29 Nov 2021
Key Facts
Qualification purpose
Prepare for employment
Qualification Grading Type
Pass
Assessment Methods
Why choose this qualification?
The Level 1 Certificate in Skills for Aviation Services qualification forms part of a suite of ‘Skills for…’ qualifications that cover a number of sectors. The employability skills units are shared with other qualifications in the suite, enabling easy transfer of credits between qualifications and supporting opportunities for cross-faculty working.
This qualification is intended to provide learners with a broad introduction to working in the Aviation sector. It has been developed with the support of the FE sector and with input from employers representing the sector. It has been designed to be consistent with the principles for study programmes for 16-19 year olds and to meet the needs of adults including the unemployed who wish to work in Aviation Services. It will equip learners with underpinning knowledge and skills specific to the sector alongside a range of transferable employability skills.
The qualification is designed to support progression to employment or to further learning.
Rules of Combination
Learners must achieve a total of 15 credits including 7 credits from the Mandatory Group (M). At least 4 credits must be taken from Group O1 (Optional - Aviation Services). The remaining credits can be taken from either Optional Group O1 or Group O2 (Optional – Employability Skills, English and Maths). Learners cannot include more than one unit with the same or similar title.
Units
Learners must achieve all units within this group totalling 7 credits.
Airport Customer Service
Airport Operations and the Law
The Airport Environment
Learners must achieve at least 4 credits from this group.
Airport Security
Dealing with Conflict in an Airport Environment
Preparing for Employment at an Airport
Professional Conduct in an Airport Environment
A maximum of 4 credits may be completed from group O2a, O2b and O2c.
A maximum of 4 credits may be completed from group O2a, O2b and O2c.
Applying for a Job
Career Planning
Communication skills for work
Conduct at Work
Customer service skills
Digital Skills for Work
Exploring Entrepreneurship
Exploring and Presenting Enterprise Ideas
Health and Safety in the Workplace
Interview Skills
Introduction to Self-Employment
Making the Most of Work Placement
Negotiation Skills
Numeracy Skills for Work
Searching for a Job
Self-Management Skills for Work
Setting and Meeting Work-Related Targets
Skills for Creative Thinkers
Skills for Effective Participants
Skills for Independent Enquirers
Skills for Reflective Learners
Solving Work-Related Problems
Time Management
Working Safely
Working in a Team
Working with Colleagues
A maximum of 4 credits may be completed from group O2a, O2b and O2c.
Learners may choose 1 unit from this group.
Engage in Discussion
Engage in Discussion
Learners may choose 1 unit from this group.
Listen and Respond
Listen and Respond
Learners may choose 1 unit from this group.
Read for Information
Read for Information
Learners may choose 1 unit from this group.
Read for Purpose and Meaning
Read for Purpose and Meaning
Learners may choose 1 unit from this group.
Speak to Communicate
Speak to Communicate
Learners may choose 1 unit from this group.
Write Accurately
Write with Accuracy
Learners may choose 1 unit from this group.
Write to Communicate
Write to Communicate
A maximum of 4 credits may be completed from group O2a, O2b and O2c.
Learners may choose 1 unit from this group.
Making Calculations
Making Calculations
Learners may choose 1 unit from this group.
Money, Time and Temperature
Money, Time and Temperature
Learners may choose 1 unit from this group.
Numbers, Decimals, Fractions and Percentages
Using Whole Numbers, Decimals, Fractions and Percentages
Learners may choose 1 unit from this group.
Numerical Relationships, Algebra and Ratios
Learners may choose 1 unit from this group.
Using and Communicating Data
Using and Communicating Data
Learners may choose 1 unit from this group.
Using Probability
Learners may choose 1 unit from this group.
Using Size, Shape and Measures
Using Size, Shape and Space
What is the purpose of this qualification?
The qualification is specifically targeted at level1 learners and its supports progression to employment or to further study.
What skills, knowledge, or understanding does this qualification develop?
Learners will develop sector specific knowledge, understanding and skills together with underpinning transferable skills that support progression to a range of level 2 qualifications within the sector or related areas.
What are the progression options?
These qualifications provide the additional stretch and challenge that will support learners to progress to the next level of vocational learning
Progression & entry requirements
There are no prior entry requirements to this level 1 qualification. However, learners should have an interest in the types of employment available at an airport.Funding information
There are now two main sources for funding information, a straightforward ESFA Qualification Search and the more detailed Find a Learning Aim website.
The new Find a learning aim (FALA) service provides a search tool that you can use to check the funding status of any qualification, framework, unit, standard or T Level:
View this qualification on the ESFA’s Find a learning aim website
The Education and Skills Funding Agency search provides funding information on qualifications. It does not provide funding information for units, non-regulated activity and work placements, for this information please use Find a learning aim (FALA).
View this qualification on the ESFA Qualification Funding Search
How to find a learning aim
If you’re not sure how to use the new find a learning aim website, we’ve created a handy walkthrough to help you:
How to Use: Find a learning Aim
We have done our best to collate and summarise the key information, and wherever possible we alert our providers to changes in funding policy.
This funding information is provided in good faith and it is always advisable to check directly with the funding agencies before committing to delivery.