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Business and Management

SAGE Accounting Level 1 Part-time

In Brief

Start Date / Duration

The course starts in the next academic period 23/24. Exact dates to be confirmed Classes are held on a Mondays 9.30-12.30pm

Entry requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this course.

You will achieve

You will achieve a Level 1 Award in Computerised Accounting for Business. (Skills First)

Course overview

This qualification provides you with an introduction to computerised accounting software, bookkeeping and banking procedures.

 The SAGE Accounting  course provides underpinning knowledge of double entry bookkeeping and the principles of banking procedures using a computerised accounting application. This is a great introduction ahead of progressing to further computerised accounting / payroll courses or AAT qualifications planned to start in September 2023.  

 As part of the course, you will be provided with access to *Sage software and course materials on an online portal so that you can study outside of class time at a time to suit you. Resources available will include formative and practice simulations and classes will be held on Mondays 9.30-12.30pm where a tutor will be available to support you and answer any questions.   

*software is not compatible with Windows XP or Apple Macs – unless you are running Windows Vista or Windows 7 via Apple’s Boot Camp utility 

 The course will give you the most up to date skills that will enhance your employability or help you to run the finances of your own business. 

 

Course content

The units you will study are:

  • Using a computerised accounting application
  • Introduction to book-keeping
  • Working within book-keeping
  • Banking procedures

You will create a portfolio of evidence.

All equipment will be provided.

Old Mill Lane campus
Church Street
Barnsley
S70 2AX

Upon completion you could progress onto the Level 2 SAGE Accounting course or study another of our part-time courses.

How much does the course cost?

This course may be FREE to study, subject to eligibility criteria. If you are not entitled to any funding the course fee is £225.

19+ Students

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.’

Extra information

For further information please contact our friendly Information Team on +44 (0)1226 216 123 or email 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 already have a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths they will automatically be included in your study programme. If you want to work towards higher grades in English and Maths we can help you do that too.

Need a higher level Maths qualification? We offer a Level 3 Mathematical Studies (Core Maths).

This can be added to your study programme.

If you need any further information, please contact our friendly Information Team.

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

SAGE Accounting Level 1 Part-time

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