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Course Code: NFVAC041

Course Level: Level 3

Study Mode: Full-Time

Course Type: T Level Courses

Course overview

This is a two-year study programme that teaches key accounting and finance skills. It combines classroom learning with industry experience, helping prepare for employment, apprenticeships, or further study in accounting/finance.  As well as gaining valuable work experience in finance role.

This two year course has been designed with accounting employer and apprenticeship teams alike.  The course covers a variety of topics both in the business and finance specialisms.  It is important that learners are fully aware of where finance sits within a business and how it impacts a business.  As well as accounting principles.

Students will learn about the following topics: 

  • The business environment 
  • Careers within the finance and accounting professions 
  • Regulation 
  • Professionalism and ethics/equality, diversity and inclusion 
  • Security and risk 
  • Professional services 
  • Fundamentals of law 
  • Fundamentals of financial accounting 
  • Technology 
  • Data driven innovation/analytics and design thinking 
  • Research skills 
  • Project/change management and administration 
  • Fundamentals of financial accounting 

You will need a minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 or above in subjects relevant to the course you’d like to study, including maths. You will need a minimum of a GCSE grade 3 in English Language also.

Alternatively, you’ll need a Level 2 Certificate with overall Merit in a relevant subject such as Enterprise of AAT Level Two and maths and English at appropriate levels. 

You will be assessed by an externally set written exam, an employer set task and an externally assessed synoptic assessment that covers the occupational specialism. This will be achieved by completing a range of different assignments, including coursework and frequent live briefs set by employer

If you wish to find out more you can contact the Curriculum Manager Rochelle Mayer for Professional Studies on rochelle.mayer@nscg.ac.uk

The majority of students from this course progress to a university-based programme such as Finance, Accounting and Finance, Finance Management and Banking.  Alternatively this Technical Qualification aligns to the Payroll Administrator and Assistant Accountant Level 3 Apprenticeships and, therefore, supports progression to entry-level job opportunities in accountancy and payroll.

This course is free for anyone aged 16 – 18.

College Maintenance Allowance (CMA): Anyone with a gross household income under £35,000 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