AAT Certificate in Accounting Level 2

Course Description

The AAT Accounting Qualification is the ideal qualification for anyone wanting to work as an accounting technician. This vocational course provides the knowledge and skills to perform the tasks demanded by this role; it offers you the chance to gain a useful and practical qualification, while learning at your own pace.

Times and Costs

Start Date	End Date	Day	Time	Location	Attendance	Cost	Entitlement*
03/09/12	24/06/13	MON	09:00- 14:30	Coalville	Part Time	£528	£0*
03/09/12	24/06/13	TUE	18:00- 21:00	Coalville	Part Time	£528	£0*
03/09/12	27/06/13	FRI	09:00- 14:30	Nottingham	Part Time	£528	£0*

Prices shown are for the 2012-13 academic year which starts in August 2012. TBC prices for the next academic year will be updated on the website as they become available.

If the duration of your course is more than 1 year, further tuition/material fees will be expected 12 months after starting your course unless you are exempt from payment.

Course Level

Level 2

Entry Requirements

No formal entry requirements. The Programme Leader will give all students individual advice. Please check with AAT for current annual joining fees and membership fees. www.aat.co.uk

Course Length

The course runs for 1 year (36weeks)

What will I study

At this level you'll start to develop your skills in double entry bookkeeping and gain a grasp of management and administrative processes. You’ll learn basic costing principles, how to use manual and computerised accounting systems and how to work with purchase, sales, and general ledgers and costing.

Units include:
Basic Accounting 1
Basic Accounting 2
Working Effectively in Accounts
Professional Ethics
Computerised Accounting
Basic Costing

How will I learn?

A variety of teaching methods are used, including formal teaching, guided/individual work and workshops

How will I be assessed?

All assessments for the revised qualification will be Computer Based Assessments (CBAs). CBAs directly reflect the practical workplace tasks that you currently perform, or will perform in your career.

Where could it lead?

Natural progression to Level 3, then Level 4 to attain full membership of AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians). Members of AAT may go on to study for membership of the senior accounting bodies such as CIMA, Certified Accountants.

Materials/Equipment Required

Students must register with AAT's Education and Training Scheme for which an annual subscription is payable. The purchase of study packs and workbooks will be required. Please check with AAT for current annual joining fees and membership fees. www.aat.co.uk

Disclaimer

Stephenson College has taken care to ensure the information on this site is as accurate as possible at the time of publication. It is intended as a general guide to the College's courses and facilities and forms no part of a contract. The College accepts no liability and reserves the right to make changes to course information or withdraw without notice any of the programmes or facilities described. It is advisable to check your chosen course information prior to enrolment.