AAT Foundation Certificate in Accounting

The aim of the course is to offer you the opportunity to gain the skills demanded by employers in accounting and finance, whilst achieving an internationally recognised qualification that could ultimately lead to the full AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) Accounting Qualification and full AAT membership.

You will attend the College on a full-time basis over one year. There will also be study time to enable you to consolidate the work carried out in lectures.

All units are mandatory and the subjects include;

• Introduction to Bookkeeping
• Principles of Control Accounts
• Principles of Costing
• Business Awareness
• Sage Computerised Accounts
• Sage Payroll

Work Experience

You will be required to undertake a 2 week, block, work experience placement to embed your knowledge in a practical environment.

English

Alongside your course, if you have just missed out on a GCSE grade 4, you will have the opportunity to study English to improve your skills in this vital subject by attending structured weekly sessions as part of your timetable.

If you wish to find out more you can contact Jo Furnival, Curriculum Leader for Accounting by emailing jo.furnival@nscg.ac.uk or calling 01782 254244

After successful completion of the Level 2 Certificate many students progress to our AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting, often as part of an apprenticeship programme. Alternative Level 3 qualifications in business & associated areas are also possible.

This course is free for anyone aged 16 – 18.

College Maintenance Allowance (CMA): Anyone with a gross household income under £30,000 can receive financial support to cover college related costs such as transport, meals, course equipment and uniform. Bursary support is based on individual circumstances and will be allocated to best suit your individual needs. A range of other financial support is available depending on your personal circumstances. For more details visit nscg.ac.uk/finance