What will you be learning?

This programme is designed to meet the standards set by the industry in order for you to become an Accountant. The Apprenticeship in Accountancy consists of the following components:

• NVQ Level 2/3 in Accounting
• Functional Skills Certificates in Application of Number and Communication
• AAT Examination
• CLAIT - IT qualification

An apprenticeship allows you to combine paid employment while spending time learning as well. It is made up of different components, each one assessed in different ways:-

• A National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) which is assessed in the workplace;
• A Technical certificate which is delivered on day release; and
• Key Skills for those learners who do not already have the GCSEs at the relevant level, Key Skills will be completed alongside your NVQ

When?

Start date: September.
Duration: 18 months.
How is it delivered?: Apprenticeship.
Availability: Current and continuing.

Who can do it?

Age range: 16 - 19.
Entry Requirements: No formal qualifications are required but individuals should be working as a accountant. Individuals will complete a basic skills assessment test.

What will you be working towards?

Qualification:  AAT Level 2 Certificate for Accounting Technicians (QCF) (500/4114/9) .
Awarding Body: AAT.
Type: QCF.
Sector: Accounting and Finance .

Qualification:  AAT Level 2 NVQ in Accounting (10029400) .
Awarding Body: AAT.
Type: NVQ.
Sector: Accounting and Finance .

Qualification:  City & Guilds Level 2 Key Skills in Application of Number (100/0272/8) .
Awarding Body: City & Guilds.
Type: Key Skills.
Sector: Foundations for Learning and Life .

Qualification:  City & Guilds Level 2 Key Skills in Communication (100/0275/3) .
Awarding Body: City & Guilds.
Type: Key Skills.
Sector: Foundations for Learning and Life .

Qualification:  OCR Level 1 Diploma for IT Users (New CLAiT) (100/4946/0) .
Awarding Body: OCR.
Type: VRQ.
Sector: ICT for Users .

What happens when you have finished?

Where Can I Find More Information:
To find out more about this qualification, contact us, ask your Connexions Personal Adviser or school/college careers staff.

www.boltoncollege.ac.uk

More information

For more information please visit http://www.boltoncollege.ac.uk