AIM
Level 2
QN: 601/5736/7
Curriculum Active
AIM Qualifications Level 2 Certificate In Skills for Further Study in Health
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by AIM . Classified as a Other Life Skills Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 1543 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
AIM
Syllabus Units
57 Units
Guided Hours
1543 hrs
Instant access to interactive lessons, quizzes, and spaced revision.
Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Action Planning for Own Development
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to recognise own skills, knowledge and ability.
- Be able to match own skills, knowledge, ability and personal requirements with possible career paths.
- Know routes available for own learning and development, in relation to possible career paths.
- Be able to plan own development.
- Be able to action own development.
2
Barriers to Health
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about barriers that prevent equal access to health care in Britain
3
Calculations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers of any size, and numbers with up to three decimal places.
- Be able to use fractions.
- Be able to use percentages.
- Be able to convert between fractions, decimals and percentages.
- Be able to calculate ratio and direct proportion.
- Be able to evaluate expressions and make whole number substitutions in given formulae to produce results.
- Be able to use a calculator to calculate with fractions, decimals and percentages.
- Be able to use strategies to check calculations.
4
Critical Thinking
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the nature and importance of critical thinking.
- Understand key terms relating to critical thinking.
- Understand the nature of assumption, bias and stereotyping in argument and point of view.
- Understand how structure and style impact on argument.
- Be able to form an argument.
- Be able to question an argument or point of view.
5
Development of Social Policy
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the influence of the law on social policy
- Understand the development of social policy
6
Diet and Nutrition
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the functions of food
- Know about balanced diets
- Be able to produce a healthy eating plan for self
7
Eating Disorders
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about eating disorders
- Understand the link between food and feelings
8
Equality and Diversity
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the term ‘equality’.
- Understand the term ‘diversity’.
- Know organisations that work on equality issues.
- Understand the importance of equality and diversity.
- Understand equality and diversity legislation.
9
Essay Writing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand an essay task.
- Be able to plan an essay.
- Be able to research information for the purpose of essay writing.
- Be able to present information in essay form.
- Be able to review and revise own essays.
10
Ethical Issues in Social Policy
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about ethics
- Understand current legislation and policies relating to an ethical dilemma
- Be able to appreciate competing views in an ethical debate
11
Health Care Practice
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to establish a positive relationship between professional and clients and/or patients
- Know about the support needs of patients and/or clients and their families
- Know about factors that affect the well-being of patients and/or clients
- Know how cultural and religious factors can impact on health care
12
Health Promotion in Care Settings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the concept of health promotion
- Know how to promote principles of a healthy lifestyle
- Know about potential conflicts related to health promotion
- Know about care workers keeping safe and healthy
13
Health Psychology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the role of psychology in health
- Know about the medical model approach to health
- Know about the bio-psychosocial approach to health
14
Human Health and Disease
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the nature of micro-organisms
- Understand the effects of personal behaviour on the spread of infectious diseases
- Understand the impact of medical research and development on the spread of infectious diseases
15
Human Physiology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the organisation of the body
- Know about the structure and functions of the digestive system
- Know about homoestasis
- Know about the role of hormones in controlling body processes
16
Information Literacy
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about information sources.
- Be able to prepare for gathering information for a specific purpose.
- Be able to gather required information.
- Be able to communicate information according to purpose and audience.
17
Introduction to Health Studies
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what is studied in health studies.
- Understand different perspectives in health studies.
- Understand the purpose of health studies.
- Know research methods used in health studies.
- Know how health research findings may be applied.
- Know careers available in health.
- Know skills and qualities needed for careers in health.
18
Introduction to Life Science
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what is meant by life science.
- Know the fields within life science.
- Understand the purpose of life science.
- Understand approaches to research in life science.
- Know applications of life science.
- Know careers open to life scientists.
19
Introduction to Psychology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what is studied in psychology.
- Understand different approaches in psychology.
- Understand research methods used in psychology.
- Know applications of psychology.
- Know careers open to psychologists.
- Understand ethical considerations in psychological research.
20
Introduction to Sociology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what is studied in sociology.2.
- Understand different approaches in sociology.3.
- Understand research methods used in sociology.4.
- Know applications of sociology.5.
- Know careers open to sociologists.6.
- Understand ethical considerations in sociological research.
21
Measures and Shape
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to calculate
- measure and record time.
- Be able to measure and compare temperature, including reading scales and conversion tables.
- Be able to estimate
- measure and calculate with length, distance, weight and capacity.
- Be able to use scale and find dimensions from scale drawings.
- Be able to use compound measures and rate of exchange.
- Be able to recognise and use common 2D representations of 3D objects.
- Be able to find the perimeters of regular and composite 2D shapes, using a given formula.
- Be able to find areas of regular and composite shapes, using given formulae.
22
Note Taking
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand reasons for making notes.
- Be able to use note taking methods.
- Be able to store and retrieve own notes.
- Be able to use notes for specific purpose.
- Be able to review own note taking.
23
Oral Communication Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to speak to an audience.
- Be able to respond to questions.
- Be able to engage in discussion.
- Understand information presented orally.
- Be able to communicate orally in different contexts.
24
Physiology and Exercise
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the structure and function of the skeleton and muscle tissue.2.
- Understand the structure and function of the respiratory system.3.
- Understand the structure and function of the cardiovascular system.
25
Plagiarism
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand definitions of plagiarism.
- Understand how plagiarism may be used in different contexts.
- Understand what constitutes plagiarism.
- Understand terms used in relation to plagiarism and its avoidance.
- Know how plagiarism can be avoided in own work.
- Be able to avoid plagiarism in own work.
26
Portfolio Building
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what a portfolio is.
- Know what a portfolio can be used for.
- Know how to build a portfolio suitable for own requirements and context.
- Be able to build a portfolio suitable for own needs and context.
27
Psychology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know psychological terminology
- Know about the role of ethics within psychological research
- Know about psychological methods of investigation
28
Psychopathology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about classification of mental illness
- Understand a psychopathological spectrum
- Know about attitudes toward specific psychopathological disorders
29
Punctuation and Grammar
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use punctuation to aid understanding.
- Be able to use grammar correctly.
30
Reading and Understanding
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to interpret source material.
- Be able to extract information from source material for specific purposes.
31
Research Methods
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about research methods.2.
- Understand ethical issues relating to research.3.
- Be able to understand the importance of secondary data in research.
32
Research Methods in Sociology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about using theoretical approaches in sociology
- Know about research methods
- Understand ethical research
- Be able to appreciate the use of secondary data in sociological research
33
Research Project
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the objectives of a research project.
- Be able to identify and use secondary data for research.
- Be able to identify and use primary data for research.
- Be able to generate primary data.
- Be able to produce a research report.
- Be able to present research.
- Be able to review own research process.
34
Revision and Exam Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the purposes of academic examinations.
- Be able to establish a study environment.
- Be able to plan own revision.
- Be able to use revision techniques.
- Know how to maintain personal health and well-being when undertaking academic revision and examination.
- Be able to use exam techniques.
- Be able to review own revision and exam skills.
35
Setting Learning Goals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the purpose of own learning.
- Be able to make learning choices.
- Be able to set learning goals.
- Be able to review own progress and achievement.
- Be able to plan future learning and development.
36
Skeleton and Muscles
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the role of the human skeletal system
- Understand the role of the human muscular system
- Understand the importance of maintaining the health of the muscular and skeletal systems
37
Social Psychology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about alternative approaches to social psychology
- Understand social psychological theory in relation to self
- Understand social psychological theory in relation to groups
- Know about research methods used in social psychology
38
Spelling
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know own spelling strengths and weaknesses.
- Be able to locate spellings.
- Be able to use spelling rules.
- Be able to use strategies to spell accurately.
39
Spreadsheets
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know different uses for spreadsheets.
- Be able to use formatting techniques to enter data into a spreadsheet.
- Be able to use multiple worksheets within a spreadsheet.
- Be able to use formulae in a spreadsheet to calculate data.
- Be able to present data in graphical form.
- Be able to sort and manage data in a spreadsheet.
- Be able to print a spreadsheet.
40
Study Management
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the nature and importance of study management.
- Be able to establish a study environment.
- Be able to manage own study.
- Be able to review own study management.
41
The Cardiovascular System
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the structure and function of the heart and circulatory system
- Understand the structure and transport function of blood
- Know about the causes and effects of heart disease and stroke
42
The Sociology of Health
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand differing definitions of the concept of health
- Be able to appreciate competing sociological approaches to the concept of mental illness
- Understand sociological views on the role of medical professionals
43
Understanding Mental Health
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the term ‘Mental Health’
- Know about methods for treating and/or controlling mental illness
- Know about aggressive behaviour
- Know about the role of therapeutic communication skills in ‘Mental Health’
- Know about the roles and functions of agencies and individuals providing care services for people who are mentally ill
44
Word Processing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to enter, edit and combine text and other information in word processed documents.
- Be able to structure information within word processed documents.
- Be able to use word processing software tools to format and present documents to meet requirements.
45
Working in a Group
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand characteristics of groups.
- Be able to plan work with a group.
- Be able to work in a group.
- Be able to review own group working experience.
46
Working with Data and Probability
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to extract and interpret information from tables, charts diagrams and line graphs.
- Understand the difference between discrete and continuous data.
- Be able to collect
- organise and represent discrete and continuous data in tables, charts, diagrams and line graphs.
- Be able to find the mean, median and mode and use them as appropriate to compare two sets of data.
- Be able to find the range and use it to describe the spread within sets of data.
- Understand probability.
- Be able to represent the outcomes of combined events using diagrams and tables.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 601/5736/7
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- AIM
- Qualification Type
- Other Life Skills Qualification
- Operational Start
- Mar 2015