Level 1 AAT Award in Business Skills
At DCG we offer this qualification so that you can gain the basic accounting techniques and principles, build an understanding of the business environment and learn how to prepare for the world of work.
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Course Information for Students
Who is this course for?
This is a Level 1 introductory qualification for students who wish to learn basic accounting techniques, including single-entry bookkeeping. This qualification will also allow you to gain a broader understanding of the business environment. Starting in September, classes will be on a Thursday.
Access (Level 1) qualifications are a good entry point for students who need support to develop their finance or business skills. These qualifications will help students to progress in their lives and careers by giving them the introductory knowledge, skills and confidence to progress to a higher AAT qualification or employment.
The AAT Level 1 Access Award in Business Skills gives students the chance to develop practical skills used in every business as well as a strong foundation from which to move onto another AAT course.
AAT also offers a bursary for anyone aged 16 years or over. Check your eligibility here: https://www.aat.org.uk/qualifications-and-courses/fees-funding/bursary
Skills and Education Group https://www.skillsandeducationgroup.co.uk/foundation/ also provides grants which are designed to help overcome social barriers and allow those who wish to study to advance their skills in education.
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements, but a good level of maths and English (Entry 3 or higher) is an advantage.
What will you learn?
This qualification has three mandatory units:
Preparing for Work
- Understand how organisations operate
- Develop skills for the workplace
- Be able to apply for a job
Using Numbers in Business
- Work with numbers
- Perform simple business calculations
- Work with common decimals, fractions, percentages, proportions and ratios
Sales and Purchases in Business
- Understand how sales and purchases support businesses
- Understand principles of sales and purchases
- Apply business procedures to sales and purchases
How will you learn?
This course will be delivered face to face on-site.
What will you need to bring with you?
As part of your AAT course, you will need to purchase resource/text books to aid your revision. There may also be the additional cost of registration/subscription fees and exams (any additional costs can be discussed at interview).
The cost of the course is £526 (this includes AAT registration and the cost of the first exam).
This qualification is available under Adult Education Funding (AEB).
AAT also offers a bursary for anyone who is 16 years old or over. Check your eligibility here: https://www.aat.org.uk/qualifications-and-courses/fees-funding/bursary
Skills and Education Group https://www.skillsandeducationgroup.co.uk/foundation/ also provides grants which are designed to help overcome social barriers and allow those who wish to study to advance their skills in education.
How will you be assessed?
The qualification is assessed in one end-of-qualification assessment.
Where next?
After the course, you could progress to the Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping or the Level 2 Certificate in Accounting.
The jobs it can lead to include:
- Accounts administrator
- Data entry clerk
- Retail assistant
- Administrative assistant
- Customer service advisor
- Receptionist
- Despatch clerk/warehouse operative
Who do you contact for more information?
For more information, contact Derby College Group on 0800 0280289 or enquiries@derby-college.ac.uk
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Course Information Last Updated On: May 19, 2023 3:57 pm