Accounting (AAT) Intermediate Apprenticeship

This course is designed to give you the relevant training and education required to work within an accounts environment. The course is delivered at Colchester campus and is teamed with work-based experience.

The Intermediate Apprenticeship (Level 2 Certificate) in Accounting is a unit-based course. There is no limit to the number of times a unit can be taken, provided the standards do not change, but a re-sit fee will be charged.

The standards for the course are set by the Qualifications and Credit Framework Authority with the qualification being awarded by the AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians).

To qualify for full membership of the AAT students must satisfy the assessment criteria at all levels and participate in one year’s relevant working practice.

CASE STUDY/PROJECTS are supplied by AAT. Assessment takes place at the college by means of completing tasks based upon a case study, over a prescribed length of time.

COMPUTER BASED EXAMS are set and marked by the AAT. They are time-constrained (approximately two hours) examination assessing the candidate’s knowledge and understanding of the Accounting units as well as Communication and IT. NB All computer based exams will be taken during the day.

It is vital that students aiming for accreditation of the Level 2 Certificate in Accounting and eventual AAT membership attend all lectures.

The Apprenticeship in Accounting certificate is awarded by the Financial Services Skills Council, once all the requirements of the Apprenticeship Framework have been completed.

Course Content / Modules

• Basic Costing


• Computerised Accounting


• Work Effecively in Accounting and Finance


• Processing Bookkeeping Transactions


• Control Accounts, Journals and Banking
  
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As part of the Apprenticeship framework you will also complete Employment Rights and Responsibilities, and Functional Skills Level 2 in English and maths.

Entry Requirements

Functional Skills Level 2, or 5 GCSEs (grades A* – C) including English and maths. ICT is also desirable. To qualify for full membership of the AAT students must satisfy the assessment criteria at all levels and participate in one year’s relevant working practice.

Career Opportunities

Career pathways may include trainee accountant or trainee accounting technician.

Course Progression

Possible progression to the Advanced Apprenticeship (Level 3 Diploma) in Accounting, to gain further accountancy skills that can lead to full membership of the AAT, and to higher professional accounting qualifications.

How To Apply

Our aim is to make it as easy as possible to secure your place on your ideal programme.
Simply download and complete the relevant application form and return it to our Admissions team as early as possible.
You can return your completed application form in person or by post to our Colchester
(for applications to Colchester and Clacton) or Braintree campuses:

Admissions

Colchester Institute

Sheepen Road

Colchester

CO3 3LL

Admissions

The College at Braintree

Church Lane

Braintree

CM7 5SN

If you are currently at school, please check with them as some schools will be coordinating applications centrally.
If you have any further questions about the application process, please visit our
Frequently Asked Questions page.

Applying for an Apprenticeship

Download Application Form - Full-Time Courses & Apprenticeships (PDF)

Considering an apprenticeship?
Many young people look to an apprenticeship to gain valuable skills directly in the workplace.
You can apply for both an apprenticeship, and a full-time course as your back up,
but note that you will need to do some research to find an employer willing to take you on as an apprentice
if you do not already have one.

If you are applying for an apprenticeship please use the application form above,
ensuring you complete section 4 of the form. In order to start your apprenticeship you must have an employer
ready to complete your apprenticeship with.

Please contact our Apprenticeship Hub team on 01206 712412 or
apprenticeships@colchester.ac.uk
or visit our Apprenticeships Section
for details and support when finding an employer. If you already have an employer please include
their contact details in section 4 of the application form. If you require any more information about
the apprenticeships we offer, please click "Read more..." below:

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