AIM
Entry Level
QN: 603/6279/0
Curriculum Active
AIM Qualifications Entry Level Award in Living Independently (Entry 2)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by AIM . Classified as a Other Life Skills Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 1350 hours.
Qualification Level
Entry Level
Awarding Body
AIM
Syllabus Units
55 Units
Guided Hours
1350 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Accessing Leisure Services
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know what a leisure service is for.
- Be able to find a leisure service.
- Know when a leisure service is needed.
2
Action Planning to Improve Performance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to recognise some of his/her strengths.
- Be able to recognise areas for self improvement.
- Be able to identify a personal target for improvement.
3
Applying for Jobs or Courses
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to apply for a job or course.
- Know what information to use to support an application for a job or course.
- Know how to prepare to be interviewed.
4
Building Confidence and Self Esteem
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how confidence and self esteem can affect own life.
- Understand a way in which confidence and self-esteem can be damaged.
- Understand how confidence and self esteem can be increased.
- Understand feelings surrounding confidence and self-esteem.
5
Carry out a Practical Activity
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to plan to carry out a practical activity.
- Be able to carry out a practical activity.
- Be able to work safely.
6
Choosing Clothing and Footwear
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand size, shape and clothing styles.
- Know clothing and footwear suitable for different situations.
- Know where to purchase clothing and footwear.
7
Cooking
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know different cooking methods.
- Know equipment needed for cooking.
- Understand Health and Safety relating to cooking.
- Know a healthy cooking method.
- Be able to use different cooking methods.
8
Drug and Alcohol Awareness
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the difference between soft drinks and alcoholic drinks.
- Know the difference between a legal and an illegal drug.
- Know effects of drug and alcohol use.
9
Eating a Balanced Diet
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what makes a balanced diet.
- Understand what is meant by healthy eating.
- Be able to prepare a balanced meal.
- Understand the need for basic food hygiene.
10
Eating Out
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know different places to eat out.
- Know different types of food to eat out.
- Be able to choose a place to eat out
- Be able to order a meal.
- Know which cutlery to use.
11
Environmental Issues
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know some ways that people affect the environment.
- Understand how people can take action to benefit the environment.
12
Everyday Food and Drink Preparation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare a hot or cold drink.
- Be able to prepare a simple dish.
- Be able to clean up after preparing food.
- Know how to store food and drink.
- Know how to be safe in a kitchen.
13
Exploring Art
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to appreciate art.
- Know of art techniques.
- Be able to create a piece of art.
- Know how to tidy up after art activities.
14
Exploring Music
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to appreciate music.
- Be able to identify and play musical instruments.
- Be able to play a musical instrument with others.
15
Exploring Performance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for a performance.
- Be able to follow instructions in a performance context.
- Be able to co
- operate with others in performance.
- Be able to reflect on own performance.
16
Follow Instructions
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how instructions are given.
- Be able to follow instructions.
17
Food Safety and Storage
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know basic hygiene rules.
- Know how to store different types of food.
- Know when food should be discarded.
18
Gardening for Pleasure
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know what a garden is.
- Be able to identify plants.
- Know what garden tools to use for planting.
- Know suitable containers for planting.
- Be able to plant.
- Be able to care for gardening equipment.
19
Getting about Safely
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to stay safe when out and about.
- Know how to travel safely.
- Be able to cross roads safely.
- Know how to be safe in the dark.
- Know emergency evacuation procedures.
- Be able to use emergency evacuation procedures.
20
Health and Fitness
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the importance of exercise.
- Know suitable clothing to be worn when participating in exercise.
- Be able to take part in an exercise programme.
21
Health and Safety Procedures in the Work Place
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know health and safety procedures in the work place.
- Be able to carry out tasks with regard to health and safety in the workplace.
22
Hobbies
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the meaning of hobbies.
- Be able to make a choice about a hobby.
- Be able to plan to carry out a hobby.
- Be able to participate in a hobby.
23
Household Cleaning
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know what needs cleaning.
- Be able to use equipment for cleaning.
- Be able to use products for cleaning.
- Know when to clean.
24
Household Expenses
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about expenses.
- Know about weekly expenses.
- Know about long-term expenses.
- Know different methods of payment.
25
Household Shopping
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about different types of shop.
- Know how to plan a shopping trip.
- Be able to make a purchase.
26
Kitchen Hygiene
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the need to keep a clean kitchen.
- Be able to use equipment to clean a kitchen.
- Be able to use products to clean a kitchen.
27
Knowing the Local Community
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the location and use of buildings and facilities in own local area.
- Understand the local community.
- Understand own responsibilities in the local community.
28
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.
29
Living in a Diverse Society
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the differences in people.
- Understand the need for acceptance in society.
- Know the contributions of diverse groups to society.
30
Looking after Clothes
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to care for clothing.
- Be able to sort clothes for washing according to the label specifications.
- Be able to use a washing machine safely.
- Know how to dry clothes.
- Know how to store items of clothing.
31
Looking after own Health and Hygiene
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand benefits of looking after own health and hygiene.
- Know ways to access healthcare services.
- Understand the importance of caring for clothes and other items.
- Understand the importance of a balanced diet.
- Understand the importance of exercise to a healthy lifestyle.
32
Looking and Acting the Part in the Work Place
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to choose clothing and footwear for the work place.
- Know the importance of personal hygiene.
- Know how to conduct self in the workplace.
33
Make a Simple Meal
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to follow basic hygiene rules of the kitchen.
- Be able to select ingredients to make a meal.
- Be able to prepare ingredients.
- Be able to use utensils safely.
- Be able to use a cooker safely.
- Be able to serve a meal.
34
Making Choices
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know when choices can be made.
- Know how to make an informed choice.
35
Money
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to add amounts of money up to £1.
- Be able to calculate the cost in pence of more than one item., Be able calculate the change in pence from transactions.
- Be able to calculate the cost in whole pounds of more than one item., Be able calculate the change in whole pounds from transactions.
36
Participation in Team Activities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know why team
- work may be necessary.
- Be able to recognise members of a team.
- Understand roles and responsibilities of a team.
- Be able to co
- operate as a member of a team.
- Be able to review performance of team.
37
Personal Awareness
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to recognise own personal appearance.
- Be able to recognise personal qualities.
- Understand impact of own behaviour on others.
38
Personal Care and Hygiene
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the need for personal hygiene.
- Know the uses of toiletry products.
- Understand the need to change and wash clothes regularly.
- Know the importance of oral health.
39
Personal Health
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what is meant by good health.
- Know important aspects of keeping healthy.
- Know causes of illness.
- Know what to do in the case of illness or injury.
40
Personal Presentation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand importance of personal appearance.
- Know main features of face and skin.
- Know about face and skin care products.
- Know about hair care.
- Understand how to use skin and hair products and equipment safely.
41
Personal Safety
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to stay safe at home.
- Know how to recognise and deal with unsafe situations.
- Know basic emergency aid techniques.
- Be able to use basic emergency aid techniques.
- Know familiar health and safety signs.
42
Pet Care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know what animals make suitable pets.
- Understand how to handle a pet.
- Be able to handle a pet.
- Know equipment needed for pet care.
- Know appropriate food for a pet.
- Know about pet health.
43
Reading
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to read simple texts.
- Be able to identify the purpose of texts.
- Be able to use features of texts to find out information.
- Be able to sequence words in alphabetical order.
44
Receiving and Responding to Information
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to obtain information from others.
- Be able to confirm understanding.
- Be able to contribute to a conversation.
45
Speaking
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to communicate with others.
- Be able to engage in discussion.
46
Time
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know months of the year.
- Be able to read and write dates in UK format.
- Be able to read time displayed on analogue clocks.
- Be able to read time on 12 hour digital clocks.
47
Travelling to and from Work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know different types of transport.
- Be able to plan the route to work from his/her home.
- Be able to arrive at work on time.
- Be able to use a method of transport to travel to work.
48
Understanding Relationships
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about different types of relationship.
- Know how to behave in a relationship.
- Know the difference between informal and formal relationships.
49
Understanding Rights and Responsibilities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand that people have rights.
- Understand that people have responsibilities.
- Understand that exercising rights and responsibilities can affect others.
50
Using Domestic Appliances
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know uses of common domestic appliances.
- Be able to use electrical appliances safely.
- Be able to store electrical appliances safely.
51
Using Public Transport – Buses and Trains
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to prepare to travel by local bus service.
- Be able to make a journey on public transport.
- Know how to travel safely on the bus or train.
52
Volunteering
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know what voluntary organisations are.
- Understand the role of a volunteer in an organisation.
- Know how to identify current voluntary positions available.
- Know how to identify the steps necessary to become a volunteer.
53
Weight and Capacity
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to estimate weight using metric units.
- Be able to measure weight using metric units.
- Be able to compare weight using metric units.
- Be able to estimate capacity using metric measures and non-standard measures.
54
Working as a Volunteer
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify the context of volunteering.
- Understand what tasks are necessary in a voluntary organisation.
- Be able to follow instructions to complete a voluntary task.
- Be able to reflect on own role as a volunteer.
55
Writing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to present information in written form.
- Be able to write for a given audience and purpose.
- Be able to write legibly.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/6279/0
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- AIM
- Qualification Type
- Other Life Skills Qualification
- Operational Start
- Aug 2020