Accountancy Intermediate (Level 2)

In order to begin this study programme you must have:

Duration: 1 Year

3 GCSEs at grades 9-3 ideally including English and maths at grade 4

Subject units:

• Bookkeeping Transactions
• Bookkeeping Controls
• Elements of Costing
• Using Accounting Software
• Business Communications and Personal Skills
• Developing Lifelong Learning Skills
• Synoptic Assessment
• Work Experience

English and maths:
If you don’t already have GCSE English and maths grade A*-C, we will work with you to help you develop your maths and English skills.

Work experience
Personal development skills, study skills and employability skills.
Additional vocational learning and qualifications.

You will be assessed throughout the study programme, via both computer-based assessments and computer-based examinations.

You will gain:

• Accounting  AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate

Plus:

• English and maths qualifications if required

You will also have the opportunity to take the Computerised Accounts City & Guilds Level 2 Award for a small additional cost.

On successful completion of this study programme you can progress onto Accounting Level 3. Accounting technicians are skilled staff employed in jobs ranging from clerks to accounts department managers. They are increasingly required in industry and commerce, so if you have AAT qualifications at any level your career prospects will be excellent. You could also continue your studies by progressing on to the professional examinations of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), or the Association of Chartered Accountants (ACCA).

You must undertake a minimum of 20 hours work experience. Additional independent study outside of College will be regularly expected. The professional examinations require a high standard of preparation and considerable commitment if success is to be achieved. In addition to the course fees you will also be required to pay £230 to cover the costs of books, enrichment activities and trips. The course fee covers the cost of one exam for all units, so re-sits will need to be paid for if qualifying conditions have not been met. An additional £50 resource fee will also need to be paid on induction.