AAT Foundation Level

AAT Foundation Level
What will I study?
This course is designed for those wishing to start a career in the Accountancy profession. The Association of Accounting Technicians is gained through three stages: Foundation, Intermediate and Technician. On completion of the final stage and provided they have relevant working experience, students become members of the AAT. It is a highly regarded professional qualification and increasingly popular with employers. The course is part-time for each of the three levels. The first-year is Foundation Level, the second year students will progress to Intermediate and the final year is the Technician level. The Foundation Level begins at basic level. This level, if successfully completed, may allow the student to progress onto the next stage. The Foundation level runs two evenings per week or one full day per week for one year. Skills tests are held in class during the year in all subject areas. External examinations are held in certain subject areas.

How can I progress?
Students will progress onto the Intermediate level of the course if successful at Foundation Level and after criteria set by the College have been met.

What will I need to qualify for this course?
In order to qualify for this course students must; *Have Maths & English GCSE at Grade C or above and/or experience of working in an accounting environment. *Understand that a high level of attendance and willingness to study in their own time would be required. Applicants coming from secondary education must provide evidence of sound attendance and good Record of Achievement.

Course Structure
Whilst studying towards this qualification the following modules will be covered; *Recording incomes and receipts, *Making and recording payments, *Preparing ledger balances and an initial trial balance, *Supplying information for management control, *Working withComputers, *Achieving personal effectiveness, *Monitor and maintain a healthy, safe and secure workplace.

Course Duration
34 weeks

Qualification Level
Level 2

Career
*Accounts assistant *Sales/Purchase ledger clerk *Bookkeeper *Financial Controller *Financial Director.