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View Qualification : AIM Awards Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities (QCF)

Qualification
Qualification Number
600/5599/6
Title
AIM Awards Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities (QCF)
Awarding Organisation
AIM Awards
Fees Price List Url
Qualification Type
QCF
Qualification Sub Type
None
Qualification Level
Level 3
Qualification Sub Level
None
EQF Level
Level 4
Regulation Start Date
14-May-2012
Operational Start Date
01-Jun-2012
Operational End Date
Certification End Date
Offered In England
Yes
Offered In Wales
Yes
Offered In Northern Ireland
Yes
Assessment Language In English
Yes
Assessment Language In Welsh
No
Assessment Language In Irish
No
SSA
1.3 Health and Social Care
Purpose
E. Updating and continuing professional development (CPD)
Sub Purpose
E3. Develop knowledge and/or skills relevant to a particular specialisation within an occupation or set of occupations
Total Credits
23
Min Credits at/above Level
17
Minimum Guided Learning Hours
149
Maximum Guided Learning Hours
208
Diploma Guided Learning Hours
149
Barring Classification Code
ZZZZ
Overall Grading Type
Pass
Assessment Methods
Coursework, E-assessment, Portfolio of Evidence, Practical Demonstration/Assignment
Exemptions
Structure Requirements
Learners must achieve a minimum of 23 credits to achieve this qualification. 12 credits must be achieved from the mandatory units and a minimum of 11 credits from the optional units. A minimum of 17 credits must be achieved at Level 3 or above.
The awarding organisation states that this qualification is appropriate for use in the following age ranges.
Age Ranges
Pre-16 : No; 16-18 : Yes; 18+ : No; 19+ : Yes
Further information
This does not imply that eligibility for funding has been agreed for these age ranges.
For further information on the funding of 14-19 qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DFE Section 96 website.
For further information on the funding of 19+ qualifications offered in England, please refer to the SFA website.
For further information on funding in Wales, visit the DAQW website.
For further information on funding in Northern Ireland, visit the DELNI and DENI website.
When undertaking a qualification that does not appear on the governments' lists as eligible for funding for specific age ranges, users must be aware of the legal requirements around activities undertaken by learners of specific ages.
Compound Group
OG
Label
OG
Name
Overarching Group
Group Requirements
Learners must achieve a minimum of 23 credits. 12 credits must be achieved from the mandatory units and a minimum of 11 credits from the optional units. A minimum of 17 credits must be achieved at Level 3 or above.
Minimum Credit Value
23
Maximum Credit Value
Minimum Subcomponents
2
Maximum Subcomponents
2
Mandatory Within Group
Yes
Pathway Reference
Unit Group
A
Label
A
Name
Mandatory Units
Group Requirements
Learners must achieve 12 credits from the mandatory units.
Minimum Credit Value
12
Maximum Credit Value
12
Minimum Subcomponents
3
Maximum Subcomponents
Mandatory Within Group
Yes
Linked Unit
Understand the context of supporting individuals with learning disabilities
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
K/601/5315
Title
Understand the context of supporting individuals with learning disabilities
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
35
Unit Credit Value
4
Linked Unit
Support person-centred thinking and planning
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
A/601/7215
Title
Support person-centred thinking and planning
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
41
Unit Credit Value
5
Linked Unit
Promote communication in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
J/601/1434
Title
Promote communication in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
10
Unit Credit Value
3
Unit Group
B
Label
B
Name
Optional
Group Requirements
Learners must achieve a minimum of 11 credits. A minimum of 9 credits must be achieved at Level 3. Please note: the two Level 2 units in this group are a barred combination.
Minimum Credit Value
11
Maximum Credit Value
Minimum Subcomponents
2
Maximum Subcomponents
Mandatory Within Group
Yes
Linked Unit
Principles of supporting an individual to maintain personal hygiene
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
H/601/5703
Title
Principles of supporting an individual to maintain personal hygiene
Organisation Name
Ascentis
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
10
Unit Credit Value
1
Linked Unit
Support individuals to maintain personal hygiene
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
K/601/9963
Title
Support individuals to maintain personal hygiene
Organisation Name
NOCN
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
17
Unit Credit Value
2
Linked Unit
Promote active support
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
D/601/7353
Title
Promote active support
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
36
Unit Credit Value
5
Linked Unit
Understand positive risk taking for individuals with disabilities
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
J/601/6293
Title
Understand positive risk taking for individuals with disabilities
Organisation Name
Ascentis
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
25
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Support positive risk taking for individuals
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
L/601/9549
Title
Support positive risk taking for individuals
Organisation Name
Ascentis
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
32
Unit Credit Value
4
Linked Unit
Support individuals with a learning disability to access healthcare
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
J/601/8657
Title
Support individuals with a learning disability to access healthcare
Organisation Name
OCR
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
25
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Understand how to support individuals with autistic spectrum conditions
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
T/601/5317
Title
Understand how to support individuals with autistic spectrum conditions
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
28
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Support young people with a disability to make the transition into adulthood
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
F/602/0049
Title
Support young people with a disability to make the transition into adulthood
Organisation Name
NOCN
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
40
Unit Credit Value
5
Linked Unit
Principles of supporting young people with a disability to make the transition into adulthood
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
M/601/7227
Title
Principles of supporting young people with a disability to make the transition into adulthood
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
30
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Support parents with disabilities
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
K/601/7047
Title
Support parents with disabilities
Organisation Name
Pearson EDI
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
43
Unit Credit Value
6
Linked Unit
Support individuals with self-directed support
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
J/602/0053
Title
Support individuals with self-directed support
Organisation Name
NOCN
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
35
Unit Credit Value
5
Linked Unit
Principles of self-directed support
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
M/601/7048
Title
Principles of self-directed support
Organisation Name
Pearson EDI
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
26
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Maintaining the Independent Advocacy relationship
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
A/502/3148
Title
Maintaining the Independent Advocacy relationship
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
25
Unit Credit Value
6
Linked Unit
Purpose and principles of Independent Advocacy
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
M/502/3146
Title
Purpose and principles of Independent Advocacy
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
25
Unit Credit Value
4
Linked Unit
Providing Independent Advocacy support
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
T/502/3147
Title
Providing Independent Advocacy support
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
25
Unit Credit Value
6
Linked Unit
Understand mental well-being and mental health promotion
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
F/602/0097
Title
Understand mental well-being and mental health promotion
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
14
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Understand mental health problems
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
J/602/0103
Title
Understand mental health problems
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
14
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Understand the process and experience of dementia
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
J/601/3538
Title
Understand the process and experience of dementia
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
22
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Understand the diversity of individuals with dementia and the importance of inclusion
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Y/601/3544
Title
Understand the diversity of individuals with dementia and the importance of inclusion
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
23
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Provide support to maintain and develop skills for everyday life
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
L/601/8028
Title
Provide support to maintain and develop skills for everyday life
Organisation Name
OCR
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
28
Unit Credit Value
4
Linked Unit
Facilitate learning and development activities to meet individual needs and preferences
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
L/601/8644
Title
Facilitate learning and development activities to meet individual needs and preferences
Organisation Name
OCR
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
35
Unit Credit Value
5
Linked Unit
Prepare to support individuals within a shared lives arrangement
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
M/601/9611
Title
Prepare to support individuals within a shared lives arrangement
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
31
Unit Credit Value
4
Linked Unit
Support individuals to access and use services and facilities
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
F/601/7927
Title
Support individuals to access and use services and facilities
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
25
Unit Credit Value
4
Linked Unit
Provide support for individuals within a shared lives arrangement
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
J/601/9601
Title
Provide support for individuals within a shared lives arrangement
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
35
Unit Credit Value
5
Linked Unit
Support individuals in their relationships
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
R/601/8578
Title
Support individuals in their relationships
Organisation Name
Council for Awards in Care, Health and Education
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
27
Unit Credit Value
4
Linked Unit
Support individuals to manage their finances
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
D/601/7904
Title
Support individuals to manage their finances
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
20
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Support individuals to access housing and accommodation services
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
K/601/7906
Title
Support individuals to access housing and accommodation services
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
24
Unit Credit Value
4
Linked Unit
Support Individuals With Specific Communication Needs
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
T/601/8282
Title
Support Individuals With Specific Communication Needs
Organisation Name
NCFE
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
35
Unit Credit Value
5
Linked Unit
Support individuals during a period of change
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
M/601/7907
Title
Support individuals during a period of change
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
29
Unit Credit Value
4
Linked Unit
Support individuals to prepare for and settle in to new home environments
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
T/601/7908
Title
Support individuals to prepare for and settle in to new home environments
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
23
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Work in partnership with families to support individuals
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
H/601/8147
Title
Work in partnership with families to support individuals
Organisation Name
NCFE
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
27
Unit Credit Value
4
Linked Unit
Promote positive behaviour
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
F/601/3764
Title
Promote positive behaviour
Organisation Name
Council for Awards in Care, Health and Education
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
44
Unit Credit Value
6
Linked Unit
Support families in maintaining relationships in their wider social structures
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
K/601/9185
Title
Support families in maintaining relationships in their wider social structures
Organisation Name
Ascentis
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
33
Unit Credit Value
4
Linked Unit
Enable individuals with behavioural difficulties to develop strategies to change their behaviour
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
L/601/9034
Title
Enable individuals with behavioural difficulties to develop strategies to change their behaviour
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
41
Unit Credit Value
8
Linked Unit
Implement the positive behavioural support model
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
T/601/9738
Title
Implement the positive behavioural support model
Organisation Name
Council for Awards in Care, Health and Education
Unit Level
Level 4
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
61
Unit Credit Value
8
Linked Unit
Understand Physical Disability
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
J/601/6150
Title
Understand Physical Disability
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
22
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Support families who have a child with a disability
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
D/601/5750
Title
Support families who have a child with a disability
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
23
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Understand Sensory Loss
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
M/601/3467
Title
Understand Sensory Loss
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
21
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Understand Models of Disability
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
F/601/3473
Title
Understand Models of Disability
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
26
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Support individuals with multiple conditions and/or disabilities
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
A/601/5190
Title
Support individuals with multiple conditions and/or disabilities
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
31
Unit Credit Value
4
Linked Unit
Support individuals in the use of assistive technology
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
J/601/3541
Title
Support individuals in the use of assistive technology
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 4
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
32
Unit Credit Value
4
Linked Unit
Support individuals to access education, training or employment
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
H/601/3546
Title
Support individuals to access education, training or employment
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 4
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
31
Unit Credit Value
4
Linked Unit
Enable individuals to negotiate environments
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
R/601/5180
Title
Enable individuals to negotiate environments
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
34
Unit Credit Value
5
Linked Unit
Principles of supporting individuals with a learning disability regarding sexuality and sexual health
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
A/601/6274
Title
Principles of supporting individuals with a learning disability regarding sexuality and sexual health
Organisation Name
Ascentis
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
21
Unit Credit Value
3
Barred Units
Barred UnitUnit
DescriptionSource UnitTarget Units
Understand positive risk taking for individuals with disabilities (J/601/6293)Support positive risk taking for individuals (L/601/9549)
Support young people with a disability to make the transition into adulthood (F/602/0049)Principles of supporting young people with a disability to make the transition into adulthood (M/601/7227)
Support individuals with self-directed support (J/602/0053)Principles of self-directed support (M/601/7048)
Principles of supporting an individual to maintain personal hygiene (H/601/5703)Support individuals to maintain personal hygiene (K/601/9963)
Promote positive behaviour (F/601/3764)Implement the positive behavioural support model (T/601/9738)
Qualification Objectives
ObjectiveResponse
GCSEs priorised to measure school and/or teacher performanceNot Set
Other GCSEsNot Set
Other level 1, 2 and1/2 qualifications used to indicate learners' attainment on completion of compulsory schooling and included in measures of school and/or teacher performanceNot Set
GCEs and ASNot Set
Other level 3 qualifications designed to demonstrate eligibility for progression to higher education and/or used to measure school or college performanceNot Set
ESOL qualifications that are required for citizenshipNot Set
Qualifications that indicate an individual can undertake a specfic role in the workplace and that may be relied upon by employersNot Set
Qualifications that an individual is required by law to have gained in order to undertake a specific roleNot Set
Qualifications taken primarily for growth and enjoymentNot Set
Qualifications that are designed to meet the needs of a named employer or other organisationNot Set
Qualifications that are included within apprenticeships frameworks, including functional skillsNot Set
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