AIM Awards Fees and Charges

Catalogue 2016/2017
for centre staff

Version 3 - May 2017

Introduction 4

New Centres
New Centre Support and First Year Recognition 5

Annual Fees
Annual Centre Recognition 6
Provider Alliance Annual Recognition 6

Additional Support
Additional Support Visits (Quality or Business) 7
Additional Remote/Postal Verification Activity 7

Product Development
Ofqual Regulated Qualification Development 8
Investing in Your Future (IF) Non-Regulated Courses 9

Training
Approved Internal Verifier Training 10
Assessment Training 10
Internal Quality Assurance Training 10
Standardisation Events 10
Bespoke Centre Training 10
Learner Registration Fees
AIM Technical, Professional, Flexible Qualifications (RQF) 11
QCF Qualifications 15
AIM Access to Higher Education Diploma 61
Functional Skills 62
Individual Component/Unit Fees 63

Late Charges and Other Fees

Late Learner Registration Charges 64
Replacement Certificates/Transcript Re-issue 64
Enquiries about Examination Results 64
Access to Scripts 64

Contents
Introduction
Welcome to the AIM Awards Fees and Charges 2016/2017 Catalogue. This document
contains everything you need to know about our fees and charges for the academic year.
We pride ourselves on our open and fair pricing policy. Our fees are based on a transparent
model which calculates the cost of a qualification using size and/or credit bands.
We remain competitive in our pricing and are committed to providing high quality services
and products to you. Most of our qualification charges include qualification approval,
registration, external verification and certification.

If you would like to offer any qualifications or products that your centre is not already
approved to deliver, then the next step is easy. Once you have designed your course(s), you
can complete a qualification approval request on our website under the 'Qualification Search'
section.
And remember, feel free to contact us at any time should you have any enquiries about our
services and products either by emailing enquiries@aimawards.org.uk or phoning us on
01332 861999.

The fees published in this document are effective from 1st August 2016 and are accurate at the time
of publication. In the event of non-payment of accounts, we reserve the right to withdraw Centre
Recognition, withhold certificates and suspend registrations.

About Us
AIM Awards is a national Awarding Organisation, offering a large number of Ofqual regulated
qualifications at different levels and in a wide range of subject areas. Our qualifications are
flexible enough to be delivered in a range of settings, from small providers to large colleges
and in the workplace both nationally and internationally.
We pride ourselves on offering 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 of customers to develop new
products that meet their specific needs.
We are also licensed by the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) to approve and certificate
Access to Higher Education Diplomas.

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New Centres
New Centre Support and First Year Recognition
Centres applying to offer their first AIM Awards qualification will be required to seek
Centre Recognition. Information on Centre Recognition can be found on our website www.
aimawards.org.uk.

What it covers
On receipt of a Centre Recognition Application form, centres will be charged a non-
refundable fee of 620 to cover:
First Annual Centre Recognition fee
Remote approval support
2 annual business reviews
Additional flexible business support
1 annual External Quality Assurance visit
External Verification Roadshow attendance
Unlimited Qualification Approval
Online Portal access

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Annual Fees

Annual Centre Recognition

An annual flat fee of 575 is paid by all organisations who offer AIM Awards qualifications
and products and covers the 12 month period from 1st August.
What it covers
The Annual Centre Recognition fee covers on-going development activity, quality assurance,
administration and other support. AIM Awards centres benefit from:
2 annual business reviews
Additional flexible business support
1 annual External Quality Assurance visit
External Verification Roadshow attendance
Unlimited Qualification Approval
Online Portal access

Provider Alliance Annual Recognition

For those centres offering AIM Awards qualifications via the Provider Alliance model, the
Centre Recognition Fee is based on the number of member centres and is made payable by
the lead centre:
775 - up to 5 member centres
1025 - 6-10 member centres
1525 - 11-20 member centres
What it covers
Centres can benefit from:
2 annual business reviews for lead centre
Additional flexible business support
1 annual External Quality Assurance visit for lead centre
External Verification Roadshow attendance for all member centres
Unlimited Qualification Approval
Online Portal access

AIM Awards reserves the right to charge for additional support visits where required.

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Additional Support

Additional Support Visits (Quality or Business)

If centres require any additional support visits, AIM Awards offer onsite support visits by the AIM
Awards Quality or Business Team at 260 per visit.

Additional Remote/Postal Verification Activity

AIM Awards External Verification Roadshow events are held throughout the year however if
centres require additional remote or postal verifications of learner work, there is a charge of 100
per verification activity.
AIM Awards reserves the right to charge centres where visits are cancelled with less than 72 hours notice.

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Product Development

Ofqual Regulated Qualification Development

AIM Awards offers a qualification development service, working with our Product Development
Team to develop fit for purpose qualifications and products. The initial consultancy fee for this
service is 260.

What it covers
Qualification development application support
Submission to the AIM Awards Executive Group for initial approval

In addition to the initial consultancy fee, there is a charge of 95 per component throughout the
development of the qualification.

What it covers
Development of each component
Ofqual compliance review
Submission to the AIM Awards Qualification Approval Panel for approval
Submission to Ofqual for regulation

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Investing in Your Future (IF) Non-Regulated Courses
Centres applying to become an AIM Awards Excellence Focused Organisation will be charged a
one-off, non refundable payment of 1200, or 580 for existing AIM Awards centres.

What it covers
Centre recognition support
Course validation consultation
1st course validation
1 annual External Quality Assurance visit
2 annual business reviews and ongoing flexible support
Online Portal access

Additional course validations will be charged 100 per course.

Any additional External Quality Assurance visits or Business Development Manager visits may
be deemed necessary for multiple sites, courses and high volumes of learner registrations
(please note, these may be deemed necessary for multiple sites) will be charged 260 per visit.

Certification
Option 1 Centres register their learners with AIM Awards, who will then receive an
AIM Awards Investing in Your Future Certificate, 7 per learner per validated
course.
Option 2 Centres may purchase a license to certificate their own learners using the
AIM Awards Investing in Your Future Certificate template, 100 per year.

Ongoing Operational Costs - Annual Centre Rocognition Fee 575. Our annual fee is paid by
all organisations who offer AIM Awards qualifications and products and covers the 12-month
period from 1st August. This fee only becomes payable in the second year of operation.

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Training

Approved Internal Verifier Training

AIM Awards offer Internal Verifiers (IVs) online training to become an Approved Internal Verifier
(AIV). This is an online e-learning and e-assesessment training course. By invitation only. This
training is free of charge.

Assessment Training Event

This event will look at the role of the Assessor, from setting assessments, undertaking initial and
formative assessment, devising summative tasks and providing learners with developmental
feedback. This half-day event is 30 per delegate.

Internal Quality Assurance Training Event

This programme has been designed as an introduction to Internal Quality Assurance for Tutors
or Assessors who have an understanding of the principles of assessing. This half-day event is
30 per delegate.

Standardisation Events
These events are designed to standardise the approach of AIM Awards recognised centres,
share good practice and provide a platform for discussion. These events are free of charge.

Bespoke Centre Training

If you would like specific training from AIM Awards, either at your centre or at the AIM Awards
office, please get in touch. These sessions start at 260 per day.

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Learner Registration Fees

Centres will be invoiced for any learner registrations made on a monthly basis. Individual
qualification charges can be found below.
What it covers
Registration
External Verification
Certification

AIM Technical, Professional, Flexible Qualifications (RQF)

This section details the individual AIM Awards learner registration fees for our new brands of
qualifications, on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF). By December 2017, all existing
QCF qualifications will be re-branded as AIM Technical, Professional or Flexible qualifications.
Qualifications that are included within an apprenticeship framework are marked with .

AIM Technical and Professional Qualifications (RQF)

These employer-led qualifications have been designed to develop learners specialist knowledge
and skills to work in specific industries.
AIM Technical qualifications are typically practical and skills-based qualifications, whereas AIM
Professional qualifications focus mainly on knowledge and theoretical understanding. These
qualifications are designed to help learners improve and develop relevant skills for a particular
career path.

9.3 Media and Communication

Media Creation, Production and Craft Support
Work Principles and Practice of Games Design and Production
Work Principles and Practice in Digital TV Operations

15.3 Business Management

People and Performance Management

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9.3 Media and Communication

Qualification Qualification Title Guided Learning Cost Per

Number Hours/Total Learner
Qualification
Time
AIM Awards Level 3 Diploma in Media Creation,
601/8449/8 258/628 126.00
Production and Craft Support
AIM Awards Level 4 Award in Work Principles and
601/8958/7 70/88 54.00
Practice in Digital TV Operations
AIM Awards Level 4 Diploma in Work Principles and
601/8431/0 400/470 240.00
Practice of Games Design and Production
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15.3 Business Management

Qualification Qualification Title Guided Learning Cost Per

Number Hours/Total Learner
Qualification
Time
AIM Awards Level 3 Certificate in People and
601/8634/3 38/130 25.00
Performance Management

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AIM Flexible Qualifications (RQF)
These flexible qualifications have been designed to develop a range of skills, from employability and
personal and social development skills, to opportunities to explore different vocational areas. Our flexible
design and assessment choices enable you to personalise your learners learning programmes.

13.2 Direct Learning Support

Facilitation Skills for Experiential Learning
School Governance

14.1 Foundations for Learning and Life

Raising Awareness

13.2 Direct Learning Support

Qualification Qualification Title Guided Learning Cost Per

Number Hours/Total Learner
Qualification
Time
AIM Awards Level 3 Award in Facilitation Skills for
603/0343/8 42/53 25.00
Experiential Learning
601/8780/3 AIM Awards Level 2 Award in School Governance 32/38 21.00

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14.1 Foundations for Learning and Life

Qualification Qualification Title Guided Learning Cost Per

Number Hours/Total Learner
Qualification
Time
AIM Awards Entry Level Award in Raising Awareness
601/8948/4 30/33 21.00
(Entry 3)
AIM Awards Entry Level Extended Award in Raising
601/8949/6 60/66 28.00
Awareness (Entry 3)
601/8950/2 AIM Awards Level 1 Award in Raising Awareness 27/31 21.00
AIM Awards Level 1 Extended Award in Raising
601/8951/4 63/72 28.00
Awareness
601/8952/6 AIM Awards Level 1 Certificate in Raising Awareness 117/135 80.00

601/8953/8 AIM Awards Level 2 Award in Raising Awareness 24/29 21.00

AIM Awards Level 2 Extended Award in Raising
601/8954/X 56/67 28.00
Awareness
601/8955/1 AIM Awards Level 2 Certificate in Raising Awareness 110/132 80.00

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QCF Qualifications
This section of the document details the individual AIM Awards learner registration fees per
QCF qualification. Qualification specifications of all the qualifications listed can be downloaded
from our website: www.aimawards.org.uk under the Qualification Search section.
Qualifications that are included within an apprenticeship framework are marked with .

1.2 Nursing Subjects and Vocations Allied to Medicine Page

Supervising the Use of Cardio Vascular Equipment Level 1 21
Skills for Health Professions (Pre-Access) Level 2 21

1.3 Health and Social Care

Counselling Levels 2-6 24
Exploring Working in a Care Environment Entry 1-Entry 2 24
Information, Advice and Guidance Level 2 24
Peer Support for Recovery Level 2 24
Peer Support Skills: Breastfeeding Level 2 24
Skills for Social Work (Pre-Access) Level 2 25
Supporting Individuals on the Autistic Spectrum Level 3 25
Understanding the Needs of Individuals with Prader-Willi Syndrome Level 2 25
Welfare Support Work Level 1 25
Youth Work Practice Levels 2-3 25

2.1 Science
Skills for Applied Science (Pre-Access) Level 2 26

3.2 Horticulture and Forestry

Exploring Working in Horticulture Entry 1-Entry 2 26
Forest Schools Levels 1-3 26

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3.3 Animal Care and Veterinary Science
Exploring Working in Animal Care Entry 1-Entry 2 27
Skills for Emergency Care for Animals Level 2 27

3.4 Environmental Conservation
Environmental Sustainability Level 1 27
Waste and Recycling Level 1 27

4.1 Engineering
Rational Use of Renewable Energy Levels 2-3 28
Renewable Energy Skills Level 3 28

4.2 Manufacturing Technologies

Health and Safety in the Workplace Level 2 28
Safe Moving and Handling Level 2 28

5.2 Building and Construction
Construction and Building Entry 3-Level 1 29
Exploring Working in Construction Entry 1-Entry 2 29
Health and Safety in a Construction Environment Level 1 29

6.2 ICT for Users

IT User Skills Levels 1-3 30
Online Basics Entry 3 30

7.1 Retailing and Wholesaling
Exploring Working in Retail Entry 1-Entry 2 31
Retail Knowledge Levels 1-3 31

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7.3 Service Enterprises
Bio-Hazards Cleaning Level 2 32
Cleaning Level 1 32
Exploring Working in Customer Service Entry 1-Entry 2 32
Exploring Working in Hairdressing Entry 1-Entry 2 32

7.4 Hospitality and Catering
Exploring Working in Catering Entry 1-Entry 2 33
Exploring Working in Hospitality Entry 1-Entry 2 33
Food Safety in Catering Level 2 33
Skills for Employment and Further Learning in Hospitality and Catering 34
Entry 3-Level 1

8.1 Sport, Leisure and Recreation
Angling Skills Entry 3-Level 2 35
Exploring Working in Sport Entry 1-Entry 2 35
Spectator Safety Levels 2-3 36
Sports Fitness Level 1 35
Understanding Stewarding at Spectator Events Level 2 36
Working in Community Sport Levels 2-3 35

8.2 Travel and Tourism
Exploring Working in Travel and Tourism Entry 1-Entry 2 36

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9.2 Crafts, Creative Arts and Design
Community Arts Levels 2-3 37
Creative Textiles Level 3 37
Cultural Heritage Levels 2-3 37
Cultural Venue Operations Levels 2-3 37
Curtain Making and Soft Furnishings Levels 2-3 38
Design Levels 2-3 39
Garden Design Levels 2-3 39
Interior Design Skills Levels 2-3 39
Libraries, Archives and Information Services Levels 2-3 40
Live Events and Promotion Levels 2-3 40
Music Business Levels 2-3 40
Principles of the Creative and Cultural Sector Levels 2-3 40
Skills for the Creative Industries Levels 1-2 41
Technical Theatre: Sound, Light and Stage Levels 2-3 41
Theatre: Costume and Wardrobe Levels 2-3 41

9.3 Media and Communication
Creative and Digital Media Level 3 42
Games, Animation and VFX Skills Level 3 42
Interactive Design and Development Level 4 42
Interactive Media (Wales) Level 4 42
Marketing Communications (Advertising) Level 4 42

10.4 Theology and Religious Studies

General Religious Studies Entry 3-Level 1 43

12.1 Languages, Literature and Culture of British Isles
ESOL International Entry 3-Level 3 43

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13.1 Teaching and Lecturing
Assessor Level 4 44
Co-Development Coaching Skills for Teaching Level 3 44
Education and Training Levels 3-5 45
External Quality Assurance (EQA) Level 4 44
Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) Level 4 46
Violence Reduction Skills Levels 3-4 46

13.2 Direct Learning Support
Managing Careers Guidance Level 4 47
Managing Voluntary and Community Organisations Levels 2-3 47
Peer Mentoring for Learning Level 3 47
Raising Awareness of Domestic Abuse Level 2 47
Supporting Learners with Dyslexia Level 3 47

14.1 Foundations for Learning and Life
Behaviour Change Level 1 48
Emotional Resilience Awareness Level 2 48
Equality and Diversity Entry 3-Level 2 48
Independent Living Entry 1-Entry 3 49
Induction to College Entry 1-Level 2 52
Induction to Learning Entry 1-Level 2 52
Media Literacy Entry 3 52
Personal Potential Entry 2-Level 1 53
Personal Progress Entry 1 53
Safeguarding Skills for Life and Work Levels 1-3 53
Skills for Employment and Further Learning (SEFL) Entry 3-Level 3 54
Understanding Pro-Social Modelling and Behaviours Level 1 53

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14.2 Preparation for Work
Developing Skills for Employment Levels 1-2 56
Developing Work Skills Entry 1-Entry 3 56
Employability Skills Levels 1-2 57
Exploring Careers Entry 1-Entry 2 57
Getting on at Work Entry 3-Level 1 57

15.2 Administration
Exploring Working in an Office Entry 1-Entry 2 58
Skills for Employment and Further Learning in Business Administration 59
Entry 3-Level 1

15.3 Business Management
Skills for Business and Law Professions (Pre-Access) Level 2 60
Public Relations Level 4 60
Skills for Starting a Business Level 2 60

15.4 Marketing and Sales
Customer Service Level 2 60
Digital Marketing Levels 3-4 60

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1.2 Nursing and Subjects and Vocations Allied to Medicine

Qualification Qualification Title Credit Cost Per

Number Req'd Learner
AIM Awards Level 1 Award in Supervising the
601/4890/1 6 21.00
Use of Cardio Vascular Equipment (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 2 Certificate in Skills for
601/5748/3 18 45.00
Health Professions (QCF)
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1.3 Health & Social Care | Counselling

Qualification Qualification Title Credit Cost Per Re-sit/

Number Req'd Learner resubmission
fee per task
AIM Awards Level 2 Award in
601/3283/8 6 30.00 10.00
Introduction to Counselling (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 2 Certificate in
601/3284/X 15 70.00 24.00
Counselling Skills (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 3 Award in
601/3285/1 9 28.00 -
Developing Counselling Skills (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 3 Certificate in
601/3286/3 30 115.00 29.00
Counselling (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 4 Diploma in
601/3288/7 59 180.00 36.00
Counselling Practice (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 5 Diploma in
601/3301/6 44 200.00 34.00
Psychotherapeutic Counselling (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 6 Diploma in
601/3302/8 Counselling (Informed by Research) 54 250.00 125.00
(QCF)

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1.3 Health & Social Care | Subsidiary Counselling

Qualification Qualification Title Credit Cost Per

Number Req'd Learner
AIM Awards Level 2 Award in Counselling:
601/3280/2 Communicating with Children and Young People 6 21.00
(QCF)
AIM Awards Level 2 Award in Counselling: Skills
601/3282/6 6 21.00
for the Workplace (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 2 Award in Counselling:
601/3279/6 6 21.00
Working with Grief and Loss (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 2 Award in Counselling:
601/3281/4 6 21.00
Working with Trauma (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 4 Certificate in Approaches to
601/3293/0 15 45.00
Counselling Children and Young People (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 4 Certificate in Approaches to
601/3295/4 15 45.00
Counselling in Organisations (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 4 Certificate in Approaches to
601/3292/9 15 45.00
Couples Counselling (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 4 Certificate in Counselling:
601/3296/6 15 45.00
Approaches to Addictive Behaviour (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 4 Certificate in Counselling:
601/3291/7 15 45.00
Approaches to Brief Therapy (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 4 Certificate in Counselling:
601/3298/X 15 45.00
Approaches to Working with Anxiety (QCF)
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1.3 Health & Social Care | Subsidiary Counselling

Qualification Qualification Title Credit Cost Per

Number Req'd Learner
AIM Awards Level 4 Certificate in Counselling:
601/3304/1 15 45.00
Approaches to Working with Depression (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 4 Certificate in Counselling:
601/3294/2 15 45.00
Approaches to Working with Grief and Loss (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 4 Certificate in Counselling:
601/3297/8 15 45.00
Approaches to Working with Stress (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 4 Certificate in Counselling:
601/3377/6 15 45.00
Approaches to Working with Trauma (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 4 Certificate in Counselling:
601/3356/9 15 45.00
Cognitive-Behavioural Theory (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 4 Certificate in Counselling:
601/3290/5 15 45.00
Effective Use of Supervision (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 4 Certificate in Counselling:
601/3287/5 15 45.00
Humanistic Theory (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 4 Certificate in Counselling:
601/3289/9 15 45.00
Integrating Theory & Practice (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 4 Certificate in Counselling:
601/3300/4 15 45.00
Introduction to Transactional Analysis (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 4 Certificate in Counselling:
601/3357/0 15 45.00
Psychodynamic Theory (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 4 Certificate in Counselling:
601/3299/1 15 45.00
Setting up a Practice (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 4 Certificate in Counselling: Sex
601/3305/3 15 45.00
and Sexuality (QCF)
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1.3 Health & Social Care

Qualification Qualification Title Credit Cost Per

Number Req'd Learner
AIM Awards Entry Level Award in Work Skills: Exploring
601/0810/1 3 16.00
Working in a Care Environment (Entry 1) (QCF)
AIM Awards Entry Level Extended Award in Work Skills:
601/0811/3 9 28.00
Exploring Working in a Care Environment (Entry 1) (QCF)
AIM Awards Entry Level Award in Work Skills: Exploring
601/0827/7 3 16.00
Working in a Care Environment (Entry 2) (QCF)
AIM Awards Entry Level Extended Award in Work Skills:
601/2139/7 9 28.00
Exploring Working in a Care Environment (Entry 2) (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 2 Award in Delivering Information,
600/6768/8 6 21.00
Advice or Guidance (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 2 Certificate in Delivering Information,
600/6769/X 15 50.00
Advice or Guidance (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 2 Certificate in Peer Support for
601/2883/5 16 45.00
Recovery (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 2 Award in Peer Support Skills:
601/5551/6 3 16.00
Breastfeeding (QCF)
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1.3 Health & Social Care

Qualification Qualification Title Credit Cost Per

Number Req'd Learner
AIM Awards Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Social Care
601/5749/5 18 45.00
(QCF)
AIM Awards Level 3 Award in Supporting Individuals on
601/3925/0 7 21.00
the Autistic Spectrum (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Individuals
601/3926/2 15 65.00
of the Autistic Spectrum (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 2 Award in Understanding the Needs
601/2343/6 6 21.00
of Individuals with Prader-Willi Syndrome (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 1 Award in Welfare Support Work
601/3035/0 3 16.00
(QCF)
601/5545/0 AIM Awards Level 2 Award in Youth Work Practice (QCF) 11 28.00
AIM Awards Level 2 Certificate in Youth Work Practice
601/5546/2 26 80.00
(QCF)
AIM Awards Level 3 Certificate in Youth Work Practice
601/5547/4 27 80.00
(QCF)
AIM Awards Level 3 Diploma in Youth Work Practice
601/5548/6 37 105.00
(QCF)
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2.1 Science

Qualification Qualification Title Credit Cost Per

Number Req'd Learner
AIM Awards Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Applied
601/5747/1 18 45.00
Science and Engineering (QCF)
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3.2 Horticulture and Forestry

Qualification Qualification Title Credit Cost Per

Number Req'd Learner
AIM Awards Entry Level Award in Work Skills: Exploring
601/0798/4 3 16.00
Horticulture (Entry 1) (QCF)
AIM Awards Entry Level Extended Award in Work Skills:
601/0799/6 9 28.00
Exploring Horticulture (Entry 1) (QCF)
AIM Awards Entry Level Award in Work Skills: Exploring
601/0822/8 3 16.00
Horticulture (Entry 2) (QCF)
AIM Awards Entry Level Extended Award in Work Skills:
601/2087/3 9 28.00
Exploring Horticulture (Entry 2) (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 1 Award in Introduction to Forest
601/2132/4 3 16.00
School Principles (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 2 Award in Forest School Programme
601/2133/6 6 21.00
Support (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 3 Certificate in Forest School
601/2311/4 18 65.00
Programme Leadership (QCF)
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3.3 Animal Care and Veterinary Science

Qualification Qualification Title Credit Cost Per

Number Req'd Learner
AIM Awards Entry Level Award in Work Skills: Exploring
601/1044/2 3 16.00
Animal Care (Entry 1) (QCF)
AIM Awards Entry Level Extended Award in Work Skills:
601/0792/3 9 28.00
Exploring Animal Care (Entry 1) (QCF)
AIM Awards Entry Level Award in Work Skills: Exploring
601/0813/7 3 16.00
Animal Care (Entry 2) (QCF)
AIM Awards Entry Level Extended Award in Work Skills:
601/1945/7 9 28.00
Exploring Animal Care (Entry 2) (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 2 Award in Skills for Emergency Care
601/7551/5 12 45.00
for Dogs (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 2 Award in Skills for Emergency Care
601/7552/7 12 45.00
for Horses (QCF)
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3.4 Environmental Conservation

Qualification Qualification Title Credit Cost Per

Number Req'd Learner
AIM Awards Level 1 Award in Environmental
600/5653/8 2 13.00
Sustainability (QCF)
600/6591/6 AIM Awards Level 1 Award in Waste and Recycling (QCF) 7 21.00
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4.1 Engineering

Qualification Qualification Title Credit Req'd Cost Per

Number Learner
AIM Awards Level 2 Award in Rational Use of
601/5926/1 6 21.00
Renewable Energy (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 3 Award in Rational Use of
601/5927/3 6 21.00
Renewable Energy (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 3 Award in Heat Pump
601/5934/0 12 35.00
System Skills (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 3 Award in Photovoltaic
601/5935/2 12 35.00
System Skills (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 3 Award Solar Thermal
601/5936/4 12 35.00
System Skills (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 3 Certificate in Heat Pump
601/5937/6 18 65.00
System Skills (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 3 Certificate in
601/5938/8 18 65.00
Photovoltaic System Skills (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 3 Certificate Solar Thermal
601/5939/X 18 65.00
System Skills (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 3 Diploma in Renewable
601/5940/6 54 140.00
Energy System Skills (QCF)
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4.2 Manufacturing Technologies

Qualification Qualification Title Credit Cost Per

Number Req'd Learner
AIM Awards Level 2 Award in Health and
600/4325/8 1 13.00
Safety in the Workplace (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 2 Award in Safe Moving &
600/4469/X 2 13.00
Handling (QCF)
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5.2 Building and Construction

Qualification Qualification Title Credit Cost Per

Number Req'd Learner
AIM Awards Entry Level Award in Construction
600/5608/3 6 21.00
and Building (Entry 3) (QCF)
AIM Awards Entry Level Certificate in
600/5656/3 15 65.00
Construction and Building (Entry 3) (QCF)
AIM Awards Entry Level Diploma in Construction
600/5655/1 37 80.00
and Building (Entry 3) (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 1 Award in Construction and
600/5603/4 9 28.00
Building (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 1 Certificate in Construction
600/5610/1 23 65.00
and Building (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 1 Diploma in Construction and
600/5679/4 39 80.00
Building (QCF)
AIM Awards Entry Level Award in Work Skills:
601/1243/8 3 16.00
Exploring Construction (Entry 1)
AIM Awards Entry Level Extended Award in Work
601/1245/1 9 28.00
Skills: Construction (Entry 1)
AIM Awards Entry Level Award in Work Skills:
601/1244/X 3 16.00
Exploring Construction (Entry 2)
AIM Awards Entry Level Extended Award in Work
601/1947/0 9 28.00
Skills: Construction (Entry 2)
AIM Awards Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in
601/4240/6 4 16.00
a Construction Environment (QCF)
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6.2 ICT For Users

Qualification Qualification Title Credit Cost Per

Number Req'd Learner
AIM Awards Level 1 Award in IT User Skills
600/7249/0 9 28.00
(QCF)
AIM Awards Level 1 Certificate in IT User
600/7068/7 13 45.00
Skills (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 1 Diploma in IT User Skills
600/7440/1 37 80.00
(QCF)
AIM Awards Level 2 Award in IT User Skills
600/7250/7 10 28.00
(QCF)
AIM Awards Level 2 Certificate in IT User
600/7065/1 16 50.00
Skills (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 2 Diploma in IT User Skills
600/7251/9 38 80.00
(QCF)
AIM Awards Level 3 Award in IT User Skills
600/7066/3 12 35.00
(QCF)
AIM Awards Level 3 Certificate in IT User
600/7067/5 25 70.00
Skills (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 3 Diploma in IT User Skills
600/7070/5 39 95.00
(QCF)
AIM Awards Entry Level Award in Online
600/5620/4 1 13.00
Basics (ITQ) (Entry 3) (QCF)
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7.1 Retailing and Wholesaling

Qualification Qualification Title Credit Cost Per

Number Req'd Learner
AIM Awards Entry Level Award in Work Skills:
601/0805/8 3 16.00
Exploring Retail (Entry 1) (QCF)
AIM Awards Entry Level Extended Award in
601/0806/X 9 28.00
Work Skills: Exploring Retail (Entry 1) (QCF)
AIM Awards Entry Level Award in Work Skills:
601/0824 3 16.00
Exploring Retail (Entry 2) (QCF)
AIM Awards Entry Level Extended Award in
601/2096/4 9 28.00
Work Skills: Exploring Retail (Entry 2) (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 1 Award in Retail
600/8306/2 5 16.00
Knowledge (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 1 Certificate in Retail
600/8310/4 18 45.00
Knowledge (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 2 Award in Retail
600/8311/6 5 16.00
Knowledge (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 2 Certificate in Retail
600/8312/8 18 45.00
Knowledge (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 2 Diploma in Retail
600/8313/X 37 80.00
Knowledge (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 3 Award in Retail
600/8531/9 5 16.00
Knowledge (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 3 Certificate in Retail
600/8380/3 18 45.00
Knowledge (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 3 Diploma in Retail
600/8381/5 37 80.00
Knowledge (QCF)
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7.3 Services Enterprises | Cleaning

Qualification Qualification Title Credit Cost Per

Number Req'd Learner
AIM Awards Level 2 Award in Bio-Hazards
601/8158/8 4 16.00
Cleaning (QCF)
601/0843/5 AIM Awards Level 1 Award in Cleaning (QCF) 6 21.00
AIM Awards Level 1 Certificate in Cleaning
601/0844/7 13 45.00
(QCF)
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7.3 Services Enterprises

Qualification Qualification Title Credit Cost Per

Number Req'd Learner
AIM Awards Entry Level Award in Work Skills:
601/0793/5 3 16.00
Exploring Customer Service (Entry 1) (QCF)
AIM Awards Entry Level Extended Award
601/0794/7 in Work Skills: Exploring Customer Service 9 28.00
(Entry 1) (QCF)

AIM Awards Entry Level Award in Work Skills:

601/0818/6 3 16.00
Exploring Customer Service (Entry 2) (QCF)

AIM Awards Entry Level Extended Award

601/1948/2 in Work Skills: Exploring Customer Service 9 28.00
(Entry 2) (QCF)
AIM Awards Entry Level Award in Work Skills:
601/0795/9 3 16.00
Exploring Hairdressing (Entry 1) (QCF)
AIM Awards Entry Level Extended Award in
601/0796/0 Work Skills: Exploring Hairdressing (Entry 1) 9 28.00
(QCF)
AIM Awards Entry Level Award in Work Skills:
601/0820/4 3 16.00
Exploring Hairdressing (Entry 2) (QCF)
AIM Awards Entry Level Extended Award in
601/2138/5 Work Skills: Exploring Hairdressing (Entry 2) 9 28.00
(QCF)
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Qualification Qualification Title Credit Cost Per

Number Req'd Learner
AIM Awards Entry Level Award in Work Skills:
601/0776/5 3 16.00
Exploring Catering (Entry 1) (QCF)
AIM Awards Entry Level Extended Award
601/0783/2 in Work Skills: Exploring Catering (Entry 1) 9 28.00
(QCF)
AIM Awards Entry Level Award in Work Skills:
601/0814/9 3 16.00
Exploring Catering (Entry 2) (QCF)
AIM Awards Entry Level Extended Award
601/1946/9 in Work Skills: Exploring Catering (Entry 2) 9 28.00
(QCF)
AIM Awards Entry Level Award in Work Skills:
601/0800/9 3 16.00
Exploring Hospitality (Entry 1) (QCF)
AIM Awards Entry Level Extended Award in
601/0801/0 Work Skills: Exploring Hospitality (Entry 1) 9 28.00
(QCF)
AIM Awards Entry Level Award in Work Skills:
601/0823/X 3 16.00
Exploring Hospitality (Entry 2) (QCF)
AIM Awards Entry Level Extended Award in
601/2093/9 Work Skills: Exploring Hospitality (Entry 2) 9 28.00
(QCF)
AIM Awards Level 2 Award in Food Safety in
600/8219/7 2 13.00
Catering (QCF)
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7.4 Hospitality and Catering | Skills for Employment and Further
Learning in Hospitality & Catering

Qualification Qualification Title Credit Cost Per

Number Req'd Learner
AIM Awards Entry Level Award in Skills
601/2599/8 for Employment and Further Learning in 3
Hospitality and Catering (Entry 3) (QCF)
AIM Awards Entry Level Extended Award in
601/2605/X Skills for Employment and Further Learning 9
in Hospitality and Catering (Entry 3) (QCF)

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AIM Awards Entry Level Certificate in Skills
601/2606/1 for Employment and Further Learning in 15
Hospitality and Catering (Entry 3) (QCF)
AIM Awards Entry Level Extended Certificate
in Skills for Employment and Further
601/2592/5 27
Learning in Hospitality and Catering (Entry 3)
(QCF)
AIM Awards Entry Level Diploma in Skills
601/2591/3 for Employment and Further Learning in 37
Hospitality and Catering (Entry 3) (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 1 Award in Skills for
601/2600/0 Employment and Further Learning in 6
Hospitality and Catering (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 1 Extended Award in Skills
601/2601/2 for Employment and Further Learning in 9
Hospitality and Catering (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 1 Certificate in Skills
601/2667/X for Employment and Further Learning in 15
Hospitality and Catering (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 1 Extended Certificate in
601/2666/8 Skills for Employment and Further Learning 27
in Hospitality and Catering (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 1 Diploma in Skills for
601/2665/6 Employment and Further Learning in 37
Hospitality and Catering (QCF)
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8.1 Sport, Leisure and Recreation

Qualification Qualification Title Credit Cost Per

Number Req'd Learner
AIM Awards Entry Level Award in Angling
600/5111/5 6 21.00
Skills (Entry 3) (QCF)
600/5153/X AIM Awards Level 1 Award in Angling (QCF) 6 21.00
600/5154/1 AIM Awards Level 2 Award in Angling (QCF) 6 21.00
AIM Awards Entry Level Award in Work
601/0807/1 3 16.00
Skills: Exploring Sport (Entry 1) (QCF)
AIM Awards Entry Level Extended Award in
601/0626/8 9 28.00
Work Skills: Exploring Sport (Entry 1) (QCF)
AIM Awards Entry Level Award in Work
601/0825/3 3 16.00
Skills: Exploring Sport (Entry 2) (QCF)
AIM Awards Entry Level Extended Award in
601/2097/6 9 28.00
Work Skills: Exploring Sport (Entry 2) (QCF)
AIM Awards Entry Level Award in Sports
600/5160/7 3 16.00
Fitness: Health and Nutrition (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 1 Award in Sports Fitness:
600/5161/9 3 16.00
Strength and Conditioning
AIM Awards Level 2 Award in Working in
601/5733/1 3 16.00
Community Sport (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 3 Certificate in Working in
601/5734/3 15 45.00
Community Sport (QCF)
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8.1 Sport, Leisure and Recreation | Spectator Safety and Stewarding

Qualification Qualification Title Credit Cost Per

Number Req'd Learner
AIM Awards Level 2 NVQ Certificate in
601/1970/6 29 65.00
Spectator Safety (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 3 NVQ Certificate in
601/6522/4 24 65.00
Spectator Safety (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 2 Award in Understanding
601/1970/6 5 16.00
Stewarding at Spectator Events (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 2 Certificate in
601/4483/X Understanding Stewarding at Spectator 15 65.00
Events (QCF)
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8.2 Travel and Tourism

Qualification Qualification Title Credit Cost Per

Number Req'd Learner
AIM Awards Entry Level Award in Work Skills:
601/0808/3 3 16.00
Exploring Travel and Tourism (Entry 1) (QCF)
AIM Awards Entry Level Extended Award
601/0809/5 in Work Skills: Exploring Travel and Tourism 9 28.00
(Entry 1) (QCF)
AIM Awards Entry Level Award in Work Skills:
601/0826/5 3 16.00
Exploring Travel and Tourism (Entry 2) (QCF)
AIM Awards Entry Level Extended Award
601/2098/8 in Work Skills: Exploring Travel and Tourism 9 28.00
(Entry 2) (QCF)
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9.2 Crafts, Creative Arts and Design

Qualification Qualification Title Credit Cost Per

Number Req'd Learner
AIM Awards Level 2 Certificate in Community
601/5278/3 26 80.00
Arts Administration (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 3 Diploma in Community
601/5279/5 39 105.00
Arts Management (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 3 Certificate in Creative
601/7560/6 18 65.00
Textiles (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 2 Award in Principles of
601/5177/8 11 28.00
the Cultural Heritage Sector (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 2 Certificate in Cultural
601/5179/1 30 80.00
Heritage (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 3 Diploma in Cultural
601/5185/7 60 140.00
Heritage (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 2 Certificate in Supporting
601/5180/8 25 80.00
Cultural Venue Operations (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 3 Certificate in Cultural
601/5182/1 28 80.00
Venue Operations (QCF)
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9.2 Crafts, Creative Arts and Design | Curtain Making and Soft
Furnishings
Qualification Qualification Title Credit Cost Per
Number Req'd Learner
AIM Awards Level 2 Award in Skills for
600/3524/9 11 28.00
Curtain Making and Soft Furnishings (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 2 Certificate in Skills for
600/3432/4 24 65.00
Curtain Making and Soft Furnishings (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 2 Diploma in Skills for
600/3431/2 37 105.00
Curtain Making and Soft Furnishings (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 3 Award in Skills for
600/3525/0 9 28.00
Curtain Making and Soft Furnishings (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 3 Certificate in Skills for
600/3526/2 25 65.00
Curtain Making and Soft Furnishings (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 3 Diploma in Skills for
600/3506/7 37 105.00
Curtain Making and Soft Furnishings (QCF)
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9.2 Crafts, Creative Arts and Design

Qualification Qualification Title Credit Cost Per

Number Req'd Learner
AIM Awards Level 2 Certificate in Design
601/5330/1 30 80.00
(QCF)
AIM Awards Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Design
601/5270/9 31 80.00
Support (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Design
601/5271/0 49 140.00
(QCF)
AIM Awards Level 2 Certificate in Garden
600/5883/3 23 65.00
Design Skills (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 2 Diploma in Garden
601/0336/X 37 105.00
Design Skills (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 3 Diploma in Garden
600/5882/1 37 105.00
Design Skills (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 2 Award in Interior Design
600/5617/4 11 35.00
Skills (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 2 Certificate in Interior
600/5625/3 22 65.00
Design Skills (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 2 Diploma in Interior
601/0335/8 37 105.00
Design Skills (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 3 Award in Interior Design
600/5624/1 11 35.00
Skills (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 3 Certificate in Interior
600/5623/X 22 65.00
Design Skills (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 3 Diploma in Professional
600/5622/8 37 105.00
Interior Design Skills (QCF)
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9.2 Crafts, Creative Arts and Design

Qualification Qualification Title Credit Cost Per

Number Req'd Learner
AIM Awards Level 2 Certificate in Libraries,
601/5282/5 30 80.00
Archives and Information Services (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 3 Diploma in Libraries,
601/5283/7 45 140
Archives and Information Services (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 2 Certificate in Supporting
601/5183/3 26 80.00
Live Events and Promotion (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 3 Diploma in Live Events
601/5184/5 39 105.00
and Promotion (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 2 Certificate in Music
601/5277/1 26 80.00
Business (Marketing and Promotion) (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 3 Diploma in Music
601/5276/X 42 105.00
Business (Record Label) (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 2 Award in Principles of
601/5178/X 10 28.00
the Creative and Cultural Sector (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 3 Certificate in Principles
601/5181/X 15 65.00
of the Creative and Cultural Sector (QCF)
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9.2 Crafts, Creative Arts and Design |Skills for the Creative Industries

Qualification Qualification Title Credit Cost Per

Number Req'd Learner
AIM Awards Level 1 Award in Skills for the
600/7071/7 6 21.00
Creative Industries (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 1 Certificate in Skills for
600/7106/0 18 65.00
the Creative Industries (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 1 Diploma in Skills for the
600/7510/7 37 105.00
Creative Industries (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 2 Award in Skills for the
600/7072/9 6 21.00
Creative Industries (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 2 Certificate in Skills for
600/7107/2 18 65.00
the Creative Industries (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 2 Diploma in Skills for the
600/7108/4 37 105.00
Creative Industries (QCF)
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9.2 Crafts, Creative Arts and Design

Qualification Qualification Title Credit Cost Per

Number Req'd Learner
AIM Awards Level 2 Certificate in Technical
601/5274/6 Theatre Support: Sound, Light and Stage 25 80.00
(QCF)
AIM Awards Level 3 Certificate in Technical
601/5275/8 30 80.00
Theatre: Sound, Light and Stage (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 2 Certificate in Theatre
601/5273/4 23 65.00
Support: Costume and Wardrobe (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 3 Certificate in Theatre
601/5272/2 26 80.00
Operations: Costume and Wardrobe (QCF)
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 9.3 Media and Communication

Qualification Qualification Title Credit Cost Per

Number Req'd Learner
AIM Awards Level 3 Certificate in Creative
601/3355/7 20 65.00
and Digital Media (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 3 Diploma in Creative and
601/3413/6 71 140.00
Digital Media (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 4 Diploma in Interactive
601/2520/2 90 140.00
Design and Development (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 4 Diploma in Interactive
600/9862/4 65 140.00
Media (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 4 Diploma in Marketing
600/6698/2 90 140.00
Communications (Advertising) (QCF)
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9.3 Media and Communication | Games, Animation and VFX Skills

Qualification Qualification Title Guided Learning Cost Per

Number Hours Learner

AIM Awards Level 3 Diploma in Games, Animation

601/6427/X 540 105.00
and VFX Skills
AIM Awards Level 3 Extended Diploma in Games,
601/6428/1 1080 180.00
Animation and VFX Skills
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10.4 Theology and Religious Studies

Qualification Qualification Title Credit Cost Per

Number Req'd Learner
AIM Awards Entry Level Award in General
600/5987/4 3 16.00
Religious Education (Entry 3) (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 1 Award in General
600/5948/5 3 16.00
Religious Education (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 2 Award in General
600/5949/7 3 16.00
Religious Education (QCF)
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12.1 Languages, Literature and Culture of the British Isles|

ESOL International

Qualification Qualification Title

Number
601/4946/2 AIM Awards Entry Level Certificate in ESOL International (Entry 3) (B1)
601/4947/4 AIM Awards Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International (B2)
601/4949/8 AIM Awards Level 2 Certificate in ESOL International (C1)
601/4948/6 AIM Awards Level 3 Certificate in ESOL International
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13.1 Teaching and Lecturing

Qualification Qualification Title Credit Cost Per

Number Req'd Learner
AIM Awards Level 3 Award in Understanding the
600/6349/X 3 16.00
Principles and Practices of Assessment (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 3 Award in Assessing
600/6350/6 9 28.00
Vocationally Related Achievement (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 3 Award in Assessing
600/6351/8 9 28.00
Competence in the Work Environment (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 3 Certificate in Assessing
600/6348/8 15 50.00
Vocational Achievement (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 3 Certificate in Co-
601/7178/3 15 45.00
Development Coaching Skills for Teaching (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 4 Award in the External
600/6369/5 Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and 12 35.00
Practice (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 4 Award in Understanding
600/6370/1 the External Quality Assurance of Assessment 6 21.00
Processes and Practice (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 4 Certificate in Leading the
600/6371/3 External Quality Assurance of Assessment 17 50.00
Processes and Practice (QCF)
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13.1 Teaching and Lecturing | Education and Training

Qualification Qualification Title Credit Cost Per

Number Req'd Learner
AIM Awards Level 3 Award in Education and
600/9783/8 12 35.00
Training (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 4 Certificate in Education
601/0452/1 36 80.00
and Training (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 5 Diploma in Education
601/0462/4 120 140.00
and Training (QCF)
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13.1 Teaching and Lecturing

Qualification Qualification Title Credit Cost Per

Number Req'd Learner
AIM Awards Level 4 Award in the Internal
600/6373/7 Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes 12 35.00
and Practice (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 4 Award in Understanding
600/6374/9 the Internal Quality Assurance Processes and 6 21.00
Practice (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 4 Certificate in Leading the
600/6375/0 Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment 17 50.00
Processes and Practice (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 3 Certificate in Instructing
600/9433/3 and Presenting Violence Reduction Skills 14 45.00
(QCF)
AIM Awards Level 4 Diploma in Instructing
601/2507/X and Presenting Violence Reduction Skills 37 105.00
(QCF)
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13.2 Direct Learning Support

Qualification Qualification Title Credit Cost Per

Number Req'd Learner
AIM Awards Level 4 Award in Skills in
601/0614/1 Applying Careers Theories in a Learning 6 21.00
Environment (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 4 Award in Skills in
601/0847/2 Evaluating Careers Guidance Programmes in 6 21.00
a Learning Environment (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 4 Award in Skills in
601/0848/4 Managing Careers Guidance Contracts in a 4 16.00
Learning Environment (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 4 Award in Skills in
601/0850/2 Promoting Career-Related Learning in a 6 21.00
Learning Environment (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 4 Certificate in Skills in
601/0849/6 Managing Careers Guidance in a Learning 22 65.00
Environment (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 2 Certificate in Voluntary
600/7069/9 13 50.00
Sector Management (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 3 Certificate in Managing
600/6153/4 Voluntary and Community Organisations 15 50.00
(QCF)
AIM Awards Level 3 Award in Peer Mentoring
601/1293/1 4 16.00
for Learning (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 2 Award in Raising
601/5959/5 4 16.00
Awareness of Domestic Abuse (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 3 Award in Supporting
601/5732/X 6 21.00
Learners with Dyslexia (QCF)
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14.1 Foundations for Learning and Life

Qualification Qualification Title Credit Cost Per

Number Req'd Learner
AIM Awards Level 1 Award in Behaviour
600/2592/X 6 21.00
Change (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 2 Award in Emotional
600/7984/8 1 13.00
Resilience Awareness (QCF)
AIM Awards Entry Level Award in Equality
600/7488/7 1 13.00
and Diversity (Entry 3) (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 1 Award in Equality and
600/7489/9 1 13.00
Diversity (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 2 Award in Equality and
600/7490/5 1 13.00
Diversity (QCF)
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14.1 Foundations for Learning and Life | Independent Living

Qualification Qualification Title Credit Cost Per

Number Req'd Learner
AIM Awards Entry Level Award in Independent
601/5896/1 Living - Accessing Community Facilities (Entry 1) 6 21.00
(QCF)
AIM Awards Entry Level Award in Independent
600/5897/3 Living - Accessing Community Facilities (Entry 2) 6 21.00
(QCF)
AIM Awards Entry Level Award in Independent
600/5898/5 Living - Accessing Community Facilities (Entry 3) 6 21.00
(QCF)
AIM Awards Entry Level Award in Independent
600/5899/7 6 21.00
Living - Household Skills (Entry 1) (QCF)
AIM Awards Entry Level Award in Independent
600/5900/X 6 21.00
Living - Household Skills (Entry 2) (QCF)
AIM Awards Entry Level Award in Independent
600/5902/3 6 21.00
Living - Household Skills (Entry 3) (QCF)
AIM Awards Entry Level Award in Independent
600/5903/5 6 21.00
Living - Leisure Activities (Entry 1) (QCF)
AIM Awards Entry Level Award in Independent
600/5901/1 6 21.00
Living - Leisure Activities (Entry 2) (QCF)
AIM Awards Entry Level Award in Independent
600/5904/7 6 21.00
Living - Leisure Activities (Entry 3) (QCF)
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14.1 Foundations for Learning and Life | Independent Living

Qualification Qualification Title Credit Cost

Number Req'd Per
AIM Awards Entry Level Award in Independent
600/5905/9 6 21.00
Living - Personal Care (Entry 1) (QCF)
AIM Awards Entry Level Award in Independent
600/5906/0 6 21.00
Living - Personal Care (Entry 2) (QCF)
AIM Awards Entry Level Award in Independent
600/5907/2 6 21.00
Living - Personal Care (Entry 3) (QCF)
AIM Awards Entry Level Award in Independent
600/5908/4 6 21.00
Living - Personal Development (Entry 1) (QCF)
AIM Awards Entry Level Award in Independent
600/5906/6 6 21.00
Living - Personal Development (Entry 2) (QCF)
AIM Awards Entry Level Award in Independent
600/5910/2 6 21.00
Living - Personal Development (Entry 3) (QCF)
AIM Awards Entry Level Award in Independent
600/5911/4 6 21.00
Living - Rights & Responsibilities (Entry 1) (QCF)
AIM Awards Entry Level Award in Independent
600/5912/6 6 21.00
Living - Rights & Responsibilities (Entry 2) (QCF)
AIM Awards Entry Level Award in Independent
600/5913/8 6 21.00
Living - Rights & Responsibilities (Entry 3) (QCF)
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14.1 Foundations for Learning and Life | Independent Living

Qualification Qualification Title Credit Cost Per

Number Req'd Learner
AIM Awards Entry Level Certificate in
600/5914/X Independent Living - Living in the Community 15 45.00
(Entry 1) (QCF)
AIM Awards Entry Level Certificate in
600/5947/3 Independent Living - Living in the Community 15 45.00
(Entry 2) (QCF)
AIM Awards Entry Level Certificate in
600/5915/1 Independent Living - Living in the Community 15 45.00
(Entry 3) (QCF)
AIM Awards Entry Level Certificate in
600/5916/3 Independent Living - Looking After Yourself 15 45.00
and Your Home (Entry 1) (QCF)
AIM Awards Entry Level Certificate in
600/5917/5 Independent Living - Looking After Yourself 15 45.00
and Your Home (Entry 2) (QCF)
AIM Awards Entry Level Certificate in
600/5918/7 Independent Living - Looking After Yourself 15 45.00
and Your Home (Entry 3) (QCF)
AIM Awards Entry Level Diploma in
600/5919/9 37 80.00
Independent Living (Entry 1) (QCF)
AIM Awards Entry Level Diploma in
600/5920/5 37 80.00
Independent Living (Entry 2) (QCF)
AIM Awards Entry Level Diploma in
600/5921/7 37 80.00
Independent Living (Entry 3) (QCF)
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14.1 Foundations for Learning and Life

Qualification Qualification Title Credit Cost Per

Number Req'd Learner
AIM Awards Entry Level Award in Induction
600/7961/7 3 16.00
to College (Entry 1) (QCF)
AIM Awards Entry Level Award in Induction
600/7963/0 3 16.00
to College (Entry 2) (QCF)
AIM Awards Entry Level Award in Induction
600/2590/6 3 16.00
to College (Entry 3) (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 1 Award in Induction to
600/2591/8 3 16.00
College (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 2 Award in Induction to
600/2701/0 3 16.00
College (QCF)
AIM Awards Entry Level Award in Induction
600/7965/4 3 16.00
to Learning (Entry 1) (QCF)
AIM Awards Entry Level Award in Induction
600/7968/X 3 16.00
to Learning (Entry 2) (QCF)
AIM Awards Entry Level Award in Induction
600/5876/6 3 16.00
to Learning (Entry 3) (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 1 Award in Induction to
600/5875/4 3 16.00
Learning (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 2 Award in Induction to
600/5874/2 3 16.00
Learning (QCF)
AIM Awards Entry Level Award in Media
600/5635/6 6 21.00
Literacy (Entry 3) (QCF)
AIM Awards Entry Level Certificate in Media
600/5637/X 14 45.00
Literacy (Entry 3) (QCF)
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14.1 Foundations for Learning and Life

Qualification Qualification Title Credit Cost Per

Number Req'd Learner
AIM Awards Entry Level Award in Personal
601/0400/4 3 Variable
Potential (Entry 2) (QCF)
AIM Awards Entry Level Award in Personal
601/0399/1 3 Variable
Potential (Entry 3) (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 1 Award in Personal
601/0401/6 3 Variable
Potential (QCF)
AIM Awards Entry Level Award in Personal
600/5887/0 8 21.00
Progress (Entry 1) (QCF)
AIM Awards Entry Level Certificate in
600/5886/9 14 45.00
Personal Progress (Entry 1) (QCF)
AIM Awards Entry Level Diploma in Personal
600/5885/7 37 80.00
Progress (Entry 1) (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 2 Award in Safeguarding
601/2077/0 2 13.00
Skills for Life and Work (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 1 Award in Understanding
601/3005/2 6 21.00
Pro-Social Modelling and Behaviours (QCF)
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14.1 Foundations for Learning and Life | Skills for Employment and
Further

Learning (SEFL)

Qualification Qualification Title Credit Cost Per

Number Req'd Learner
AIM Awards Entry Level Award in Skills for
600/9858/2 Employment and Further Learning (Entry 3) 3
(QCF)
AIM Awards Entry Level Extended Award in
600/9913/6 Skills for Employment and Further Learning 9
(Entry 3) (QCF)

See SEFL Charging Structure

AIM Awards Entry Level Certificate in Skills
600/9910/0 for Employment and Further Learning (Entry 15
3) (QCF)
AIM Awards Entry Level Extended Certificate
600/9909/4 in Skills for Employment and Further 27
Learning (Entry 3) (QCF)
AIM Awards Entry Level Diploma in Skills for
600/9920/3 Employment and Further Learning (Entry 3) 37
(QCF)
AIM Awards Level 1 Award in Skills for
600/9911/2 6
Employment and Further Learning (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 1 Extended Award in Skills
600/9916/1 9
for Employment and Further Learning (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 1 Certificate in Skills for
600/9912/4 15
Employment and Further Learning (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 1 Extended Certificate in
600/9860/0 Skills for Employment and Further Learning 27
(QCF)
AIM Awards Level 1 Diploma in Skills for
600/9915/X 37
Employment and Further Learning (QCF)
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14.1 Foundations for Learning and Life | Skills for Employment and
Further Learning (SEFL)

Qualification Qualification Title Credit Cost Per

Number Req'd Learner
AIM Awards Level 2 Award in Skills for
600/9852/1 6
Employment and Further Learning (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 2 Extended Award in Skills
600/9853/3 9
for Employment and Further Learning (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 2 Certificate in Skills for

See SEFL Charging Structure

600/9850/8 15
Employment and Further Learning (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 2 Extended Certificate in
600/9846/6 Skills for Employment and Further Leaning 27
(QCF)
AIM Awards Level 2 Diploma in Skills for
600/9854/5 37
Employment and Further Learning (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 3 Award in Skills for
600/9848/X 6
Employment and Further Learning (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 3 Extended Award in Skills
600/9845/4 9
for Employment and Further Learning (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 3 Certificate in Skills for
600/9843/0 15
Employment and Further Learning (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 3 Extended Certificate in
600/9841/7 Skills for Employment and Further Learning 27
(QCF)
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14.2 Preparation for Work

Qualification Qualification Title Credit Cost Per
Number Req'd Learner
AIM Awards Level 1 Award in Developing Skills
600/5989/8 6 21.00
for Employment (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 1 Certificate in Developing
600/5990/4 13 45.00
Skills for Employment (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 2 Award in Developing Skills
600/5991/6 6 21.00
for Employment (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 2 Certificate in Developing
600/5992/8 13 45.00
Skills for Employment (QCF)
AIM Awards Entry Level Award in Work Skills
600/6696/9 8 21.00
(Entry 1) (QCF)
AIM Awards Entry Level Award in Developing
600/6689/1 8 21.00
Skills for the Workplace (Entry 1) (QCF)
AIM Awards Entry Level Award in Developing
600/6692/1 8 21.00
Skills for the Workplace (Entry 2) (QCF)
AIM Awards Entry Level Award in Developing
600/6695/7 8 21.00
Skills for the Workplace (Entry 3) (QCF)
AIM Awards Entry Level Certificate in Developing
600/6690/8 16 45.00
Skills for the Workplace (Entry 1) (QCF)
AIM Awards Entry Level Certificate in Developing
600/6691/X 16 45.00
Skills for the Workplace (Entry 2) (QCF)
AIM Awards Entry Level Certificate in Developing
600/6839/5 16 45.00
Skills for the Workplace (Entry 3) (QCF)
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14.2 Preparation for Work

Qualification Qualification Title Credit Cost Per
Number Req'd Learner
600/6592/8 AIM Awards Level 1 Award in Employability (QCF) 7 21.00
AIM Awards Level 1 Certificate in Employability
600/6594/1 13 45.00
(QCF)
600/6595/3 AIM Awards Level 2 Award in Employability (QCF) 3 16.00
AIM Awards Level 2 Certificate in Employability
600/6596/5 13 45.00
(QCF)
AIM Awards Entry Level Certificate in Work Skills:
601/2156/7 15 45.00
Exploring Careers (Entry 1) (QCF)
AIM Awards Entry Level Extended Certificate in
601/2158/0 27 65.00
Work Skills: Exploring Careers (Entry 1) (QCF)
AIM Awards Entry Level Diploma in Work Skills:
601/2159/2 37 80.00
Exploring Careers (Entry 1) (QCF)
AIM Awards Entry Level Certificate in Work Skills:
601/2157/9 15 45.00
Exploring Careers (Entry 2) (QCF)
AIM Awards Entry Level Extended Certificate in
601/2161/0 27 65.00
Work Skills: Exploring Careers (Entry 2) (QCF)
AIM Awards Entry Level Diploma in Work Skills:
601/2160/9 37 80.00
Exploring Careers (Entry 2) (QCF)
AIM Awards Entry Level Award in Getting on at
601/0845/9 6 21.00
Work (Entry 3) (QCF)
AIM Awards Entry Level Certificate in Getting on
600/6293/9 13 45.00
at Work (Entry 3) (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 1 Award in Getting on at Work
601/0846/0 6 21.00
(QCF)
AIM Awards Level 1 Certificate in Getting on at
600/6294/0 13 45.00
Work (QCF)
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15.2 Administration

Qualification Qualification Title Credit Cost Per

Number Req'd Learner
AIM Awards Entry Level Award in Work Skills:
601/0802/2 Exploring Working in an Office (Entry 1) 3 16.00
(QCF)
AIM Awards Entry Level Extended Award in
601/0803/4 Work Skills: Exploring Working in an Office 9 28.00
(Entry 1) (QCF)
AIM Awards Entry Level Award in Work Skills:
601/0842/3 3 16.00
Exploring Work in an Office (Entry 2) (QCF)
AIM Awards Entry Level Extended Award
601/2100/2 in Work Skills: Exploring Working in an 9 28.00
Office(Entry 2) (QCF)
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15.2 Administration | Skills for Employment and Further Learning in
Business Administration

Qualification Qualification Title Credit Cost

Number Req'd
AIM Awards Entry Level Award in Skills for Employment
601/2004/6 and Further Learning in Business Administration (Entry 3) 3
(QCF)
AIM Awards Entry Level Extended Award in Skills
601/2085/X for Employment and Further Learning in Business 9
Administration (Entry 3) (QCF)
AIM Awards Entry Level Certificate in Skills for

See SEFL Charging Structure

601/2005/8 Employment and Further Learning in Business 15
Administration (Entry 3) (QCF)
AIM Awards Entry Level Extended Certificate in Skills
601/1987/1 for Employment and Further Learning in Business 27
Administration (Entry 3) (QCF)
AIM Awards Entry Level Diploma in Skills for Employment
601/1986/X and Further Learning in Business Administration (Entry 3) 37
(QCF)
AIM Awards Level 1 Award in Skills for Employment and
601/2006/X 6
Further Learning in Business Administration (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 1 Extended Award in Skills for
601/2140/3 Employment and Further Learning in Business 9
Administration (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 1 Certificate in Skills for Employment
601/1985/8 15
and Further Learning in Business Administration (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 1 Extended Certificate in Skills
601/1988/3 for Employment and Further Learning in Business 27
Administration (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 1 Diploma in Skills for Employment and
601/1989/5 37
Further Learning in Business Administration (QCF)
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15.3 Business Management

Qualification Qualification Title Credit Cost Per

Number Req'd Learner
AIM Awards Level 2 Certificate in Skills for
601/7606/4 18 45.00
Business and Law Professions (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 4 Diploma in Public
601/3034/9 90 140.00
Relations (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 2 Award in Skills for
600/7276/3 3 16.00
Starting a Business (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 2 Certificate in Skills for
600/7277/5 13 45.00
Starting a Business (QCF)
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15.4 Marketing and Sales

Qualification Qualification Title Credit Cost Per

Number Req'd Learner
AIM Awards Level 2 Award in Customer
600/7646/X 10 28.00
Service (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 3 Diploma in Digital
601/4333/2 74 140.00
Marketing (QCF)
AIM Awards Level 4 Diploma in Digital
601/4332/0 120 140.00
Marketing (QCF)
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AIM Access to Higher Education Diploma

Centres applying to offer the AIM Awards Access to HE Diploma will be required to seek Centre
Recognition (see New Centres, page 5 for further information).
Centres will be invoiced for any learner registrations made on a monthly basis, at 130 per
learner.

Late Registrations for AIM Access to HE

All learners undertaking an Approved Access to HE course must be registered for units to the
value of 60 credits, no later than 12 weeks from the start date of the course. If not, a charge of
13 per learner will be incurred. In addition, for each day thereafter, a charge of 1 per working
day per learner will be incurred until registration is complete.

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Functional Skills Qualifications

Mathematics
Mathematics - Entry 1, Entry 2, Entry 3 13 per learner (paper-based)
Mathematics - Level 1, Level 2 15.50 per learner (online)
An additional 5.50 per assessment (paper-based)
ICT
ICT - Entry 1, Entry 2, Entry 3 13 per learner (paper-based)
ICT - Level 1, Level 2 15.50 per learner (online)

English
English - Entry 1, Entry 2, Entry 3 13 per learner (paper-based)
English - Level 1, Level 2 15.50 per learner (online)
An additional 5.50 per assessment (paper-based)

Re-sits
Functional Skills re-sits are charged at the original registration fee.

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Individual Component/Unit Learner Fees

Individual components/units are charged against credit and are based on the following
structure:
Credits Learner Fee
1-2 13.00
3-5 16.00
6-8 21.00
9-11 28.00
12 45.00
13-24 65.00
25-36 80.00
37-48 105.00
49+ 140.00

Where units do not have credits, fees are based on the Guided Learning Hours:
Guided Learning Hours Learner Fee
Up to 2 10.00
3 4 10.00
5 6 10.00
7 12 13.00
13 20 16.00
21 44 21.00
45 68 28.00
69 92 45.00
93 100 65.00
101 196 80.00
197 292 105.00
293 388 140.00
389 580 200.00
581 1060 250.00
1061 And above 300.00

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Late Charges and Other Fees

Late Learner Registration Charges

The late registration policy is designed to ensure that the registration of learners onto courses
is made in good time to effectively verify and quality assure the courses and to comply with
Ofqual requirements.
A late registration charge of 13 per learner will be charged for registrations received after the
specified deadlines below:
Short courses (courses of 15 weeks or less) - Registrations must be received within 25
working days of the start date of the course.
Long courses (courses over 15 weeks) - Registrations must be received within 60
working days of the start date of the course.

Replacement Certificates/Transcript Re-issue

Replacement certificates and transcript re-issues will be charged at 25 per learner. Additional
cost may be incurred if sent to an overseas address.

Enquiries about Examination Results

Requesting a breakdown of the marks awarded, including the mark scheme, will be charged at
13 per learner.
Requesting a re-mark will be charged at:
Centre Enquiry 50 plus 1 per learner in cohort
Learner Enquiry 25 per learner

If the outcome of a re-mark results in a grade increase, the fee will be refunded.

Access to Scripts
Access to scripts will be charged at 13 per learner.

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