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AAT Award in Bookkeeping Level 1 - Part Time (Day)

Course Summary

The Level 1 Award in Bookkeeping is suited to students who are interested in an introduction to bookkeeping. This could include those with no prior knowledge of bookkeeping or those who already have somepractical knowledge and would like an accredited qualification in the subject.


The course is suitable for anyone who is 19 or over on 31 August 2023 whether or not in current employment. The applicant should have a Level 1 in numeracy and communication or equivalent qualifications and evidence of these should be provided at interview. 

All applicants will be required to satisfactorily complete an AAT Initial Assessment which will be followed by a short interview with one of the AAT tutors.

This qualification is designed to prepare learners with the relevant and necessary experience, skills and qualifications to start the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting. It is also a standalone introductory qualification in accounting.

Fees for Academic Year 2023/24
£352*

*Exam fee included, excludes resit fees, payable by student to Nescot

Concession: YES
Government Subsidised: YES
Student Loan Available: NO


Please note: Fees are for 2023/24 entry and apply to students eligible for home fee status. For more information about financial support for students, please click here.

Payable to AAT: Student one-off registration fee of £44 for access to the qualification for its lifetime (from 1 September 2023) - see the AAT website for more details

The target audiences for the Level 1 Award in Bookkeeping are:

  • small and micro-sized businesses who would like to acquire in-house bookkeeping skills to produce theirbusiness accounts
  • people returning to work/career changers who have an interest in conducting bookkeeping servicesfor local businesses
  • those not currently in employment or training looking to acquire skills to get into the workplace.

There is one unit, Bookkeeping Fundamentals which contains:
• Understand the role of the bookkeeper
• Understand financial transactions
• Process customer and supplier transactions
• Process receipts and payments
• Understand the benefits and risks of using accounting software to complete bookkeeping tasks

    Students must achieve all units to gain the AAT Access Award in Bookkeeping

    For more course information click here

    You will need to register as a student member with the AAT and instructions will be provided during Induction. Association of Accounting Technicians, 30 Churchill Place, London E14 5RE. Tel: 020 3735 2468. Email: customersupport@aat.org.uk. Website: www.aat.org.uk.

    Disclaimer:

    This Nescot College website describes the facilities and courses which the College intends to offer during the academic year commencing Autumn 2023. The web pages are prepared in advance of the academic year to which they relate and every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in these pages is helpful, fair and accurate at the time of printing. However, this information is subject to change over time.

    Nescot will take reasonable steps to provide the courses and services as described, however, the College cannot guarantee the provision of any course or facility. Some circumstances, such as staff changes, resource limitations and other factors over which the College has no control, such as industrial action or a change in the law or the level of demand for a particular programme or module (please note that this list is non-exhaustive), may result in the College having to withdraw or change aspects of the programmes, modules and/or student services detailed on the website. This could include, but not necessarily be limited to, programme/module content, staffing, the location where the programme/module is taught or the manner of teaching delivery, and the facilities provided to deliver or support the programme. Where circumstances demand an unavoidable change or where it is necessary for the College to discontinue a programme of study, Nescot will take all reasonable steps to minimise the effect and all proposed changes will be notified to potential applicants who have registered an interest in the relevant programme at the earliest possible opportunity as well as being reflected on the College’s website. In addition, any changes between the website and the proposed course and services will be notified to applicants at the time of making an offer.

    All prices quoted may be subject to change and you will be notified of any such change when any offer of a place is made to you by Nescot.

    Should you become a student of the College, this notice shall be a term of any contract between you and Nescot. Any offer of a place at the College shall be subject to the student enrolment conditions and the College’s rules and regulations as amended from time to time. A copy of the Nescot’s current terms and conditions can be obtained in writing from Nescot, Quality Office, Reigate Road, Ewell, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 3DS.

    Last updated - 08/09/2023

    Overview

    • Course Code:

      N1321

    • Study type:

      Part Time

    • Award:

      AAT Level 1 Award in Bookkeeping

    • Awarded by:

      AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians)

    • Course length:

      One term course, 4 hours per week for 12 weeks.  Currently runs on Thursdays from 10am - 2.30pm

    • Start date:

      September 2024
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    • Course Code:

      N1321

    • Study type:

      Part Time

    • Award:

      AAT Level 1 Award in Bookkeeping

    • Awarded by:

      AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians)

    • Course length:

      One term course, 4 hours per week for 12 weeks.  Currently runs on Thursdays from 10am - 2.30pm

    • Start date:

      September 2024

    The course is suitable for anyone who is 19 or over on 31 August 2023 whether or not in current employment. The applicant should have a Level 1 in numeracy and communication or equivalent qualifications and evidence of these should be provided at interview. 

    All applicants will be required to satisfactorily complete an AAT Initial Assessment which will be followed by a short interview with one of the AAT tutors.

    This qualification is designed to prepare learners with the relevant and necessary experience, skills and qualifications to start the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting. It is also a standalone introductory qualification in accounting.

    Fees for Academic Year 2023/24
    £352*

    *Exam fee included, excludes resit fees, payable by student to Nescot

    Concession: YES
    Government Subsidised: YES
    Student Loan Available: NO


    Please note: Fees are for 2023/24 entry and apply to students eligible for home fee status. For more information about financial support for students, please click here.

    Payable to AAT: Student one-off registration fee of £44 for access to the qualification for its lifetime (from 1 September 2023) - see the AAT website for more details

    The target audiences for the Level 1 Award in Bookkeeping are:

    • small and micro-sized businesses who would like to acquire in-house bookkeeping skills to produce theirbusiness accounts
    • people returning to work/career changers who have an interest in conducting bookkeeping servicesfor local businesses
    • those not currently in employment or training looking to acquire skills to get into the workplace.

    There is one unit, Bookkeeping Fundamentals which contains:
    • Understand the role of the bookkeeper
    • Understand financial transactions
    • Process customer and supplier transactions
    • Process receipts and payments
    • Understand the benefits and risks of using accounting software to complete bookkeeping tasks

      Students must achieve all units to gain the AAT Access Award in Bookkeeping

      For more course information click here

      You will need to register as a student member with the AAT and instructions will be provided during Induction. Association of Accounting Technicians, 30 Churchill Place, London E14 5RE. Tel: 020 3735 2468. Email: customersupport@aat.org.uk. Website: www.aat.org.uk.

      Disclaimer:

      This Nescot College website describes the facilities and courses which the College intends to offer during the academic year commencing Autumn 2023. The web pages are prepared in advance of the academic year to which they relate and every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in these pages is helpful, fair and accurate at the time of printing. However, this information is subject to change over time.

      Nescot will take reasonable steps to provide the courses and services as described, however, the College cannot guarantee the provision of any course or facility. Some circumstances, such as staff changes, resource limitations and other factors over which the College has no control, such as industrial action or a change in the law or the level of demand for a particular programme or module (please note that this list is non-exhaustive), may result in the College having to withdraw or change aspects of the programmes, modules and/or student services detailed on the website. This could include, but not necessarily be limited to, programme/module content, staffing, the location where the programme/module is taught or the manner of teaching delivery, and the facilities provided to deliver or support the programme. Where circumstances demand an unavoidable change or where it is necessary for the College to discontinue a programme of study, Nescot will take all reasonable steps to minimise the effect and all proposed changes will be notified to potential applicants who have registered an interest in the relevant programme at the earliest possible opportunity as well as being reflected on the College’s website. In addition, any changes between the website and the proposed course and services will be notified to applicants at the time of making an offer.

      All prices quoted may be subject to change and you will be notified of any such change when any offer of a place is made to you by Nescot.

      Should you become a student of the College, this notice shall be a term of any contract between you and Nescot. Any offer of a place at the College shall be subject to the student enrolment conditions and the College’s rules and regulations as amended from time to time. A copy of the Nescot’s current terms and conditions can be obtained in writing from Nescot, Quality Office, Reigate Road, Ewell, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 3DS.

      Last updated - 08/09/2023

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