Bookkeeping AAT Level 1 Part-time

Course Overview

Bookkeeping AAT Level 1 Part-time

The AAT Access Award in Bookkeeping is ideal for beginners to develop bookkeeping skills and knowledge. The course introduces manual bookkeeping techniques and covers a range of bookkeeping skills. Gain confidence in bookkeeping or lay the foundations for higher AAT qualifications and a career in accounting.

Located at: Old Mill Lane campus

Course Start: 28 April 2025

Course length: 6 Weeks (term-time only)

Day(s) of study: Monday, at 9:15am - 12:15pm

Study Mode: Part-time

Course Code: QMANAIBLT3

Course Fees and Funding

How much does the course cost?

This course costs £225. This course may be FREE to study depending on your circumstances – please see the drop-down option below for more details. You will also need to register with AAT.

Other funding information

You may be eligible for assistance with expenses such as travel, books, equipment and childcare. For further information please contact Student Services by calling 01226 216 267.

Part-time courses are only available for students who are 19 years old and above. You may not have to pay for this course if you are employed but earn below £23,400 a year, or if you are unemployed and receive Job Seekers Allowance, Employment and Support Allowance or Universal Credit. You will need to provide evidence of your eligibility and this will be required at enrolment.

This course is funded by South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) and/or West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA). You must be living in the South or West Yorkshire regions to qualify for funding.

Course Content

  • Aged 19+

  • There are no formal entry requirements for the course, although for the best chance of success, it is recommended that students begin their AAT studies with a good standard of English and maths.

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. The relevant cost will be payable directly to AAT and this will give you access to a learning portal for e-learning resources therefore it is advisable to have access to a computer outside of college.

Award

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.

Other Resources

For further details, please contact our Information Unit by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk

Having good English and Maths qualifications are important for most careers and we want to give you the help you need to succeed.

If you are aged 16 - 19 and don't hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths, you will automatically be included in your study programme. If you want to work towards achieving a higher grade in English and Maths, we can help you do that too and we offer Level 3 Mathematical Studies (Core Maths) which maybe added to your study programme, subject to approval from your chosen department.

If you're aged 19 or above and don't hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths we can help. We offer FREE English and Maths qualifications that can be studied on a part-time basis, subject to eligibility.

If you need any further information, please contact our Information Unit by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk

Our Additional Learning Support team can provide you with the support you need. Call 01226 216 769 for further information.

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Disclaimer: Please note we reserve the right to change details without notice. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

The course information on this page was last updated 08 April 2025.