AIM
    Entry Level
    QN: 603/1503/9
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    AIM Qualifications Entry 1 Extended Award in Personal and Social Development Skills

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by AIM . Classified as a Other Life Skills Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 563 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Entry Level
    Awarding Body
    AIM
    Syllabus Units
    39 Units
    Guided Hours
    563 hrs
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    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    Addition

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know addition facts for two-digit numbers
    • Be able to interpret + and = in practical situations to solve problems
    • Be able to add two-digit whole numbers
    • Be able to use a calculator to check addition calculations using whole numbers
    2

    Collect and Represent Information

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to collect numerical information
    • Be able to represent information
    3

    Common Shapes and Positional Vocabulary

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to name common 2D shapes
    • Be able to name common 3D shapes
    • Be able to use everyday positional vocabulary
    4

    Extract and Sort Data

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to extract information from lists and tables
    • Be able to extract information from diagrams and bar charts
    • Be able to make numerical comparisons from bar charts
    • Be able to sort objects using two criteria
    5

    Fractions

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to read and write halves, quarters and tenths of whole numbers and shapes
    • Be able to find halves, quarters and tenths of shapes
    • Be able to compare halves, quarters and tenths of whole numbers
    • Be able to find halves and quarters of small numbers of items
    6

    Length

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to measure length
    • Be able to compare length using standard and non-standard units
    • Be able to write units of measurement
    7

    Money

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to recognise coins and write them in numbers
    • Be able to recognise notes and write them in numbers
    8

    Multiplication

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to interpret x and = in practical situations to solve problems
    • Be able to multiply whole numbers
    • Be able to use a calculator to check multiplication calculations using whole numbers
    9

    Reading and Understanding the Meaning of Word

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand written words
    • Be able to use simple reference tools
    10

    Reading for Meaning

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to read a piece of text and gain meaning from it
    11

    Reading Words, Signs and Symbols

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand written words, signs and symbols
    12

    Represent Information

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to construct simple lists
    • Be able to read information from simple charts
    • Be able to draw simple charts and diagrams
    13

    Shapes and Positional Vocabulary

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to recognise 2D shapes
    • Be able to recognise 3D shapes
    • Be able to use positional vocabulary
    14

    Size, Length, Width and Height

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to compare sizes of items
    • Be able to compare length of items
    • Be able to compare width of items
    • Be able to compare height of items
    15

    Speaking and Listening in a Conversation

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to take part in conversation by speaking and listening
    16

    Speaking and Listening to Obtain Information

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to obtain information from others by speaking and listening
    17

    Speaking and Listening to Provide Information

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to provide information by speaking and listening
    18

    Speaking and Listening to take part in a Conversation

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to take part in a simple conversation
    19

    Subtraction

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know subtraction facts for two-digit numbers
    • Be able to interpret – and = in practical situations to solve problems
    • Be able to subtract from two-digit whole numbers
    • Be able to use a calculator to check subtraction calculations using whole numbers
    20

    Time

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to relate familiar events to times of the day
    • Be able to relate familiar events to days of the week
    • Be able to relate familiar events to months and seasons of the year
    21

    Using Grammar and Punctuation in Writing

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to use grammar to aid understanding when writing
    • Be able to use punctuation to aid understanding when writing
    22

    Using Reading Skills

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to read simple texts
    23

    Using Reading Strategies

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to use reading strategies to understand written words and phrases
    • Be able to use a reference tool
    24

    Using Spelling Methods in Writing

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to use methods to learn how to spell words
    • Be able to use sound to symbol relationships
    • Be able to spell plurals, tenses and affixes
    • Understand the sequence and meaning of words
    25

    Using Structure in Writing

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know different ways in which writing can be structured
    • Be able to structure simple written information
    26

    Using Structure to Write Simple Text

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to communicate information using written words
    • Be able to construct simple and compound sentences
    27

    Weight and Capacity

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to compare weight of items
    • Be able to compare capacity of items
    28

    Weight, Capacity and Temperature

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to compare weight using common standard units
    • Be able to compare capacity using common standard and non-standard units
    • Be able to compare positive temperatures
    29

    Whole Numbers to 20

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to count up to 20 items
    • Be able to read and write numbers up to 20Be able to compare numbers up to 20
    30

    Whole Numbers to 200

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to count up to 100 items
    • Be able to read numbers up to 200Be able to write numbers up to 200Be able to order numbers up to 200Be able to approximate numbers to the nearest 10
    31

    Writing Letters of the Alphabet and Spelling Words

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to write the letters of the alphabet
    • Be able to use sound/symbol associations to spell words
    • Be able to spell personal and familiar words

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    603/1503/9
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    AIM
    Qualification Type
    Other Life Skills Qualification
    Operational Start
    Oct 2017