QUALIFICATION HANDBOOK

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1 QUALIFICATION HANDBOOK for centre staff AIM Awards Suite Skills for Working in Construction and Building Industries (AIMVOCs) Version 2 - May 2018

2 I would like to convey my thanks to you all at AIM Awards for the support and guidance you have provided during our first year as a training centre. I am aware we have asked a lot questions and sent a lot s and you have dealt with every query swiftly and efficiently combined with a lot patience. It has been a roller coaster a year setting up everything from scratch but it has been made easier by having access to you all. Carol Harmston, AIM Awards Centre 2

3 Contents Introduction 4 SECTION ONE - QUALIFICATION OVERVIEW About these Qualifications 7 SECTION TWO - QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE Qualification Structure 15 Components: 20 Construction and Building Group 24 Employability Group 34 SECTION THREE - ASSESSMENT Centre Staff Requirements 93 How these Qualifications are Assessed 94 Entry 1 Achievement Continuum 94 SECTION FOUR - OPERATIONAL GUIDANCE Offering these Qualifications 96 Approval to Offer these Qualifications 96 Registration and Certification 96 SECTION FIVE - APPENDICES A Guide to Assessing AIM Awards Qualifications 98 Entry 1 Achievement Continuum 98 Entry 1 Learner Transcript Template 98 3

4 Introduction Welcome to the AIM Awards Suite Skills for Working in Construction and Building Industries Qualification Handbook. AIM Awards Entry Level 1 Award in Skills for Working in Construction and Building Industries 603/1675/5 AIM Awards Entry Level 1 Extended Award in Skills for Working in Construction and Building Industries 603/1676/7 AIM Awards Entry Level 1 Certificate in Skills for Working in Construction and Building Industries 603/1677/9 AIM Awards Entry Level 1 Extended Certificate in Skills for Working in Construction and Building Industries 603/1678/0 AIM Awards Entry Level 1 Diploma in Skills for Working in Construction and Building Industries 603/1679/2 AIM Awards Entry Level 2 Award in Skills for Working in Construction and Building Industries 603/1680/9 AIM Awards Entry Level 2 Extended Award in Skills for Working in Construction and Building Industries 603/1681/0 AIM Awards Entry Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Working in Construction and Building Industries 603/1682/2 AIM Awards Entry Level 2 Extended Certificate in Skills for Working in Construction and Building Industries 603/1683/4 AIM Awards Entry Level 2 Diploma in Skills for Working in Construction and Building Industries 603/1684/6 AIM Awards Entry Level 3 Award in Skills for Working in Construction and Building Industries 603/1685/8 AIM Awards Entry Level 3 Extended Award in Skills for Working in Construction and Building Industries 603/1686/X AIM Awards Entry Level 3 Certificate in Skills for Working in Construction and Building Industries 603/1687/1 AIM Awards Entry Level 3 Extended Certificate in Skills for Working in Construction and Building Industries 603/1689/5 AIM Awards Entry Level 3 Diploma in Skills for Working in Construction and Building Industries 603/1690/1 AIM Awards Level 1 Award in Skills for Working in Construction and Building Industries 603/1691/3 AIM Awards Level 1 Extended Award in Skills for Working in Construction and Building Industries 603/1692/5 AIM Awards Level 1 Certificate in Skills for Working in Construction and Building Industries 603/1693/7 AIM Awards Level 1 Extended Certificate in Skills for Working in Construction and Building Industries 603/1694/9 AIM Awards Level 1 Diploma in Skills for Working in Construction and Building Industries 603/1695/0 AIM Awards Level 2 Award in Skills for Working in Construction and Building Industries 603/1698/6 AIM Awards Level 2 Extended Award in Skills for Working in Construction and Building Industries 603/1699/8 AIM Awards Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Working in Construction and Building Industries 603/1701/2 AIM Awards Level 2 Extended Certificate in Skills for Working in Construction and Building Industries 603/1702/4 AIM Awards Level 2 Diploma in Skills for Working in Construction and Building Industries 603/1703/6 4

5 This Handbook contains everything you need to know about these qualifications and is intended for Tutors, Assessors, Internal Verifiers and other staff involved with the planning, delivery and assessment. This is a live document and as such will be updated when required. You will be informed via when changes are made and it is your responsibility to ensure the most up-to-date version the Qualification Handbook is in use. We also provide Learner Guides for our qualifications. These learner-friendly documents detail everything your learners will need to know about the qualification they are undertaking; the content the qualification, how they will assessed, what the qualification could lead to and any additional information to help them successfully achieve. These are available to download on our website ( or alternatively contact us to access these. About Us AIM Awards is a national and international Awarding Organisation. We fer a large number regulated qualifications at different levels and in a wide range subject areas, Access to Higher Education Diplomas and End Point Assessments. Our products are flexible enough to be delivered in a range settings, from small providers to large colleges and in the workplace both nationally and internationally. We pride ourselves on fering the best possible customer service, and are always on hand to help if you have any questions. Our organisational structure and business processes enable us to be able to respond quickly to the needs customers to develop new products that meet their specific needs. 5

6 Qualification Overview Section One 6

7 About these Qualifications The AIM Awards Suite AIMVOC qualifications are suitable for learners pre-and post-16, who wish to develop their knowledge and skills in a range vocational areas: Animal Care Business, Administration and Customer Service Catering and Hospitality Child Care Construction and Building Creative and Design Hair and Beauty Horticulture The AIM Awards Suite Skills for Working in Construction and Building Industries (AIMVOCs) Qualifications provide opportunities for learners to develop their skills and knowledge to enable them to start or build on a career in a range construction and building industries. These qualifications cover different areas construction and building, including painting and decorating, carpentry and joinery, brickwork, plumbing, and landscaping. Learners will also be able to develop the essential communication, information technology, English and maths skills they will need to succeed in the industry. These qualifications have been designed to allow learners to achieve the size and level qualification most suitable for their needs and relevant to their stage learning, providing an opportunity to work towards qualifications in small steps. 7

8 Entry 1 Qualifications Grading Geographical Coverage AIM Awards Entry 1 Award in Skills for Working in Construction and Building Industries Pass/Fail England Operational Start Date 1st July 2017 Review Date 31st July 2022 Sector 5.2 Building and Construction AIM Awards Entry 1 Extended Award in Skills for Working in Construction and Building Industries AIM Awards Entry 1 Certificate in Skills for Working in Construction and Building Industries AIM Awards Entry 1 Extended Certificate in Skills for Working in Construction and Building Industries Qualification Number 603/1675/5 603/1676/7 603/1677/9 603/1678/0 603/1679/2 Learning Aim Reference Guided Learning Hours Total Qualification Time Total Credits Required Minimum Learner Age N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A AIM Awards Entry 1 Diploma in Skills for Working in Construction and Building Industries 8

9 Entry 2 Qualifications Grading Geographical Coverage AIM Awards Entry 2 Award in Skills for Working in Construction and Building Industries Pass/Fail England Operational Start Date 1st July 2017 Review Date 31st July 2022 Sector 5.2 Building and Construction AIM Awards Entry 2 Extended Award in Skills for Working in Construction and Building Industries AIM Awards Entry 2 Certificate in Skills for Working in Construction and Building Industries AIM Awards Entry 2 Extended Certificate in Skills for Working in Construction and Building Industries Qualification Number 603/1680/9 603/1681/0 603/1682/2 603/1683/4 603/1684/6 Learning Aim Reference Guided Learning Hours Total Qualification Time Total Credits Required Minimum Learner Age N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A AIM Awards Entry 2 Diploma in Skills for Working in Construction and Building Industries 9

10 Entry 3 Qualifications Grading Geographical Coverage AIM Awards Entry 3 Award in Skills for Working in Construction and Building Industries Pass/Fail England Operational Start Date 1st July 2017 Review Date 31st July 2022 Sector 5.2 Building and Construction AIM Awards Entry 3 Extended Award in Skills for Working in Construction and Building Industries AIM Awards Entry 3 Certificate in Skills for Working in Construction and Building Industries AIM Awards Entry 3 Extended Certificate in Skills for Working in Construction and Building Industries Qualification Number 603/1685/8 603/1686/X 603/1687/1 603/1689/5 603/1690/1 Learning Aim Reference X Guided Learning Hours Total Qualification Time Total Credits Required Minimum Learner Age N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A AIM Awards Entry 3 Diploma in Skills for Working in Construction and Building Industries 10

11 Level 1 Qualifications Grading Geographical Coverage AIM Awards Level 1 Award in Skills for Working in Construction and Building Industries Pass/Fail England Operational Start Date 1st July 2017 Review Date 31st July 2022 Sector 5.2 Building and Construction AIM Awards Level 1 Extended Award in Skills for Working in Construction and Building Industries AIM Awards Level 1 Certificate in Skills for Working in Construction and Building Industries AIM Awards Level 1 Extended Certificate in Skills for Working in Construction and Building Industries Qualification Number 603/1691/3 603/1692/5 603/1693/7 603/1694/9 603/1695/0 Learning Aim Reference Guided Learning Hours Total Qualification Time Total Credits Required Minimum Learner Age N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A AIM Awards Level 1 Diploma in Skills for Working in Construction and Building Industries 11

12 Level 2 Qualifications Grading Geographical Coverage AIM Awards Level 2 Award in Skills for Working in Construction and Building Industries Pass/Fail England Operational Start Date 1st July 2017 Review Date 31st July 2022 Sector 5.2 Building and Construction AIM Awards Level 2 Extended Award in Skills for Working in Construction and Building Industries AIM Awards Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Working in Construction and Building Industries AIM Awards Level 2 Extended Certificate in Skills for Working in Construction and Building Industries Qualification Number 603/1698/6 603/1699/8 603/1701/2 603/1702/4 603/1703/6 Learning Aim Reference /1703/6 Guided Learning Hours Total Qualification Time Total Credits Required Minimum Learner Age N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A AIM Awards Level 2 Diploma in Skills for Working in Construction and Building Industries 12

13 Total Qualification Time and Guided Learning Hours Total Qualification Time (TQT) is the number notional hours it takes a typical learner to achieve the full qualification and is made up two elements: the minimum number Qualification Guided Learning Hours () - the number Tutor-led contact hours the number hours spent on preparation, studying and the assessment that is non-guided For example, the number tutor-led contact hours () for a qualification is 30 and the number hours spent by the learner (non-) on preparation, studying and the assessment is 6 hours. Therefore the Total Qualification Time (TQT) for the qualification is 36 hours. Progression Opportunities These qualifications have been designed to support learners to build on their knowledge and skills to progress onto higher level qualifications, supporting young people and adults to secure skilled employment to meet the needs the economy. Entry Guidance There are no entry requirements for these qualifications. Qualification Dates The qualification review date is the date by which we will have carried out a review the qualification. We work with sector representatives to make any changes necessary to meet sector needs and to reflect recent developments. In most cases, we ll extend the qualification and set a new review date. If we make a decision to withdraw a qualification, we ll set an operational end date. We will post information relating to changes or extensions to qualifications on our website and centres approved to fer the qualification will be kept updated. The certification end date will be three years from the operational end date. Resource Requirements There are no specific resource requirements for these qualifications. You must ensure that your centre has appropriate resources in place to deliver the components in these qualifications. 13

14 Qualification Structure and Components Section Two 14

15 Qualification Structure: Entry 1 Qualifications AIM Awards Entry 1 Award in Skills for Working in Construction and Building Industries AIM Awards Entry 1 Extended Award in Skills for Working in Construction and Building Industries AIM Awards Entry 1 Certificate in Skills for Working in Construction and Building Industries AIM Awards Entry 1 Extended Certificate in Skills for Working in Construction and Building Industries AIM Awards Entry 1 Diploma in Skills for Working in Construction and Building Industries Total Credits Required Minimum Credits from Construction and Building Group Maximum Credits allowed from Employability Group Full Description Rules Combination Learners must achieve a minimum 3 credits from the Construction and Building Group at Entry 1 only. Learners must achieve 9 credits. A minimum 6 credits must be achieved from the Construction and Building Group, up to 3 credits these may be achieved at Entry 2. Learners must achieve 15 credits. A minimum 10 credits must be achieved from the Construction and Building Group, up to 5 credits these may be achieved at Entry 2. Learners must achieve 27 credits. A minimum 17 credits must be achieved from the Construction and Building Group, up to 10 credits these may be achieved at Entry 2. Learners must achieve 37 credits. A minimum 25 credits must be achieved from the Construction and Building Group, up to 12 credits these may be achieved at Entry 2. A maximum 3 credits may be achieved from the Employability Group, at Entry 1 only. A maximum 5 credits may be achieved from the Employability Group, at Entry 1 only. A maximum 10 credits may be achieved from the Employability Group, at Entry 1 only. A maximum 12 credits may be achieved from the Employability Group, at Entry 1 only. 15

16 Qualification Structure: Entry 2 Qualifications AIM Awards Entry 2 Award in Skills for Working in Construction and Building Industries AIM Awards Entry 2 Extended Award in Skills for Working in Construction and Building Industries AIM Awards Entry 2 Certificate in Skills for Working in Construction and Building Industries AIM Awards Entry 2 Extended Certificate in Skills for Working in Construction and Building Industries AIM Awards Entry 2 Diploma in Skills for Working in Construction and Building Industries Total Credits Required Minimum Credits from Construction and Building Group Maximum Credits allowed from Employability Group Full Description Rules Combination Learners must achieve a minimum 3 credits from the Construction and Building Group at Entry 2 only. Learners must achieve 9 credits. A minimum 6 credits must be achieved from the Construction and Building Group, up to 3 credits these may be achieved at Entry 1 and/or Entry 3. Learners must achieve 15 credits. A minimum 10 credits must be achieved from the Construction and Building Group, up to 5 credits these may be achieved at Entry 1 and/or Entry 3. Learners must achieve 27 credits. A minimum 17 credits must be achieved from the Construction and Building Group, up to 10 credits these may be achieved at Entry 2. Learners must achieve 37 credits. A minimum 25 credits must be achieved from the Construction and Building Group, up to 12 credits these may be achieved at Entry 1 and/or Entry 3. A maximum 3 credits may be achieved from the Employability Group, at Entry 2 only. A maximum 5 credits may be achieved from the Employability Group, at Entry 2 only. A maximum 10 credits may be achieved from the Employability Group, at Entry 2 only. A maximum 12 credits may be achieved from the Employability Group, at Entry 2 only. 16

17 Qualification Structure: Entry 3 Qualifications AIM Awards Entry 3 Award in Skills for Working in Construction and Building Industries AIM Awards Entry 3 Extended Award in Skills for Working in Construction and Building Industries AIM Awards Entry 3 Certificate in Skills for Working in Construction and Building Industries AIM Awards Entry 3 Extended Certificate in Skills for Working in Construction and Building Industries AIM Awards Entry 3 Diploma in Skills for Working in Construction and Building Industries Total Credits Required Minimum Credits from Construction and Building Group Maximum Credits allowed from Employability Group Full Description Rules Combination Learners must achieve a minimum 3 credits from the Construction and Building Group at Entry 3 only. Learners must achieve 9 credits. A minimum 6 credits must be achieved from the Construction and Building Group, up to 3 credits these may be achieved at Entry 2 and/or Level 1. Learners must achieve 15 credits. A minimum 10 credits must be achieved from the Construction and Building Group, up to 5 credits these may be achieved at Entry 2 and/or Level 1. Learners must achieve 27 credits. A minimum 17 credits must be achieved from the Construction and Building Group, up to 10 credits these may be achieved at Entry 2 and/or Level 1. Learners must achieve 37 credits. A minimum 25 credits must be achieved from the Construction and Building Group, up to 12 credits these may be achieved at Entry 2 and/or Level 1. A maximum 3 credits may be achieved from the Employability Group, at Entry 3 only. A maximum 5 credits may be achieved from the Employability Group, at Entry 3 only. A maximum 10 credits may be achieved from the Employability Group, at Entry 3 only. A maximum 12 credits may be achieved from the Employability Group, at Entry 3 only. 17

18 Qualification Structure: Level 1 Qualifications AIM Awards Level 1 Award in Skills for Working in Construction and Building Industries AIM Awards Level 1 Extended Award in Skills for Working in Construction and Building Industries AIM Awards Level 1 Certificate in Skills for Working in Construction and Building Industries AIM Awards Level 1 Extended Certificate in Skills for Working in Construction and Building Industries AIM Awards Level 1 Diploma in Skills for Working in Construction and Building Industries Total Credits Required Minimum Credits from Construction and Building Group Maximum Credits allowed from Employability Group Full Description Rules Combination Learners must achieve a minimum 3 credits from the Construction and Building Group at Level 1 only. Learners must achieve 9 credits. A minimum 6 credits must be achieved from the Construction and Building Group, up to 3 credits these may be achieved at Entry 3 and/or Level 2. Learners must achieve 15 credits. A minimum 10 credits must be achieved from the Construction and Building Group, up to 5 credits these may be achieved at Entry 3 and/or Level 2. Learners must achieve 26 credits. A minimum 16 credits must be achieved from the Construction and Building Group, up to 10 credits these may be achieved at Entry 3 and/or Level 2. Learners must achieve 36 credits. A minimum 24 credits must be achieved from the Construction and Building Group, up to 12 credits these may be achieved at Entry 3 and/or Level 2. A maximum 3 credits may be achieved from the Employability Group, at Level 1 only. A maximum 5 credits may be achieved from the Employability Group, at Level 1 only. A maximum 10 credits may be achieved from the Employability Group, at Level 1 only. A maximum 12 credits may be achieved from the Employability Group, at Level 1 only. 18

19 Qualification Structure: Level 2 Qualifications AIM Awards Level 2 Award in Skills for Working in Construction and Building Industries AIM Awards Level 2 Extended Award in Skills for Working in Construction and Building Industries AIM Awards Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Working in Construction and Building Industries AIM Awards Level 2 Extended Certificate in Skills for Working in Construction and Building Industries AIM Awards Level 2 Diploma in Skills for Working in Construction and Building Industries Total Credits Required Minimum Credits from Construction and Building Group Maximum Credits allowed from Employability Group Full Description Rules Combination Learners must achieve a minimum 3 credits from the Construction and Building Group at Level 2 only. Learners must achieve 11 credits. A minimum 7 credits must be achieved from the Construction and Building Group, up to 4 credits these may be achieved at Level 1. Learners must achieve 19 credits. A minimum 13 credits must be achieved from the Construction and Building Group, up to 6 credits these may be achieved at Level 1. Learners must achieve 34 credits. A minimum 23 credits must be achieved from the Construction and Building Group, up to 11 credits these may be achieved at Level 1. Learners must achieve 48 credits. A minimum 33 credits must be achieved from the Construction and Building Group, up to 15 credits these may be achieved at Level 1. A maximum 4 credits may be achieved from the Employability Group, at Level 2 only. A maximum 6 credits may be achieved from the Employability Group, at Level 2 only. A maximum 11 credits may be achieved from the Employability Group, at Level 2 only. A maximum 15 credits may be achieved from the Employability Group, at Level 2 only. 19

20 Components Please refer to Section 2 for the rules combinations for the specific qualification sizes and levels. Components with the same title at different levels are barred against each other. The full list components for these qualifications are displayed in the following groups: Construction and Building Group; which includes General Construction and Building (page 24): covers a range different practical skills including fitting units for interiors, joinery skills and carpentry hand skills. Brickwork (page 28): aims to develop the learner's knowledge and practical skills in basic bricklaying, building a cavity wall, and building corner walls. Carpentry and Joinery (page 29): covers carpentry and joinery skills, cutting wood-based materials, fix and fit work surfaces and construct a timber product using a selection joints. Landscaping (page 30): covers a range different skills for the construction and building industry, including fence construction, path construction and maintaining a footpath. Painting and Decorating (page 32): aims to enable learners to applying paint by brush and roller, develop their wallpapering skills, and prepare ceilings and walls for decoration. Plastering (page 33): covers plastering skills, laying sand and cement screeds and rendering techniques. Plumbing (page 34): aims to develop the learner's knowledge plumbing skills, Pipework Skills and maintenance plumbing systems. Employability Group; which includes Accessing Services (page 34): looks at the commercial and financial services used within an employment setting, for example banks. Assertiveness and Decision Making Skills (page 35): provides the opportunity for learners to develop their assertiveness and decision making skills. Learners will learn the importance speaking up for themselves, developing negotiation skills and the benefits assertiveness. Behaviour in the Workplace (page 36): learners will develop their knowledge and skills in behaving appropriately at work. This component group includes looking at the consequences bullying and harassment at work, how to deal with difficult situations and the importance pressional behaviour in the workplace. Career Planning and Job Searching (page 38): this component group provides learners with the opportunity to explore their options for their future by looking at their own personal strengths and qualities, and their personal preferences to different careers. They will also develop their practical skills in searching for jobs and will look at how to apply for job vacancies. 20

21 Communication in the Workplace (page 40): raises awareness the importance effective communication in the workplace, including communicating with others about work tasks and dealing with conflict. Confidence and Self Esteem (page 40): allows learners to identify the value confidence and self-esteem, what factors affect them and the effect on others perceptions an individual. Continuing Pressional Development (CPD) (page 41): this component group includes looking at career development, own current situation in terms training needs, planning for progression and how to get the most out training. Customer Service Skills (page 43): introduces learners to the importance good customer service. They will look at the impact/consequences both good and bad customer service and how to interact positively with customers. CV Writing (page 44): this group will develop practical skills in presenting Information about themselves to a prospective employer and also looks at the use online priles for career planning. Discrimination at Work (page 45): these components aim to raise a learner s awareness discrimination at work by gaining an understanding discriminatory words and actions, possible consequences and ways to avoid this happening. Employability Skills (page 46): this group provides learners with an opportunity to develop a range desired employability skills, such as using tools and equipment for work tasks, marketing products and services, carrying out market research and working to standards. Enterprise Skills (page 51): provide learners with opportunities to explore and undertake enterprise projects. Environmental Awareness in the Workplace (page 52): raises awareness environmental awareness in the workplace, allowing learners to undertake activities taking responsibility for the environment. Equality and Diversity at Work (page 52): introduces learners to the meaning equality and diversity at work, its relevant legislation/policies and the need for positive approaches. Health and Safety in the Workplace (page 53): aims to introduce learners to health and safety in the workplace, including potential hazards and risks, common basic safety signs, safe practices and protective equipment. ICT (page 54): where applicable, these components are mapped to the Functional Skills Criteria for ICT (2011). Induction to Work (page 59): aims to provide learners with an induction to their workplace, how to adjust to their new work setting and introduces their role in the workplace. Interview Techniques (page 60): this component group develops the learner s skills and knowledge in undertaking a recruitment interview. 21

22 Introduction to Vocational Industries (page 61): this group provides learners with the opportunity to look at the roles and activities within typical job roles in a range different sectors. Literacy (page 67): these components are based on the National Standards for Adult Literacy and are fully referenced to the Adult Literacy Core Curriculum. Maths (page 71): these components are based on the National Standards for Adult Numeracy and are fully referenced to the Adult Numeracy Core Curriculum. Mentoring (page 74): enables learners to develop their ability in mentoring others with a focus on developing good practice. Personal Presentation at Work (page 74): looks at acceptable conventions for personal presentation in the workplace and the importance first impressions. Problem Solving in the Workplace (page 75): provides learners with an introduction to the range problems that might occur in a workplace, and enables them to develop, implement and reflect on possible solutions. Rights and Responsibilities at Work (page 76): this component group looks at an employee s responsibilities and rights at work, including the principles their employment contract, pension schemes and pay. Setting Targets (page 80): learners are introduced to the importance appraisals and setting targets to improve own performance at work. Speaking and Listening at Work (page 81): provides learners with an introduction into how to communicate effectively and appropriately in the workplace, taking into account the role body language played in communication. Stress Management (page 82): enables learners to have a basic understanding stress and issues that can arise at work. Learners will explore a range stress management techniques and coping strategies. Teamwork Skills (page 83): provides learners with an introduction on how to work in a team, how their own behaviour affects other group members and the various factors that motivate people in team situations. Time Management Skills (page 85): aims to make learners aware how they spend their time and how to how to use time management as a way reducing stress. Travelling to and from Work (page 86): introduces learners to the importance getting to their place work safely and on time. 22

23 Using ICT in the Workplace (page 87): aims to develop learner s skills in using ICT to carry out workplace tasks. Using Money in the Workplace (page 88): this group introduces learners to using money in the workplace, including handling cash payments for products and services, how to deal with debt and the uses banks and credit cards. Using Numeracy Skills in the Workplace (page 89): aims to develop learner s skills in using numeracy skills to carry out workplace tasks. Using Writing Skills in the Workplace (page 90): aims to develop learner s skills in using writing skills to carry out workplace tasks. Volunteering (page 90): this group provides learners with an understanding what it means to be a volunteer. It covers the types organisations where volunteering opportunities are available, the benefits volunteering and the rights and responsibilities volunteers. Work Experience (page 91): this group provides learners with an understanding for and the practical skills in undertaking work experience. 23

24 Construction and Building Group Construction and Building Group: General Construction and Building Components L/617/0603 Building and Construction Tasks E _ _ A/616/2772 Carrying out Basic Building and Construction Tasks E _ _ F/616/2773 Carrying out Basic Building and Construction Tasks E _ _ H/616/2796 Cutting Metal E _ _ D/616/2795 Cutting Metal E _ _ F/617/0677 Diagnosing Faults in Domestic Appliances _ _ K/616/2802 Disability Access Audit _ _ M/616/2803 Disability Access Audit Review _ _ R/616/2809 Exploring Working in Construction and Building E _ A/616/2819 Floor and Wall Tiling Techniques _ D/617/0685 Installing a Domestic Appliance _ _ D/616/2828 Introduction to Environmental Sustainability _ L/616/3280 Introduction to the Use Tools and Equipment for a Work Task E _ _ M/616/2848 Mix and Lay Concrete E _ _ K/616/2847 Mix and Lay Concrete E _ _ D/616/2859 Participate in a Community Building Project _ _ 24

25 Construction and Building Group: General Construction and Building Components M/616/2865 Planning a Disability Access Audit _ T/617/0613 Principles Building Construction, Information and Communication _ L/617/0701 Replacing Modules in Domestic Appliances _ _ H/616/2894 Tiling Skills E _ _ K/616/2895 Tiling Skills E _ _ M/616/2896 Tiling Skills E _ _ K/616/2900 Understanding Disability and Accessibility _ T/616/2902 Use Masonry Building Materials E _ M/616/2901 Use Masonry Building Materials E _ F/616/2904 Use Tools to Cut Masonry Building Materials E _ _ A/616/2903 Use Tools to Cut Masonry Building Materials E _ L/616/2906 Using Construction Hand Tools E _ J/616/2905 Using Construction Hand Tools E _ Y/616/2908 Using Hand Tools for Metalwork E _ R/616/2907 Using Hand Tools for Metalwork E _ A/616/2917 Working in Construction and Building E _ _ R/616/2924 Working in Construction and Building E _ 25

26 Construction and Building Group: Brickwork Components H/617/0588 Advanced Brickwork Skills _ _ F/616/2434 Assisting in a Brickwork Workshop E _ _ J/616/2435 Basic Block Laying _ _ L/616/2436 Basic Bricklaying _ _ Y/616/2438 Block Laying Principles _ Y/617/0717 Bricklaying Tools, Equipment and Materials _ _ J/617/0647 Brickwork Bonding Skills _ _ K/616/2461 Brickwork Skills E _ _ M/616/2462 Brickwork Skills E _ _ J/617/0597 Brickwork Skills E _ _ A/616/2464 Brickwork Skills _ _ D/617/0718 Building a Cavity Wall _ _ 26

27 Construction and Building Group: Brickwork Components Component Code Component Title Level Credit L/617/0598 Building a Three Brick Square Hollow Pillar E _ _ F/617/0601 Building a Three Course Half Brick Wall E _ _ R/616/2468 Building Block Walls Including Openings E _ _ H/617/0719 Building Block Walls Including Openings _ _ R/617/0649 Building Cavity Walls _ _ R/616/2471 Building Half Brick Corners _ _ R/617/0652 Building Solid Walls _ _ D/616/2764 Calculations for Building Activities _ _ J/616/2774 Constructing a Half Brick Wall _ _ L/616/2775 Constructing a One Brick Wide Wall _ _ A/617/0676 Constructing Basic Arches _ _ J/616/2838 Laying Bricks to a Line E _ _ K/616/2850 Mix Cement Bonding Materials by Hand E _ _ T/616/2849 Mix Cement Bonding Materials by Hand E _ _ T/617/0692 Performing Brickwork Operations _ _ 27

28 Construction and Building Group: Carpentry and Joinery Components H/616/2765 Carpentry and Joinery Hand Tools _ K/616/2766 Carpentry and Joinery Portable Power Tools _ _ T/616/2768 Carpentry and Joinery Skills E _ _ A/616/2769 Carpentry and Joinery Skills E _ _ Y/617/0605 Carpentry and Joinery Skills E _ _ H/617/0655 Carpentry and Joinery Tools _ _ T/616/2771 Carpentry Hand Skills _ _ D/616/2781 Construct a Gable Ro using Traditional Methods _ _ H/616/2782 Construct a Timber Product Using a Selection Joints _ _ K/616/2783 Construct a Timber Product using Dovetail Joints _ _ M/616/2784 Construct a Timber Product Using Finger Joints E _ _ T/616/2785 Construct a Timber Product Using Halving Joints E _ _ A/616/2786 Construct a Timber Product Using Housing Joints E _ _ F/616/2787 Construct a Timber Product using Mortise, Tenon and Bridle Joints _ _ L/616/2789 Constructing Timber Dovetail Joint _ _ 28

29 Construction and Building Group: Carpentry and Joinery Components J/616/2922 Constructing Timber Finger Joints E _ _ F/616/2790 Constructing Timber Halving and Housing Joints E _ _ J/616/2791 Constructing Timber Mortise, Tenon and Bridle Joints E _ _ T/616/2799 Cutting Wood-Based Materials E _ _ M/616/2798 Cutting Wood-Based Materials E _ _ L/617/0679 Exploring Carpentry and Joinery _ _ Y/616/2813 Fitting Units for Interiors _ _ D/616/2814 Fix and Fit Work Surfaces _ _ M/616/2834 Joinery Hand Tool Maintenance E _ T/616/2835 Joinery Skills _ F/616/2837 Know how to produce Basic Woodworking Joints _ M/616/2879 Prepare Resources for Assembling Interiors _ _ F/617/0730 Produce Basic Woodworking Joints _ _ Y/617/0703 Timber in Construction _ _ 29

30 Construction and Building Group: Carpentry and Joinery Components K/616/2914 Woodwork Hand Tools E _ _ D/616/2912 Woodwork Hand Tools E _ _ H/616/2913 Woodwork Hand Tools E _ _ T/617/0708 Woodwork Jointing Skills _ _ Construction and Building Group: Landscaping Components R/616/2812 Fence Construction E _ _ A/616/2822 Garden Hard Landscaping _ _ F/616/2840 Maintain a Fence E _ L/616/2842 Maintain a Footpath E _ _ R/616/2860 Path Construction _ _ 30

31 Construction and Building Group: Painting and Decorating Components K/617/0592 Application Papers to Walls and Ceilings _ _ Y/617/0636 Application Surface Coatings _ _ J/616/2421 Apply Paint Systems by Brush and Roller _ _ M/617/0710 Apply Plain Papers _ _ A/617/0712 Applying a Set Pattern Wallpaper to Wall Areas _ _ F/617/0713 Applying Lining Paper to Ceiling and Wall Areas _ _ J/617/0714 Applying Lining Paper to Wall Areas E _ _ M/616/2428 Applying Paint by Brush and Roller E _ _ M/616/2431 Applying Solvent Borne Gloss Paint by Brush _ _ T/617/0594 Applying Water-Borne Paint by Brush and Roller E _ _ R/617/0716 Applying Woodchip Wallpaper to Ceiling and Wall Areas _ _ D/617/0721 Applying Woodchip Wallpaper to Wall Areas E _ _ H/617/0607 Construction Painting Skills _ _ D/616/2800 Decorative Paint Effects for Interior Walls _ _ 31

32 Construction and Building Group: Painting and Decorating Components T/616/2821 Free Brushwork and Decorative Motifs _ _ R/616/2826 Introduction to Decorative Treatments E _ _ Y/616/2830 Introduction to Graining and Marbling _ _ A/616/2853 Paint a Plastered Wall E _ _ T/616/2852 Paint a Plastered Wall E _ _ L/616/2856 Painting and Decorating Skills E _ _ R/616/2857 Painting and Decorating Skills E _ _ M/617/0609 Painting and Decorating Skills E _ _ Y/616/2858 Painting Ceilings and Walls _ _ L/617/0696 Preparation Surfaces for Decoration _ _ K/616/2878 Prepare a Surface for Decorating E _ _ H/616/2877 Prepare a Surface for Decorating E _ _ K/616/2881 Preparing a Work Area for Decorating E _ _ 32

33 Construction and Building Group: Painting and Decorating Components H/616/2880 Preparing a Work Area for Decorating E _ _ M/616/2882 Preparing Ceiling and Walls for Decoration _ _ A/616/2884 Preparing for Painting E _ _ T/616/2883 Preparing for Painting E _ _ J/617/0700 Producing Decorative Colour Effects _ _ R/616/2910 Wallpapering Skills _ _ M/617/0707 Wallpapering Skills _ _ 33

34 Construction and Building Group: Plastering Components T/617/0711 Apply Plaster Materials to Internal Backgrounds _ _ Y/616/2424 Applying Floating Coat to an Attached Pier _ _ M/617/0643 Applying Plastering Materials to External Backgrounds _ _ T/617/0644 Applying Plastering Materials to Interiors _ _ K/617/0656 Casting and Fixing Fibrous Plasterwork _ _ Y/616/2780 Casting from a Simple PVC or Cold Pour Mould E _ _ L/616/2792 Create an External Raised Ashlar Finish to an External Rendered Wall _ _ R/616/2793 Cutting and Fixing a Simple Panel Mould E _ _ K/616/2797 Cutting Plasterboard E _ _ H/616/2815 Fix and Skim Plasterboard with Staggered Joints _ _ M/616/2817 Fixing a Simple Fibrous Plaster Cast E _ _ T/616/2818 M/616/2820 Fixing a Simple Square Panel with Semi-Circular Quadrant Corners Forming a Rubbed up Finish by the Use a Sponge and Float _ _ E

35 Construction and Building Group: Plastering Components F/617/0727 Internal Solid Two Coat Plasterwork Between Two Stop Beads _ _ H/617/0686 Know How to Apply Plaster Materials to Internal Surfaces _ T/617/0689 Laying Sand and Cement Screeds _ _ M/616/2851 Mixing Plaster Materials by Hand and Mechanical Methods E _ _ F/617/0680 Plasterboarding _ _ T/616/2866 Plastering Skills E _ _ A/616/2867 Plastering Skills E _ _ F/616/2868 Plastering Skills E _ _ J/616/2869 Plastering Techniques _ _ R/616/2874 Plastering to a Window Reveal _ _ D/617/0699 Produce Reverse Moulds for Fibrous Work _ _ L/616/2890 Rendering Techniques _ _ Y/616/2892 Spinning Quadrants for a Simple Panel Mould _ _ D/616/2893 The Use a Hawk and Trowel in Internal Plastering E _ _ 35

36 Construction and Building Group: Plumbing Components R/616/2437 Basic Plumbing Science _ J/617/0678 Domestic Plumbing Systems _ _ A/616/2805 Drilling and Fixing Components in Plumbing E _ _ F/616/2806 Drilling and Fixing Plumbing Components _ _ F/616/2823 Installation Plastic Rainwater Systems _ _ D/616/2831 Introduction to Working with Copper Pipe E _ _ H/616/2832 Introduction to Working with Plastic Pressure Pipe E _ _ K/616/2833 Introduction to Working with Plastic Soil and Waste Pipe E _ _ Y/616/2844 Maintenance Plumbing Systems _ _ D/616/2845 Measurement and Marking out Plumbing Materials _ _ H/616/2846 Measuring and Marking Out in Plumbing E _ _ D/616/2862 Pipework Skills E _ _ H/616/2863 Pipework Skills E

37 Construction and Building Group: Plumbing Components H/616/2863 Pipework Skills E _ _ K/616/2864 Pipework Skills E _ _ L/617/0729 Plumbing Skills _ _ K/617/0706 Valves, Taps and Cisterns in Domestic Plumbing _ J/617/0731 Working with Copper Pipe _ _ J/616/2919 Working with Low Carbon Steel Pipe _ _ A/616/2920 Working with Plastic Pressure Pipe _ _ Y/617/0619 Working with Plastic Soil and Waste Pipe _ _ L/616/2923 Working with Plastic Soil and Waste Pipe E _ _ 37

38 Employability Group Employability: Accessing Services Components J/616/0331 Accessing Commercial Services E _ _ L/616/0332 Accessing Commercial Services E _ _ R/616/0333 Accessing Commercial Services E _ _ Y/616/0334 Accessing Financial Services E _ _ D/616/0335 Accessing Financial Services E _ _ H/616/0336 Accessing Financial Services E _ _ 38

39 Employability: Assertiveness and Decision Making Skills Components R/616/0347 Assertiveness and Decision Making Skills E _ _ Y/616/0348 Assertiveness and Decision Making Skills One 3 27 _ _ D/616/0349 Assertiveness and Decision Making Skills Two 3 24 _ _ D/616/0450 Decision Making Skills Two 1 8 _ M/616/0453 Developing Assertiveness E _ T/616/0454 Developing Assertiveness E _ H/616/0868 Negotiation Skills One 6 54 _ _ K/616/0869 Negotiation Skills Two 6 48 _ _ 39

40 Employability: Behaviour in the Workplace Components M/616/0355 Building and Managing Workplace Relationships One 3 27 _ T/616/0356 Building and Managing Workplace Relationships Two 3 24 _ J/616/0362 Bullying and Harassment in the Workplace E _ L/616/0363 Bullying and Harassment in the Workplace One 1 9 _ A/616/0391 Conduct at Work E _ _ F/616/0392 Conduct at Work E _ _ F/616/0392 Conduct at Work E _ _ L/616/0394 Conflict Resolution in the Workplace One 3 27 _ R/616/0395 Conflict Resolution in the Workplace Two 3 24 _ Y/616/0446 Dealing with Difficult Situations at Work E _ _ D/616/0447 Dealing with Difficult Situations at Work One 1 9 _ _ A/616/0875 Personal Manner and Conduct E _ _ F/616/0876 Personal Manner and Conduct E _ _ A/616/0908 Relationships and Behaviour in the Workplace E _ T/616/0910 Relationships and Behaviour in the Workplace E _ A/616/0911 Relationships and Behaviour in the Workplace E _ 40

41 Employability: Behaviour in the Workplace Components D/616/0920 Responsible Work Practice One 2 18 _ _ H/616/0921 Responsible Work Practice Two 1 8 _ 41

42 Employability: Career Planning and Job Search Components T/616/0342 Applying for Jobs or Courses E _ _ A/616/0343 Applying for Jobs or Courses E _ _ R/616/0364 Career Planning E _ Y/616/0365 Career Planning One 3 27 _ D/616/0366 Career Planning Two 3 24 _ H/616/0367 Career Planning Three 3 21 _ M/616/0582 Exploring Occupational Areas E _ T/616/0583 Exploring Occupational Areas E _ A/616/0584 Exploring Occupational Areas E _ F/616/0585 Exploring the World Work E _ J/616/0586 Exploring the World Work E _ L/616/0587 Finding Jobs or Courses E _ R/616/0588 Finding Jobs or Courses E _ J/616/0815 Investigating a Career Two 3 24 _ L/616/0816 Job Applications E _ _ Y/616/0818 Job Applications One 1 9 _ _ 42

43 Employability: Career Planning and Job Search Components D/616/0819 Job Seeking Skills E _ Y/616/0821 Job Seeking Skills One 3 27 _ H/616/0823 Job Seeking Skills Two 3 24 _ K/616/0855 Making Informed Career Choices E _ M/616/0856 Making Informed Career Choices E _ M/616/0873 Participating in Vocational Tasters One 6 54 _ _ T/616/0874 Participating in Vocational Tasters Two 6 48 _ _ K/616/0905 Recognising Employment Opportunities Three 1 7 _ K/616/1214 Working Patterns One 1 9 _ 43

44 Employability: Communication in the Workplace Components M/616/0372 Communication in the Workplace E _ _ T/616/0373 Communication in the Workplace E _ _ A/616/0374 Communication in the Workplace E _ _ J/616/0376 Communication in the Workplace One 3 27 _ R/616/0378 Communication in the Workplace Two 3 24 _ Y/616/0379 Communication in the Workplace Three 3 21 _ Employability: Confidence and Self Esteem Components A/616/0357 Building Confidence and Self Esteem E _ F/616/0358 Building Confidence and Self Esteem E _ J/616/0359 Building Confidence and Self Esteem E _ A/616/0360 Building Confidence and Self Esteem One 3 27 _ F/616/0361 Building Confidence and Self Esteem Two 3 24 _ 44

45 Employability: Continuing Pressional Development (CPD) Components K/616/0337 Action Planning to Improve Performance at Work E _ M/616/0338 Action Planning to Improve Performance at Work E _ T/616/0339 Adapting to Change at Work Two 3 24 _ H/616/0451 Developing a Personal Learning Programme E _ K/616/0452 Developing a Personal Learning Programme One 3 27 _ T/616/0597 Getting the Most Out Training E _ _ F/616/0599 Getting the Most Out Training One 1 9 _ _ D/616/0626 Improving Own Learning and Performance Two 3 24 _ K/616/0628 Improving Own Learning and Performance Three 3 21 _ K/616/0631 Induction to a Training Course E _ J/616/0636 Induction to a Training Course One 3 27 _ F/616/0859 Managing Study E _ _ T/616/0860 Managing Study One 3 27 _ _ 45

46 Employability: Continuing Pressional Development (CPD) Components J/616/0880 Planning for Progression E _ T/616/0924 Reviewing Your Situation at Work E _ A/616/0925 Reviewing Your Situation at Work One 1 9 _ K/616/1116 Transferable Skills and Training Needs E _ M/616/1117 Transferable Skills and Training Needs One 3 27 _ Y/616/1161 Understanding Change in the Workplace Two 2 16 _ A/616/1167 Understanding Progression Opportunities E _ F/616/1168 Understanding Progression Opportunities One 1 9 _ T/616/1183 Undertaking Pressional Development Two 3 24 _ _ 46

47 Employability: Customer Service Skills Components M/616/0436 Customer Service Skills E _ T/616/0437 Customer Service Skills E _ A/616/0438 Customer Service Skills E _ M/616/0436 Customer Service Skills One 3 27 _ F/616/0439 Customer Service Skills Two 3 24 _ 47

48 Employability: CV Writing Components D/616/0352 Building a Personal Career One 3 27 _ H/616/0353 Building a Personal Career Two 3 24 _ K/616/0354 Building a Personal Career Three 3 21 _ R/616/0428 Creating a Tailored Curriculum Vitae (CV) One 3 27 _ Y/616/0429 Creating a Tailored Curriculum Vitae (CV) Two 3 24 _ H/616/0434 Creating an Online Prile for Career Planning One 3 27 _ _ K/616/0435 Creating an Online Prile for Career Planning Two 3 24 _ _ A/616/0441 CV Writing E _ J/616/0474 Exploring a Curriculum Vitae (CV) E _ L/616/0475 Exploring a Curriculum Vitae (CV) E _ R/616/0896 Presenting Information about Self to an Employer E _ _ Y/616/0897 Presenting Information about Self to an Employer E _ _ F/616/1218 Writing a Curriculum Vitae (CV) E _ _ J/616/1219 Writing a Curriculum Vitae (CV) E _ _ 48

49 Employability: Discrimination at Work Components L/616/0458 Discrimination at Work E _ J/616/0460 Discrimination at Work One 3 27 _ L/616/0461 Discrimination at Work Two 3 24 _ 49

50 Employability: Employability Skills Components K/616/0368 Carrying out Market Research E _ _ M/616/0369 Carrying out Market Research E _ _ H/616/0370 Carrying Out Work Tasks E _ _ K/616/0371 Carrying Out Work Tasks E _ _ A/616/0455 Developing Meeting Skills E _ _ F/616/0456 Developing Meeting Skills One 2 18 _ _ J/616/0457 Developing Meeting Skills Two 2 16 _ _ K/616/0466 Employment Skills E _ _ M/616/0467 Employment Skills One 3 27 _ _ H/616/0594 Following Instructions in the Workplace E _ _ K/616/0595 Following Instructions in the Workplace E _ _ M/616/0596 Following Instructions in the Workplace E _ _ H/616/0675 Introduction to Guiding Visitors E _ _ K/616/0676 Introduction to Guiding Visitors E _ _ M/616/0677 Introduction to Guiding Visitors E _ _ 50

51 Employability: Employability Skills Components T/616/0793 J/616/0796 Y/616/0799 Introduction to the Use Tools and Equipment for a Work Task Introduction to the Use Tools and Equipment for a Work Task Introduction to the Use Tools and Equipment for a Work Task E _ _ E _ _ E _ _ T/616/0826 Leadership Skills Two 3 24 _ A/616/0827 Leadership Skills Three 3 21 _ D/616/0853 Making a Work Product E _ _ H/616/0854 Making a Work Product E _ _ T/616/0857 Managing a Work Project Two 1 8 _ _ A/616/0858 Managing a Work Project Three 1 7 _ _ J/616/0863 Marketing Products and Services E _ _ L/616/0864 Marketing Products and Services E _ _ D/616/0867 Motivation One 1 9 _ 51

52 Employability: Employability Skills Components D/616/0870 Participate in an Occupational Taster E _ _ H/616/0871 Participate in an Occupational Taster E _ _ K/616/0872 Participate in an Occupational Taster E _ _ L/616/0881 Workshop Skills E _ _ R/616/0882 Workshop Skills E _ _ H/616/1454 Pre-Press Skills in the Print Workshop One 3 27 _ _ R/616/1224 Presentation Skills E _ _ Y/616/1225 Presentation Skills One 2 18 _ _ D/616/1226 Presentation Skills Two 2 16 _ _ H/616/1227 Presentation Skills Three 3 21 _ _ M/616/1456 Production Line Skills One 3 27 _ _ Y/616/0902 Promoting a Business E _ _ D/616/0903 Promoting a Business E _ _ K/616/1455 Quality Assurance and Control in a Production Workshop One 3 27 _ _ F/616/0912 Report Writing Two 1 8 _ R/616/0915 Report Writing Three 1 7 _ 52

53 Employability: Employability Skills Components D/616/0917 Research Skills One 3 27 _ H/616/0918 Research Skills Two 3 24 _ K/616/0919 Research Skills Three 6 42 _ T/616/0938 Self Advocacy E _ A/616/0939 Selling Skills E _ _ A/616/1010 Small Scale Research Project Two 6 48 _ A/616/1038 Supporting Workers Whose First Language is not English E _ _ L/616/1044 Supporting Workers Whose First Language is not English One 3 27 _ _ H/616/1048 Take Part in a Work Activity E _ _ K/616/1052 Take Part in a Work Activity One 1 9 _ _ J/616/1057 Take Part in a Work Activity Two 2 16 _ _ R/616/1188 Use Materials for a Work Task One 2 18 _ _ Y/616/1189 Use Materials for a Work Task Two 2 16 _ _ 53

54 Employability: Employability Skills Components L/616/1190 Use Tools and Equipment for a Work Task One 3 27 _ _ R/616/1191 Use Tools and Equipment for a Work Task Two 3 24 _ _ M/616/1215 Working to Standards E _ T/616/1216 Working to Standards E _ A/616/1217 Working to Standards E _ 54

55 Employability: Enterprise Skills Components H/616/0580 Exploring Enterprise E _ _ K/616/0581 Exploring Enterprise E _ _ R/616/0929 Roles and Responsibilities in a Business Enterprise E _ M/616/0937 Roles and Responsibilities in a Business Enterprise E _ H/616/1177 Undertaking an Enterprise Project E _ _ K/616/1178 Undertaking an Enterprise Project One 6 54 _ _ M/616/1179 Undertaking an Enterprise Project Two 6 48 _ _ H/616/1180 Undertaking an Enterprise Project Three 6 42 _ _ 55

56 Employability: Environmental Awareness in the Workplace Components T/616/0468 Environmental Awareness in the Workplace E _ _ A/616/0469 Environmental Awareness in the Workplace E _ _ M/616/0470 Environmental Awareness in the Workplace E _ Employability: Equality and Diversity at Work Components T/616/0471 Equality and Diversity at Work E _ A/616/0472 Equality and Diversity at Work One 3 27 _ F/616/0473 Equality and Diversity at Work Two 3 24 _ 56

57 Employability: Health and Safety in the Workplace Components Y/616/0589 Follow Health and Safety Procedures in the Workplace E _ _ L/616/0590 Follow Health and Safety Procedures in the Workplace One 1 9 _ _ D/616/0593 Follow Health and Safety Procedures in the Workplace Two 1 8 _ _ R/616/0607 Health and Safety in the Workplace E _ _ Y/616/0608 Health and Safety in the Workplace E _ _ D/616/0612 Health and Safety in the Workplace E _ A/616/0617 Health and Safety in the Workplace One 3 27 _ F/616/0618 Health and Safety in the Workplace Two 3 24 _ 57

58 Employability: ICT Components M/616/1232 Artwork and Imaging Stware Skills One 3 27 _ _ T/616/1233 Audio and Video Stware E _ _ A/616/1234 Audio Stware Skills E _ _ F/616/1235 Audio Stware Skills One 2 18 _ _ J/616/1236 Audio Stware Skills Two 3 24 _ _ L/616/1237 Computer Basics E _ R/616/1238 Computer Security and Privacy E _ Y/616/1239 Creating and Publishing Websites One 3 27 _ _ L/616/1240 Creating and Publishing Websites Two 4 32 _ _ R/616/1241 Data Management Stware Skills E _ _ Y/616/1242 Data Management Stware Skills One 2 18 _ _ D/616/1243 Data Management Stware Skills Two 3 24 _ _ H/616/1244 Database Stware Skills E _ _ K/616/1245 Database Stware Skills One 3 27 _ _ M/616/1246 Database Stware Skills Two 4 32 _ _ 58

59 Employability: ICT Components A/616/1248 Design and Imaging Stware Skills E _ _ T/616/1250 Design Stware Skills One 3 27 _ _ A/616/1251 Desktop Publishing Stware E _ _ F/616/1252 Desktop Publishing Stware Skills E _ _ L/616/1254 Desktop Publishing Stware Skills One 3 27 _ _ R/616/1255 Desktop Publishing Stware Skills Two 4 32 _ _ Y/616/1256 Developing and Presenting Information Using ICT E _ _ D/616/1257 Developing and Presenting Information Using ICT E _ _ K/616/1438 Developing ICT Skills E _ _ H/616/1258 Digital Lifestyle E _ K/616/1259 Skills E _ _ D/616/1260 Skills One 2 18 _ _ H/616/1261 Skills Two 3 24 _ _ 59

60 Employability: ICT Components M/616/1439 Enter and Save Information Using ICT E _ _ H/616/1440 Enter and Save Information Using ICT E _ _ K/616/1441 Find Information Using ICT E _ _ M/616/1442 Find Information Using ICT E _ _ Y/616/1273 D/616/1274 Following Safe and Healthy Working Practices When Using ICT Following Safe and Healthy Working Practices When Using ICT E _ _ E _ _ H/616/1275 Graphics Stware Skills E _ _ K/616/1276 Imaging Stware Skills One 3 27 _ _ M/616/1277 Imaging Stware Skills Two 4 32 _ _ T/616/1278 Internet Safety for IT Users One 3 27 _ _ A/616/1279 IT Communications One 2 18 _ _ M/616/1280 IT Communications Two 2 16 _ _ T/616/1281 IT Maintenance for Users One 2 18 _ _ A/616/1282 IT User Fundamentals E _ _ 60

61 Employability: ICT Components F/616/1283 Multimedia Stware Skills One 3 27 _ _ J/616/1284 Personal Digital Photograph Processing E _ _ L/616/1285 Presentation Stware Skills E _ _ R/616/1286 Presentation Stware Skills One 3 27 _ _ Y/616/1287 Presentation Stware Skills Two 4 32 _ _ D/616/1288 Selecting Information Using the Internet E _ _ T/616/1443 Send and Receive Information Using ICT E _ _ A/616/1444 Send and Receive Information Using ICT E _ _ L/616/1304 Spreadsheet Stware Skills E _ _ R/616/1305 Spreadsheet Stware Skills One 3 27 _ _ Y/616/1306 Spreadsheet Stware Skills Two 4 32 _ _ D/616/1307 The Internet and World Wide Web E _ _ H/616/1308 Understanding How to Use Computer Aided Design Stware Two 3 24 _ 61

62 Employability: ICT Components K/616/1309 Use E-Sources to Select Information Two 3 24 _ _ D/616/1310 Using a Raspberry Pi One 3 27 _ _ H/616/1311 Using Digital Photograph Processing Stware One 2 18 _ _ F/616/1445 Using ICT: Safe Working Practices E _ K/616/1312 Using Scratch Programming Language One 3 27 _ _ M/616/1313 Using the Internet One 3 27 _ _ T/616/1314 Using the Internet Two 4 32 _ _ A/616/1315 Video Stware Skills E _ _ F/616/1316 Video Stware Skills One 2 18 _ _ J/616/1317 Video Stware Skills Two 3 24 _ _ L/616/1318 Word Processing Stware Skills E _ _ R/616/1319 Word Processing Stware Skills One 3 27 _ _ J/616/1320 Word Processing Stware Skills Two 4 32 _ _ 62

63 Employability: Induction to Work Components K/616/0340 Adjusting to a New Work Setting E _ _ M/616/0341 Adjusting to a New Work Setting E _ _ L/616/0637 Induction to the Workplace E _ L/616/1450 Induction to the Workplace E _ 63

64 Employability: Interview Techniques Components Y/616/0883 Preparation for a Recruitment Interview E _ _ D/616/0884 Preparation for a Recruitment Interview One 1 9 _ _ K/616/0886 Preparation for a Recruitment Interview Two 2 16 _ J/616/0894 Preparing for an Interview E _ L/616/0895 Preparing for an Interview E _ K/616/1181 Undertaking an Interview E _ _ M/616/1182 Undertaking an Interview E _ _ 64

65 Employability: Introduction to Vocational Industries Components D/615/9296 Introduction to Animal Care Industries E _ H/615/9297 Introduction to Animal Care Industries E _ K/615/9298 Introduction to Animal Care Industries E _ M/615/9299 Introduction to Animal Care Industries One 2 18 _ Y/615/9300 Introduction to Animal Care Industries Two 2 16 _ R/616/0638 Y/616/0639 L/616/0640 R/616/0641 Y/616/0642 Introduction to Business, Administration and Customer Service Industries Introduction to Business, Administration and Customer Service Industries Introduction to Business, Administration and Customer Service Industries Introduction to Business, Administration and Customer Service Industries Introduction to Business, Administration and Customer Service Industries E _ E _ E _ One 2 18 _ Two 2 16 _ 65

66 Employability: Introduction to Vocational Industries Components H/616/0644 Introduction to Catering and Hospitality Industries E _ K/616/0645 Introduction to Catering and Hospitality Industries E _ M/616/0646 Introduction to Catering and Hospitality Industries E _ T/616/0647 Introduction to Catering and Hospitality Industries One 2 18 _ A/616/0648 Introduction to Catering and Hospitality Industries Two 2 16 _ F/616/0649 Introduction Child Care Industries E _ T/616/0650 Introduction Child Care Industries E _ A/616/0651 Introduction Child Care Industries E _ F/616/0652 Introduction Child Care Industries One 2 18 _ J/616/0653 Introduction Child Care Industries Two 2 16 _ 66

67 Employability: Introduction to Vocational Industries Components L/616/0654 Introduction to Construction and Building Industries E _ R/616/0655 Introduction to Construction and Building Industries E _ Y/616/0656 Introduction to Construction and Building Industries E _ D/616/0657 Introduction to Construction and Building Industries One 2 18 _ H/616/0658 Introduction to Construction and Building Industries Two 2 16 _ D/616/0660 Introduction to Creative and Design Industries E _ H/616/0661 Introduction to Creative and Design Industries E _ K/616/0662 Introduction to Creative and Design Industries E _ M/616/0663 Introduction to Creative and Design Industries One 2 18 _ T/616/0664 Introduction to Creative and Design Industries Two 2 16 _ 67

68 Employability: Introduction to Vocational Industries Components A/616/0665 Introduction to Digital Technology Industries E _ F/616/0666 Introduction to Digital Technology Industries E _ J/616/0667 Introduction to Digital Technology Industries E _ L/616/0668 Introduction to Digital Technology Industries One 2 18 _ R/616/0669 Introduction to Digital Technology Industries Two 2 16 _ J/616/0670 Introduction to Engineering and Manufacturing Industries E _ L/616/0671 Introduction to Engineering and Manufacturing Industries E _ R/616/0672 Introduction to Engineering and Manufacturing Industries E _ Y/616/0673 Introduction to Engineering and Manufacturing Industries One 2 18 _ D/616/0674 Introduction to Engineering and Manufacturing Industries Two 2 16 _ 68

69 Employability: Introduction to Vocational Industries Components T/616/0678 Introduction to Hair and Beauty Industries E _ A/616/0679 Introduction to Hair and Beauty Industries E _ M/616/0680 Introduction to Hair and Beauty Industries E _ T/616/0681 Introduction to Hair and Beauty Industries One 2 18 _ A/616/0682 Introduction to Hair and Beauty Industries Two 2 16 _ Y/616/0771 Introduction to Health, Lifestyle and Science Industries E _ D/616/0772 Introduction to Health, Lifestyle and Science Industries E _ M/616/0775 Introduction to Health, Lifestyle and Science Industries E _ T/616/0776 Introduction to Health, Lifestyle and Science Industries One 2 18 _ F/616/0778 Introduction to Health, Lifestyle and Science Industries Two 2 16 _ 69

70 Employability: Introduction to Vocational Industries Components J/616/0782 Introduction to Horticulture Industries E _ Y/616/0785 Introduction to Horticulture Industries E _ H/616/0787 Introduction to Horticulture Industries E _ H/616/0790 Introduction to Horticulture Industries One 2 18 _ K/616/0791 Introduction to Horticulture Industries Two 2 16 _ L/616/0802 Introduction to Transport and Logistics Industries E _ D/616/0805 Introduction to Transport and Logistics Industries E _ H/616/0806 Introduction to Transport and Logistics Industries E _ A/616/0813 Introduction to Transport and Logistics Industries One 2 18 _ F/616/0814 Introduction to Transport and Logistics Industries Two 2 16 _ 70

71 Employability: Literacy Components L/616/1321 Engage in Discussion E _ _ R/616/1322 Engage in Discussion E _ _ Y/616/1323 Engage in Discussion E _ _ D/616/1324 Engage in Discussion One 2 18 _ _ H/616/1325 Engage in Discussion Two 2 16 _ _ K/616/1326 Listen and Respond E _ _ M/616/1327 Listen and Respond E _ _ T/616/1328 Listen and Respond E _ _ A/616/1329 Listen and Respond One 2 18 _ _ M/616/1330 Listen and Respond Two 2 16 _ _ 71

72 Employability: Literacy Components T/616/1331 Read for Information E _ _ A/616/1332 Read for Information E _ _ F/616/1333 Read for Information E _ _ J/616/1334 Read for Information One 3 27 _ _ L/616/1335 Read for Information Two 3 24 _ _ D/616/1338 Read for Purpose and Meaning E _ _ F/616/1350 Read for Purpose and Meaning E _ _ J/616/1365 Read for Purpose and Meaning E _ _ L/616/1366 Read for Purpose and Meaning One 3 27 _ _ R/616/1367 Read for Purpose and Meaning Two 3 24 _ _ 72

73 Employability: Literacy Components Y/616/1368 Speak to Communicate E _ _ D/616/1369 Speak to Communicate E _ _ R/616/1370 Speak to Communicate E _ _ Y/616/1371 Speak to Communicate One 2 18 _ _ D/616/1372 Speak to Communicate Two 2 16 _ _ K/616/1374 Write to Communicate E _ _ M/616/1375 Write to Communicate E _ _ T/616/1376 Write to Communicate E _ _ J/616/1379 Write to Communicate One 3 27 _ _ F/616/1381 Write to Communicate Two 3 24 _ _ 73

74 Employability: Literacy Components Y/616/1385 Write Accurately E _ _ H/616/1387 Write Accurately E _ _ L/616/1383 Write with Accuracy One 3 27 _ _ H/616/1373 Write Fluently and Accurately Two 3 24 _ _ 74

75 Employability: Maths Components H/616/1390 Adding and Subtracting E _ _ M/616/1392 Addition, Subtraction and Multiplication E _ _ A/616/1394 Making Calculations E _ _ J/616/1396 Making Calculations One 3 27 _ _ R/616/1398 Making Calculations Two 3 24 _ _ F/616/1400 Money and Time E _ _ L/616/1402 Money, Time and Temperature E _ _ Y/616/1404 Money, Time and Temperature E _ _ H/616/1406 Money, Time and Temperature One 3 27 _ _ K/616/1407 Money, Time and Temperature Two 3 24 _ _ 75

76 Employability: Maths Components H/616/1423 Using Whole Numbers E _ _ T/616/1426 Using Whole Numbers and Fractions E _ _ F/616/1431 Using Whole Numbers, Decimals, Fractions and Percentages E _ _ M/616/1408 Numbers, Decimals, Fractions and Percentages One 3 27 _ _ T/616/1409 Numbers, Decimals, Fractions and Percentages Two 3 24 _ _ M/616/1411 Numerical Relationships, Algebra and Ratios One 2 18 _ _ K/616/1410 Numerical Relationships, Algebra and Ratio Two 2 16 _ _ T/616/1412 Using and Communicating Data E _ _ A/616/1413 Using and Communicating Data E _ _ F/616/1414 Using and Communicating Data E _ _ J/616/1415 Using and Communicating Data One 3 27 _ _ L/616/1416 Using and Communicating Data Two 3 24 _ _ 76

77 Employability: Maths Components R/616/1417 Using Probability One 2 18 _ _ Y/616/1418 Using Probability Two 2 16 _ _ R/616/1420 Using Size, Shape and Space E _ _ D/616/1419 Using Size, Shape and Measures E _ _ Y/616/1421 Using Size, Shape and Space One 3 27 _ _ D/616/1422 Using Size, Shape and Space Two 3 24 _ _ 77

78 Employability: Mentoring Components R/616/0865 Mentoring Two 1 8 _ Y/616/0866 Mentoring Practice Two 2 16 _ _ T/616/1104 The Mentoring Process Two 3 24 _ Employability: Personal Presentation at Work Components R/616/0851 Looking and Acting the Part in the Workplace E _ _ Y/616/0852 Looking and Acting the Part in the Workplace E _ _ J/616/0877 Personal Presentation at Work E _ L/616/0878 Personal Presentation at Work One 1 9 _ R/616/0879 Personal Presentation at Work Two 1 8 _ 78

79 Employability: Problem Solving in the Workplace Components H/616/0448 Dealing with Work-Related Problems E _ _ K/616/0449 Dealing with Work-Related Problems E _ _ D/616/0898 Problem Solving in the Workplace E _ H/616/0899 Problem Solving in the Workplace One 3 27 _ L/616/0900 Problem Solving in the Workplace Two 3 24 _ R/616/0901 Problem Solving in the Workplace Three 3 21 _ 79

80 Employability: Rights and Responsibilities at Work Components F/616/0442 Dealing with Change at Work E _ J/616/0443 Dealing with Change at Work One 3 27 _ R/616/0462 Employment Contract and Payslip Basics E _ Y/616/0463 Employment Rights, Contracts and Pay One 3 27 _ D/616/0464 Employment Rights, Contracts and Pay Two 3 24 _ H/616/0465 Employment Rights, Contracts and Pay Three 3 21 _ F/616/0926 Rights and Responsibilities at Work E _ J/616/0927 Rights and Responsibilities at Work E _ L/616/0928 Rights and Responsibilities at Work E _ 80

81 Employability: Rights and Responsibilities at Work Components T/616/1118 D/615/9301 A/616/1119 M/616/1120 T/616/1121 A/616/1122 F/616/1123 J/616/1124 L/616/1125 R/616/1126 Understand Employment Responsibilities and Rights in Animal Care Industries Understand Employment Responsibilities and Rights in Animal Care Industries Understand Employment Responsibilities and Rights in Business, Administration and Customer Service Industries Understand Employment Responsibilities and Rights in Business, Administration and Customer Service Industries Understand Employment Responsibilities and Rights in Catering and Hospitality Industries Understand Employment Responsibilities and Rights in Catering and Hospitality Industries Understand Employment Responsibilities and Rights in Child Care Industries Understand Employment Responsibilities and Rights in Child Care Industries Understand Employment Responsibilities and Rights in Construction and Building Industries Understand Employment Responsibilities and Rights in Construction and Building Industries One 3 27 _ Two 3 24 _ One 3 27 _ Two 3 24 _ One 3 27 _ Two 3 24 _ One 3 27 _ Two 3 24 _ One 3 27 _ Two 3 24 _ 81

82 Employability: Rights and Responsibilities at Work Components Y/616/1127 D/616/1128 H/616/1129 Y/616/1130 D/616/1131 H/616/1132 K/616/1133 M/616/1134 F/616/1137 L/616/1139 Understand Employment Responsibilities and Rights in Creative and Design Industries Understand Employment Responsibilities and Rights in Creative and Design Industries Understand Employment Responsibilities and Rights in Digital Technology Industries Understand Employment Responsibilities and Rights in Digital Technology Industries Understand Employment Responsibilities and Rights in Engineering and Manufacturing Industries Understand Employment Responsibilities and Rights in Engineering and Manufacturing Industries Understand Employment Responsibilities and Rights in Hair and Beauty Industries Understand Employment Responsibilities and Rights in Hair and Beauty Industries Understand Employment Responsibilities and Rights in Health, Lifestyle and Science Industries Understand Employment Responsibilities and Rights in Health, Lifestyle and Science Industries One 3 27 _ Two 3 24 _ One 3 27 _ Two 3 24 _ One 3 27 _ Two 3 24 _ One 3 27 _ Two 3 24 _ One 3 27 _ Two 3 24 _ 82

83 Employability: Rights and Responsibilities at Work Components Y/616/1144 K/616/1150 T/616/1152 F/616/1154 Understand Employment Responsibilities and Rights in Horticulture Industries Understand Employment Responsibilities and Rights in Horticulture Industries Understand Employment Responsibilities and Rights in Transport and Logistics Industries Understand Employment Responsibilities and Rights in Transport and Logistics Industries One 3 27 _ Two 3 24 _ One 3 27 _ Two 3 24 _ D/616/1162 Understanding Pensions E _ M/616/1165 Understanding Pensions One 1 9 _ 83

84 Employability: Setting Targets Components F/616/0344 Appraisals and Setting Targets E _ J/616/0345 Appraisals and Setting Targets One 3 27 _ L/616/0346 Appraisals and Setting Targets Two 3 24 _ K/616/0922 Reviewing and Reflecting on Own Progress E _ _ M/616/0923 Reviewing and Reflecting on Own Progress E _ _ M/616/0940 Setting Work-Related Targets E _ T/616/0941 Setting Work-Related Targets E _ 84

85 Employability: Speaking and Listening at Work Components K/616/1228 Speaking and Listening at Work E _ _ M/616/1229 Speaking and Listening at Work E _ _ H/616/1230 Speaking and Listening at Work E _ _ K/616/1231 Speaking and Listening at Work One 3 27 _ _ 85

86 Employability: Stress Management Components Y/616/0396 Coping Strategies at Work E _ _ D/616/0397 Coping Strategies at Work E _ _ H/616/0398 Coping Strategies at Work E _ _ L/616/0427 Coping Strategies at Work One 2 18 _ _ K/616/1018 Stress Management E _ Y/616/1029 Stress and Stress Management Techniques One 3 27 _ _ Y/616/1032 Stress and Stress Management Techniques Two 3 24 _ _ K/616/1035 Stress and Stress Management Techniques Three 6 42 _ _ 86

87 Employability: Teamwork Skills Components R/616/0350 Being Part a Group E _ _ Y/616/0351 Being Part a Group E _ _ D/616/0383 Communication Skills for Group and Teamwork E _ H/616/0384 Communication Skills for Group and Teamwork One 3 27 _ _ K/616/0385 Communication Skills for Group and Teamwork Two 3 24 _ _ K/616/1066 Team Building Skills E _ F/616/1073 Team Building Skills One 3 27 _ R/616/1076 Team Building Skills Two 3 24 _ D/616/1095 Team Motivation E _ K/616/1097 Team Motivation One 3 27 _ M/616/1098 Team Motivation Two 3 24 _ 87

88 Employability: Teamwork Skills Components T/616/1099 Teamwork Skills E _ _ D/616/1100 Teamwork Skills One 3 27 _ _ K/616/1102 Teamwork Skills Two 3 24 _ _ M/616/1103 Teamwork Skills Three 3 21 _ _ A/616/1105 Theory Team Building Skills Three 3 21 _ D/616/1212 Working in a Team E _ _ H/616/1213 Working in a Team E _ _ 88

89 Employability: Time Management Skills Components A/616/0861 Managing Your Time E _ _ F/616/0862 Managing Your Time E _ _ L/616/1108 Time Management E _ R/616/1109 Time Management One 3 27 _ L/616/1111 Time Management Two 3 24 _ Y/616/1113 Time Management Three 1 7 _ D/616/1114 Time Management Skills E _ H/616/1115 Time Management Skills E _ 89

90 Employability: Travelling to and From Work Components D/616/1002 Skills for Travelling To and From Work E _ _ H/616/1003 Skills for Travelling To and From Work E _ _ T/616/1006 Skills for Travelling To and From Work E _ _ 90

91 Employability: Using ICT in the Workplace Components Y/616/1192 Using ICT in the Workplace E _ _ D/616/1193 Using ICT in the Workplace E _ _ H/616/1194 Using ICT in the Workplace E _ _ K/616/1195 Using ICT in the Workplace One 3 27 _ _ M/616/1196 Using ICT in the Workplace Two 3 24 _ _ T/616/1197 Using ICT to Support Writing E _ _ A/616/1198 Using ICT to Support Writing One 1 9 _ _ 91

92 Employability: Using Money in the Workplace Components L/616/0444 Dealing with Debt E _ R/616/0445 Dealing with Debt One 3 27 _ M/616/0601 Handling Payment for Goods and Services E _ _ T/616/0602 Handling Payment for Goods and Services One 3 27 _ _ A/616/0603 Handling Payment for Goods and Services Two 3 24 _ _ L/616/1156 Understanding Banks and Credit Cards E _ D/616/1159 Understanding Banks and Credit Cards One 3 27 _ F/616/1199 Using Money in the Workplace E _ _ K/616/1200 Using Money in the Workplace E _ _ 92

93 Employability: Using Numeracy Skills in the Workplace Components M/616/1201 Using Numeracy Skills in the Workplace E _ _ T/616/1202 Using Numeracy Skills in the Workplace E _ _ A/616/1203 Using Numeracy Skills in the Workplace E _ _ F/616/1204 Using Numeracy Skills in the Workplace One 3 27 _ _ J/616/1205 Using Numeracy Skills in the Workplace Two 3 24 _ _ 93

94 Employability: Using Writing Skills in the Workplace Components L/616/1206 Using Writing Skills in the Workplace E _ _ R/616/1207 Using Writing Skills in the Workplace E _ _ A/616/1220 Writing Needs at Work E _ F/616/1221 Writing Needs at Work One 1 9 _ J/616/1222 Writing Notes and s E _ _ L/616/1223 Writing Notes and s One 1 9 _ _ Employability: Volunteering Components R/616/0848 Learning from Volunteering Two 2 16 _ Y/616/1208 Volunteering E _ D/616/1209 Volunteering E _ R/616/1210 Volunteering E _ Y/616/1211 Volunteering One 1 9 _ 94

95 Employability: Work Experience Components Y/616/0849 Learning from Work Placement E _ L/616/0850 Learning from Work Placement E _ M/616/0887 Preparation for a Work Placement E _ M/616/0890 Preparation for a Work Placement E _ T/616/0891 Preparation for Work Experience E _ A/616/0892 Preparation for Work Experience One 1 9 _ F/616/0893 Preparation for Work Experience Two 1 8 _ A/616/1184 Undertaking Work Experience E _ _ F/616/1185 Undertaking Work Experience One 3 27 _ _ J/616/1186 Undertaking Work Experience Two 3 24 _ _ L/616/1187 Undertaking Work Experience Three 3 21 _ _ 95

96 Assessment Section Three 96

97 Centre Staff Requirements As an Awarding Organisation, we require that: Tutors have relevant teaching experience and/or a qualification, and experience and/or a qualification in the relevant subject area. Suitable teaching qualifications include: Level 3 or 4 Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS) or above Level 3 Education and Training or above Diploma or Certificate in Education Bachelors or Masters Degree in Education Assessors have an assessor qualification or recent relevant experience. Suitable assessor qualifications include: Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement A1 Assess Candidate Performance using a Range Methods D32 Assess Candidate Performance and D33 Assess Candidate using Differing Sources Evidence Internal Verifiers (IV) have an internal verification qualification or recent relevant experience. Suitable internal verification qualifications include: Level 4 Award in Internal Quality Assurance Assessment Processes and Practice Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance Assessment Processes and Practice V1 Conduct Internal Quality Assurance the Assessment Process D34 Internally Verify the Assessment Process 97

98 How these Qualifications are Assessed These qualifications are assessed through an internally set, internally marked and externally verified portfolio. Guidance on our expectations is available in 'A Guide to Assessing AIM Awards Qualifications' available in Section 5: Appendices. Entry 1 Achievement Continuum Learners completing Entry 1 components within these qualifications are assessed using the Entry 1 Achievement Continuum. The Continuum describes the characteristics the learner should display at each the 10 stages, from Encounter to Application. Assessors may record their assessment judgements on the Entry 1 Learner Transcript Template indicating the stage on the continuum at which the learner has achieved the assessment. Where possible, the Assessor statement should use the terminology the Achievement Continuum to reflect what the learner has achieved. A full version the Entry 1 Achievement Continuum and Entry 1 Achievement Continuum Component Transcript template can be found in Section 5: Appendices. Use the Entry 1 Learner Transcript Template is optional. 98

99 Section Four Operational Guidance 99

100 Offering this Qualification Centres wishing to fer these qualifications must be an AIM Awards recognised centre. New centres can apply to become a centre using the Centre Recognition Application Process on our website (www. aimawards.org.uk) or by contacting the AIM Awards fice. We can advise centres on the best and most efficient methods for fering this qualification. All procedures for the use this qualification, including approval, registration learners, verification and certification will be completed through AIM Awards and all centres will have an allocated Customer Support Officer to support them. Approval to Offer the Qualification Centres wishing to fer these qualifications must complete and submit a Qualification Approval Request. Some qualifications require that centres have specific resources in place and/or that their Assessors/ Internal Verifiers hold certain qualifications. Where this is the case, centres must provide resources/staff qualifications when completing the Qualification Approval Request. Registration and Certification Once your centre has approval to fer a qualification, you will be able to register learners via the AIM Awards Online Portal. Learners must be registered onto the correct programme via the Portal (a programme is the centre s chosen set components from their approved qualification). Centres should also check that the correct components are listed. A Recommendation for the Award Credit (RAC) form will be produced for each programme once learners are registered. Centres will be able to download their RAC forms within four weeks receipt correctly submitted registrations. The RAC is used to claim the learners achievements at the end the course and details must be checked carefully as these will appear on any certificates issued. Details assessment, internal verification and external verification can be found in Appendix 1 - A Guide to Assessing AIM Awards Qualifications. Once the RAC has been correctly completed and received by AIM Awards, certificates and a summary credit achievement will be produced and issued. Learners that have achieved a qualification will be issued with a qualification certificate with details the qualification and components achieved. Learners that have not achieved a qualification will be issued with a component certificate with details the components achieved. Fees and Charges The AIM Awards Fees and Charges Brochure includes all qualification charges and is available on our website. Please note that registrations will not be processed if centre fees have not been paid. 100

101 Appendices Section Five 101

102 APPENDICES AND LINKS Select an appendix from the list below to view the document. Appendix A Guide to Assessing AIM Awards Qualifications Entry 1 Achievement Continuum Entry 1 Learner Transcript Template 102

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