AIM L1 Employability Skills
AIM L1 Employability Skills is designed to build the confidence and self-esteem of learners, encouraging the development of values, personal attributes and interpersonal skills that contribute to success in the workplace.
AIM L1 Employability Skills cultivates positive attitudes to work, with the development of essential work skills and behaviours. Successful learners are empowered to apply for, secure and sustain meaningful employment.
AIM L1 Employability Skills may be delivered via eLearning. eAssessment may take place in college, in the workplace or at home.
| AIM Qualification RQF L1 | Credits | Ofqual No. |
|---|---|---|
| Award in Employability Skills | 6 | 603/1488/6 |
| Extended Award in Employability Skills | 9 | 603/1489/8 |
| Certificate in Employability Skills | 15 | 603/1490/4 |
| Extended Certificate in Employability Skills | 26 | 603/1492/8 |
RQF Components are selected to make up credits required for qualifications according to the Rules of Combination. RQF components listed in the table are also hyperlinks leading to the dedicated webpage for that subject.
Components in Employability Skills
Rules of Combination
Components with the same title at different levels are barred against each other
L1 Award Learners must achieve 6 credits in total. Learners must achieve exactly 3 credits from the core component group and 3 credits from the essential component group. All of the credits must be at the Level 1.
L1 Extended Award Learners must achieve a minimum of 9 credits in total. Exactly 3 credits must be achieved from the Core Group at Level 1, and a minimum of 3 must be achieved from the Essential Component Group. The remaining 3 credits may be achieved from either the Chosen Group or the Essential Group. A maximum of 3 credits may be achieved at Entry 3 and or Level 2.
L1 Certificate Learners must achieve a minimum of 15 credits in total. Exactly 3 credits must be achieved from the Core Group at Level 1, and a minimum of 6 must be achieved from the Essential Component Group. The remaining 6 credits may be achieved from either the Chosen Group or the Essential Group. A maximum of 6 credits may be achieved at Entry 3 and or Level 2.
L1 Extended Certificate Learners must achieve a minimum of 26 credits in total. Exactly 3 credits must be achieved from the Core Group at Level 1, and a minimum of 15 must be achieved from the Essential Component Group. The remaining 8 credits may be achieved from either the Chosen Group or the Essential Group. A maximum of 8 credits may be achieved at Entry 3 and or Level 2.
AIM Employability Skills & Profiles for Subject Sector Areas (SSA)
Subject Sector Areas (SSAs) are listed below. Hyperlinks below lead to SSA related qualifications, RQF components and ‘additionality’ modules often delivered alongside AIM Employability Skills: