AIM
    Entry Level
    QN: 603/1804/1
    Curriculum Active

    AIM Qualifications Entry 3 Diploma in Skills for Working in Hair and Beauty Industries

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by AIM . Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 2997 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Entry Level
    Awarding Body
    AIM
    Syllabus Units
    127 Units
    Guided Hours
    2997 hrs
    Instant access to interactive lessons, quizzes, and spaced revision.

    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    Apply Make-Up

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know how to apply make-up
    • Be able to apply make-up
    2

    Appraisals and Setting Targets

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know the purpose and process of appraisal
    • Know about effective communication skills
    • Know how to respond to criticism and praise
    • Know about setting targets
    3

    Assertiveness and Decision Making Skills

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to speak up for them self in a structured situation
    • Know about the rights and responsibilities of self and others in given situations
    • Be able to use negotiation skills to achieve a desired outcome
    • Know about the implications and benefits of self-assertiveness and self-control
    4

    Assist with Blow Drying Women’s Hair

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to prepare to assist with blow drying women’s hair
    • Be able to assist with blow drying women’s hair
    5

    Assist with Hair Colouring

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know salon and legal requirements
    • Know how to work safely, effectively and hygienically when assisting with colouring services
    • Know how to use products and equipment for assisting with colouring services
    • Be able to use effective and safe methods of working when assisting with colouring services
    • Be able to remove colouring and lightening products
    6

    Assist with Plaiting Hair

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to prepare to assist with plaiting hair
    • Be able to assist with plaiting hair
    7

    Assist with Shampooing and Conditioning Hair

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to prepare for shampooing and conditioning hair
    • Be able to assist with shampooing and conditioning hair
    8

    Assist with Styling Men’s Hair

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to prepare to assist with styling men’s hair
    • Be able to assist with styling men’s hair
    9

    Assist with Styling Women’s Hair

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to prepare to assist with styling women’s hair
    • Be able to assist with styling women’s hair
    10

    Beauty Care

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know about the main features of the face and skin
    • Know about facial skin care techniques and products
    • Know about make-up
    • Know about beauty products
    • Be able to carry out facial and make-up techniques
    11

    Blow-Dry and Finish Hair

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know how to blow-dry and finish hair
    • Be able to blow-dry and finish hair
    12

    Bridal and Special Occasion Hairstyles

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know about a bridal or special occasion hair style
    • Be able to present an appropriate bridal or special occasion hair style for a given situation
    13

    Building Confidence and Self Esteem

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know about confidence and self-esteem
    • Know about ways in which confidence and self-esteem can be damaged
    • Know about ways of building confidence and self esteem
    14

    Bullying and Harassment in the Workplace

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know what is meant by bullying and harassment in the workplace
    • Know how to use appropriate strategies to help deal with the situations of bullying and harassment
    • Know policies and procedures that are in place to deal with bullying and harassment
    15

    Careers in the Hair and Beauty Sector

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know about career opportunities within the hair and beauty sector
    • Know the main hairdressing services and beauty treatments
    16

    Colour Hair Using Temporary Colour

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know how to apply temporary hair colour
    • Be able to apply a temporary hair colour
    17

    Communication in the Workplace

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know about communication
    • Know what needs to be communicated in the workplace
    • Know about ways of communicating in the workplace
    • Know about effectiveness of own communication in the workplace
    • Be able to communicate in the workplace
    18

    Communication Skills for Group and Teamwork

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know about the roles of group members
    • Know about communication within group situations
    • Know about praise and constructive criticism
    • Know about relationships within own team
    19

    Computer Basics

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know about the different parts of a computer
    • Know computer terminology
    • Know about computer performance and features
    • Know about computer operating systems
    20

    Computer Security and Privacy

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know about computer security and privacy
    • Know how to keep own computer secure and updated
    • Know about computer ethics
    21

    Conduct at Work

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know what behaviour is expected in the workplace
    • Know why it is necessary to follow codes of behaviour
    • Know about the possible impact of unacceptable behaviour
    • Be able to maintain acceptable behaviour in the workplace
    22

    Coping Strategies at Work

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know about problems at work
    • Be able to contribute to creating a coping strategy
    • Be able to review the effectiveness of a coping strategy
    23

    Create a Hair and Beauty Image

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know how to create a hair and beauty image
    • Be able to create a hair and beauty image
    24

    Create an Image using Colour for the Hair and Beauty Sector

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know about the colour spectrum
    • Be able to use the colour spectrum in the hair and beauty industries
    25

    Create and Maintain Retail Displays in the Salon

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to create and maintain a retail display
    26

    Customer Service Skills

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know about good customer service
    • Know about the possible consequences of poor customer service
    • Know about the value of first impressions
    • Know about positive verbal and non-verbal interaction with customers/clients
    • Know the importance of respect for the individual in giving good customer service
    27

    CV Writing

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know the purpose of a CV
    • Know what a CV contains
    • Know how to complete a CV
    28

    Dealing with Change at Work

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know key aspects of employment law from an employee perspective
    • Know the need to manage new financial circumstances
    • Know where and how to access help and advice
    29

    Dealing with Debt

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know the benefits of planning manageable debt
    • Know about basic strategies for planning for debt
    • Know where to get help and advice about dealing with debt crisis
    30

    Dealing with Difficult Situations at Work

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know about difficult situations and strategies to re
    • Be able to use appropriate communication skills to deal with difficult situations
    31

    Developing a Personal Learning Programme

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know about the relevance of previous skills and experience for future learning
    • Be able to seek guidance and advice to identify learning options
    • Know about the purpose and value of discussing own learning programme
    • Be able to review progress towards own learning goal
    32

    Discrimination at Work

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know about discrimination
    • Know about unacceptable language and behaviour
    • Know about support agencies in own area
    • Know how to combat discrimination
    33

    Email Skills

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to use email software tools to send and compose messages
    • Be able to manage incoming email
    • Be able to respond to common problems when using email
    34

    Employment Contract and Payslip Basics

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know the importance of an employment contract
    • Know where to find key information on a payslip
    • Know about the national minimum wage
    35

    Employment Skills

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know about the need for health and safety procedures at work
    • Be able to participate in a work environment
    • Be able to work as part of a team
    • Know about the skills needed for work/employment
    36

    Engage in Discussion

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to write to communicate information
    37

    Environmental Awareness in the Workplace

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know how the actions of humans affect the environment
    • Know about environmental issues which affect the workplace
    • Know about ways in which they can help to improve the environment in the workplace
    38

    Equality and Diversity at Work

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know what is meant by equality and diversity at work
    • Know about equal opportunities at work
    • Know the need for positive approaches that support equality and diversity
    39

    Evening Make Up

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know about creating an evening make up look
    • Be able to present an evening make up look for a given occasion
    • Be able to apply and remove evening make up
    40

    Exploring Occupational Areas

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know about different occupational areas
    • Know about different jobs in an occupational area
    • Know about own skills
    41

    Exploring Working in a Salon

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know about own experience of working in a salon
    42

    Follow Health and Safety Procedures in the Workplace

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know about health and safety procedures in the workplace
    • Be able to follow health and safety procedures in the workplace
    43

    Following Instructions in the Workplace

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know about the importance of instructions
    • Be able to follow instructions
    • Know the potential impact of not following instructions in a work environment
    44

    Getting the Most Out of Training

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know how to listen effectively in a training environment
    • Be able to contribute actively to training
    • Know how to keep information in a usable format
    45

    Hair Plaiting

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know how to carry out hair plaiting techniques
    • Be able to carry out hair plaiting techniques
    46

    Hair Styling Techniques for Men

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know about hair styling techniques for men
    47

    Hair Styling Techniques for Women

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know about hair styling techniques for women
    48

    Hairdressing: Introduction to Assisting a Stylist

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to prepare to assist a stylist
    • Be able to assist a stylist
    49

    Hairdressing: Introduction to Working Relationships

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to assist at reception
    • Be able to liaise with clients
    • Be able to liaise with colleague
    50

    Hand Care

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know about hand care products
    • Be able to provide hand care treatment
    51

    Handling Payment for Goods and Services

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know about financial terms in relation to handling money
    • Know about different methods of payment
    • Be able to record prices of goods and services and obtain total costs
    • Be able to handle cash given in exchange for goods or services
    • Be able to handle non-cash payments given in exchange for goods or services
    52

    Health and Safety in the Workplace

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know about the importance of health, safety and welfare in the workplace
    • Know potential hazards and risks in the workplace
    • Know common basic safety signs found in the workplace
    • Know about safe practices and protective equipment
    53

    Indian Head Massage

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know about the history and culture of Indian head massage
    • Know about health and safety requirements for Indian head massage
    • Know about the benefits of Indian head massage
    • Be able to demonstrate basic techniques used in Indian head massage
    54

    Induction to a Training Course

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know about the requirements of taking part in a training course
    • Know about assessment procedures
    • Know about the different agencies who work with the training provider
    • Know about the importance of maintaining a safe working environment
    • Understand the importance of commitment and regular attendance
    55

    Introduction to Hair and Beauty Industries

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know about the purpose of hair and beauty industries
    • Know about job roles in hair and beauty industries
    56

    Job Applications

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to complete a job application form
    • Be able to write a letter of application for a job
    57

    Job Seeking Skills

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know where to look for work
    • Know how to identify relevant information
    • Know how to match own skills, qualities and experience with advertised jobs
    58

    Listen and Respond

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to listen and respond in verbal exchanges
    59

    Making Calculations

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to add and subtract whole numbers
    • Be able to multiply and divide whole numbers
    • Be able to solve problems with and without a calculator
    60

    Massage

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know about health and safety requirements when giving massage
    • Know about human physiology
    • Know about the benefits of massage
    • Be able to carry out massage strokes
    61

    Money, Time and Temperature

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to work with money
    • Be able to work with time
    • Be able to work with temperature
    62

    Nail Art Application

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to prepare for nail art techniques
    • Be able to carry out nail art techniques
    63

    Nail Painting

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know how to provide a basic nail painting service
    • Be able to provide a basic nail painting service
    64

    Participate in an Occupational Taster

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know about an occupation
    • Be able to take part in work tasks in the identified occupational area
    • Know about own experience of taking part in an occupational taster
    65

    Personal Presentation at Work

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know about ‘acceptable appearance’ in the workplace
    • Know about the possible impact of unacceptable appearance
    • Know about own personal presentation at work
    66

    Plait and Twist African Type Hair using Basic Techniques

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand salon and legal requirements
    • Understand how to work safely, effectively and hygienically when plaiting
    • Understand the effects of plaiting and twisting on the hair
    • Understand the preparation, plaiting and twisting techniques
    • Understand products used with plaits and twists
    • Be able to use effective and safe methods of working when plaiting and twisting
    • Be able to plait and twist hair
    67

    Plaiting and Twisting Hair

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know how to carry out hair plaiting and twisting techniques
    • Be able to carry out hair plaiting and twisting techniques
    68

    Planning for Progression

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know how to identify career and training needs
    • Know the value of target setting to achieve goals
    • Be able to develop a personal career action plan
    69

    Preparation for a Recruitment Interview

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know about the importance of being prepared for a recruitment interview
    • Be able to demonstrate recruitment interviewee skills
    70

    Preparation for Work Experience

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know about the structure and purpose of the organisation
    • Know the employers’ expectations
    71

    Presenting a Professional Image in a Salon

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to communicate in a salon environment
    • Be able to present a professional image and maintain personal hygiene in a salon
    72

    Principles of Aromatherapy

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know about health and safety requirements when using aromatherapy oils
    • Know about aromatherapy oils
    • Know about the benefits of essential oils
    • Know about the use of aromatherapy oils
    73

    Problem Solving in the Workplace

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know about problems in the workplace
    • Know about ways to solve problems in the workplace
    • Know about ways of working collaboratively to solve a problem
    • Know about the effectiveness of the solution to the problem
    74

    Providing Basic Manicure Treatment

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to prepare for basic manicure treatments
    • Be able to provide basic manicure treatments
    75

    Providing Basic Pedicure Treatment

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to prepare for basic pedicure treatments
    • Be able to provide basic pedicure treatments
    76

    Read for Information

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to read and obtain information from everyday sources
    • Be able to use a dictionary to obtain information
    77

    Read for Purpose and Meaning

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to read and understand texts
    • Be able to use simple reading strategies to support understanding
    78

    Relationships and Behaviour in the Workplace

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know about different roles in a workplace
    • Know about equal opportunities in the workplace
    79

    Reviewing Your Situation at Work

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know that adapting to changes at work is helped by reviewing and reflecting upon current situation
    • Know the importance of considering personal skills, qualities and experience at times of change
    • Know who to go to for help and advice
    80

    Rights and Responsibilities at Work

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know employees have rights
    • Know employers have rights
    • Know employees have responsibilities
    • Know employers have responsibilities
    • Know what to do if an employee is unsure of their rights
    81

    Salon Reception Duties

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know about salon reception duties
    • Be able to carry out salon reception duties
    • Be able to record salon appointments
    82

    Selecting Information Using the Internet

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know how to identify valid sources of information on the Internet
    • Be able to search for information on the Internet
    83

    Setting up for Hair and Beauty Services

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know about the preparation and equipment required for hair and beauty services
    • Be able to assist stylist/beautician in providing hair and beauty services
    84

    Shampoo and Conditioning

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know how to carry out shampoo and conditioning
    • Be able to shampoo, condition and towel dry hair
    85

    Shampooing and Conditioning Hair

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know how to carry out shampooing and conditioning
    • Be able to shampoo, condition and towel dry hair
    86

    Skills for Travelling To and From Work

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know about options for travelling to and from work
    • Be able to plan and carry out a journey to arrive at a destination safely and on time
    87

    Skin Care

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know about skin care products
    • Be able to provide skin care treatment
    88

    Speak to Communicate

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to speak to communicate information, feelings and opinions
    89

    Speaking and Listening at Work

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know about the need for different communication skills at work
    • Be able to use active listening techniques
    • Be able to respond to questions in different situations
    • Know about the role of body language in communicating with others at work
    90

    Spreadsheet Software Skills

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to enter and edit information in a spreadsheet
    • Be able to use formulae and tools
    • Be able to use tools and techniques to present spreadsheet information
    91

    Stress Management

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know about stress
    • Know how stress affects health
    • Know about potential causes of stress in everyday life
    • Know how to combat stress
    92

    Styling Women’s Hair

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know how to style women’s hair
    • Be able to provide styling for women’s hair
    93

    Supporting Workers Whose First Language is not English

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know the challenges facing workers whose first language is not English
    • Know the implications for the workplace if English is not workers’ first language
    • Be able to use strategies to support workers whose first language is not English
    94

    Take Part in a Work Activity

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to participate in a work activity
    95

    Team Building Skills

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know about the characteristics of a team leader
    • Know about different leadership skills/styles
    • Know about team roles and personalities
    96

    Team Motivation

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know about motivating factors
    • Know how to acknowledge the needs of others
    • Know the impact of lack of motivation in individuals
    97

    Teamwork Skills

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know about the task
    • Be able to work with others towards achieving given objectives
    • Know about own performance when working in a team
    98

    The Internet and World Wide Web

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know the basics of the Internet
    • Know the basics of the World Wide Web
    • Be able to use e-mail
    • Know other methods of communicating on the Internet
    99

    Themed Face Painting

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to prepare for themed face painting
    • Be able to carry out themed face painting
    100

    Time Management

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know how time is spent
    • Know about time management skills
    • Know how to use time management as a way of reducing stress
    101

    Transferable Skills and Training Needs

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know how to identify existing abilities, achievements, skills and experience
    • Know that recognising personal attributes and skills contributes to effective planning for change
    • Know how to identify areas for development and own training needs
    102

    Understanding Banks and Credit Cards

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know about the range of services offered by banks
    • Know the difference between credit cards and debit cards
    • Know how to research a best deal
    103

    Understanding Progression Opportunities

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know about possible progression and career pathways
    • Know about sources of information for progression opportunities
    • Know the qualifications which offer opportunities for progression in a career pathway
    104

    Undertaking Work Experience

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know about the organisation where work experience will take place
    • Know about own role within organisation during a work experience placement
    • Be able to maintain acceptable conventions in the workplace during a work experience placement
    • Be able to comply with safe working practices in the work environment during a work experience placement
    • Be able to carry out tasks as requested during a work experience placement
    105

    Using and Communicating Data

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to extract information
    • Be able to collect and record information
    • Be able to organise and present information so it makes sense to others
    106

    Using ICT in the Workplace

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know the importance of making effective use of ICT in the workplace
    • Know the ICT requirements of workplace tasks
    • Be able to make safe use of an ICT system to undertake workplace tasks
    107

    Using ICT to Support Writing

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know the role that ICT can play in supporting writing in the workplace
    • Be able to use ICT to support writing
    108

    Using Numeracy Skills in the Workplace

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know when to use numeracy skills in the workplace
    • Know appropriate numeracy skills in a work context
    • Be able to apply appropriate numeracy skills in a work context
    • Be able to use the results in situations where they have applied numeracy skills in a work context
    109

    Using Size, Shape and Measures

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to read
    • measure, estimate and compare length
    • measure, estimate and compare weight
    • measure, estimate and compare capacity
    • Be able to recognise shape, positional vocabulary and space
    110

    Using Whole Numbers, Decimals, Fractions and Percentages

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to work with whole numbers
    • Be able to work with fractions
    • Be able to work with percentages
    • Be able to work with decimals
    111

    Volunteering

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know what voluntary organisations are
    • Know how to identify current voluntary positions available
    • Know about the steps and/or processes necessary to become a volunteer
    • Know how to apply for a voluntary position
    112

    Word Processing Software Skills

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to enter and edit text within word processing documents
    • Be able to structure information within word processing documents
    • Be able to use word processing software tools to format and present documents
    113

    Working in a Salon

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to prepare to take part in a practical activity working in a salon
    • Be able to take part in a practical activity working in a salon
    114

    Working to Standards

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know about the standards required in the work they are doing
    • Know the possible impact on not performing to the required standard
    • Know about own performance against the required standard
    115

    Write Accurately

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to write using correct basic grammar
    • Be able to write using correct basic spelling and punctuation
    • Be able to proofread own writing
    116

    Write to Communicate

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to write to communicate
    117

    Writing Needs at Work

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know the writing demands of the workplace
    • Know the writing demands within current job role
    118

    Writing Notes and Emails

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know the style and format of notes and emails
    • Know when to use notes and emails
    • Be able to produce notes and emails that clearly convey the message

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    603/1804/1
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    AIM
    Qualification Type
    Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Operational Start
    Jul 2017

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