AIM
Level 2
QN: 603/1498/9
Curriculum Active
AIM Qualifications Level 2 Diploma in Employability Skills
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by AIM . Classified as a Other Life Skills Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 3132 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
AIM
Syllabus Units
131 Units
Guided Hours
3132 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 Personal Success
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about own strengths, areas for improvement and goals
- Know how to meet own goals for personal success
- Understand taking responsibility for working towards their goals
- Know about progress towards achieving own goals
2
Adapting to Change at Work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand that organisations need to respond to change
- Understand that organisations need individuals to take initiative
3
Appraisals and Setting Targets
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the purpose of appraisals
- Know about effective communication skills
- Understand how to respond to criticism and praise
- Know about setting targets
4
Assertiveness and Decision Making Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to make decisions and choices about them self
- Know about the rights and responsibilities of self and others
- Be able to use negotiation skills to achieve desired outcomes
- Know about the implications and benefits of assertiveness
5
Audio Software Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use audio hardware and software to capture sequences
- Be able to use audio software tools to combine and edit sequences
- Be able to play and present audio sequences
6
Building a Personal Career Portfolio
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how own personal qualities, skills, abilities, experience and knowledge and can contribute to future opportunities and goals
- Understand how different types of information can be used to evidence own personal qualities, skills, abilities experience and knowledge
- Be able to assemble a portfolio of information which can be used to evidence own personal qualities, skills, abilities experience and knowledge
- Be able to produce a Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Be able to evaluate progress towards personal goals
7
Building and Managing Workplace Relationships
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand 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
- Understand how conflict can be dealt with constructively in the workplace
8
Building Confidence and Self Esteem
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the impact of confidence
- Know what is meant by self-esteem
- Understand ways of building confidence and self-esteem
9
Career Planning
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know own strengths, qualities, skills and abilities
- Understand relevant sources of information, advice and guidance in relation to career management
- Understand how own abilities relate to progression opportunities
- Be able to plan for transition to the next stage of education, training or work
10
Change in the Workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the factors which ca
- use organisations to change
- Understand the forces which resist organisational change
- Understand the importance of organisational change
- Know how to respond positively to organisational change
11
Communication in the Workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the lines of communication within own organisation
- Understand the need to communicate effectively with others in the workplace
- Know how to communicate with others about tasks in the workplace
- Understand how conflict is dealt with in own organisation
12
Communication Skills for Group and Teamwork
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand 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
13
Conflict Resolution in the Workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand factors that contribute to conflict in the workplace
- Understand the different responses to conflict
- Understand how communication styles can affect a conflict situation
- Understand what conflict resolution entails
- Understand the role of a third party in resolving conflict in the workplace
14
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 complete a covering letter of application
15
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
16
Creating and Publishing Websites
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use structures and styles when creating websites
- Be able to use website software tools to prepare content for websites
- Be able to publish websites
17
Creative Arts Workshops and Presentations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to plan, lead and evaluate a practical arts/creative workshop activity
- Be able to plan, give and evaluate a presentation to an audience
18
Customer Service Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the benefits to an organisation of good customer service
- Understand the possible consequences of poor customer service
- Understand the value of giving customers a positive first impression of an organisation
- Understand positive verbal and non-verbal interaction with customers
- Understand that respect for the individual is at the heart of good customer service
- Understand how to deal with customer complaints
19
Data Management Software Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to enter, edit and maintain data records in a data management system
- Be able to retrieve and display data records to meet requirements
20
Database Software Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to create and modify non-relational database tables
- Be able to enter, edit and organise structured information in a database
- Be able to use database software tools to run queries and produce reports
21
Desktop Publishing Software Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to select and use appropriate designs and page layouts for publications
- Be able to input and combine text and other information within publications
- Be able to use desktop publishing software techniques to edit and format publications
22
Developing Meeting Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand that there are different purposes to meetings
- Understand meeting conventions and processes
- Be able to participate in a meeting
23
Discrimination at Work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand discrimination
- Know about equal opportunities
- Understand how to challenge discrimination
- Know about support agencies
24
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
25
Employment Rights, Contracts and Pay
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about employment legislation
- Know about statutory and contractual employment rights
- Know about a contract of employment
- Understand the implications of breach of contract
- Understand pay
26
Engage in Discussion
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to contribute to discussions and move them forward
- Be able to respond to others in discussion
27
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
- Understand the need for positive approaches that support equality and diversity
28
Handling Payment for Goods and Services
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand financial terms in relation to handling money
- Understand 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
29
Health and Safety in the Workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about elements of health and safety policy at work
- Know where potential hazards can occur in the workplace
- Know how to maintain a safe environment in the workplace
- Know about the individual’s responsibility for health and safety at work
- Understand the procedures for fire prevention and evacuation
- Know about risk assessment
30
Imaging Software Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to obtain and manipulate images
- Be able to use imaging software tools to create, manipulate and edit images
31
Improving Own Learning and Performance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about different ways and areas of learning which reflect own likes and/or dislikes
- Be able to use own strengths, aptitudes and skills to determine learning targets
- Be able to plan how to achieve learning targets
- Be able to review own performance against action plan
32
Introduction to Hair and Beauty Industries
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the purpose of hair and beauty industries
- Know about job roles in hair and beauty industries
33
Investigating a Career
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to research and assess a career option in relation to self
- Know about the impact of topical issues on work sectors
- Know about issues relating to standards or regulations in a career sector
34
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
35
Leadership Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the key characteristics of an effective leader
- Understand the skills involved in being an effective leader
- Understand how to develop the relationship between leader and team member
- Understand how to improve own leadership skills
36
Listen and Respond
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to understand and respond to extended spoken information
- Be able to listen to and respond in extended exchanges
37
Making Calculations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to carry out calculations when solving problems
- Be able to solve problems with and without a calculator
38
Managing a Work Project
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to plan a work project
- Be able to monitor the progress of a work project
- Be able to review the work project
39
Mentoring Practice
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to demonstrate good practice in mentoring
- Know about own practice as a mentor
40
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
41
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
42
Numbers, Decimals, Fractions and Percentages
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work with whole numbers
- Be able to work with fractions
- Be able to work with decimals
- Be able to work with percentages
43
Numerical Relationships, Algebra and Ratio
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work with whole numbers
- Be able to work with fractions
- Be able to work with decimals
- Be able to work with percentages
44
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
45
PC Maintenance – Hardware
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about motherboards
- Know about peripherals, add-ons and connections
- Know about networks
- Be able to install and configure IT hardware
- Be able to maintain and troubleshoot IT hardware
- Be able to work safely
46
PC Maintenance – Software
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about PC software
- Know about PC security and safety
- Be able to install and configure IT software
- Be able to use and maintain IT software
47
Personal Emotional Resilience
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand own current levels of emotional resilience
- Know about methods for coping in difficult situations
- Know how to develop own emotional resilience
48
Practical Presentation Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the skills involved in preparing and delivering presentations
- Be able to use different visual aids and delivery styles in presentations
- Be able to plan a presentation
- Be able to deliver a presentation
- Be able to assess performance and identify areas for improvement
49
Preparation for a Recruitment Interview
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the importance of being prepared for a recruitment interview
- Know the type of questions that may be used at a recruitment interview
- Understand how to recognise and respond to different types of interviewer questions
50
Presentation Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about presentations and presentation styles
- Be able to plan a presentation
- Be able to deliver a presentation
- Be able to review own performance in preparing and delivering a presentation
51
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 a slideshow for presentation
52
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
53
Read for Information
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to obtain and use information from a range of sources
- Be able to use reference material
54
Read for Purpose and Meaning
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to read and understand a range of texts
- Be able to judge the purpose of texts
- Be able to use a range of strategies to understand text
55
Recognising Employment Opportunities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand different forms of employment
- Understand the concept of the labour market
56
Report Writing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to produce a written formal report
57
Research Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand different types of research methods and their uses
- Know how to plan a piece of research
- Know how to report on a piece of research
- Know how to evaluate a piece of research
58
Setting Goals for Personal Development
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how own personal attributes have affected current situation to date
- Know how to use information resources to identify a range of opportunities
- Know how to set personal goals
- Understand the practical implications of pursuing personal goals
59
Small Scale Research Project
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to plan an individual research project
- Be able to review the progress of research
- Be able to produce a small scale individual research project
- Be able to evaluate individual research project
60
Speak to Communicate
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to understand and respond to extended spoken information
- Be able to listen to and respond in extended exchanges
61
Spreadsheet Software Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to enter and edit information in a spreadsheet
- Be able to use formulae and data analysis tools
- Be able to use tools and techniques to present and format spreadsheet information
62
Stress and Stress Management Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the term stress
- Understand signs and symptoms of stress
- Understand potential causes of stress in everyday life
- Understand a range of stress management techniques
- Be able to devise a stress management action plan
63
Take Part in a Work Activity
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to participate a work activity
- Understand the effectiveness of a work activity
64
Team Building Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the characteristics of a team leader
- Know about leadership skills/style
- Understand team roles and personalities
- Know the objectives for the team
65
Team Motivation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about motivating factors
- Know how to acknowledge the needs of others
- Understand the impact of lack of motivation in individuals
66
Teamwork Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to contribute to the setting of team and individual goals
- Understand responsibilities of members of the group in achieving goals
- Be able to plan and undertake team activities
- Know about own effectiveness of team activities
67
The Mentoring Process
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the stages of the mentoring relationship
- Understand techniques used to make mentees feel comfortable
- Understand the boundaries of a mentoring relationship
- Understand when and to whom referrals should be made
68
Theory of Team Building Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the characteristics of a successful team leader
- Know about the effectiveness of leadership skills
- Understand team roles
- Know the objectives for the team
- Know about communicating objectives to the team
69
Time Management
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about own patterns of working and personal preferences
- Be able to allocate own time
- Know how to manage change that affects allocation of time for work tasks
70
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
- Understand agreed ways of working that protect own relationship with employer
- Understand how own role fits within the wider context of the sector
- Understand career pathways available within own and related sectors
- Understand how issues of public concern may affect the image and delivery of services in the sector
71
Understand Employment Responsibilities and Rights in Catering and Hospitality Industries
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the statutory responsibilities and rights of employees and employers within own area of work
- Understand agreed ways of working that protect own relationship with employer
- Understand how own role fits within the wider context of the sector
- Understand career pathways available within own and related sectors
- Understand how issues of public concern may affect the image and delivery of services in the sector
72
Understand Employment Responsibilities and Rights in Child Care Industries
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the statutory responsibilities and rights of employees and employers within own area of work
- Understand agreed ways of working that protect own relationship with employer
- Understand how own role fits within the wider context of the sector
- Understand career pathways available within own and related sectors
- Understand how issues of public concern may affect the image and delivery of services in the sector
73
Understand Employment Responsibilities and Rights in Construction and Building Industries
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the statutory responsibilities and rights of employees and employers within own area of work
- Understand agreed ways of working that protect own relationship with employer
- Understand how own role fits within the wider context of the sector
- Understand career pathways available within own and related sectors
- Understand how issues of public concern may affect the image and delivery of services in the sector
74
Understand Employment Responsibilities and Rights in Creative and Design Industries
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the statutory responsibilities and rights of employees and employers within own area of work
- Understand agreed ways of working that protect own relationship with employer
- Understand how own role fits within the wider context of the sector
- Understand career pathways available within own and related sectors
- Understand how issues of public concern may affect the image and delivery of services in the sector
75
Understand Employment Responsibilities and Rights in Digital Technology Industries
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the statutory responsibilities and rights of employees and employers within own area of work
- Understand agreed ways of working that protect own relationship with employer
- Understand how own role fits within the wider context of the sector
- Understand career pathways available within own and related sectors
- Understand how issues of public concern may affect the image and delivery of services in the sector
76
Understand Employment Responsibilities and Rights in Engineering and Manufacturing Industries
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the statutory responsibilities and rights of employees and employers within own area of work
- Understand agreed ways of working that protect own relationship with employer
- Understand how own role fits within the wider context of the sector
- Understand career pathways available within own and related sectors
- Understand how issues of public concern may affect the image and delivery of services in the sector
77
Understand Employment Responsibilities and Rights in Hair and Beauty Industries
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the statutory responsibilities and rights of employees and employers within own area of work
- Understand agreed ways of working that protect own relationship with employer
- Understand how own role fits within the wider context of the sector
- Understand career pathways available within own and related sectors
- Understand how issues of public concern may affect the image and delivery of services in the sector
78
Understand Employment Responsibilities and Rights in Health, Lifestyle and Science Industries
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the statutory responsibilities and rights of employees and employers within own area of work
- Understand agreed ways of working that protect own relationship with employer
- Understand how own role fits within the wider context of the sector
- Understand career pathways available within own and related sectors
- Understand how issues of public concern may affect the image and delivery of services in the sector
79
Understand Employment Responsibilities and Rights in Horticulture Industries
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the statutory responsibilities and rights of employees and employers within own area of work
- Understand agreed ways of working that protect own relationship with employer
- Understand how own role fits within the wider context of the sector
- Understand career pathways available within own and related sectors
- Understand how issues of public concern may affect the image and delivery of services in the sector
80
Understand Employment Responsibilities and Rights in Transport and Logistics Industries
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the statutory responsibilities and rights of employees and employers within own area of work
- Understand agreed ways of working that protect own relationship with employer
- Understand how own role fits within the wider context of the sector
- Understand career pathways available within own and related sectors
- Understand how issues of public concern may affect the image and delivery of services in the sector
81
Understanding Change in the Workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand that organisations need to respond to change and new directions
- Understand how change can create new opportunities
82
Understanding How to be Successful
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about growth mindset
- Know what underpins success
- Know how to apply techniques of success
83
Understanding How to Use Computer Aided Design Software
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to establish a customer’s requirements
- Understand how to use computer aided design software
- Understand how to design
84
Undertaking an Enterprise Project
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to select an enterprise project for a particular target market
- Know about the costs involved in setting up the product or service
- Understand the significance of effective marketing
- Be able to plan
- monitor and review the enterprise project
85
Undertaking Professional Development
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know what is meant by continuous professional development
- Know about opportunities for professional development
- Be able to participate in professional development activities
- Know about the impact of the professional development on own performance
86
Undertaking Work Experience
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the structure and purpose of the organisation chosen for their work experience placement
- Understand own role within organisation while on work experience placement
- Know how 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
87
Use E-Sources to Select Information
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use e-sources to search for and/or use information
- Know about validity and quality issues when using e-sources
- Understand internet security
88
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
89
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
90
Using and Communicating Data
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to extract and use mathematical information
- Be able to collect and organise data
- Be able to compare data
- Be able to present results
91
Using ICT in the Workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand 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
92
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
93
Using Probability
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to recognise probability
- Be able to calculate and express probability
94
Using Size, Shape and Space
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to measure length
- Be able to measure weight
- Be able to measure capacity
- Be able to work with shape, positional vocabulary and space
95
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
96
Video Software Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use video hardware and software to capture sequences
- Be able to use video software tools to combine and edit sequence
- Be able to play and present videos
97
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 create and modify layout and structures for word processed documents
- Be able to use word processing software tools to format and present documents to meet requirements
98
Write Fluently and Accurately
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use complex sentences and accurate grammar and punctuation in own writing
- Be able to write legibly and with accurate spelling
- Be able to check own writing for accuracy
99
Write to Communicate
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to plan
- organise and draft own writing
- Be able to write for different purposes
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/1498/9
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- AIM
- Qualification Type
- Other Life Skills Qualification
- Operational Start
- Oct 2017