AIM
Level 1
QN: 600/8303/7
Curriculum Active
AIM Qualifications Level 1 Award in Craft and Design
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by AIM . Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 567 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 1
Awarding Body
AIM
Syllabus Units
21 Units
Guided Hours
567 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
AIM Qualifications Level 1 Award in Craft and Design
Stitched Surface Decoration
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know materials and equipment used for stitched surface decoration., Know a range of stitch techniques., Be able to use different hand and machine stitch techniques., Be able to use materials and equipment for stitched surface decoration for different purposes., Be able to produce an item of stitched surface decoration., Be able to follow health and safety guidelines for stitched surface decoration.
2
AIM Qualifications Level 1 Award in Craft and Design
Card Making
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to carry out card making safely., Be able to record development of ideas for card making., Be able to plan for card making., Be able to use materials and equipment for card making., Be able to use techniques for card making.
3
AIM Qualifications Level 1 Award in Craft and Design
Floral Art Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work safely when constructing floral designs., Be able to develop ideas for creative floral designs., Be able to develop ideas for floral design., Be able to plan for own floral design., Be able to use materials and equipment within given floral designs., Be able to use techniques to create a floral design.
4
AIM Qualifications Level 1 Award in Craft and Design
Candle Making
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to carry out candle making activities safely., Be able to record development of ideas for candle making., Be able to plan for candle making., Be able to use materials and equipment for candle making., Be able to use techniques for candle making.
5
AIM Qualifications Level 1 Award in Craft and Design
Balloon Decoration
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to handle balloon gas cylinders., Know how to release balloons safely., Be able to produce balloon decorations for specific purposes., Know accessories for balloon decorations for specific purposes.
6
AIM Qualifications Level 1 Award in Craft and Design
Creative Craft
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to carry out creative craft activities safely., Be able to record development of ideas for creative craft activity., Be able to plan for creative craft activity., Be able to use materials and equipment for creative craft activity., Be able to use techniques for creative craft activity.
7
AIM Qualifications Level 1 Award in Craft and Design
Embroidery
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use embroidery techniques., Know fabrics and threads used for embroidery., Know decorative and functional stitches used for embroidery., Understand principles of colour in design., Know tools and equipment used for embroidery., Be able to produce an item of embroidery., Be able to follow health and safety guidelines.
8
AIM Qualifications Level 1 Award in Craft and Design
Enterprise in Craft
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify how craft skills can be used in enterprise
- Describe the skills and characteristics needed for enterprise
- Plan a craft-related enterprise activity
- Carry out a craft-related enterprise activity
9
AIM Qualifications Level 1 Award in Craft and Design
Textiles
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify a range of textile materials and equipment used in production.
- Design a textile item considering purpose, aesthetics, and materials.
- Create a production plan for a textile item, listing steps and resources.
- Demonstrate safe and correct use of textile materials and equipment.
- Apply at least one textile technique to produce a textile item.
- Follow health and safety guidelines throughout the production process.
10
AIM Qualifications Level 1 Award in Craft and Design
Mask Making
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the processes for preparing plaster for mask making., Be able to follow processes to prepare plaster., Be able to make a solid plaster face-cast., Know techniques used to sculpt a mask design., Be able to sculpt a mask design., Know the papier-mâché process in mask making., Be able to use the papier-mâché process in mask making., Be able to follow health and safety procedures.
11
AIM Qualifications Level 1 Award in Craft and Design
Working in Craft
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know different types of organisations in the craft industry., Know job roles in the craft industry., Know the skills and training required for jobs in craft., Know about progression opportunities in the craft industry., Know own skills and qualities relevant to craft., Be able to complete a C.V. for a specific job role in the craft industry.
12
AIM Qualifications Level 1 Award in Craft and Design
Jewellery Making
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to carry out jewellery making safely., Be able to record development of ideas for jewellery making., Be able to plan for jewellery making., Be able to use materials and equipment for jewellery making., Be able to use techniques for jewellery making.
13
AIM Qualifications Level 1 Award in Craft and Design
Craft Design Style
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the design characteristics of a given object., Understand terminology relevant to design practice and history., Know key influences on the design of a given object., Be able to reflect on design style.
14
AIM Qualifications Level 1 Award in Craft and Design
Stained Glass
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to translate a design into a stained glass panel., Be able to use tools and equipment for stained glass making safely., Be able to use tools and equipment for stained glass making safely., Know how to select materials for stained glass production., Be able to use techniques in assembling stained glass panels., Be able to follow health and safety procedures for stained glass making.
15
AIM Qualifications Level 1 Award in Craft and Design
Craft Design Project
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to source research material appropriate to the needs of a craft design project., Be able to plan work for a craft design project., Be able to record ideas for craft design project development., Be able to develop and complete a craft design project., Be able to reflect on own craft design project work., Be able to work safely on a craft design project.
16
AIM Qualifications Level 1 Award in Craft and Design
Flower Arranging with Fresh Material
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to work safely when arranging fresh flowers., Know tools and equipment used in fresh flower arranging., Know fresh plant material suitable for flower arranging., Know characteristics of floral material., Be able to produce a design for a fresh flower arrangement., Be able to prepare materials for a fresh flower arrangement., Be able to construct a fresh flower arrangement.
17
AIM Qualifications Level 1 Award in Craft and Design
Model Making
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to make models safely., Be able to record development of ideas for making a model., Be able to plan for model making., Be able to use materials and equipment for model making., Be able to use model making techniques.
18
AIM Qualifications Level 1 Award in Craft and Design
Ceramics
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the properties of clay., Know clay forming techniques., Be able to use clay forming techniques., Be able to use ceramic decorative techniques., Know the changes that occur during ceramic making, drying and firing processes., Be able to work with clay safely.
19
AIM Qualifications Level 1 Award in Craft and Design
Flower Arranging with Dry Material
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify health and safety risks associated with dry and artificial flower arranging.
- Select appropriate tools and equipment for dry and artificial flower arranging tasks.
- Classify materials suitable for dry and artificial flower arranging based on their properties.
- Describe the characteristics of floral materials used in dry and artificial arrangements.
- Produce a design for a dry or artificial flower arrangement that meets a given brief.
- Prepare materials for a dry or artificial flower arrangement using appropriate techniques.
- Construct a dry or artificial flower arrangement that demonstrates safe and competent practice.
20
AIM Qualifications Level 1 Award in Craft and Design
Working with Wood
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about woodcraft tools., Be able to care for woodcraft tools., Be able to use woodcraft tools to create a craft item., Be able to work safely with wood.
21
AIM Qualifications Level 1 Award in Craft and Design
Toy Making
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Demonstrate safe working practices when making toys.
- Record development of ideas for a toy design.
- Plan the steps for making a toy.
- Select and use appropriate materials and equipment for toy making.
- Apply toy making techniques to construct a toy.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 600/8303/7
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- AIM
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Mar 2013