AIM
Entry Level
QN: 603/6303/4
Curriculum Active
AIM Qualifications Entry Level Diploma in Living Independently (Entry 3)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by AIM . Classified as a Other Life Skills Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 1440 hours.
Qualification Level
Entry Level
Awarding Body
AIM
Syllabus Units
62 Units
Guided Hours
1440 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.
- Be able to use 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 personal targets 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
Computer Games
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know there are different computer games and consoles/computers.
- Be able to choose a computer game to play.
- Be able to use a console/computer to play a game.
- Know about the controls for a computer game.
- Be able to play a computer game.
8
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.
9
Distance, Length, Weight and Capacity
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to read and interpret distance.
- Know metric units of measurement for length.
- Know metric units of measurement for weight.
- Know metric units of measurement for capacity.
- Be able to estimate length, weight or capacity using standard and non-standard units of measure.
10
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.
11
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.
12
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.
13
Environmental Issues
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know some ways that people affect the environment.
- Understand how people can take action to benefit the environment.
14
Everyday Food and Drink Preparation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare a hot or cold drink.
- Be able to prepare simple dishes.
- Be able to clean up after preparing food.
- Know how to store food and drink.
- Know how to be safe in a kitchen.
15
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.
16
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.
17
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.
18
Financial Products
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand financial products and services.
- Know about insurance products.
- Understand different options for borrowing money.
19
Follow Instructions
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how instructions are given.
- Be able to follow instructions.
20
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.
21
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.
22
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.
23
Health and Fitness
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the importance of exercise.
- Be able to take part in an exercise programme., Show a development in fitness skills.
- Be able to follow safe working practices when exercising.
24
Health and Safety Procedures in the Workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know health and safety procedures in the work place.
- Be able to follow instructions in the workplace.
25
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.
26
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.
27
Household Expenses
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about expenses.
- Know about weekly expenses.
- Know about long-term expenses.
- Know different methods of payment.
28
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.
29
Housing Applications
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know types of housing available.
- Know methods of applying for housing.
- Be able to apply for housing.
- Understand features of tenancy agreements.
30
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.
31
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.
32
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.
33
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.
34
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.
- Use an iron safely.
- Know how to store items of clothing.
35
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.
- Be able to plan and budget for a balanced diet.
- Understand the importance of exercise to a healthy lifestyle.
36
Looking and Acting the Part in the Workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to choose clothing and footwear for the work place.
- Know the importance of personal hygiene for the workplace.
- Know how to conduct self in the workplace.
37
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.
38
Making Career Choices
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify requirements for specific jobs.
- Be able to identify alternatives to paid employment.
- Be able to identify an employment, training or education option for him/her.
39
Making Choices
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know when choices can be made.
- Know how to make an informed choice.
40
Money
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use decimal notation to express monetary value.
- Be able to add sums of money using decimal notation.
- Be able to subtract sums of money using decimal notation.
- Be able to enter sums of money in a calculator.
- Be able to round sums of money.
41
Money Management
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what is meant by income and expenditure.
- Know how to manage a personal budget.
- Be able to record income and expenditure.
- Understand methods of saving money.
- Know how to undertake financial transactions.
- Understand how to deal with debt.
- Be able to complete a simple budget plan.
42
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.
43
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.
44
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.
45
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.
46
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.
47
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.
48
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.
- Be able to use equipment for pet care.
- Know appropriate food for a pet.
- Know about pet health.
49
Reading
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to read different types of texts.
- Understand that texts can have different purposes.
- Be able to use features of texts to find out information.
- Understand the main points and ideas in a text.
- Be able to use organisational and structural features to locate information.
50
Receiving and Responding to Information
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to obtain information from others.
- Be able to clarify and confirm information.
- Be able to contribute to a conversation.
51
Recycling, Managing Waste
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about packaging.
- Know about recycling.
- Know about controlling waste.
52
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.
53
Self Advocacy
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know own views.
- Understand own right to be heard.
- Know how to have own view or need heard.
- Be able to express own point of view.
54
Speaking
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to communicate with others.
- Be able to engage in discussion.
55
Tenancy and Employment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the benefits of maintaining a tenancy with regard to employment.
- Understand issues around homelessness and employment.
- Understand how employment status affects an individual’s role in the community.
56
Time
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to read and record time.
- Be able to record common date formats.
- Be able to use time in practical situations.
57
Time and Temperature
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to read
- measure and record time.
- Be able to read a thermometer.
58
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.
59
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.
60
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.
61
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.
62
Writing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to present main points in a logical order.
- Be able to write in short paragraphs.
- Know how to plan and draft written work.
- Be able to proof read and correct writing.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/6303/4
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- AIM
- Qualification Type
- Other Life Skills Qualification
- Operational Start
- Aug 2020