Ref: 603/4604/8
Level:
1
GHL:
55
TQT:
60
Age Range:
Pre 16
A key aim for Functional Skills English qualifications is that they should enable the learner to develop confidence and fluency in, and a positive attitude towards, English.
Purpose of Functional Skills English for Level 1 and Level 2: a qualification to demonstrate the ability at an appropriate level to read, write, speak, listen and communicate in English, and to apply this knowledge and these skills in familiar situations. Achievement of these qualifications can provide the basis for further study at Levels 1 and 2.
*IMPORTANT NOTICE* AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group is not a training provider and is unable to provide careers advice on specific courses or qualifications.
Learners who are currently studying / or have completed an AIM Qualification should contact their training provider with queries or be directed to theĀ Learner’s PageĀ for further information.
To achieve the qualification, learners must successfully pass all three assessment components at Level 1:
See the Qualification Specification for more details.
Achievement of our English qualifications is through the successful completion of three individual component task-based assessments at Level 1 which are:
Reading
Writing
Speaking, Listening and Communicating
Providers are responsible for ensuring that their staff are occupationally competent
and have access to appropriate training and support. They are also responsible for
notifying Open Awards of staff changes.
To deliver our Functional Skills qualifications you must have appropriate staff in
place to fulfil the following essential roles:
These roles must be covered by a minimum of 2 separate individuals to avoid
potential or actual conflicts of interest. For more information, please see the
Conflicts of Interest Policy for more information.
In addition, it is Open Awards expectation that staff at providers meet the following
minimum requirement:
AIM Qualifications Level 1 Award Academic English Language Skills
This qualification has been designed in partnership with Imperial English to equip learners with the skills required to study in English.
AIM Qualifications Entry Level 2 Award in English
The AIM Qualifications Entry Level Award in English (Entry 2) offers opportunities for a wide range of learners to build confidence and knowledge in the core skills of English. The qualifications consist of units at Entry 2. The units are designed to target the specific skills needs of learners, filling gaps in their knowledge of the fundamentals of English.
AIM Qualifications Award English Language Skills
This qualification has been designed in partnership with Imperial English to provide an ESOL qualification for those learners who use online applications and/or platforms to study and assess their English Language skills.
AIM Qualifications Certificate English Language Skills
This qualification has been designed in partnership with Imperial English to provide an ESOL qualification for those learners who use online applications and/or platforms to study and assess their English Language skills.
AIM Qualifications Entry Level 1 Award in English
The AIM Qualifications Entry Level Award in English (Entry 1) offers opportunities for a wide range of learners to build confidence and knowledge in the core skills of English. The qualifications consist of units at Entry 1. The units are designed to target the specific skills needs of learners, filling gaps in their knowledge of the fundamentals of English. This qualification can provide a stepping stone towards achievement of Functional Skills.
AIM Qualifications Entry Level 3 Award in English
The AIM Qualifications Entry Level Award in English (Entry 3) offers opportunities for a wide range of learners to build confidence and knowledge in the core skills of English. The qualifications consist of units at Entry 3. The units are designed to target the specific skills needs of learners, filling gaps in their knowledge of the fundamentals of English. This qualification can provide a stepping stone towards achievement of Functional Skills.
Access to HE Diploma (English Studies)
This level 3 Access to HE Diploma is regulated by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) and is designed to prepare learners without traditional qualifications for entry into Higher Education (HE). The Diploma provides an opportunity for learners to acquire and develop knowledge and skills needed to progress to higher education study and enables learners to develop social and emotional skills such as communication and confidence.
Entry Level 2 in Functional Skills Qualification in English - Level 2
A key aim for Functional Skills English qualifications is that they should enable the learner to develop confidence and fluency in, and a positive attitude towards, English. Learners are required to demonstrate their competence in English by using it in real-world situations as well as to demonstrate a sound grasp of basic English knowledge and skills.
