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Accounting and Bookkeeping

AAT Accounting - Level 2

Suitable For: 16-18 , 19+
Available at: Ealing Green College
ABOUT THIS COURSE

Our AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) Level 2 Certificate in Accounting course is an entry-level accounting qualification and is ideal for anyone wishing to study accountancy and finance. The qualification covers a broad range of core accounting skills, as well as accountancy-related business skills and personal skills. Key themes have also been introduced throughout the qualification including technology, ethics, sustainability and communication.

We have partnered with Mindful Education to deliver this course through the integrated "Online and On Campus" model. Online video lessons are available on demand while weekly classes will take place on campus.

Your tutor will review what you have learned from your online lessons and will be on hand to provide additional teaching and guidance.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

We recommend that you have:

  • GCSEs in English and maths at grade 4 or above
    or
  • Functional Skills Level 2 in English and maths
  • A relevant Level 1 qualification

At enrolment, you will have an interview with our course tutors to ensure the course is right for you.
You may also need to complete an initial assessment in English and maths, depending on your grades.

ASSESSMENT METHOD

Your assessments are designed to match what you’ve learned. All your work will be marked by your tutors, giving you a chance to show off your skills in real-world situations.

You will build a portfolio of your coursework, showcasing your progress throughout the course. Plus, you’ll get hands-on experience through practical assignments and receive feedback from your tutors. There are also four external exams, which take place over the academic year.

PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES

After completing this course, you'll be well-prepared for further study or employment in the industry, such as a Level 3 Extended Diploma, which can lead to university-level study.

WHAT WILL I STUDY?

Units covered can include:

Introduction to Bookkeeping

  • Understand the basics of manual and digital bookkeeping.
  • Learn how to use double-entry bookkeeping.
  • Discover the role of digital accounting systems.

Principles of Bookkeeping Controls

  • Build on your knowledge of bookkeeping controls.
  • Learn how to use control accounts, journals, and reconciliations.
  • Understand the importance of verifying and validating your entries.

Principles of Costing

  • Get an introduction to basic costing principles.
  • Learn how costing systems help businesses plan, make decisions, and control costs.
  • Understand the difference between costing and financial accounting.

The Business Environment

  • Learn about the dynamic nature of the business world.
  • Understand how businesses operate in local, national, and global markets.
  • Develop the skills you need to succeed in a changing business environment.
FEES

School Leavers (16-18)

If you will be 16, 17 or 18 years old on 31 August before your course starts, and you have the legal right to live in the UK for the full length of your study programme, your course will be free.

You may also be eligible for financial help to support with books, travel, course materials and childcare costs – please click here for more information.

Adult Students (19+)

If you will be aged 19 or older on 31 August before your course starts, are resident in London, and have the legal right to stay in the UK for at least 12 months, you may be eligible to study for free, depending on your circumstances and chosen course. For more information, please click here.

You may also be eligible for financial help to support with books, travel, course materials and childcare costs – please click here.

Course Fee: £1189

You may be eligible for financial help to support with books, travel, course materials and childcare costs – please click here for more information.

Direct registrations with professional awarding bodies
If students are required to register directly with professional awarding bodies, the registration is not paid at enrolment but is paid directly to the professional awarding body by the student. The courses that are subject to these conditions are mainly professional courses, such as AAT, IPD and CIM. There is no remittance of this registration fee.

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