AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group (AIM) is the largest Access Validating Agency (AVA) in the education sector, with an impressive 11,295 registered students enrolled in programs during the 2022-2023 academic year.
With over four decades of experience, AIM has been at the forefront of delivering high-quality Access to Higher Education (HE) Diplomas that empower learners to achieve their full potential.
A legacy of excellence: Since the 1980s, AIM has experienced significant growth and now collaborates with a diverse range of educational centers across England and Wales, offering Access to HE Diplomas in various sectors beyond traditional health-related fields. This expansion is driven by AIM’s commitment to addressing skills gaps and meeting the evolving needs of students, colleges, and employers.
Strong partnerships and unwavering support: AIM’s experienced team, boasting over 60 years of combined expertise in qualifications and assessment, is dedicated to providing high-quality, relevant, and impactful qualifications. The organisation’s commitment to quality is evident in the comprehensive support offered to colleges and training providers, including regular training newsletters, free resources, and weekly drop-in sessions. This hands-on approach fosters strong, lasting partnerships between AIM and its delivery centers, ensuring that tutors and administrators have the tools they need to effectively recruit and support their learners.
Shaping the future of qualifications: AIM’s participation in the Quality Assurance Agency’s Subject Descriptor Pilot demonstrates its dedication to shaping the future of qualifications and maintaining its position as a forward-thinking AVA, having already updated all their Diploma qualification specifications.
Celebrating success: AIM is proud to celebrate the achievements of its learners through the annual Brian May Access to HE Learner Awards, recognizing exceptional students and providing bursary funding to support their continued education or career development. Additionally, the annual Access to HE Centre of the Year Award honors the outstanding contributions of AIM’s partner centers in delivering high-quality education and support to Access to HE learners.
A proven track record: With a proven track record, unmatched expertise, and a focus on supporting both learners and centers, AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group is the leading AVA for delivery centers seeking to deliver Access to HE Diplomas.
AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group is a leading Awarding Organisation and Access Validating Agency (AVA). They work in partnership with colleges, independent training providers, universities, employers and voluntary organisations to develop accredited and regulated vocational qualifications.
Their qualifications cover a range of academic levels from Entry Level to Level 6 across a wide range of subject areas. As an AVA they are licensed by the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) to develop and award nationally recognised Access to Higher Education Diplomas.
AIM is also an independent, government recognised, End-Point Assessment Organisation (EPAO) responsible for an apprentice’s final assessment to ensure they can do the job for which they’ve trained.
