AIM

Level 1

QN: 603/1553/2

Curriculum Active

AIM Qualifications Level 1 Diploma in Skills for Working in Animal Care Industries

Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by AIM . Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 3525 hours.

Qualification Level

Level 1

Awarding Body

AIM

Syllabus Units

149 Units

Guided Hours

3525 hrs

Instant access to interactive lessons, quizzes, and spaced revision.

Course Syllabus & Study Modules

Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

Appraisals and Setting Targets

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about appraisals
Know about effective communication skills
Know how to respond to criticism and praise
Know about setting targets

Assertiveness and Decision Making Skills

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to speak up for them self in a structured situation
Know about the rights and responsibilities of self and others in given situations
Be able to use negotiation skills to achieve a desired outcome
Know about the implications and benefits of self-assertiveness and self-control

Assist with Restraining a Small Animal

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know the principles of restraining a small animal
Know how to restrain a small animal safely

Assist with the Care of Animals

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to assist with monitoring and caring for the health and well-being of animals
Be able to assist with providing food and water for animals

Assist with the Maintenance and Cleaning of Animal Accommodation

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to clean animal accommodation with assistance
Be able to maintain animal accommodation with assistance

Assist with the Maintenance of Equipment when Working with Animals

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to assist with the preparation of equipment for maintenance under supervision
Be able to assist with the maintenance of equipment under supervision
Be able to work safely

Assist with the Movement and Handling of Animals

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to assist with moving animals
Be able to assist with handling animals

Assist with the Movement and Handling of Farm Animals

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to assist with moving animals on a site
Be able to assist with handling animals

Assist with the Preparation for Exercise and Aftercare of Horses

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to maintain bedding in a stable
Be able to groom horses
Be able to put on and remove horse clothing
Be able to tack up and un-tack horses
Be able to clean tack

Building a Personal Career Portfolio

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about own skills, abilities, experience, knowledge and personal qualities
Be able to build a portfolio of personal/educational information
Be able to produce a Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Know about own personal goals

Building and Managing Workplace Relationships

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about acceptable boundaries to behaviour in the workplace
Know how to recognise and respond to different behaviours
Know how to give and respond to constructive criticism
Know how conflict can be dealt with constructively in the workplace

Building Confidence and Self Esteem

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about the impact of confidence
Know what is meant by self-esteem
Know about ways of building confidence and self-esteem

Building Confidence: Working with Animals

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to follow health and safety rules when working with animals
Know about domesticated animals
Know about behaviours in both animals and humans
Know how to look after a range of animals and themselves with reference to feelings and physical needs

Building Confidence: Working with Companion Animals

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about a range of companion animals
Know about behaviours expressed by companion animals
Know how to encourage natural behaviour in companion animals
Be able to follow health and safety rules when working with companion animals

Bullying and Harassment in the Workplace

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know what is meant by bullying and harassment in the workplace
Know how to use appropriate strategies to help deal with the situations of bullying and harassment
Know policies and procedures that are in place to deal with bullying and harassment

Care for Animals After They Have Worked

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know how to care for animals after they have worked
Know relevant health and safety legislation, animal welfare legislation and codes of practice
Be able to care for animals after they have worked
Be able to work safely

Career Planning

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know own strengths, qualities, skills and abilities
Know where to find sources of information, advice and guidance for career planning
Know how own abilities relate to progression opportunities
Be able to plan for transition to the next stage of education, training or work

Catch and Lead a Horse

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to catch a horse
Be able to lead a horse
Be able to work safely

Catch and Move Horses

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to catch and move horses
Be able to work safely

Check that a Horse is Healthy

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to check for signs of health in a horse
Be able to work safely

Check that Poultry are Healthy

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know why poultry need to be checked for health
Be able to check poultry for health

Clean Farm Animal Housing

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know why farm animal housing needs cleaning
Be able to clean out farm animal pen/housing and bed down

Cleaning Animal Care Workplace Environments

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know the importance of cleanliness in the work environment
Know the importance of health and safety in cleaning
Be able to clean the work environment

Communication in the Workplace

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about the lines of communication within own organisation
Know the need to communicate effectively with others in the workplace
Know how to communicate with others about tasks in the workplace
Know how conflict is dealt with in own organisation

Communication Skills for Group and Teamwork

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about the roles associated with working within a group
Be able to communicate with others in a group situation
Know how to co-operate with others when working in a group situation

Conflict Resolution in the Workplace

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about factors that contribute to conflict in the workplace
Know about the different responses to conflict
Know how communication styles can affect a conflict situation
Know what conflict resolution entails

Coping Strategies at Work

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about problems at work
Be able to contribute to creating a coping strategy
Be able to review the effectiveness of a coping strategy

Creating a Tailored Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about the format of a Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Be able to construct a Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Be able to tailor a personal Curriculum Vitae (CV) for a targeted sector
Be able to complete a covering letter of application

Creating an Online Profile for Career Planning

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about social media sites for job search
Be able to build an online presence on relevant sites
Be able to use own online presence to make connections

Customer Service Skills

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know the benefits to an organisation of good customer service
Know about the possible consequences of poor customer service
Know about the value of giving customers a positive first impression of an organisation
Know about verbal and non-verbal interaction with customers
Know how to respect customer needs
Know how to deal with customer complaints

Dealing with Change at Work

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know key aspects of employment law from an employee perspective
Know the need to manage new financial circumstances
Know where and how to access help and advice

Dealing with Debt

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know the benefits of planning manageable debt
Know about basic strategies for planning for debt
Know where to get help and advice about dealing with debt crisis

Dealing with Difficult Situations at Work

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about difficult situations and strategies to re
Be able to use appropriate communication skills to deal with difficult situations

Developing a Personal Learning Programme

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about the relevance of previous skills and experience for future learning
Be able to use guidance and advice for own learning needs
Know about the purpose and value of negotiating own learning programme
Be able to review learning programme in the context of own needs and development

Developing Meeting Skills

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know that there are different purposes to meetings
Know about meeting conventions and processes
Be able to participate in a meeting

Discrimination at Work

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about discrimination
Know how to challenge discrimination
Know about support agencies in own area
Know how to combat discrimination

Disinfect Poultry Accommodation

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know how to maintain the health and safety of people and birds when disinfecting poultry accommodation
Be able to disinfect poultry accommodation

Dog Handling Skills

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know how dogs respond to rewards
Be able to handle dogs using rewards
Be able to develop a bond with a dog through positive handling
Know about canine body language

Email Skills

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to use email software tools and techniques to compose and send messages
Be able to manage incoming email

Employment Rights, Contracts and Pay

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about employment legislation
Know about statutory and contractual employment rights able to seek guidance and advice to identify learning options
Know about a contract of employment
Know about the implications of breach of contract
Know about the key information on a payslip

Employment Skills

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about employment responsibilities and rights
Know the skills and requirements of running a business
Know enterprise within business
Know about customer service

Engage in Discussion

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to engage in discussion
Be able to listen and respond to others in a discussion

Equality and Diversity at Work

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand what is meant by equality and diversity at work
Know about equal opportunities at work
Know the need for positive approaches that support equality and diversity

Evaluating Basic Animal Training Programmes

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand how basic animal training programmes are evaluated
Be able to contribute to the implementation and evaluation of basic animal training programmes
Know relevant health and safety legislation

Farm Animal Health

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know different farm animal breeds and gender types
Know the signs of good health and ill health in farm animals
Be able to carry out farm animal identification
Be able to move farm animals safely
Be able to assist in treating farm animals with appropriate veterinary medicines
Be able to work safely with farm animals

Feed Young Farm Animals

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know why milk substitute is fed to young farm animals
Be able to feed milk substitute to young farm animals

Feeding and Watering Animals

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about the equipment for feeding and watering animals
Be able to present food and water to animals

Feeding and Watering Horses

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to assist with providing feed and water for stabled and grazing horses
Be able to work safely

Follow Health and Safety Procedures in the Workplace

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about health and safety procedures in the workplace
Be able to follow health and safety procedures in the workplace

Getting the Most Out of Training

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know how to listen effectively in a training environment
Be able to contribute actively to training
Know how to keep information in a usable format

Grading Poultry Eggs

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about grading poultry eggs
Be able to grade poultry eggs by weight

Groom a Small Animal

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know how to groom a small animal
Be able to groom a small animal

Grooming and Washing Horses

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know how to groom and wash horses
Know about relevant health and safety legislation and environmental good practice

Handle Animals to Enable them to Work Effectively

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know how to handle animals to enable them to work effectively
Be able to handle animals to enable them to work effectively
Know how to work within relevant health and safety legislation

Handling Payment for Goods and Services

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about financial terms in relation to handling money
Know about different methods of payment
Be able to record prices of goods and services and obtain total costs
Be able to handle cash given in exchange for goods or services
Be able to handle non-cash payments given in exchange for goods or services

Health and Safety in the Workplace

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about the importance of health, safety and welfare in the workplace
Know potential hazards and risks in the workplace
Know common basic safety signs found in the workplace
Know about safe practices and protective equipment

Induction to a Training Course

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about the requirements of taking part in a training course
Know about assessment procedures
Know about the different agencies who work with the training provider
Know about the importance of maintaining a safe working environment
Understand the importance of commitment and regular attendance

Internet Safety for IT Users

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand the risks that can exist when using the Internet
Be able to safeguard self and others when working online
Be able to take precautions to maintain data security
Be able to follow legal constraints, guidelines and procedures which apply when working online

Introduction to Animal Care Industries

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about the purpose of animal care industries
Know about job roles in animal care industries

IT Communications

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to use different sources of information to meet needs
Be able to access and assess fitness for purpose of information
Be able to select and use IT to communicate and exchange information

IT Maintenance for Users

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about the importance of routine maintenance on IT products
Be able to carry out regular routine maintenance of hardware and software

Job Applications

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to complete a job application form
Be able to write a letter of application for a job

Job Seeking Skills

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know what is involved in job searching
Know how personal skills and abilities match with different jobs
Know how to apply for a job
Know about interview skills and procedures

Listen and Respond

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to understand and respond to spoken language
Be able to listen and respond in exchanges

Load and Unload Animals for Transportation

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know how to prepare animals and transport
Know how to load and unload animals for transport
Know the relevant legislation and codes of practice
Be able to prepare animals and transport
Be able to load and unload animals for transportation
Be able to work safely

Looking After Puppies and Dogs

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know how different breeds of dogs are suitable for different owners
Know how puppies grow into adult dogs
Be able to care for a puppy or dog safely
Be able to interact with dogs safely

Maintain the Health of Horses

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about signs of health in horses
Know how to care for a sick horse
Know about horse injuries and ailments

Maintaining the Health and Wellbeing of Animals

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know how to assess the physical state of an animal
Be able to administer preventative care to animals
Know how to deal with different animal emergency situations

Making Calculations

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to add and subtract whole numbers and decimals
Be able to multiply and divide whole numbers and decimals
Be able to solve problems with and without a calculator

Managing Study

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about the demands of a course of study
Know how to organise study time effectively
Know how to prioritise and set realistic targets for study
Be able to find and use information relevant to the course of study
Know about the effectiveness of own learning and study skills

Money, Time and Temperature

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to work with money
Be able to work with time
Be able to work with temperature

Motivation

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand the meaning of motivation
Know about own levels of motivation

Move and Exercise Animals

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to move animals
Be able to exercise an animal.

Move and Prepare Farm Animal Pens

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about moving farm animal pens
Be able to move and prepare farm animal pens

Negotiation Skills

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know the difference between negotiation and debate
Know about different tactics people use to stall or halt the decision making process
Know about constructive and destructive behaviour in times of conflict
Be able to use strategies for negotiation
Know about the differing roles in negotiation situations
Know about the application of the stages of successful negotiation

Numbers, Decimals, Fractions and Percentages

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to work with numbers
Be able to work with fractions
Be able to work with decimals
Be able to work with percentages

Numerical Relationships, Algebra and Ratios

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to recognise numerical relationships
Be able to solve problems involving algebra
Be able to work with ratios

Ordering and Storing Feedstuffs for Small Animals

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know how to order and receive animal feed
Know how to store animal feed

Participating in Vocational Tasters

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand job roles in different vocational areas
Understand health and safety requirements relevant to the vocational contexts
Be able to use relevant skills, knowledge and personal qualities in different vocational contexts
Know about suitability for job role in chosen vocational contexts

Personal Presentation at Work

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know conventions for personal presentation in the workplace
Know about the value of first impressions

Poultry Housing and Bedding

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about suitable housing and bedding for poultry

Preparation for a Recruitment Interview

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know the purpose of an interview
Know how to promote self at an interview

Preparation for Work Experience

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know the structure and purpose of the organisation
Know own position within the organisation
Know about the health and safety requirements of the work experience
Know employers’/trainers’ expectations

Prepare Feed for Animals

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know how to prepare feed for animals
Know relevant health and safety legislation and environmental good practice
Be able to prepare feed for animals
Be able to work safely and minimise environmental damage
Be able to select
use and maintain relevant materials and equipment

Preparing and Operating a Tractor

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to prepare a tractor for operation
Be able to prepare and fit an attachment to a tractor
Be able to operate a tractor with attachments

Preparing and Storing Feedstuffs for Small Animals

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to assist with receiving and storing animal feed
Be able to assist with preparing feed for small animals

Preparing for Exercise and Aftercare of Horses

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to groom horses
Be able to put on and remove horse clothing
Be able to tack up and un-tack horses

Presentation Skills

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about presentations and presentation styles
Know about the elements and skills involved in the preparation and delivery of a presentation
Be able to deliver a presentation
Be able to review own performance in preparing and delivering a presentation

Presentation Software Skills

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to use information to create presentation slides
Be able to use presentation software tools
Be able to prepare slides for presentation

Principles of Animal Care

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know how to monitor and care for the well-being of animals
Know how to monitor and care for the health animals
Know how to provide food and water to animals

Principles of Basic Preparation and Operation of a Tractor

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know how to prepare and operate a tractor for operation
Know how to prepare and fit an attachment to a tractor
Know how to operate a tractor with attachments

Principles of Dealing with Feedstuffs for Small Animals

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know how to order and receive animal feed
Know how to store animal feed

Principles of Maintaining and Cleaning Animal Accommodation

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know how to clean animal accommodation
Know how to maintain animal accommodation
Know about relevant health and safety precautions to be observed

Principles of the Maintenance of Equipment when Working with Animals

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know how to prepare equipment for maintenance
Know how to undertake maintenance procedures
Know how to work safely

Principles of the Movement and Handling of Farm Animals

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know how to move animals on a site
Know how to handle farm animals

Problem Solving in the Workplace

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about problems in the workplace
Know about ways to solve problems in the workplace
Know about ways of working collaboratively to solve a problem
Know about the effectiveness of the solution to the problem

Provide Feed and Water to Animals

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know how to provide feed and water to animals
Know relevant health and safety legislation
Know the types of equipment required and how to maintain them
Be able to provide feed and water to animals
Be able to select
use and maintain relevant equipment
Be able to work safely

Read for Information

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to read and obtain information from different sources
Be able to use reference sources and spelling strategies

Read for Purpose and Meaning

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to read and understand texts
Know how purpose of texts affects use of language and textual features
Be able to use reading strategies to support understanding

100

Recognise a Healthy Farm Animal

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know why farm animals should be checked for health
Know how to recognise a healthy farm animal

101

Recognise Poultry

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about breeds and characteristics of poultry

102

Recognise Small Animals

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about species and breeds of common small animals

103

Research Skills

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about research methodsBe able carry out a practical research project
Be able to report back on project findings

104

Responsible Work Practice

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to maintain punctuality in a working environment
Be able to maintain personal appearance requirements for work
Know about legal requirements on mis
use of substances

105

Reviewing Your Situation at Work

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know that adapting to changes at work is helped by reviewing and reflecting upon current situation
Know the importance of considering personal skills, qualities and experience at times of change
Know who to go to for help and advice

106

Saddle and Bridle a Horse

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to put a saddle and bridle on a horse

107

Speak to Communicate

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to communicate with others
Be able to adapt speech according to context

108

Speaking and Listening at Work

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about the need to adjust communication to suit the situation and audience
Be able to use active listening techniques
Be able to respond to questions in different situations
Know about the role of body language in communicating with others at work

109

Spreadsheet Software Skills

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to enter and edit information in a spreadsheet
Be able to use formulae and tools
Be able to use tools and techniques to present spreadsheet information

110

Stress and Stress Management Techniques

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about the symptoms of stress
Know about the possible causes of stress
Know about the benefits of using relaxation as a strategy
Know about coping strategies
Be able to practice a number of relaxation techniques

111

Supporting Workers Whose First Language is not English

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know the challenges facing workers whose first language is not English
Know the implications for the workplace if English is not workers’ first language
Be able to use strategies to support workers whose first language is not English

112

Take Part in a Work Activity

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to plan a work activity
Be able to participate in a work activity
Know about the effectiveness of a work activity

113

Team Building Skills

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about the characteristics of a team leader
Know about different leadership skills/styles
Know about team roles and personalities
Know the objectives for the team

114

Team Motivation

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about motivating factors
Know how to acknowledge the needs of others
Know the impact of lack of motivation in individuals

115

Teamwork Skills

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to contribute to the setting of team and individual goals
Know about own role responsibility within the team
Be able to plan and undertake team activities
Know about own effectiveness of team activities

116

Time Management

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know how time is spent
Know about time management skills
Know how to use time management as a way of reducing stress

117

Train Animals through Basic Training Programmes

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to train animals through basic training programmes
Be able to work safely

118

Transferable Skills and Training Needs

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know how to identify existing abilities, achievements, skills and experience
Know that recognising personal attributes and skills contributes to effective planning for change
Know how to identify areas for development and own training needs

119

Understand Employment Responsibilities and Rights in Animal Care Industries

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know the statutory responsibilities and rights of employees and employers within own area of work
Know agreed ways of working that protect own relationship with employer
Know how own role fits within the wider context of the sector
Know about career pathways available within own and related sectors
Know how issues of public concern may affect the image and delivery of services in the sector

120

Understanding Banks and Credit Cards

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about the range of services offered by banks
Know the difference between credit cards and debit cards
Know what is meant by interest rates and APR
Know how to research a best deal
Know the language used to describe banking and credit card accounts

121

Understanding Pensions

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about the principles and purpose of pension schemes
Know about main pension options in the UK
Know about the state pension scheme
Know about additional pension schemes
Know the language used to describe pensions

122

Understanding Progression Opportunities

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about possible progression and career pathways
Know about sources of information for progression opportunities
Know the qualifications which offer opportunities for progression in a career pathway

123

Undertaking Work Experience

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about the structure and purpose of the organisation chosen for their work experience placement
Know about own role within organisation while on work experience placement
Be able to adhere to workplace standards for personal presentation and behaviour
Be able to comply with safe working practices in the work environment during a work experience placement
Be able to carry out tasks as requested during a work experience placement

124

Use of Materials for a Work Task

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know how to select appropriate materials and/or products for a work task
Be able to evaluate the result of the activity

125

Use Tools and Equipment for a Work Task

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know how to use tools and equipment for a work task
Know how to care for work tools and equipment
Be able to use tools and equipment for a work task

126

Using and Communicating Data

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to extract and interpret information
Be able to collect and organise data
Be able to present results

127

Using Digital Photograph Processing Software

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to use digital photograph software
Be able to use a software package to alter digital photographs
Be able to store photographs digitally

128

Using ICT in the Workplace

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know the importance of making effective use of ICT in the workplace
Know the ICT requirements of workplace tasks
Be able to make safe use of an ICT system to undertake workplace tasks

129

Using ICT to Support Writing

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know the role that ICT can play in supporting writing in the workplace
Be able to use ICT to support writing

130

Using Numeracy Skills in the Workplace

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know when to use numeracy skills in the workplace
Know appropriate numeracy skills in a work context
Be able to apply appropriate numeracy skills in a work context
Be able to interpret and communicate results in situations where they have applied numerical skills in a work context

131

Using Probability

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to recognise probability
Be able to calculate and express probability

132

Using Size, Shape and Space

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to measure length and distance
Be able to measure weight
Be able to measure capacity
Be able to work with shape, positional vocabulary and space

133

Using the Internet

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to connect to the Internet
Be able to use browser software to navigate web pages
Be able to use browser tools to search for information from the Internet
Be able to use browser software to communicate information online
Be able to follow and understand the need for safety and security practices when working online

134

Volunteering

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about a range of volunteering opportunities
Know about the benefits of volunteering
Know that volunteers have rights and responsibilities

135

Weigh Farm Animals

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about weighing farm animals
Be able to weigh farm animals

136

Word Processing Software Skills

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to enter, edit and combine text and other information within word processing documents
Be able to structure information within word processing documents
Be able to use word processing software tools to format and present documents

137

Working Patterns

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about the changes to employment and work patterns
Know about the impact of improving technology on working practices

138

Write to Communicate

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to plan own writing
Be able to structure own writing to communicate ideas and information

139

Write with Accuracy

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to use correct grammar in written texts
Be able to write legibly with correct spelling and punctuation
Be able to proofread and revise writing

140

Writing Needs at Work

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know the writing demands of the workplace
Know the writing demands within current job role

141

Writing Notes and Emails

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know the style and format of notes and emails
Know when to use notes and emails
Be able to produce notes and emails that clearly convey the message

Regulatory & Verification Details

Qualification Number (QN): 603/1553/2
Regulated Status: Available to learners
Awarding Body: AIM
Qualification Type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
Operational Start: Jul 2017