Business Skills AAT Level 1 Part-time
Course Overview
Business Skills AAT Level 1 Part-time
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.
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
Located at: Old Mill Lane campus
Course Start: Flexible start dates
Course length: 6 Weeks (term-time only)
Day(s) of study: Monday, at 9:15am - 12:15pm
Study Mode: Part-time
Course Code: QMANAIBSRO
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
No previous formal qualifications are required.
For this course you will also need to apply directly to AAT for professional membership. This costs £46 and includes access to study support resources and the ability to be scheduled for the assessment.
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.
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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The course information on this page was last updated 04 April 2025.
