AAT Foundation Certificate
in Accounting

  • Level 2 AAT Foundation Certificate

  • 1 year full-time

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Small businesses are the engine of the Welsh economy with over half of the jobs in Wales coming from business start-ups with less than ten people. Our courses give you the skills and knowledge you need to build a career in business and be a part of this.

Within this course, in addition to completing the AAT Level 2 Accounting, you will also complete extra units including Level 2 Certificate in Payroll and Level 2 Certificate in Excel, PowerPoint and Word.

Units for the Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Accounting include:

  • Bookkeeping transactions
  • Bookkeeping controls
  • Elements of costing
  • Work effectively in finance
  • Using accounting software

You will also develop a number of skills including numeracy, literacy and digital skills throughout the course.

Additional costs: Please note, there are additional costs for course books and examination resits (if required).

The awarding body for this qualification is AAT.

Assessment is via:

  • Worksheets and question sheets
  • Oral questioning
  • Case studies
  • Practical assessments
  • Online examinations (formal AAT examinations)
  • 4 GCSEs at grade C or above, including Maths

After successfully completing the Level 2 Foundation Certificate, you can progress to the AAT Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting which we offer on a part-time basis.

Enrolment fee: £40

Please note: Access to an appropriate digital device for learning is required for this course. You may be eligible for support with this; please visit our website for more information.

Units for the Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Accounting include:

  • Bookkeeping transactions
  • Bookkeeping controls
  • Elements of costing
  • Work effectively in finance
  • Using accounting software

You will also develop a number of skills including numeracy, literacy and digital skills throughout the course.

Additional costs: Please note, there are additional costs for course books and examination resits (if required).

The awarding body for this qualification is AAT.

Assessment is via:

  • Worksheets and question sheets
  • Oral questioning
  • Case studies
  • Practical assessments
  • Online examinations (formal AAT examinations)
  • 4 GCSEs at grade C or above, including Maths

After successfully completing the Level 2 Foundation Certificate, you can progress to the AAT Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting which we offer on a part-time basis.

Enrolment fee: £40

Please note: Access to an appropriate digital device for learning is required for this course. You may be eligible for support with this; please visit our website for more information.

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