These courses are offered as introductory courses to students interested in working in accounting or as a progression route to further levels of study in bookkeeping. They are suitable for small business owners wanting to produce their own accounts, people returning to work/career changes or those not currently in employment looking to acquire skills to get into the workplace.
You will need to complete an application form.
Tuesday evening in college and Thursday evening remotely: 6.00 to 9.00 pm – 23 weeks
Areas of study:
At the end of the course your skills and knowledge will be tested by taking two computer based assessments.
Tuesday evening in college and Thursday evening remotely 6.00 to 9.00 pm – 32 weeks
This qualification will prepare you for junior and entry level accounting roles. It teaches finance administration, double entry bookkeeping to basic costing principles and using accounting software (SAGE).
The units cover:
This course can lead to employment as an Accounts administrator; accounts assistant; accounts payable clerk; purchase/sales ledger clerk/ trainee accounting technician; trainee finance assistant.
Monday evening in college and Wednesday evening remotely: 6.00 to 9.00 pm – 32 weeks
Areas of study:
At the end of the course your skills and knowledge will be tested by taking three computer based assessments.
Monday evening in college and Wednesday evening remotely – attendance for 35 weeks (3 terms both evenings)
This level is suitable for those who have completed the Level 2 Foundation Certificate or the Foundation Diploma in Accounting and Business. It would suit unqualified people who are at an intermediate level and want to develop accounting skills, those wanting to up-skill; those looking to change their career or those looking for an A level alternative.
The course covers a range of complex accounting tasks as shown below:
You are assessed by a number of computer based assessments.
Following completion, you would be able to look for work as an Accounting Technician, and Accounts/Finance clerk or a Private practice accountant.
You will develop skills in book-keeping and accounts as you progress through the various levels of these qualifications, and you could look for work as an Accounts/Finance clerk, an Accounting Technician.
