You must have: · AAT Level 1 qualification achieved (or equivalent) or some experience in the business setting to undertake the AAT Level 2 programme* · English and maths Functional skills level 2 (or equivalent) · Good level of spoken and written English is required for this course. · Access to a computer, MS Office Excel and reliable internet connection is essential · Please be aware of the need to spend 5- 8 hours a week away from the classroom undertaking independent study. * How to complete Bookkeeping Level 1 fast track course? -; Fill in form we will contact you with more information
Entry requirements
Why choose this course?
This AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) course offers a Level 2 Bookkeeping qualification, ideal for anyone who is seeking an introduction to basic bookkeeping principles and skills.
Further information
This qualification is a bookkeeping qualification, ideal for anyone who is seeking an introduction to basic bookkeeping principles and skills. This flexible course is delivered in partnership with Mindful Education, and combines online learning with face-to-face lessons in the classroom.
- Introduction to Bookkeeping
- Principles of Bookkeeping
- Principles of Costing
- The Business Environment
On successful completion of this course, you can progress to higher levels of the AAT Accounting Qualification (Level 3 and then on to Level 4).
Students completing the AAT Advanced Certificate in Bookkeeping may wish to go on and complete the full AAT Foundation Certificate in Accounting. If you do choose to continue your studies in this way, then your achievements in the Bookkeeping qualification are carried over to the longer Accounting qualification. Under the National Skills Fund initiative, you might be eligible for a fully funded Level 3 course. Alternatively, you can apply for an advanced learner loan to cover the cost of your Level 3 study.
Career opportunities The skills and knowledge you will gain throughout this qualification will qualify you for roles including Clerical Assistant, Trainee Bookkeeper, Accounts Clerk, Finance Assistant and Accounts Administrator.
You will be assessed throughout your course via practical activity, observation in classroom, coursework and exams.
This Level course is part-funded. You may qualify for funding and complete the course free of charge, please ask admission team for more information admissions.brighton@gbmc.ac.uk
For each AAT course there are additional membership fees that students are required to self-fund. These are on top of the fees for the actual course.
Level 2 Bookkeeping – £70
Level 2 Accounting – £186
Level 3 Diploma in Accounting – £243
Level 4 Diploma in Accounting – £257
Each of these have an additional £75 exam fee (per exam) if exam retakes are required – apart from the very first retake for the entire course, which is covered by the college.