Duration: 24 Months

Start Day/Time:

Hours of attendance and start date will be confirmed at interview or enrolment.

Qualification: NVQ Level 4

Awarded by: AAT

Introduction:

Apprenticeships are a popular choice for young people aged 16 - 24* looking for on-the-job training and the opportunity to gain nationally recognised qualifications whilst earning a wage. Most of your training will be directly linked to the career you have chosen, gaining practical experience in the workplace, backed up by attendance at college just one day a week. The course is also available in the evenings.

An Apprenticeship in Accountancy will develop your employability skills and will give you valuable experience of a variety of routine business related activities. You will be working in an office environment where your duties could encompass many areas of office work such as written communications, telephone communications, customer enquiries, computer systems, paper filing systems, photocopying, payroll, receipts, orders, invoices etc. Your exact duties will depend upon your employer.

Where possible staff from College Apprenticeships Training will find you an employer and a place of work (although students who are already employed are welcome to apply if sponsored by their employer). Your offer of Apprenticeship training will be dependent upon work placements being available.

* Please note priority is given to applicants under 19 years of age. Due to funding arrangements, places maybe limited for 19-24 year olds.

Entry Requirements:

You will need to have passed the Intermediate Level 3 Stage or equivalent and will need to demonstrate good skills within Accounting. All applicants for Apprenticeship training will be required to attend an interview and may require an Accountancy test to ensure they are able to cope with the course.

Course Details:

To gain the full Apprenticeship you will work towards the following qualifications:

• NVQ Level 4 Accounting
• Level 4 Accounting Intermediate Technical Certificate - AAT
• Employment Responsibilities and Rights (may have previously done on Foundation or Intermediate stage)

The NVQ qualification is work-related and will relate specifically to your job role. Mandatory units include:

• Contributing to the management of performance and enhancement of value
• Contributing to the planning and control of resources
• Managing systems and people in the accounting environment
• Drafting financial statements (industry and commerce)

Together with 2 additional units which include would include either the first 2 units or last 2 units:

• Operating a cash management and credit control system
• Implementing audit procedures

OR

• Preparing business taxation computations
• Preparing personal taxation computations

Course Assessment:

You will be continually assessed throughout your training. You will take some external tests/examinations as part of the course. You will also be expected to complete a project over the duration of the course, which will be based on improving a system within your workplace. Your progress will be reviewed regularly and achievable targets set to ensure you complete your Apprenticeship on time. At the end of the academic year you will be required to sit your final exams for the AAT Technician Qualification.

Course Progression:

On successful completion of this Apprenticeship you will then become a qualified Accountant and could then progress on to do a Chartered Accounting Course.

Additional Information:

If you have already achieved your Intermediate Level 3 Qualification then you would expect to be in full time employment and be earning an actual salary (this will vary depending on company and previous experience). You may also get help with travel costs but this will depend on your employment status and the terms and conditions of your Apprenticeship. This will be explained to you prior to commencing with an employer.

Whilst your technical skills and knowledge will develop over the course of your Apprenticeship you will also need to demonstrate to potential employers that you possess relevant skills and personal qualities and are willing to work and to learn.

Employers will look for:

• Good communication skills
• Good organisational skills
• Good numeracy skills
• Good Computer skills
• Ability to carry out detailed calculations
• Reliability and flexibility
• Ability to work in a team as well as on your own initiative

Cost:

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