IAB Award in Computerised Payroll Level 2

The Level 2 Award in Computerised Payroll is suitable for:
• Individuals who have achieved the IAB Level 1 Award/Certificate in Payroll
• Individuals who are new to working in payroll but have some previous general knowledge of payroll procedures.
• Individuals who now wish to increase their skills and knowledge to that required of payroll processors in a computerised payroll environment, prior to employment.
• Individuals who have previously worked in payroll and have not received a qualification.
• Individuals who wish to return to working in payroll and need to update their knowledge.
• Individuals who are already employed in payroll processing or allied roles and who wish to ensure that they have both a firm foundation and the knowledge and skills to perform some non-routine computerised payroll tasks.
• Individuals preparing for or undertaking an Apprenticeship in Payroll at Level 2.

The Level 2 Award in Computerised Payroll contains the following units:
Computerised payroll theory L5051276 (level 2 – 2 credits)
• Understand potential health and safety and security risks
• Maintain the security of data within a computerised environment
• Understand organisational procedures for processing payroll in a computerised environment
• Understand the statutory requirements for submitting information
Computerised payroll skills Y5051278 (level 2 – 4 credits)
• Be able to process information on starters, leavers and changes to current employees
• Be able to process payroll accurately on a pay period basis
• Be able to back up and update systems when required

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements; basic numeracy and IT will be advantageous.

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements; basic numeracy and IT will be advantageous.