Apprenticeship in Accountancy
Vocational qualification
In Weston Super Mare
Description
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Type
Vocational qualification
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Location
Weston super mare
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Duration
18 Months
As an apprentice you will spend the majority of your week working for an employer and learning in the workplace. You will also usually come to college for one day a week to gain support from your tutors and learn about the technical aspects of your job role. To achieve the. Apprenticeship you will usually need to complete a number of qualifications including the Association of Accounting.
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Start date
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About this course
We recommend you have a minimum of four GCSEs at grades C-G, however all applications will be considered. You must also
demonstrate an interest in accountancy and a willingness to
learn. Having a relevant job (for a minimum of 16 hours per week), or in some cases, a work placement, is an essential part of an Apprenticeship. You will need to put in time and effort
to find an employer to offer...
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Subjects
- Accountancy
Course programme
Apprenticeship in Accountancy
Apprenticeship
Venue
Knightstone Campus / Workplace
As an apprentice you will spend the majority of your week working for an employer and learning in the workplace. You will also usually come to college for one day a week to gain support from your tutors and learn about the technical aspects of your job role. To achieve the
Apprenticeship you will usually need to complete a number of qualifications including the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Foundation qualification and Functional Skills*.
To achieve the AAT Foundation you will complete units including:
· Making records of payments
· Working with computers
· Preparing ledger balances
· Supplying management information
How will I be assessed?
Assessments are carried out through the successful completion of the AAT Foundation, which includes skills tests, observations, assignments and projects. Tutors will make regular visits to your workplace to conduct reviews of your progress and to ensure that
you are on target to gain your qualifications.
How long will it take?
The time taken for you to achieve your Apprenticeship will depend on how well you get on at work, but most of all, it will depend on your own
commitment and motivation to complete your training. As a general
rule, this Apprenticeship will take 12-18 months.
AT A GLANCE
Duration
18 Months
Level
Level 2
Progression
On successful completion you may:
Progress to an Advanced Apprenticeship in Accountancy.
Or
Progress to a BTEC National Diploma in Business, or a similar course in a different subject area.
Or
Continue your exciting and rewarding career in the accountancy and finance sector.
Achieving this Apprenticeship will give you the equivalent of 5 GCSEs at grades A*-C.
*You may be exempt if you have recently achieved a good grade in English Language and Maths at GCSE.
Entry Requirements
We recommend you have a minimum of four GCSEs at grades C-G, however all applications will be considered. You must also
demonstrate an interest in accountancy and a willingness to
learn. Having a relevant job (for a minimum of 16 hours per week), or in some cases, a work placement, is an essential part of an Apprenticeship. You will need to put in time and effort
to find an employer to offer you an Apprenticeship. The Apprenticeship team at the College will support you with your job search activities â€" please get in touch if you need some help.
Apprenticeships are open to people aged 16 and over.
Apprenticeship in Accountancy