ABOUT THE COURSE
This fast-track AAT course is a pre-apprenticeship that has been specifically designed to prepare you for an apprenticeship in accounting. It will provide you with the skills and experience you need to get to the best possible start in the financial world and understand the foundations of accounting.
During the programme, you will experience visits to global firms, workshops and events hosted by CIMA, Goldman Sachs, KPMG and Bank of England, which will help you discover potential career opportunities and gain employability skills to enhance your job prospects.
WHAT WILL I STUDY?
The course will provide you with a solid foundation in finance administration. You will be learning the skills you need to succeed in the industry.
During the course, you will study modules such as:
WHAT WILL I NEED?
You will need:
All applicants must have an initial assessment and interview to confirm that the course is suitable for them.
HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?
During this course, you will be continuously assessed through skills tests and online exams. There will be 4 end of unit external assessments with this course. All units need to be successfully completed and passed to achieve the qualification.
WHAT WILL IT COST?
SCHOOL LEAVERS
If you will be aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31st August prior to the start date of your course and you have the legal right to remain in the UK for the duration of your programme then your study with us will be free. Please see here for the documents you will need to show us.
Some courses will have other associated costs, such as for specialist materials and trips. Many of our students are eligible for financial support, see here for details.
ADULTS - ENTRY LEVEL, LEVEL 1 AND LEVEL 2
If you will be aged 19+ on 31st August prior to the start date of your course, up to Level 2, then your study with us will be free. You must have lived for 3 years within the EU/EEA/UK prior to the start of your course, you must have lived in the UK before 1st January 2021 and you must have permission to live in the UK for at least 12 months from the first day of learning. Please see here for the documents you will need to show us.
Some courses will have other associated costs, such as for specialist materials and trips. Many of our students are eligible for financial support, see here for details.
Books and AAT membership costs are covered as part of the programme.
WHAT CAN I DO AFTER?
This course will lead to a Level 3 Apprenticeship in Accounting. You can then progress to a Level 4 AAT, an apprenticeship degree or employment in the accounting industry.