One end of unit exam (1.5 hours duration)
The course will run again in the next academic period 2023/24. Exact date TBC This course runs for six weeks.
AAT Access Award in Bookkeeping Level 1.
A great entry point for students to develop their business and finance skills and to gain knowledge and confidence to take on higher level AAT qualifications and to progress in their lives and careers. This qualification will suit those with minimal work experience, students seeking to validate their existing skills or those wishing to test their abilities before progressing further with AAT qualifications and a career in accounting. It may also interest those who are self-employed looking to do more of their own bookkeeping.
The AAT Access Award in Bookkeeping introduces students to manual bookkeeping techniques. The qualification covers a range of bookkeeping skills and relevant supporting knowledge which will be assessed by one end-of-qualification exam.
Key areas of study
One end of unit exam (1.5 hours duration)
You will need to provide writing materials and a calculator.
You will also need to register with AAT. A cost will be payable directly to AAT and this will give you access to study support resources for 12 months or until you complete the qualification, whichever comes first.
Old Mill Lane campus
Church Street
Barnsley
S70 2AX
On completion of this unit, students will be familiar with bookkeeping terminology and will have developed practical bookkeeping skills. Students will gain the confidence to contribute effectively in the workplace and/or to move on to further study such as the AAT Foundation Certificate in Bookkeeping or the AAT Foundation Certificate in Accounting or the Foundation Award in Accounting Software.
In addition, the Level 2 IT User Skills qualification would be an ideal opportunity to develop the required skills for the workplace as well as for further AAT studies.
This course may be FREE to you subject to eligibility criteria. Funding is available for those claiming benefits or on a low wage. (Eligibility criteria applies.) If you are not entitled to any funding the course fee is £225. You will also need to register with AAT. A cost will be payable directly to AAT and this will give you access to study support resources for 12 months or until you complete the qualification, whichever comes first.
Aged 19 or over and thinking about further education?
You may be eligible for free or reduced course fees . Please refer to our page ‘paying for your course.’
For further information please contact our friendly Information Team on +44 (0)1226 216 123 or email info@barnsley.ac.uk
Our Additional Learning Support team can provide you with the support you need. Please contact them on +44 (0)1226 216 769.
Please note we reserve the right to change details without notice. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.