AAT Level 2

This course is an ideal starting point for a school-leaver, someone returning to the workplace, or someone who has not studied for a while. Learners must attend college for one three hour lesson per week. However, this increases to two three hour lessons per week for a period of sixteen weeks. Apprentices will also complete Employers' Rights and Responsibilities, Personal Learning and Thinking Skills and depending previous achievement Key Skill Communication Level 2 and Application of Number Level 1. Assessment is based on four computer based examinations plus one AAT based case study or workplace evidence. In addition to attending college, students will be expected to undertake between 2-3 hours additional study out of college.

For further information please contact The Apprenticeship Unit 01452 563404

GCSE C or above in maths and English. Students with previous accountancy or finance experience or good academic achievement may sit an online skillcheck at www.aatskillcheck.org/ to enable them to decide whether to start at Level 2 Certificate or Level 3 Diploma. All applicants need to be working in an accounting environment All applicants are assessed at interview to ensure correct level of study. Students should enjoy working with figures and be literate and numerate.

Successful completion will allow students to progress to the Advanced Apprenticeship: Level 3 Diploma in Accounting course. Once students have completed their AAT studies they may be eligible for exemptions from the foundation stage examinations of the UK Chartered accountancy bodies (CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA, ICAEW) or they may wish to study for a Foundation Degree in Business or for a Full Degree.