Accreditation
AIM is a Quality Assurance and Accreditation organisation offering accreditation services and high quality, flexible, credit based units of assessment that are quality assured to national standards. AIM also provide our external verification.
The Training Framework
The Unit
A unit within the Credit Framework is defined as 'a coherent set of learning outcomes'.
'Learning outcomes' describe those things which a learner is expected to know, understand or do on completion of a process of learning.
All units within AIM accredited programmes are represented in terms of:
- a title
- learning outcomes
- assessment criteria
Through the process of accreditation, AIM will determine for each unit its credit value and level within the National Credit Framework.
Credit
Within the Credit Framework, a quite specific definition of 'credit' has been developed: A credit is awarded for those outcomes which a learner, on average, might reasonably be expected to achieve in a notional 10 hours of learning.
This definition of credit is also used by AIM to ascribe credit value to a unit. Credit value therefore defines the number of credits a learner may achieve through the successful completion of a unit within the Credit Framework.
Levels
Our courses cover four levels. These are:
- Level One
- Level Two
- Level Three
- Level Four
These levels relate to all learning achievements and each unit has a particular level within the credit framework.
Level Descriptors
The levels have the following descriptors:
- Level One
The acquisition of a foundation of competences, knowledge and understanding in a limited range of predictable and structured contexts that prepare the learner to progress to further achievements. - Level Two
The acquisition of a broader range of competences, knowledge and understanding which demonstrate the extension of previous abilities in less predictable and structured contexts and prepare the learner to progress to further achievements. - Level Three
The acquisition of a more complex range of competences, knowledge and understanding in contexts which develop autonomous, analytical and critical abilities that prepare the learner to progress to further independent achievements. - Level Four
A Level 4 NVQ is considered equivalent to a Higher Education Certificate or a BTEC qualification, demonstrating a comparable level of knowledge, skills, and competency in a specific field of study.
Equivalences
The following chart illustrates the approximate equivalences between credit framework levels and other forms of measuring achievement.
Level Four | NVQ4 | Undergraduate | Higher Education Certificate/BTEC |
Level Three | NVQ3 | GNVQ Advanced | A Level |
Level Two | NVQ2 | GNVQ Intermediate | GCSE A* - C |
Level One | NVQ2 | GNVQ Foundation | GCSE D - G |
How does IFDCollege training fit into AIM?
IFD College have been approved to offer accredited units since 2007 and currently offers 15 units of accredited training in Funeral Practice. Our AIM centre number is 400024.
The accredited units are as follows:
AIM Unit Code | Unit Name | Level | Credit Value |
QG1/2/EA/009 | Applying Health & Safety Legislation and Manual Handling Techniques | 2 | 3 |
QG1/1/EA/004 | Safety and Infection Control for Funeral Staff | 1 | 1 |
QG1/1/EA/002 | Understanding First Contact and Measuring Procedures | 1 | 1 |
QG1/1/EA/001 | Understanding Identification, Viewing and Personal Effects | 1 | 1 |
QG1/3/EA/007 | Transportation and Care of a Person who had died | 3 | 6 |
QG1/2/EA/006 | Understanding Coffin and Casket Finishing | 2 | 3 |
QG1/2/EA/010 | Understanding the Responsibilities of the Funeral Driver and Bearer | 2 | 6 |
QG1/3/EA/008 | Understanding and Applying Good Mortuary Practice | 3 | 4 |
QG1/3/EA/010 | Taking Funeral Instructions from a Client | 3 | 6 |
QG1/3/EA/011 | Understanding UK Death Registration, HM Coroner/Procurator Fiscal and Repatriations | 3 | 6 |
QG1/3/EA/012 | Understanding United Kingdom Burial and Cremation Law | 3 | 3 |
QG1/2/EA/011 | Financial Arrangements and Funeral Planning | 2 | 6 |
QG1/2/EA/012 | Understanding Bereavement and Funeral Director Involvement in the Community | 2 | 3 |
QG1/2/EA/013 | Understanding Customer Focus and Digital Services in a Funeral Services Setting | 2 | 3 |
QG1/3/EA/005 | Arranging Infant and Child Funerals | 3 | 6 |
QG1/4/EA/004 | Understanding the Functions and Responsibilities of the Modern Funeral Director | 4 | 6 |
QG1/4/EA/008 | Managing Care after Death | 4 | 4 |
QG1/4/EA/006 | Leading, Managing and Motivating People | 4 | 3 |
QG1/4/EA/007 | Delivering Customer Service Excellence in the Funeral Sector | 4 | 2 |