AIM
Entry Level
QN: 600/5914/X
Curriculum Active
AIM Qualifications Entry Level Certificate in Independent Living - Living in the Community (Entry 1)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by AIM . Classified as a Other Life Skills Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 2590 hours.
Qualification Level
Entry Level
Awarding Body
AIM
Syllabus Units
100 Units
Guided Hours
2590 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Accessing Commercial Services
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know what the service is for.
- Be able to use the service.
- Know when the service is needed.
2
Accessing Financial services
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know what the service is for.
- Be able to use the service.
- Know when the service is needed.
3
Accessing Health Services
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know what the service is for.
- Be able to use the service.
- Know when the service is needed.
4
Accessing Helping Services
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know what the service is for.
- Know where to find the service.
- Be able to use the service.
- Know when the service is needed.
5
Accessing Leisure Services
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know what the service is for.
- Know how to find the service.
- Be able to use the service.
- Know when the service is needed.
6
Accessing the Countryside
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Prepare for a countryside walk.
- Understand the benefits of walking in the countryside.
- Know the country code.
- Recognise public information signs.
- Appreciate a walk in the countryside.
7
Computer Games
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to choose a computer game to play.
- Know how to use the console/computer to play a game.
- Be able to play a computer game.
8
Developing Assertiveness
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Recognise key implications and benefits of assertiveness.
- Understand ways of being assertive in a given situation.
9
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 eat a meal out.
- Know which cutlery to use.
10
Environmental Issues
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know some ways that people affect the environment.
- Understand that people can take action to benefit the environment.
11
Exploring Art
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to appreciate art.
- Know of art techniques.
- Produce a piece of personal art.
- Be able to tidy up.
12
Exploring Dance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to move in response to sound.
- Be able to move in space.
- Be able to make dance movements.
13
Exploring Music
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to appreciate music.
- Be able to identify and play musical instruments., Play a musical instrument with others.
14
Exploring Performance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Prepare for a performance.
- Be able to follow instructions.
- Be able to co
- operate with others in performance.
- Be able to reflect on own performance.
15
Gardening for Pleasure
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know what a garden is.
- Be able to identify plants.
- Know what equipment to use for planting.
- Know where to plant.
- Know how to plant., Care for equipment.
16
Getting about Safely
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to stay safe when out and about.
- Know how to travel somewhere safely.
- Know how to be safe in the dark.
- Know emergency evacuation procedures.
17
Hobbies
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the meaning of hobbies.
- Be able to make a choice about a hobby.
- Plan and prepare to carry out a hobby.
- Be able to participate in a hobby.
18
Knowing Your Local Area
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the location and use of buildings and facilities in own local area.
- Understand the community.
- Understand own responsibilities in the community.
19
Law and Order
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand that laws exist to benefit the community.
- Know how laws are made.
- Understand that there can be consequences to breaking laws.
- Know how laws are enforced.
20
Living in a Diverse Society
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Appreciate the differences in people.
- Understand the need for tolerance and equality in society.
- Recognise the contributions of diverse groups to society.
21
Living in the Community
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Review progress towards living in the community.
- Recognise what living in the community means to them.
22
Making Choices
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know when choices can be made.
- Know how to make an informed choice.
23
Observing and Encouraging Birds
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Recognise there are different types of birds.
- Know the different habitats of common birds.
- Understand the feeding habits of common birds.
- Know ways birds can be observed.
- Know ways humans can help birds.
24
Outdoor Pursuits
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what is meant by outdoor pursuits.
- Understand safety aspects of an outdoor pursuit.
- Be able to participate in an outdoor pursuit.
- Be able to reflect on an activity.
- Be able to participate in future planning.
25
Participation in Team Activities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know why team
- work may be necessary.
- Recognise members of a team.
- Understand roles and responsibilities of a team., Co
- operate as a member of a team.
- Review performance of team.
26
Personal Awareness
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to recognise personal appearance.
- Be able to recognise personal qualities.
- Understand impact of own behaviour on others.
27
Pet Care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know what animals make suitable pets.
- Understand how to handle a pet.
- Know equipment needed for pet care.
- Know appropriate food for a pet.
- Know about health of a pet.
28
Self Advocacy
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know own views.
- Appreciate own right to be heard.
- Know how to have own view or need heard.
29
Understanding Relationships
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know that relationships can be different.
- Know how to behave appropriately in a relationship.
- Know the difference between informal and formal relationships.
30
Understanding Rights and Responsibilities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand that people have rights.
- Understand that people have responsibilities.
31
Using Public Transport – Buses and Trains
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to prepare to travel by local bus service.
- Know how to prepare to travel on longer journeys by train or national bus service., Make a journey on public transport.
- Know how to travel safely on the bus or train.
32
Using Public Transport – Taxis
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to prepare to travel in a taxi., Make a journey by taxi.
33
Volunteering
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know what voluntary organisations are.
- Understand the role of a volunteer in an organisation.
- Know how to identify the steps/processes necessary to become a volunteer.
34
Working as a Volunteer
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify the context of volunteering.
- Understand what tasks are necessary.
- Be able to follow instructions to complete a task.
- Be able to evaluate self in the role as a volunteer.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 600/5914/X
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- AIM
- Qualification Type
- Other Life Skills Qualification
- Operational Start
- Jul 2012