AIM
Entry Level
QN: 603/6329/0
Curriculum Active
AIM Qualifications Entry Level Award in Developing Independent Living Skills (Entry 3)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by AIM . Classified as a Other Life Skills Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 208 hours.
Qualification Level
Entry Level
Awarding Body
AIM
Syllabus Units
24 Units
Guided Hours
208 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Budgeting
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the difference between essential and non-essential spending.
- Know about personal budgets.
2
Community
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know what can lead to being socially isolated and how to improve own social interaction.
- Know attributes and qualities of a good neighbour and how to help others in the community.
3
CV's and Covering Letters
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about writing CVs and personal profiles.2.
- Know about the value of cover letters.
- Know how to write cover letters for particular vacancies.4.
- Be able to write cover letters for specific vacancies.5.
- Know how to make successful business telephone calls and how to avoid phone anxiety.
4
Drugs, Solvents, Alcohol and Tobacco
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about common drugs and solvents and their effects.2.
- Know the health risks of drugs, solvents, alcohol and tobacco.3.
- Know what substance mis
- use looks like and how to access support for addiction.4.
- Know the laws including legal buying ages and drug classes.
5
Eating Disorders
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the signs and symptoms of common eating disorders.2.
- Know how untreated eating disorders can affect your health and well-being.3.
- Know how and where to access support and advice for eating disorders.
6
Food and Nutrition
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the main nutrients needed for healthy growth and development.2.
- Know how to create a balanced diet.3.
- Know how to shop economically for a balanced diet.
7
Healthy and Safe Relationships
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what is meant by healthy and safe relationships.2.
- Understand what abusive and aggressive behaviour looks like.3.
- Know rights and sources of support for personal relationships.4.
- Know about social and community relationships and how people can be discriminated against.
8
Healthy Lifestyles
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the importance of a balanced diet to a healthy lifestyle.2.
- Know about the importance of exercise in a healthy lifestyle.3.
- Know how to improve own lifestyle.4.
- Know how to shop economically for a balanced diet.
9
Individual Rights and Responsibilities in Society
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know that individuals have rights.2.
- Know about the responsibilities of individuals.3.
- Know the factors that affect an individual’s rights and responsibilities.
10
Job Websites and Job Applications
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know common job websites and how to search for jobs.2.
- Be able to apply for jobs in different ways.3.
- Know common educational and career pathways and identify the career pathway that is of interest to them.
11
Living Safely in a Home
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to deal with health and safety issues in the home.
- Know how to secure a home.
- Know how to clean areas of a home.
- Know how to maintain a home.
12
Making a Home
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the essential items needed to furnish a home.2.
- Know about essential household features.3.
- Know how to buy essential items for the home on a budget.4.
- Know the costs of essential services in the home.5.
- Know how to complete simple DIY tasks using the correct tools.
13
Personal Hygiene and Periods
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know what a good personal hygiene routine is and why this is important.2.
- Know about the menstrual cycle and variations in women’s experience of periods.3.
- Know how babies are conceived.4.
- Know about common forms of contraception and their effectiveness.
14
Personal Safety
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to keep safe in public places, in the home and when using the internet.2.
- Know the risks from unwanted visitors and how to prevent them.3.
- Know about issues that can ca
- use disputes between neighbours and how to re
- solve these disputes peacefully.
15
Positive Mental Health
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what is meant by positive and negative mental health.2.
- Understand the factors that can affect a person’s mental state.3.
- Know about common mental health conditions.4.
- Know how and where to seek support for mental ill health.
16
Practical Mental Health Improvement
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about popular methods of lowering stress levels and creating positive mental health.2.
- Be able to take part in activities to support your own mental health.
17
Pregnancy
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the main stages of pregnancy and growth of the foetus.2.
- Know how to keep a mother and baby healthy during pregnancy.3.
- Know the signs and symptoms of labour and how to respond appropriately.
18
Preparing for Interviews
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to present self at interview.2.
- Be able to participate in practical activities to combat nerves.3.
- Know how to prepare for common interview questions.4.
- Be able to take part in interviews.
19
Responsibilities of a Tenant
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the rights and responsibilities of a tenant.
- Understand responsibilities with regard to décor of home.
- Understand responsibilities of tenant with regard to areas outside the home.
- Understand rights and responsibilities of tenant with regard to maintenance of property.
- Know how to be a good tenant and neighbour.
- Know where to find support as a tenant.
20
Self-care and Accessing Medical Care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand common illnesses and how to treat them.2.
- Know when to access Primary Healthcare Services.3.
- Know how to access Primary Healthcare Services.
21
Sexually Transmitted Infections
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know what is meant by positive sexual health.2.
- Know the signs and symptoms of common sexually transmitted infections.3.
- Know about preventative measures and how to seek treatment for sexually transmitted infections.
22
UK Law and Asylum Claims
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about common UK law that affects individuals.2.
- Know about the consequences of and likely punishments for illegal activity.3.
- Know your rights as an asylum seeker.4.
- Know appropriate behaviour to show in a Home Office interview
23
Understanding Exploitation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the risks from different types of criminal exploitation.2.
- Understand the signs and symptoms which may indicate someone is being exploited.3.
- Know how and where to seek support if someone is being exploited.
24
Understanding Risk
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to recognise situations that pose risks to self and others.2.
- Know strategies to assess and manage risk.3.
- Understand own risk-taking behaviour.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/6329/0
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- AIM
- Qualification Type
- Other Life Skills Qualification
- Operational Start
- Aug 2020