You will be assessed by an exam.
The next start date is September 2023. Dates and times to be confirmed
No previous formal qualifications are required.
Level 1 AAT Access Award in Business Skills.
The AAT Award in Business Skills course offers the opportunity to develop key practical skills used in everyday business which will improve your employability and help to develop numeracy skills that support business activities. You will gain a practical understanding of how money flows in business and the processes that control sales and purchases. This course will provide a great foundation for progression to further accounting or bookkeeping courses.
For this course you will also need to apply directly to AAT for professional membership. This costs £44 and includes access to study support resources and the ability to be scheduled for the assessment.
The qualification covers a range of skills and the relevant supporting knowledge, including:
• Preparing for work
• Using numbers in business
• Sales and purchases in business
• Essential digital skills
You will be assessed by an exam.
None, all equipment will be provided.
Old Mill Lane campus
Church Street
Barnsley
S70 2AX
Upon completion, you can progress onto a number of courses, including the Level 1 Award Computerised Accounting (SAGE), Level 1 Access to Bookkeeping or Essential Digital Skills.
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 £255. For this course you will also need to apply directly to AAT for professional membership. This costs £44 and includes access to study support resources and the ability to be scheduled for the assessment.
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.
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.