The objective of the SIAS Level 1 Award in Using Artificial Intelligence to Support Study Skills is to develop learners’ understanding of how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be used safely, responsibly and appropriately to support learning and study activities.
The qualification introduces learners to basic AI concepts and common uses of AI in educational settings, enabling them to recognise how AI can support study tasks such as planning, revision, idea generation and accessibility. Learners will develop awareness of organisational expectations and rules relating to AI use in education.
The qualification also aims to build understanding of online safety, data protection and academic integrity, including recognising risks associated with AI use, protecting personal information, identifying plagiarism and understanding appropriate and inappropriate uses of AI in study. Learners will explore how clear prompts influence AI outputs and why AI‑generated content must be checked for accuracy, relevance and suitability.
On completion, learners will be better prepared to make informed and responsible decisions about using AI as a study support tool, while recognising its advantages, limitations and the importance of independent thinking.