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AIM Awards Level 1 Certificate in Creating Soft Furnishings (QCF) 600/6703/2


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Section One – Qualification Overview 5

Section Two - Structure and Content 9

Section Three – Quality Assurance 11

Section Four – Operational Guidance 15

Section Five – Appendices 17

Appendix 1 – AIM Awards Qualification Approval Form 19

Appendix 2 – AIM Awards Qualification Description (Summary) 22

Appendix 3 – AIM Awards Glossary of Assessment Terms 25

Appendix 4 – QCF Level Descriptors 48

Contents Page


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Section 1

Qualification Overview

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Section One

Introduction

Welcome to the AIM Awards Qualification Specification Pack. We want to make your experience of working with AIM Awards as pleasant as possible. AIM Awards are an Ofqual approved National Awarding Organisation able to submit a wide range of qualifications to the Qualifications Credit Framework. Our qualifications are learner focused, flexible and promote both progression and employability. We aim to provide outstanding customer service and have invested in our systems to bring you cutting edge services. Our values and ethos support our belief in rewarding learning and promoting progression, with success as the focus of what we know makes a difference. The qualification specification pack contains everything you need to know about this qualification and should be used by everyone involved with planning, delivery and assessment. A qualification description (summary) is available in Appendix 2, which gives an overview of the qualification including the rules of combination and unit titles. This pack is a live document and as such will be updated when required. Centres will be informed via email when changes are made. It is the responsibility of the approved Centre to ensure the most up-to-date version of the specification pack is in use. This document is protected by copyright but may be copied by approved centres for the purpose of assessing learners. It may also be copied by learners for their own use. Our qualification specifications are mapped to the Ofqual General Conditions of Recognition with references cited for each section as appropriate. The whole specification maps to Ofqual General Conditions of Recognition C2.5 and E3.1.


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About the Qualification

Mapped to Ofqual General Conditions of Recognition: E3.2a/E3.3a The AIM Awards Level 1 Certificate in Creating Soft Furnishings (QCF) has been developed to fit the needs of a changing interior design environment. This qualification supports the development of technical, design, practical and creative skills, enabling learners to gain the introductory skills and knowledge needed to create soft furnishings. It combines practical, hands-on experience together with knowledge and understanding of techniques that can be used and how they can be combined.

Qualification


Assessment Internally assessed and externally moderated portfolio of evidence

Grading Assessment is achieved / not achieved. There is no grading

Progression Opportunities

Learners can progress into employment or onto higher level qualifications such Level 2 Interior Design or Level 2 Developing Skills for the Creative and Cultural Sector.

Operational start date 01-Oct-2012

Review date 31-Aug-2017

Sector 9.2 Crafts, Creative Arts and Design

Qualification Accreditation Number

600/6703/2

Learning Aim Reference 60067032

Credits 14

Guided Learning Hours 126

Age Range Pre-16; 16-18; 19+

Rules of Combination Learners must achieve 14 credits from the 4 mandatory units to achieve this qualification.

Entry Guidance Mapped to Ofqual General Conditions of Recognition: E3.2b/c

There are no specific entry requirements for this qualification.

The end of the accreditation period

We review qualifications that are near the end of their accreditation period, working with sector representatives to make any changes necessary to meet sector needs and to reflect recent developments. We will post information relating to changes or extensions to qualifications on our website and centres approved to offer the qualification will be kept updated.


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Certification End Date The final date that certificates can be issued for this qualification is three years from the Review Date.


31-Aug-2020

Resource Requirements Learners will require access to sewing machines and other equipment needed to create soft

furnishings. Centres must ensure that they have the appropriate resources in place to deliver the unit in this qualification.


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Section 2 Structure and Content

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Section Two

Structure and Content Mapped to Ofqual General Conditions of Recognition E3.3a/b

Qualification Structure, Unit List & Content Mapped to Ofqual General Conditions of Recognition: E3.2d /e/f/g/h/j

Rules of Combination for: AIM Awards Level 1 Certificate in Creating Soft Furnishings (QCF)

Learners must achieve 14 credits from the 4 mandatory units (M) to achieve this qualification.

AIM Awards Unit Code

Unit Reference Number

Unit Title M/O Level Credit Value

GLH

JL7/1/EA/003 J/504/3578 Sewing Machine Techniques M One 3 27

JL7/1/EA/004 F/504/3580 Soft Furnishings: Cushion Making

M One 3 27

JL7/1/EA/005 L/504/3582 Soft Furnishings: Making Bedding

M One 4 36

JL7/1/EA/006 H/504/3586 Soft Furnishings: Using Decorations

M One 4 36

http://aimawards.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/units/aim_units/Sewing%20Machine%20Techniques%20L1%20CV3.pdf

http://aimawards.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/units/aim_units/Soft%20Furnishings%20Cushion%20Making%20L1%20CV3.pdf

http://aimawards.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/units/aim_units/Soft%20Furnishings%20Cushion%20Making%20L1%20CV3.pdf

http://aimawards.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/units/aim_units/Soft%20Furnishings%20Making%20Bedding%20L1%20CV4.pdf

http://aimawards.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/units/aim_units/Soft%20Furnishings%20Making%20Bedding%20L1%20CV4.pdf

http://aimawards.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/units/aim_units/Soft%20Furnishings%20Using%20Decorations%20L1%20CV4.pdf

http://aimawards.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/units/aim_units/Soft%20Furnishings%20Using%20Decorations%20L1%20CV4.pdf


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Section 3 Quality Assurance

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Section 3 Assessment and Quality Assurance

How the qualification is assessed Mapped to Ofqual General Conditions of Recognition: H1.2/H1.3/H5.2

The qualification requires achievement of the specified units with no further requirements for additional/summative assessment. Achievement is therefore determined by successful completion of unit assessment. The assessment process is as follows:

Assessments are internally set at the Centre by assessors, against the requirements detailed in the assessment criteria of the unit, and approved by the Internal Verifier

The learners are assessed internally at the Centre, using the assessments set

The resulting portfolios of assessed evidence are internally verified by an internal verifier at the Centre

The portfolios of assessed evidence are externally verified by an external verifier appointed by AIM Awards

Appendix 4 contains the QCF Level Descriptors which provide a general shared understanding of learning and achievement at each level and are concerned with the outcomes of learning, not the process of learning or the method of assessment. For a more detailed overview of Assessment view our Assessment Documents at www.aimawards.org.uk

Unit Assessment Mapped to Ofqual General Conditions of Recognition H1.2/H1.3/H5.2

Achievement of the unit is through internally set, internally marked, internally verified and externally verified tasks, as detailed above. Centres devise assessment activities to meet the specified assessment criteria detailed in each unit.

Appendix 3 contains a Glossary of Assessment Terms to help Centres understand the Assessment Terminology used in each assessment criteria. The activity or activities set must enable the learners to meet the standards detailed in the assessment criteria. Centre devised assessments should be scrutinised by the Internal Verifier before use to ensure that they are fit for purpose. Once completed, Centre approved assessments will be scrutinised by the external verifier to ensure reliability and validity of assessment.

Methods of Assessment Mapped to Ofqual General Conditions of Recognition:H1.2/H1.3/H5.2

All assessment tasks must be approved by the Internal Verifier before they are delivered. Further guidance can be obtained from AIM Awards by contacting the named Quality or Curriculum contact for the centre.

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Assessment Practice Mapped to Ofqual General Conditions of Recognition H5.2

Assessment practices must reflect the AIM Awards Equality and Diversity and Access to Fair Assessment Policies. Reasonable Adjustments may be required for individual learners to enable them to undertake assessments fairly. Please see our guidance and the procedures for using and applying for Reasonable Adjustments at www.aimawards.org.uk.

Nominated Tutor/Assessor Requirements

As an Awarding Organisation we require that tutors / assessors have relevant teaching experience and hold a qualification in the relevant subject area. Assessors should have an Assessor qualification or evidence of recent relevant experience. Internal Verifiers should have an Internal Verification qualification or evidence of recent relevant experience. Suitable qualifications include:

Teaching

Level 3 or 4 PTLLS or above

Diploma or Certificate in Education

Bachelors or Masters Degree in Education

Level 3 Award in Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment

Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement Internal Verification

Level 4 Award in Understanding the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice

Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice

Training and Support

We offer a full and comprehensive package of training events that range from Basic Assessor Training through to PTLLS/CTLLS qualifications. This training can take place in our own Training Room at AIM Awards or delivered at your centre. Please note that training can be tailored to meet the specific needs of a centre and bespoke course arranged by negotiation. View our Training/Events information and an up-to-date Calendar at http://aimawards.org.uk/events/

Marking Tasks Mapped to Ofqual General Conditions of Recognition: H1.2/H1.3/H5.2/H5.4

Each task must be marked against the identified assessment criteria in the unit and judged to be either achieved or not achieved. Learners should be given written feedback on their work with guidance on how they can improve their performance. Where a series of tasks is set, learners must demonstrate the achievement of the required standard identified in the assessment criteria in all tasks in order to achieve the unit credit. All of the assessment


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criteria in a unit must be met before the unit is deemed achieved. The unit achievement is not banded or graded.

Recording Achievement

You must record each learner’s achievement of each unit on an appropriate tracking form or forms. The form/s should record the learner’s achievement of the unit assessment criteria evidenced by the task, identifying where the evidence can be found.

Functional Skills

The units of this qualification may provide opportunities for the development of Functional Skills in Mathematics, ICT and English: Reading, Writing and Speaking, Listening and Communication.

Moderation

Moderation is the process by which we confirm that assessment decisions in centres are

Made by competent and qualified assessors

The product of sound and fair assessment practice

Recorded accurately and appropriately We do this by:

Internal verification

External verification – which we carry out through our External Verifiers who, by supporting you, will make sure that assessments meet nationally, agreed standards and that quality assurance systems continue to meet our centre approval criteria.

National Standardisation

Centres will be required to provide samples of assessment tasks for AIM Awards and national standardisation activity. National standardisation is a process that promotes consistency in the understanding and application of standards, it:

Establishes statements on the standard of evidence required to meet the assessment criteria for the units in AIM Awards qualifications

Makes recommendations on assessment practice

Produces advice and guidance for the assessment of units

Identifies good practice in assessment.

It is a requirement of the Centre Recognition Process that each Centre offering the units from the qualification must contribute assessment materials and learners’ evidence for National Standardisation if requested. AIM Awards will notify Centres of the required sample for National Standardisation purposes. Assessment materials, learners’ evidence and tutor feedback will either be collected by an AIM Awards representative or a copy requested by post. Outcomes from National Standardisation will be made available to Centres.


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Section 4 Operational Guidance


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Section 4 Operational Guidance

Offering the qualification

To offer this qualification Centres must be a recognised AIM Awards centre and be able to meet the criteria for the safe and secure award of credit. All procedures for the use of this qualification, including approval, registration of learners, verification and certification will be completed through AIM Awards and Centres will have an identified administration officer to support their Centre. Centres who wish to offer this qualification must complete and submit the Qualification Approval Form - see Appendix 1. This form is also available on the individual qualification page on the AIM Awards website. AIM Awards can advise Centres on the best and most efficient methods for offering this qualification to learners. There is an experienced customer service team ready to offer advice at any time.

Approval to Offer AIM Awards Qualifications or Units of AIM Awards Qualifications

New Centres need to contact the AIM Awards office for details of the Centre Recognition Application process and the process for delivering qualifications. View information on becoming a recognised centre at www.aimawards.org.uk

Quality Assurance and Internal/National Standardisation

All Centres wishing to deliver the qualification will need to demonstrate the ability to manage and deliver the units and/or the qualification, including adherence to quality assurance and assessment regulations. AIM Awards will provide guidance and give support in enabling you to use the qualification.

The standard quality assurance arrangements and requirements include:

Internal verification

External verification

Standardisation Details and guidance are provided by your AIM Awards contacts.

Fees and Charges Mapped to Ofqual General Conditions of Recognition: F1.1

As an Awarding Organisation we publish an annual list of fees and charges as well as the charges for each qualification. Download our fees and charges leaflet.


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Section 5 Appendices


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Appendix 1 – AIM Awards Qualification Approval Form.................................... 19

Appendix 2 – Qualification Description (Summary)………………………………………... 22

Appendix 3 – AIM Awards Glossary of Assessment Terms............................ 25

Appendix 4 – QCF Level Descriptors...................................................................... 28


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APPENDIX 1

QUALIFICATION APPROVAL

FORM


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Qualification Approval Form

3 RULES OF COMBINATION

Please refer to the AIM Awards Level 1 Certificate in Creating Soft Furnishings (QCF) Specification

1 CENTRE DETAILS

Centre name: Centre Number:

Centre Curriculum Contact:

Position:

Contact Details:

Centre has Direct Claims Status (DCS)

Yes / No Application for DCS to be extended to this qualification Yes / No

If you are applying for DCS to be extended to this qualification, enter name of the allocated Approved Internal Verifier below. If not, leave this box blank:

2 QUALIFICATION APPROVAL DETAILS

The centre requests approval to run the following qualification:

Please select qualification you wish to deliver

AIM Awards Level 1 Certificate in Creating Soft Furnishings (QCF) Yes/No

Intended target learner group/age: Intended number of learners:


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4 CONFIRMATION & APPROVAL

I confirm that the course has been internally approved and will be delivered in accordance with the information contained within this document, the qualification specification and in accordance with the terms and conditions agreed in the centre agreement.

Centre Curriculum Contact Signature Date

Admin confirmation of AIM Awards QR and CDM approval

Date

Confirmation of extension of DCS to this qualification: Yes/No

4 SPECIALIST REQUIREMENTS

Specialist resources required (taken from qualification specification):

Centre confirmation of required resources:

Learners will require access to sewing machines and other equipment needed to create soft furnishings.

(Please confirm here)

Specialist staffing qualifications required (taken from qualification specification):

Centre confirmation of required staff qualifications:

I have attached proof of qualifications:

N/A N/A N/A

N/A N/A N/A


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APPENDIX 2

QUALIFICATION DESCRIPTION (SUMMARY)


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Qualification Title AIM Awards Level 1 Certificate in Creating Soft Furnishings (QCF)

Ofqual Qualification Number

600/6703/2

Guided Learning Hours 126

Mandatory Credits required 14

Optional Credits required N/A

Minimum Age N/A

Qualification Start Date: 01-Oct-2012

Charge per learner: £45

AIM Awards Level 1 Certificate in Creating

Soft Furnishings (QCF)

Description of the Qualification

The AIM Awards Level 1 Certificate in Creating Soft Furnishings (QCF) has been developed to fit the needs of a changing interior design environment. This qualification supports the development of technical, design, practical and creative skills, enabling learners to gain the introductory skills and knowledge needed to create soft furnishings. It combines practical, hands-on experience together with knowledge and understanding of techniques that can be used and how they can be combined.

Approval Details


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Unit Title Unit Code M/O Level Credits GLH

Sewing Machine Techniques J/504/3578 M One 3 27

Soft Furnishings: Cushion Making F/504/3580 M One 3 27

Soft Furnishings: Making Bedding L/504/3582 M One 4 36

Soft Furnishings: Using Decorations H/504/3586 M One 4 36

How to Achieve the Qualification

Learners must achieve 14 credits from the 4 mandatory (M) units to achieve this

qualification.

http://register.ofqual.gov.uk/Unit/Details/J_504_3578

http://register.ofqual.gov.uk/Unit/Details/F_504_3580

http://register.ofqual.gov.uk/Unit/Details/L_504_3582

http://register.ofqual.gov.uk/Unit/Details/H_504_3586


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Glossary of Assessment Terms

There are two main types of assessment: summative and formative. The key to good

assessment practice is for assessors to understand what each method contributes and to

build their practice to maximise the effectiveness of each.

Assessment Criteria: descriptions by which the assessor determines whether a learner has

demonstrated achievement of the intended learning outcomes for a particular level.

Formative assessment: designed to provide learners with feedback on progress and inform

development.

Summative Assessment: provides a measure of achievement in respect of a learner’s

performance in relation to the intended learning outcomes. It contributes to the overall

result of achieved/not achieved.

Assessment Terms

Analyse Identify separate factors, show how they are related and

how each one contributes to the whole

Appraise Consider the positive and negative points and give a

reasoned judgement

Assess Give consideration to all the factors or events that apply

and then make a careful and valued judgement as to

which are the most important or relevant

Comment critically Give a view after consideration of all the evidence. In

particular decide the importance of all the relevant

positive and negative aspects

Compare/Contrast Using the main factors that apply in two or more

situations unpick the similarities and differences or

advantages and disadvantages

Define Make clear what a particular term means and give an

example, if appropriate, to show what is meant

Demonstrate Show by example

Describe Give a clear overview that includes all the relevant


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features – ‘painting a picture with words’

Design Create a plan, proposal or brief to illustrate a concept or

idea

Discuss Take part in a conversation about a topic

Draw conclusions Use the evidence provided to reach a reasoned

judgement

Evaluate Decide the degree to which a statement is true or the

importance or value of something by reviewing the

information.

Explain Set out in detail the meaning of something, with reasons.

More complex than describe or list, so it can help to give

an example to show what is meant. Introduce the topic

then give the ‘how’ or ‘why’

Identify Pin point or choose the right one or give a list of the main

features

Illustrate Include examples, a diagram, pictures or photographs to

show what is meant

Interpret Give the meaning of something

List Provide the information in a list, rather than in

continuous writing

Outline Give a brief overview

Plan Work out and decide how to carry out a task or activity

Select Choose from a given range

State Give a clear but brief account

Summarise Write or articulate briefly the main points or essential

features

APPENDIX 4

QCF LEVEL DESCRIPTORS

Ref: Annex E of the Regulatory arrangements for the Qualifications and Credit Framework

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Qualifications and Credit Framework: Level Descriptors

Summary Knowledge and Understanding Application and action Autonomy and accountability

Entry

Level

Entry 1 recognises progress along a continuum that ranges from the most elementary of achievements to beginning to make use of skills, knowledge

or understanding that relate to the immediate environment

Achievement at Entry 2 reflects

the ability to make use of skills,

knowledge and understanding to

carry out simple, familiar tasks

and activities with guidance.

Use knowledge or understanding to

carry out simple, familiar activities

Know the steps needed to complete

simple activities

Carry out simple, familiar tasks and

activities

Follow instructions or use

rehearsed steps to complete tasks

and activities

With appropriate guidance begin to take some responsibility for the outcomes of simple activities

Actively participate in simple and familiar activities

Achievement at Entry 3 reflects

the ability to make use of skills,

knowledge and understanding to

carry out structured tasks and

activities in familiar contexts, with

appropriate guidance where

needed

Use knowledge or understanding to

carry out structured tasks and

activities in familiar contexts.

Know and understand the steps

needed to complete structured

tasks and activities in familiar

contexts

Carry out structured tasks and

activities in familiar contexts

Be aware of the consequences of

actions for self and others

With appropriate guidance take

responsibility for the outcomes of

structured activities

Actively participate in activities in

familiar contexts


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Level 1 Achievement at level 1 reflects

the ability to use relevant

knowledge, skills and procedures

to complete routine tasks. It

includes responsibility for

completing tasks and procedures

subject to direction or guidance.

Use knowledge of facts, procedures

and ideas to complete well-defined,

routine tasks.

Be aware of information relevant to the area of study or work

Complete well-defined routine

tasks.

Use relevant skills and procedures

Select and use relevant information

Identify whether actions have been

effective.

Take responsibility for completing

tasks and procedures subject to

direction or guidance as needed


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Level 2 Achievement at level 2 reflects

the ability to select and use

relevant knowledge, ideas, skills

and procedures to complete well-

defined tasks and address

straightforward problems. It

includes taking responsibility for

completing tasks and procedures

and exercising autonomy and

judgement subject to overall

direction or guidance.

Use understanding of facts,

procedures and ideas to complete

well-defined tasks and address

straightforward problems

Interpret relevant information and

ideas.

Be aware of the types of

information that are relevant to the

area of study or work

Complete well-defined, generally

routine tasks and address

straightforward problems.

Select and use relevant skills and

procedures.

Identify, gather and use relevant information to inform actions.

Identify how effective actions have been.

Take responsibility for completing tasks and procedures

Exercise autonomy and judgement subject to overall direction or guidance

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