Course overview
The AAT is recognised throughout the business world as a credible and established professional body. It is a qualification which accurately reflects competence in the workplace and continues to bear the hallmarks of quality and high standards.
Initially you will complete a five-week introduction to AAT. This will include an Access Award to bookkeeping L1 (at no further cost). You will be required to fully achieve this award before progressing to the full level 2 certificate.
This is a course for Trainee Accountancy Technicians and those individuals who have an interest in pursuing a career in Accountancy.
The course covers:
- Introduction to bookkeeping
- Principles of bookkeeping controls
- Principles of costing
- The business environment
Course information
There are four computer-based assessments, one for each unit. The fifth assessment is a synoptic assessment covering all four units.
On successful completion of the Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Accounting, students may progress to the Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting.
You are required to register with the Association for Accounting Technicians (AAT). This course is for anyone who would like to learn accounts or who is setting up their own business. Good numeracy and communication skills are essential. A grade 5 GCSE maths is required if you are aged 16-18. We will discuss this with you on interview. If you have no background or experience in Accountancy we advise starting at Level 1.
£1200 course fees or **Discuss with your tutor as you may be exempt**
£50 resit fee for any exam that needs to be retaken (no exemption)
You will take part in Classroom based learning supervised by a tutor: e.g. classroom teaching; working through real-life scenarios that support this learning. There is an expectation that you will also commit to additional learning outside of college that will help under pinning knowledge for this qualification. Your tutor will also provide tutorial time to ensure you are on track assessment task and support you in completing the unit examinations.
