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COURSE OVERVIEW
This is a blended learning apprenticeship programme which consists of day release at Crawley College (RH101NR) one day per month (week 1). The remainder of the programme will be via self directed learning using an online resource ‘Mindful Education’ and a online lesson via Microsoft Teams (week 3). The apprenticeship includes The AAT Foundation Certificate in Accounting which is an ideal starting point for anyone wishing to pursue a career in accountancy or finance. The qualification covers a range of foundation accounting and finance skills in five mandatory units.
- Bookkeeping Transactions
- Bookkeeping Controls
- Elements of Costing
- Work Effectively in Finance
- Using Accounting Software
Students completing this qualification will develop accountancy skills in double-entry bookkeeping which give an understanding of purchases, sales and general ledgers as well as basic costing. In addition, students will learn to use Sage accounting software. This course develops the professional skills and behaviours needed to contribute effectively in the workplace. Working in accountancy requires good communication skills, IT skills and an understanding of the business environment, all of which are covered by this qualification.
Apprentices also meet regularly with their own assessor/coach who will support them to prepare for the End Point Assessment.
FURTHER INFORMATION
This course is suitable for those aged over 16 on the start date of their studies.
Applicants should be educated to at least GCSE level with 5 passes at grade A-C/4-9, or level 2 in Basic/Functional Skills.
However apprentices without Level 1 English and maths will need to achieve this level and taken the test for level 2 prior to taking their end point assessment. For those with an education, health and care plan or a legacy statement, the apprenticeships English and maths minimum requirement is Entry Level 3. British Sign Language qualifications are an alternative to English qualifications for whom this is their primary language
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On successful completion of this course you may progress to the AAT Foundation Diploma
Students must successfully complete four unit assessments and one synoptic assessment to achieve this qualification. All assessments in this qualification are:
- Set and marked by AAT
- Computer based
- Three are marked by the computer
- One is marked partly by computer and partly human marked.
- One is wholly human marked
To achieve the qualification a student must pass all the mandatory assessments and the synoptic assessment. The synoptic assessment tests four of the mandatory units – Bookkeeping Transactions, Bookkeeping Controls, Elements of Costing and Work Effectively in Finance. Work Effectively in Finance is only tested in the Synoptic Assessment. It is not tested separately. Unit and synoptic assessments are not awarded grades individually, but the marks achieved in all assessments contribute to the student’s overall grade for the qualification. Grades awarded are: Distinction – 90% – 100% Merit – 80% – 89% Pass – 70% – 79% Unclassified – 0% – 69%
There is no cost to an apprentice.
If you are you are an employer with over 50 employees or are employing an apprentice over the age 19 (without an EHCP) then you are likely to pay 5% towards the training cost.
If you are an employer with an Apprenticeship levy (i.e. your payroll exceeds £3 Million) then you will pay in full from your levy account.
Apprentices be 16 years of age or above and be working in an accounting or finance position. If you need information about apprenticeships please contact Christine Hamilton at chamilton@crawley.ac.uk. or 01293 453100.
https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/accounts-or-finance-assistant-v1-0