IAB Level 1 Certificate in Payroll

IAB Level 1 Certificate in Payroll

Course ID:
PC01771

Academy:
Business & Management

Introduction:
The overall aim of the qualification is to accredit candidates' knowledge and understanding of the fundamental principles relating to the basic calculations and preparation of a weekly or monthly payroll, using manual routines but with the aid of the HMRC â€-Calculators' as provided on the HMRC CD-Rom.

Study Mode & Location:
The duration of this course is 13 Weeks. Start Date - 9th September 2009

Time: Monday Afternoon 1pm to 4pm or Tuesday evening 6pm to 9pm. The course will be held at Preston College, Fulwood Campus, St Vincents Road, Preston, PR2 8UR.

Course Content:
The qualification aims to:

• Introduce candidates to basic payroll procedures in a semi-manual environment.
• Enable candidates to develop the skills to perform basic routine and some non-routine payroll tasks.
• Enable candidates to understand the importance of accuracy and security in performing any payroll task.

Assessment:

Careers & Progression Opportunities:
For candidates who pass their level 1 there will be the opportunity to progress on to the Level 2 qualification

How To Apply
You may need to have an informal interview with a Adult Admissions Adviser before enrolling on this course.
Many courses have limited places so please enquire as soon as possible. Following interview, the earliest you may enrol is mid-June.

Money Matters
There are NO fee discounts for this course.

Help, Advice & Further Information
If you know of someone who would like to study a course at Preston College but their first language is not English, please contact the Advice Centre on their behalf to discuss the options available.

Opening Hours:
Mon-Thur 9am-7.30pm (9am-5pm during College holidays)

Fri 9.30am-4.30pm

The information contained in this leaflet was correct at the time of production. Preston College however, reserves the right to alter or amend the details contained in this leaflet. This course will run subject to sufficient student numbers.

Requirement
The IAB Level 1 Certificate in Payroll is specifically designed to appeal to those who are keen to gain an understanding of basic payroll procedures and also those who wish to become professional payroll processors. The Level 1 qualification is primarily designed for the following candidates: Those who are new to payroll and who wish to acquire the skills and knowledge required of payroll clerks prior to employment. Those who wish to understand the PAYE system for their own interest. Those who wish to return to working and wish to add payroll to their skills. Those preparing for or undertaking an NVQ in Payroll Administration at Level 2 who wish to underpin this with a thorough grounding in the fundamental knowledge, understanding and skills associated with producing and processing a payroll at that level.