 employability skills.
  • Is familiar with the assessment requirements of the qualification for which they are the Internal Quality Assurer.