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Apprenticeship Level 2 Certificate in Accounting

Apprenticeship Level 2 Certificate in Accounting

Qualification

Apprenticeship Level 2 Certificate in Accounting

Attendance

Evening option: Wednesdays 6.00pm-9.00pm for the first two terms then on a Thursday evening 6pm-9pm as well
Daytime option: Wednesday 9.30am - 12.30pm for the first two terms then in the last term 1pm - 4pm as well

Duration

One year

Description of the course

Accountants help businesses large and small to manage their money properly. It takes a business brain, as well as a way with numbers, to get ahead. You might be keeping track of one person's finances or a global corporation's, so there's a lot of variety. You could work for any type of business record companies, major manufacturers, charities .Of course, you won't reach accountant status immediately.

Most Apprentices qualify as accounts assistants, credit control clerks, accounts clerks, or finance assistants, who all help accountants to keep financial records and prepare accounts.

Assessments

Candidates must successful complete:

  • Five computer-based exams
  • One case study

What can I do after the course?

Advanced Apprenticeship which incorporates AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting

Start date

On-going

Course Code

DB3001

Cost

*Fees are not normally paid by 16 to 18 year olds but please contact the College before enrolling.
Employer Contribution for 19-24: £400

This programme consists of nine learning areas

  • Basic Accounting 1 Computer based exam (CBE)
  • Basic Accounting 2 (CBE)
  • Work effectively in Accounting & Finance Case study
  • Basic Costing (CBE)
  • Computerised Accounting Case study
  • Professional Ethics in Accounting (CBE)
  • Employer Rights and Responsibilities
  • Key Skills Level1 Application of Number
  • Key Skills Level 2 Communication

A minimum of Grade D GCSE in English and Mathematics or have successfully completed a Level 1 programme. If you don't have the required entry qualifications there will be an opportunity for you to demonstrate your abilities to undertake the course.

Anyone working a minimum of 16 hours a week paid employment in the accounting field

This course currently incurs no fees for 16-18 year old student. An Employer fee will be charged for 19+ and Adult Apprentices.