This Level 2 Certificate in Accounting is the first part of the full AAT qualification.
It is an internationally recognised professional course which will give you the skills to excel at a wide range of accounting and finance jobs.
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Course Details
When studying on the Level 2 Certificate you will start to develop skills in bookkeeping transactions and controls whilst gaining an understanding of costing, as well as management and administrative processes. Students will also learn to understand the benefits and risks of using accounting software to complete bookkeeping tasks.
The qualifications is will be delivered via a range on online lessons that students can complete at their own pace. Ongoing checks will ensure students are aware of their progress and are ready to sit the end of unit exams. The exams are computer based and will be required to take place on-site at our Hamilton Campus.
You will access to a personal tutor, who will be able to support you with any queries or topics you are having difficulty with, as well as monitor your progress in preparation for the exams
The qualifications is approximately equivalent to GCSE grade A-C. (4-9 on the newer grading scale).
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Entry Guidelines
This course is for students aged 19plus.
This course is full cost and will not be available for funding.
To study this Level 2 qualification, you will need:
A minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade 3, including English and Maths (or L1 Functional Skills in English and Maths)
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A Level 1 Bookkeeping qualification with GCSE English and Maths at grade 3 or above or L1 Functional Skills in English and Maths or equivalent
Satisfactory interview and/or assessment
If English is not your first language, you may need an assessment before enrolling on this course. To discuss further, please contact the ESOL department on 0151 551 7144.
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Where can I progress to?
Progression from this course is to the Advanced Diploma in Accounting
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Timetable
Online activities for each module that prepare students for the exams in a timely manner, but students that students can work through at their own pace up to the deadline for that activity.
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Equipment Required
Text books for this course are to be purchased they are not included in the course fees. Typical cost is approximately 60.
Students will also require their own calculator, which should not be a scientific calculator.
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Assessment Methods
By computer-based assessments that are externally marked.
