AIM
Level 1
QN: 601/0739/X
Curriculum Active
AIM Qualifications Level 1 Award in Science
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by AIM . Classified as a Other General Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 499 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 1
Awarding Body
AIM
Syllabus Units
18 Units
Guided Hours
499 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 Science
Investigating Architecture
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain how the shape of a structure affects its strength and stability.
- Compare the strength of different shapes under load.
- Describe how shapes are used in real-world structures such as bridges and buildings.
- Construct a supporting structure that can withstand a specified load.
- Construct a bridge that spans a given gap and supports a specified weight.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of a constructed structure against design criteria.
2
AIM Qualifications Level 1 Award in Science
Electricity
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify common insulators and conductors
- Explain how electricity is produced from different sources
- Read an electricity meter accurately
- Wire a three-pin plug correctly and safely
- Describe the function of a fuse in an electrical circuit
- Construct a simple electrical circuit
3
AIM Qualifications Level 1 Award in Science
Science and Food
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how the senses can play a part in eating., Understand how food is digested., Know the role that micro organisms can play in food production., Understand the importance of food hygiene.
4
AIM Qualifications Level 1 Award in Science
Science and Our Universe
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about our solar system., Know about galaxies., Know ways of finding out about the universe., Know factors that affect the surface of planets and moons.
5
AIM Qualifications Level 1 Award in Science
Ecosystems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the characteristics of living organisms., Be able to classify animals into groups., Know the needs of seeds and plants., Be able to grow plants from seed., Use a quadrat to sample a static population., Know how and why information about the weather is collected., Be able to collect information about the weather., Understand the terms ‘carbon emissions’ and ‘carbon footprint’.
6
AIM Qualifications Level 1 Award in Science
Health and Safety in a Science Laboratory
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about different types of hazard in a science laboratory., Know about fire safety in a science laboratory., Know how to work safely in a science laboratory., Be able to work safely in a science laboratory.
7
AIM Qualifications Level 1 Award in Science
Science and Cosmetics
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Test a sample of shampoo for its properties.
- Make a shampoo using readily available substances.
- Make a bath bomb using readily available substances.
- Explain how changes in composition affect the properties of a product.
- Describe how smells travel from their source.
8
AIM Qualifications Level 1 Award in Science
Introduction to Animal Care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know basic needs for an animal to survive., Know how to feed animals., Be able to feed animals., Be able to maintain a clean environment for an animal.
9
AIM Qualifications Level 1 Award in Science
Forensic Science
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use chromatography techniques., Be able to classify fingerprints., Be able to identify different fibres., Know about steganography., Know how graphology can be used in forensic science., Be able to use food test procedures.
10
AIM Qualifications Level 1 Award in Science
Science and the Human Body
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the structure and function of major systems in the human body., Know factors that affect the health of individuals., Be able to investigate the health of individuals.
11
AIM Qualifications Level 1 Award in Science
Science and the Plant World
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the conditions needed for plant growth., Be able to investigate plant growth., Know plant structures., Know how plants reproduce.
12
AIM Qualifications Level 1 Award in Science
Energy Use
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about different sources of energy., Know advantages of using renewable energy., Know about reducing energy use.
13
AIM Qualifications Level 1 Award in Science
Discovering the Prehistoric World
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how fossils were formed., Understand how animals are adapted to their environments., Know the key points of the evolution of life on earth., Understand the possible explanations for the extinction of dinosaurs.
14
AIM Qualifications Level 1 Award in Science
Basic Science Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use a microscope., Know how to set up a Bunsen burner safely., Be able to adjust a Bunsen burner safely., Be able to use a thermometer safely to take accurate temperature readings., Understand how the boiling point of a liquid can be altered., Be able to use the flame test technique to identify metals contained in solution., Understand the changes that can occur when substances react together.
15
AIM Qualifications Level 1 Award in Science
Speed and Motion
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to use time and distance to calculate speed., Understand how speed can be increased by streamlining., Understand the importance of friction in driving., Be able to test a crumple zone.
16
AIM Qualifications Level 1 Award in Science
Variation and Adaptation in the Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how organisms show adaptation to their environment., Know about factors that affect the range of organisms in an environment., Know about food webs., Be able to identify organisms in a habitat.
17
AIM Qualifications Level 1 Award in Science
Science in Fire Fighting
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the components necessary for a fire to occur., Be able to test fuels to measure cleanness and energy efficiency., Know which different types of fire extinguisher are required for different types of fire., Understand how fire extinguishers work., Be able to test whether a material is fire retardant.
18
AIM Qualifications Level 1 Award in Science
The Science of Light and Sound
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the properties of light and sound., Be able to investigate light and sound., Know how light can be used for communication purposes.
19
Basic Science Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use a microscope.
- Know how to set up a Bunsen burner safely.
- Be able to adjust a Bunsen burner safely.
- Be able to use a thermometer safely to take accurate temperature readings.
- Understand how the boiling point of a liquid can be altered.
- Be able to use the flame test technique to identify metals contained in solution.
- Understand the changes that can occur when substances react together.
20
Discovering the Prehistoric World
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how fossils were formed.
- Understand how animals are adapted to their environments.
- Know the key points of the evolution of life on earth.
- Understand the possible explanations for the extinction of dinosaurs.
21
Ecosystems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the characteristics of living organisms.
- Be able to classify animals into groups.
- Know the needs of seeds and plants.
- Be able to grow plants from seed.
- Use a quadrat to sample a static population.
- Know how and why information about the weather is collected.
- Be able to collect information about the weather.
- Understand the terms ‘carbon emissions’ and ‘carbon footprint’.
22
Electricity
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about insulators and conductors.
- Understand how electricity is produced.
- Be able to read an electricity meter.
- Be able to wire a three pin plug.
- Know about fuses.
- Be able to make an electrical circuit.
23
Energy Use
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about different sources of energy.
- Know advantages of using renewable energy.
- Know about reducing energy use.
24
Forensic Science
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use chromatography techniques.
- Be able to classify fingerprints.
- Be able to identify different fibres.
- Know about steganography.
- Know how graphology can be used in forensic science.
- Be able to use food test procedures.
25
Health and Safety in a Science Laboratory
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about different types of hazard in a science laboratory.
- Know about fire safety in a science laboratory.
- Know how to work safely in a science laboratory.
- Be able to work safely in a science laboratory.
26
Introduction to Animal Care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know basic needs for an animal to survive.
- Know how to feed animals.
- Be able to feed animals.
- Be able to maintain a clean environment for an animal.
27
Investigating Architecture
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the concept of strength in shapes.
- Be able to test the strength of shapes.
- Know how shapes are used to build structures.
- Be able to construct a supporting structure.
- Be able to construct a bridge.
28
Science and Cosmetics
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to test shampoo.
- Be able to make a shampoo using readily available substances.
- Be able to make a bath bomb.
- Understand changes in composition in relation to properties.
- Understand how smells travel from the source.
29
Science and Food
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how the senses can play a part in eating.
- Understand how food is digested.
- Know the role that micro organisms can play in food production.
- Understand the importance of food hygiene.
30
Science and Our Universe
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about our solar system.
- Know about galaxies.
- Know ways of finding out about the universe.
- Know factors that affect the surface of planets and moons.
31
Science and the Human Body
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the structure and function of major systems in the human body.
- Know factors that affect the health of individuals.
- Be able to investigate the health of individuals.
32
Science and the Plant World
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the conditions needed for plant growth.
- Be able to investigate plant growth.
- Know plant structures.
- Know how plants re
33
Science in Fire Fighting
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the components necessary for a fire to occur.
- Be able to test fuels to measure cleanness and energy efficiency.
- Know which different types of fire extinguisher are required for different types of fire.
- Understand how fire extinguishers work.
- Be able to test whether a material is fire retardant.
34
Speed and Motion
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to use time and distance to calculate speed.
- Understand how speed can be increased by streamlining.
- Understand the importance of friction in driving.
- Be able to test a crumple zone.
35
The Science of Light and Sound
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the properties of light and sound.
- Be able to investigate light and sound.
- Know how light can be used for communication purposes.
36
Variation and Adaptation in the Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how organisms show adaptation to their environment.
- Know about factors that affect the range of organisms in an environment.
- Know about food webs.
- Be able to identify organisms in a habitat.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 601/0739/X
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- AIM
- Qualification Type
- Other General Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2013