Level 2 Accounting (Night course)

Start Date

Level: 2

Course Course: P00051

Area: Business

Campus: City Campus

About this Course

The Level 2 Certificate in Accounting is ideal for anyone wishing to study accountancy and finance alongside a range of complementary business and personal skills.

Key Units

This course is delivered via face-to-face lessons in the classroom.

This qualification will prepare you for junior and entry level accounting roles. It delivers a solid foundation in finance administration - covering areas such as double entry bookkeeping, basic costing principles and using accounting software.

On successful completion of this course, you will be awarded an AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Accounting. This internationally recognised AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) qualification enables those working in accounting or those looking to pursue accountancy as a career to gain knowledge, practical experience and the all-important certification often sought by employers.

The qualification covers a range of key areas, including:

Introduction to Bookkeeping
Principles of Bookkeeping
Principles of Costing
The Business Environment

This Level 2 course is part-funded, so the cost for students is reduced.

On successful completion of this course, you might be eligible for a fully funded Level 3 course. Please see information on progression below.

The maximum cost to learners for the qualification is £765 plus a mandatory AAT membership fee of £180 and a booklist costing in the region of £100.

Entry Requirements

Level 2 English and Maths (GCSE or equivalent, grade C/4 or above). Previous knowledge of accounting or a Level 1 Bookkeeping qualification would be advantageous but not essential.

Assessment

This course is assessed through computer-based exams and a synoptic assessment, which draws on and assesses knowledge and understanding from across the qualification.

Where does this Lead

On successful completion of this course, you can progress to higher levels of the AAT Accounting Qualifications (Level 3 and then on to Level 4). Under the Free Courses for Jobs initiative, you might be eligible for a fully funded Level 3 course. Alternatively, you can apply for an advanced learner loan to cover the cost of your Level 3 study.

Future Opportunities

Skills developed through this qualification could lead to employment as:

an Accounts Administrator
an Accounts Assistant
an Accounts Payable Clerk
a Purchase/Sales Ledger Clerk
a Trainee Accounting Technician
a Trainee Finance Assistant

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Study Method – Face to face

On campus, you benefit from regular classes with a college tutor – without having to commit to attending multiple evenings each week. Your tutor will review what you have learnt during your online lessons and will be on hand to provide guidance on progress and assessment. Regular discussion with classmates will help to reinforce key points while also providing the additional support and motivation that comes from being part of a group.

Additional information

Course duration is 10 months.

Extra Costs

The full fee for this course is approximately £1530. If you are unemployed and in receipt of benefit or earning below the low wage threshold, the course is fully funded. If you are 19-23 you must have already achieved a full level 2 to qualify for the funding above. If you do not meet this criteria you will pay 50% of the full fee. Please note: all quoted fees are subject to change.

AAT membership - £180
Booklist approx - £100

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