AIM
Level 1
QN: 601/3343/0
Curriculum Active
AIM Qualifications Level 1 Certificate 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
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.
2
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.
3
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’.
4
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.
5
Energy Use
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about different sources of energy.
- Know advantages of using renewable energy.
- Know about reducing energy use.
6
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.
7
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.
8
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
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.
10
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.
11
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.
12
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.
13
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.
14
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
15
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.
16
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.
17
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.
18
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)
- 601/3343/0
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- AIM
- Qualification Type
- Other General Qualification
- Operational Start
- Jul 2014