Computerised Accounting Award Level 1 City & Guilds

Course Overview
Students will be interested in seeking employment in Book-keeping, keeping the accounts of a small business, or progressing to further studies in Accounting.
At Level 1 the aim of the qualification is to enable learners to operate computerised accounts software to carry out the routine accounting tasks. And to demonstrate competence in the practical use of computerised accounts software to produce accurate, professional and well presented accounting information employing an appropriate range of accounting procedures.
Successful candidates at level 1 would be qualified for employment in a junior role in an accounts office

Course Structure
The programme will cover the following topics:

You will be able to:

• Create accounts using computerised accounts software
• Process accounting information using computerised software
• understand how to use batch control sheets
• produce reports using computerised software

Qualification Aims
Meet the needs of candidates who work or want to work in job roles such as:

• Accounting technicians
• Accounts/Finance clerks
• private practice accountants

Students successfully completing this qualification may progress into employment or to the following qualifications:
City & Guilds Level 1 Award in Book-keeping and Accounts
Association of Accounting Tecnicians NVQ2 Level 2 Foundation

Assessments/Examinations
For this qualification, candidates will be required to complete one externally set and marked test
Examination: 1 hour with 5 minutes reading time.
Assessments will be graded Pass or First Class Pass
The examination will take the form of a case study in which it is assumed the candidate is working in an accounts department using a computerised accounts system.

Cost / Equipment
Tuition fee£290

Students will need topay an examination fee of£22 +£1.50 p&p.

Students will need to purchase a recommended text book, currently retailing at approx£

Start Date
14th January 2010
6.00 - 9.00pm for 16 weeks