Accounting
Wirral Metropolitan College - Wirral
01515517777
Conway Park Campus, Conway Park, Birkenhead, CH41 4NT
Course summary

This Level 2 Certificate in Accounting (fast-track) is the first part of the full AAT qualification. It is an internationally recognised professional course which will give you the skills to excel at a wide range of accounting and finance jobs. When studying on the Level 2 Certificate you will start to develop skills in bookkeeping transactions and controls whilst gaining an understanding of costing, as well as management and administrative processes. Students will also learn to understand the benefits and risks of using accounting software to complete bookkeeping tasks. The qualifications is approximately equivalent to GCSE grade A-C. (4-9 on the newer grading scale). Units: • Introduction to Bookkeeping • Principles of Bookkeeping Controls • Principles of Costing • The Business Environment (synoptic assessment also including bookkeeping units). These are under the new AAT Q2022 qualification, which is available from 1st September 2022.

Entry requirements

Grades 4/C in English and Maths, or equivalent, or evidence of relevant industry experience to be demonstrated via interview. Students will need to be confident in the use of computers. If English is not your first language, you may need an assessment before enrolling on this course. To discuss further, please contact the ESOL department on 0151 551 7144.

How you'll be assessed

By computer-based assessments that are externally marked.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth West
Local AuthorityWirral
Ofsted RatingRequires improvement
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressConway Park Campus, Conway Park, Birkenhead, CH41 4NT