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View Qualification : AIM Awards Entry Level Certificate in Construction and Building (Entry 3) (QCF)

Qualification
Qualification Number
600/5656/3
Title
AIM Awards Entry Level Certificate in Construction and Building (Entry 3) (QCF)
Awarding Organisation
AIM Awards
Fees Price List Url
Qualification Type
QCF
Qualification Sub Type
None
Qualification Level
Entry Level
Qualification Sub Level
Entry 3
EQF Level
Level 1
Regulation Start Date
17-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
5.2 Building and Construction
Purpose
C. Prepare for employment
Sub Purpose
C2. Prepare for employment in a specific occupational area
Total Credits
15
Min Credits at/above Level
15
Minimum Guided Learning Hours
144
Maximum Guided Learning Hours
150
Diploma Guided Learning Hours
0
Barring Classification Code
ZZZZ
Overall Grading Type
Pass
Assessment Methods
Aural Examination, Coursework, Portfolio of Evidence, Practical Demonstration/Assignment, Practical Examination, Task-based Controlled Assessment
Exemptions
Structure Requirements
Learners must achieve 15 credits in total. 6 credits must be achieved from the Mandatory Units and a minimum of 6 credits must be achieved from the Optional Group B. Any remaining credits can be achieved from either Optional Group B or Optional Group C and a maximum of 7 credits can be achieved at Level 1.
The awarding organisation states that this qualification is appropriate for use in the following age ranges.
Age Ranges
Pre-16 : Yes; 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
6 credits must be achieved from the Mandatory Units and a minimum of 6 credits must be achieved from Optional Group B. Any remaining credits can be achieved from either Optional Group B or C. A maximum of 7 credits can be achieved at Level 1.
Minimum Credit Value
15
Maximum Credit Value
Minimum Subcomponents
2
Maximum Subcomponents
3
Mandatory Within Group
Yes
Pathway Reference
Unit Group
A
Label
A
Name
Mandatory Units
Group Requirements
6 credits must be achieved from the Mandatory Units.
Minimum Credit Value
6
Maximum Credit Value
Minimum Subcomponents
2
Maximum Subcomponents
Mandatory Within Group
Yes
Linked Unit
Introduction to Building and Construction
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
J/501/5182
Title
Introduction to Building and Construction
Organisation Name
NOCN
Unit Level
Entry Level
Unit Sub Level
Entry 3
Guided Learning Hours
30
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Introduction to Health and Safety: Construction
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
F/501/5181
Title
Introduction to Health and Safety: Construction
Organisation Name
NOCN
Unit Level
Entry Level
Unit Sub Level
Entry 3
Guided Learning Hours
30
Unit Credit Value
3
Unit Group
B
Label
B
Name
Optional Group B
Group Requirements
A minimum of 6 credits must be achieved from the Optional Group B with a maximum of 4 credits being achieved at Level 1.
Minimum Credit Value
6
Maximum Credit Value
9
Minimum Subcomponents
2
Maximum Subcomponents
Mandatory Within Group
Yes
Linked Unit
Brickwork: Introduction to Assisting Workshop Practice
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
M/501/5189
Title
Brickwork: Introduction to Assisting Workshop Practice
Organisation Name
NOCN
Unit Level
Entry Level
Unit Sub Level
Entry 3
Guided Learning Hours
30
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Brickwork: Introduction to Building a Half Brick Wall Three Courses High
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
H/501/5187
Title
Brickwork: Introduction to Building a Half Brick Wall Three Courses High
Organisation Name
NOCN
Unit Level
Entry Level
Unit Sub Level
Entry 3
Guided Learning Hours
30
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Brickwork: Introduction to Building a Three Brick Square Hollow Pillar
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
K/501/5188
Title
Brickwork: Introduction to Building a Three Brick Square Hollow Pillar
Organisation Name
NOCN
Unit Level
Entry Level
Unit Sub Level
Entry 3
Guided Learning Hours
30
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Introduction to Brickwork
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
D/501/5186
Title
Introduction to Brickwork
Organisation Name
NOCN
Unit Level
Entry Level
Unit Sub Level
Entry 3
Guided Learning Hours
30
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Introduction to Carpentry and Joinery
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
L/501/5183
Title
Introduction to Carpentry and Joinery
Organisation Name
NOCN
Unit Level
Entry Level
Unit Sub Level
Entry 3
Guided Learning Hours
30
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Introducing finishing skills
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
A/602/1314
Title
Introducing finishing skills
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Entry Level
Unit Sub Level
Entry 3
Guided Learning Hours
20
Unit Credit Value
2
Linked Unit
Painting and Decorating Skills
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
F/503/2661
Title
Painting and Decorating Skills
Organisation Name
NOCN
Unit Level
Entry Level
Unit Sub Level
Entry 3
Guided Learning Hours
30
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Restore a metal surface to a painted finish
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
M/502/0747
Title
Restore a metal surface to a painted finish
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Entry Level
Unit Sub Level
Entry 3
Guided Learning Hours
20
Unit Credit Value
2
Linked Unit
Restore a timber surface to a painted finish
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
M/502/0750
Title
Restore a timber surface to a painted finish
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Entry Level
Unit Sub Level
Entry 3
Guided Learning Hours
20
Unit Credit Value
2
Linked Unit
Introducing pipework skills
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
L/602/1320
Title
Introducing pipework skills
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Entry Level
Unit Sub Level
Entry 3
Guided Learning Hours
20
Unit Credit Value
2
Linked Unit
Painting and Decorating: Cutting and Hanging Wall Coverings
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
K/503/2671
Title
Painting and Decorating: Cutting and Hanging Wall Coverings
Organisation Name
NOCN
Unit Level
Entry Level
Unit Sub Level
Entry 3
Guided Learning Hours
30
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Developing Bricklaying Skills
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
J/502/3685
Title
Developing Bricklaying Skills
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 1
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
40
Unit Credit Value
4
Linked Unit
Developing Construction Painting Skills
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
R/502/3690
Title
Developing Construction Painting Skills
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 1
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
40
Unit Credit Value
4
Linked Unit
Developing Carpentry Skills
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
R/502/3687
Title
Developing Carpentry Skills
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 1
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
40
Unit Credit Value
4
Unit Group
C
Label
C
Name
Optional Group C
Group Requirements
Learners may achieve 3 credits from the Optional Group C. A maximum of 3 credits can be achieved at Level 1.
Minimum Credit Value
3
Maximum Credit Value
Minimum Subcomponents
1
Maximum Subcomponents
Mandatory Within Group
No
Linked Unit
Developing and Applying Shape and Space Skills
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
R/500/9708
Title
Developing and Applying Shape and Space Skills
Organisation Name
NOCN
Unit Level
Entry Level
Unit Sub Level
Entry 3
Guided Learning Hours
10
Unit Credit Value
1
Linked Unit
Introduction to Career Preparation
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
J/500/4814
Title
Introduction to Career Preparation
Organisation Name
NOCN
Unit Level
Entry Level
Unit Sub Level
Entry 3
Guided Learning Hours
10
Unit Credit Value
1
Linked Unit
Introduction to Customer Service Skills
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
K/500/4840
Title
Introduction to Customer Service Skills
Organisation Name
NOCN
Unit Level
Entry Level
Unit Sub Level
Entry 3
Guided Learning Hours
30
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Introduction to Environmental Sustainability
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
J/503/0118
Title
Introduction to Environmental Sustainability
Organisation Name
Open Awards
Unit Level
Entry Level
Unit Sub Level
Entry 3
Guided Learning Hours
10
Unit Credit Value
1
Linked Unit
Introduction to Teamwork Skills
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
A/500/4695
Title
Introduction to Teamwork Skills
Organisation Name
NOCN
Unit Level
Entry Level
Unit Sub Level
Entry 3
Guided Learning Hours
30
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Introduction to Understanding and Achieving Personal Learning Goals
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
R/500/4685
Title
Introduction to Understanding and Achieving Personal Learning Goals
Organisation Name
NOCN
Unit Level
Entry Level
Unit Sub Level
Entry 3
Guided Learning Hours
30
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Introduction to Preparing for a Recruitment Interview
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
H/500/4819
Title
Introduction to Preparing for a Recruitment Interview
Organisation Name
NOCN
Unit Level
Entry Level
Unit Sub Level
Entry 3
Guided Learning Hours
20
Unit Credit Value
2
Linked Unit
Measure
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
L/500/9710
Title
Measure
Organisation Name
NOCN
Unit Level
Entry Level
Unit Sub Level
Entry 3
Guided Learning Hours
10
Unit Credit Value
1
Linked Unit
Measure: Distance and Length
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
R/500/9711
Title
Measure: Distance and Length
Organisation Name
NOCN
Unit Level
Entry Level
Unit Sub Level
Entry 3
Guided Learning Hours
10
Unit Credit Value
1
Linked Unit
Number
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
H/500/9714
Title
Number
Organisation Name
NOCN
Unit Level
Entry Level
Unit Sub Level
Entry 3
Guided Learning Hours
10
Unit Credit Value
1
Linked Unit
Problem Solving in the Workplace
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
J/500/5302
Title
Problem Solving in the Workplace
Organisation Name
NOCN
Unit Level
Level 1
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
27
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Developing and Applying Number Skills
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
M/504/2974
Title
Developing and Applying Number Skills
Organisation Name
NOCN
Unit Level
Entry Level
Unit Sub Level
Entry 3
Guided Learning Hours
10
Unit Credit Value
1
Barred Units
There are no barred units to display.
Qualification Objectives
ObjectiveResponse
GCSEs priortised 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 specific 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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