AIM
Level 1
QN: 603/1695/0
Curriculum Active
AIM Qualifications Level 1 Diploma in Skills for Working in Construction and Building Industries
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by AIM . Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 1919 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 1
Awarding Body
AIM
Syllabus Units
68 Units
Guided Hours
1919 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Apply Paint Systems by Brush and Roller
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare the work area and protect the surrounding area
- Be able to apply water-borne and solvent borne materials to surfaces with brushes and rollers
- Be able to maintain brushes and rollers
- Be able to store paint materials
- Be able to work in accordance with current regulations
2
Apply Plain Papers
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to maintain and store tools and equipment required for applying paper
- Be able to select and prepare adhesives required for applying papers
- Be able to apply lining, wood ingrain and non-matching papers to walls
- Be able to store materials
- Be able to work in accordance with relevant regulations
3
Apply Plaster Materials to Internal Backgrounds
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare to apply plaster materials to internal backgrounds
- Be able to apply materials to internal backgrounds
- Be able to apply plaster to internal brick or block backgrounds
4
Applying a Set Pattern Wallpaper to Wall Areas
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to protect the surrounding area during the preparation and paper hanging process
- Be able to prepare a substrate to receive wallpaper
- Be able to calculate the quantity of wallpaper required
- Be able to prepare tools, equipment and materials
- Be able to apply a set pattern wallpaper
- Be able to leave the work area in a safe condition
5
Applying Floating Coat to an Attached Pier
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the tools and equipment used in plastering
- Be able to prepare the work area
- Be able to fix rules/angle beads to corners
- Be able to apply a floating coat to the wall
- Be able to apply a finishing coat
6
Applying Lining Paper to Ceiling and Wall Areas
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to protect the surrounding area during the preparation and paper hanging process
- Be able to prepare a substrate to receive lining paper
- Be able to calculate the quantity of lining paper required
- Be able to prepare tools, equipment and materials
- Be able to apply lining paper
- Be able to leave the work area in a safe condition
7
Applying Solvent Borne Gloss Paint by Brush
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to protect the surrounding area during the preparation and painting process
- Be able to prepare a substrate to receive solvent borne paint
- Be able to calculate the quantity of lining paper required
- Be able to apply solvent borne paint to the substrate
- Be able to leave the work area in a safe condition
8
Applying Woodchip Wallpaper to Ceiling and Wall Areas
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to protect the surrounding area during the preparation and paper hanging process
- Be able to prepare a substrate to receive woodchip wallpaper
- Be able to calculate the quantity of woodchip paper required
- Be able to prepare tools, equipment and materials
- Be able to apply woodchip wallpaper
- Be able to leave the work area in a safe condition
9
Basic Block Laying
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare to build block walling to the given instruction and specification
- Be able to set out for block walling to the given specification
- Be able to build block walling using dense concrete and lightweight insulation blocks to the given specification
10
Basic Bricklaying
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare to build brick walling to the given instruction and specification
- Be able to set out for brick walling to the given specification
- Be able to build straight brick walling and return corners in half brick stretcher bond
- Be able to build straight brick and return corners in one brick walling
- Be able to form junctions in brick and block walling
11
Basic Plumbing Science
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the standard units of measurement used in plumbing systems
- Know the different physical properties of common materials used in plumbing
- Know the types of heat transfer and their application in plumbing systems
- Know the principles and application of pressure and flow rate in plumbing systems
12
Block Laying Principles
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to prepare to build block walling
- Know how to set out the work area to build block walling
- Know how to build block walling using dense concrete and lightweight insulation blocks
13
Bricklaying Tools, Equipment and Materials
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about materials and equipment used for bricklaying
- Be able to stack and store materials
- Be able to use access equipment
- Be able to use a brick trowel
- Be able to re-point an area of brickwork
- Be able to measure, cut and level bricks
14
Brickwork Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the resources required to lay bricks and blocks
- Be able to lay joints
- Be able to lay bricks and blocks
- Be able to clean up on completion
15
Building a Cavity Wall
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about materials used for cavity walling
- Be able to use hand tools for constructing a cavity wall
- Be able to use techniques to construct a cavity wall
- Be able to construct a cavity wall
16
Building Block Walls Including Openings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know tools and equipment required to erect block walls
- Be able to set out the work area
- Be able to dry bond block walls
- Be able to erect block walls between profiles, including openings
- Know the difference between pointing and jointing
- Be able to finish joints
- Be able to leave the work area in a safe condition
17
Building Half Brick Corners
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know tools and equipment required to build half brick corners
- Be able to set out the work area correctly
- Be able to set out corners square including dry bonding the wall
- Be able to erect corners
- Know the difference between pointing and jointing
- Be able to apply a joint finish
- Be able to leave the work area in a safe condition
18
Calculations for Building Activities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to take measurements for building activities
- Be able to carry out calculations in a building context
- Be able to calculate cost for building activities
19
Carpentry and Joinery Hand Tools
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to maintain and store carpentry and joinery hand tools
- Know how to use carpentry and joinery handsaws
- Know how to use carpentry and joinery hand-held planes
- Know how to use carpentry and joinery hand-held drills
- Know how to use woodworking chisels
20
Carpentry and Joinery Portable Power Tools
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to maintain and store carpentry and joinery portable power tools
- Be able to use carpentry and joinery portable power tools to cut, shape and finish
- Be able to use carpentry and joinery portable power tools to drill and insert fastenings
21
Carpentry Hand Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about hand tools used in carpentry
- Be able to use face and edge marks
- Be able to saw to a line
- Be able to plane timber
- Be able to use a chisel
22
Construct a Gable Roof using Traditional Methods
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to set out and mark a common rafter on a drawing
- Know material resources needed to construct a roof
- Be able to select tools and equipment to construct a roof
- Be able to measure and mark out a wall plate
- Be able to measure and mark out ridge and common rafter joint lines on timber
- Be able to cut to marked lines of a wall plate frame
- Be able to fit joints together
- Be able to erect a gable roof
- Be able to leave the work area in a safe condition
23
Construct a Timber Product Using a Selection of Joints
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know tools required to construct the product
- Be able to prepare materials needed to construct the product
- Be able to identify and measure timber components
- Be able to prepare joints
- Be able to fit joints together
- Be able to glue, cramp, square up and screw the product
- Be able to clean up the product using a plane
- Be able to leave the work area in a safe condition
24
Construct a Timber Product using Dovetail Joints
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know tools required to construct the product
- Be able to prepare materials needed to construct the product
- Be able to identify and measure timber components
- Be able to prepare dovetail joints
- Be able to fit dovetail joints together
- Be able to glue, cramp, square up and screw the product
- Be able to clean up the product using a plane
- Be able to leave the work area in a safe condition
25
Construct a Timber Product using Mortise, Tenon and Bridle Joints
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know tools required to construct the product
- Be able to prepare materials needed to construct the product
- Be able to identify and measure timber components
- Be able to prepare mortise, tenon and bridle joints
- Be able to fit a joint together
- Be able to glue, cramp, square up and screw the product
- Be able to clean up the product using a plane
- Be able to leave the work area in a safe condition
26
Constructing a Half Brick Wall
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use hand tools for constructing half brick wide walls
- Be able to use techniques to construct half brick wide walls
- Know the purpose of planning, organising and setting out a workstation
- Be able to construct a half brick wall in stretcher bond
27
Constructing a One Brick Wide Wall
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use hand tools for constructing one brick wide walls
- Be able to use techniques for one brick walling
- Know how to prepare for constructing one brick wide walls
- Know the materials used in bricklaying
- Be able to construct a one brick wide wall
28
Constructing Timber Dovetail Joints
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know materials and tools needed for the dovetail joints
- Be able to measure and mark out the dovetail joint lines
- Be able to saw cut to the marked lines
- Be able to chisel cut to the marked lines
- Be able to fit the joints together
- Be able to leave the work area in a safe condition
29
Construction Painting Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the equipment and materials used in painting tasks
- Be able to paint a flat wall area
- Be able to work responsibly
30
Create an External Raised Ashlar Finish to an External Rendered Wall
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to mark out an ashlar pattern
- Be able to provide key to marked out wall
- Be able to apply sand and lime to keyed areas
- Be able to create a finish for raised ashlar
- Be able to leave the work area in a safe condition
31
Decorative Paint Effects for Interior Walls
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare work area for tasks
- Be able to produce decorative effects
- Be able to store materials, tools and equipment safelyBe able re-instate the work area
- Be able to work safely
32
Disability Access Audit
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to carry out an accessibility audit in a professional manner
- Be able to make observations on accessibility
- Be able to record information for an access audit
33
Disability Access Audit Review
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the effectiveness of the audit process
- Be able to review own performance in relation to carrying out an access audit
34
Drilling and Fixing of Plumbing Components
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the range of hand and power tools used for drilling and fixing
- Know safety requirements for a range of hand tools and power tools
- Know basic maintenance requirements for a range of hand tools and power tools
- Know the range of fixing devices and drill bits
- Be able to use the tools and equipment
- Be able to fix components and brackets to different wall surfaces
- Be able to leave the work area in a safe condition
35
Fitting Units for Interiors
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about common fencing types
- Be able to prepare for fence construction
- Be able to construct fencing
36
Fix and Fit Work Surfaces
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to interpret information
- Be able to check the work area is ready for positioning the work surface/s
- Be able to secure work surface/s in position
37
Fix and Skim Plasterboard with Staggered Joints
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to mark out and cut plasterboard
- Be able to fix the plasterboard
- Be able to apply reinforcement tape and skim
- Be able to leave the work area in a safe condition
38
Fixing a Simple Square Panel with Semi-Circular Quadrant Corners
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to mark out a panel on a wall
- Be able to cut the panel mould to the required lengthBe able make good the outer edges and the quadrant mitres
- Be able to leave the work area in a safe condition
39
Floor and Wall Tiling Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about tools, equipment and materials used in floor and wall tiling
- Know about background surfaces
- Be able to plan and prepare a tiling task
- Be able to set out and fix tiles
- Be able to cut tiles
- Be able to use grouting techniques
40
Free Brushwork and Decorative Motifs
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to protect the surrounding area during the decorative process
- Be able to prepare the substrate
- Be able to apply a ground coat
- Be able to prepare tools, equipment and materials
- Be able to apply a decorative motif to the substrate
- Be able to leave the work area in a safe condition
41
Garden Hard Landscaping
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use hand tools for hard landscaping
- Be able to carry out hard landscaping techniques
42
Installation of Plastic Rainwater Systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the tools and equipment used for cutting and jointing plastic rainwater pipe and gutters
- Know safety requirements of tools and access equipment
- Know basic maintenance requirements for tools
- Know the different fittings and sizes of plastic rainwater pipe and gutters
- Be able to fabricate plastic rainwater systems
- Be able to install plastic rainwater pipe and guttering
- Be able to leave the work area in a safe condition
43
Internal Solid Two Coat Plasterwork Between Two Stop Beads
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to apply a scratch coat
- Be able to cut and fix two internal stop beads
- Be able to apply backing plaster
- Be able to apply two coats of finishing plaster
- Be able to leave the work area in a safe condition
44
Introduction to Environmental Sustainability
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know why it is important to support a sustainable environmental
- Know the 3 R’s of the sustainability can be applied in construction
- Know why it is important to correctly dispose of waste
45
Introduction to Graining and Marbling
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to protect the surrounding area during the decorative process
- Be able to prepare a substrate to receive a ground coat
- Be able to apply a ground coat
- Be able to prepare tools, equipment and materials
- Be able to apply graining and marbling techniques
- Be able to leave the work area in a safe condition
46
Joinery Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the hand tools and materials used in basic joinery
- Be able to produce a joinery product
- Be able to work responsibly with others
47
Know how to Produce Basic Woodworking Joints
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to select and use hand tools to produce basic woodworking joints
- Know how to select and store materials used to produce basic woodworking joints
- Know how to mark out to produce basic woodworking joints
- Know how to form basic woodworking joints
48
Maintenance of Plumbing Systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the general maintenance requirements applicable to plumbing installations
- Be able to carry out routine maintenance tasks on plumbing systems and components
- Be able to leave the work area in a safe condition
49
Measurement and Marking out of Plumbing Materials
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the range of hand tools and equipment used for measuring and marking out
- Know safety and maintenance requirements of hand tools
- Be able to measure and mark out a range of components
- Be able to plan and estimate material requirements for a given installation
- Be able to leave the work area in a safe condition
50
Painting Ceilings and Walls
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare and maintain the work area for painting of ceilings and walls
- Be able to use and maintain painting tools and equipment
- Be able to prepare one surface for painting
- Be able to paint a surface area
51
Participating in a Community Building Project
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about planning a community building project
- Be able to carry out building operations as part of a community building project
- Be able to follow safe working practices
- Be able to plan for the aftercare of the community construction project
52
Path Construction
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about path construction methods
- Be able to prepare for path construction
- Be able to carry out path construction according to instructions
53
Planning a Disability Access Audit
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to research venues for access audits
- Know the importance of an audit checklist
- Know how to safely organise a visit to an audit venue
54
Plastering Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about materials, tools and equipment used in plastering
- Know about backgrounds that receive plaster
- Be able to plan and prepare for plastering
- Be able to plaster
55
Plastering to a Window Reveal
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the tools and equipment used in plastering
- Be able to prepare the work area
- Be able to fix rules/angles beads to corners
- Be able to apply a floating coat to the wall
- Be able to apply a finishing coat
56
Plumbing Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the hand tools, materials and equipment used in plumbing processes
- Be able to perform plumbing operations
- Be able to work responsibly with others
57
Prepare Resources for Assembling Interiors
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare furniture components and resources ready for assembly
- Be able to work safely
58
Preparing Ceiling and Walls for Decoration
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to remove a decorative covering from a ceiling/wall area
- Be able to prepare the ceiling/wall for decoration
- Be able to maintain tools and working area
59
Principles of Building Construction, Information and Communication
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to identify information used in construction
- Know about environmental considerations in relation to construction
- Know about construction of foundations
- Know about construction of internal and external walls
- Know about construction of floors
- Know about construction of roofs
- Know how to communicate in the workplace
60
Produce Basic Woodworking Joints
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use hand tools to produce basic woodworking joints
- Be able to select and store materials used to produce basic woodworking joints
- Be able to measure and mark out basic woodworking joints
- Be able to produce a range of basic woodworking joints
61
Rendering Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about materials, tools and equipment used in rendering
- Know about backgrounds that receive render
- Be able to plan and prepare for rendering
- Be able to render
62
Spinning Quadrants for a Simple Panel Mould
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to fix a gig stick
- Be able to spin a panel mould to create a circle
- Be able to cut quadrants to specified measurement
- Be able to leave the work area in a safe condition
63
Understanding Disability and Accessibility
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about different types of disability
- Know about the relationship between accessibility and disability
- Know about fair access arrangements
64
Wallpapering Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to plan and prepare for the wallpapering task
- Be able to wallpaper
- Be able to maintain tools and the working area
65
Working with Copper Pipe
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the tools and equipment used for cutting, shaping, bending and jointing copper pipe
- Know the safety and maintenance requirements for tools and LPG (Liquid Petroleum Gas) equipment
- Know the different fittings and sizes of copper pipe used in basic plumbing systems
- Be able to fabricate copper pipe assemblies
- Be able to carry out a basic plumbing installation in copper pipe
- Be able to leave the work area in a safe condition
66
Working with Low Carbon Steel Pipe
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the tools and equipment used for cutting, shaping, bending and jointing LCS pipe
- Know the safety and maintenance requirements of tools
- Know the different fittings and sizes of LCS pipe used in basic plumbing systems
- Be able to fabricate low carbon steel (LCS) pipe assemblies
- Be able to leave the work area in a safe condition
67
Working with Plastic Pressure Pipe
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the tools and equipment used for cutting and jointing plastic pressure pipe
- Know the safety and maintenance requirements of tools
- Know the different fittings and sizes of plastic pressure pipe used in basic plumbing systems
- Be able to fabricate plastic pressure pipe assemblies
- Be able to carry out a basic plumbing installation in plastic pressure pipe
- Be able to leave the work area in a safe condition
68
Working with Plastic Soil and Waste Pipe
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the tools and equipment used for cutting and jointing plastic soil and waste pipe
- Know the safety and maintenance requirements of tools
- Know the different fittings and sizes of plastic soil and waste pipe used in basic plumbing systems
- Be able to fabricate plastic soil and waste pipe assemblies
- Be able to carry out a basic plumbing installation using plastic soil and waste pipe
- Be able to leave the work area in a safe condition
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/1695/0
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- AIM
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Jul 2017