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AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting

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  • Course Type
    Training for Employees
  • Course Code
    BU202
  • Campus
    Hamilton
  • Start Date
    9th Sep
  • Level
    Level 2
  • Duration
    1 year
  • Course Type
    Training for Employees
  • Course Code
    BU202
  • Campus
    Hamilton
  • Start Date
    6th Jan
  • Level
    Level 2
  • Duration
    1 year

Many adults can study this course for free. Check the 'Can I study for free?' section below to see if you're eligible.

This course is funded by Liverpool City Region Combined Authority's Adult Skills Fund.

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.

  • 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 approximately equivalent to GCSE grade A-C. (4-9 on the newer grading scale).

    Units:

    • Introduction to Bookkeeping
    • Principles of Bookkeeping Controls
    • Principles of Costing
    • The Business Environment (synoptic assessment also including bookkeeping units)

  • Can I study for free?

    You may be able to study for free if this course will help improve your employment prospects. You could be eligible if you are:

    • Employed and earning below:
      • £37,144.00 (if you live in the Liverpool City Region; Wirral, Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, St Helens or Halton)
      • £26,800 (if you live outside the Liverpool City Region) Employed and receiving certain state benefits
    • Unemployed (with or without benefits)

    Asylum seekers can access free courses up to Level 2 if the course supports long-term employment Terms and Conditions apply.

  • Entry Guidelines

    You must be 19 or over on or before 31st August to study on this course.

    To study a Level 2 qualification, you will need either:

    • A minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade 3/D, including English and Maths (or L1 Functional Skills in English and Maths).
    • A Level 1 Bookkeeping qualification with GCSE English and Maths at grade 3/D 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.

  • Where can I progress to?

    Progression from this course is to the Advanced Diploma in Accounting.

  • Timetable

    One day per week.

    OR Two evenings per week.

  • 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.

  • Assessment Methods

    By computer-based assessments that are externally marked.

If you're not eligible to study for free, the cost of this course is:

£1836.00

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