Bradford Prospectus - - Provider 16 to 19 Course Details

The programme is for capable individuals wishing to pursue a career in accounting and/or finance through the combination of actual employment and the achievement of nationally recognised qualifications.

The units required for the two Levels in Accounting are as follows:-

Level 2 Apprenticeship: -
Recording Income and Receipts
Making and Recording Payments
Ledger Balances and Trial Balance
Information for Management Control
Achieving Personal Effectiveness
Working with Computers
Health and Safety at Work Place
Employment Responsibilities & Rights at Work Book
Technical Certificate (Exemption via AAT Level 2)
Minimum Functional Skills English Level 2 and Maths Level 1

Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship: -
Financial Accounting
Costing
Reports and Returns
Working with Computers
Health and Safety at Work Place
Employment Responsibilities and Rights at Work Book
Technical Certificate (Exemption via AAT Level 3)
Minimum Functional Skills English Level 2 and Maths Level 2

The Apprenticeship scheme allows for a flexible approach to entry qualifications which will depend upon the age and experience of the individual. A very important determinant will be an interview to assess the suitability of the scheme for your career aspirations and ambitions.

Entry Requirements - Anyone aged 16 or over
Apprenticeship: GCSE in English and Maths or Level 1 literacy and numeracy qualifications.

Advanced Apprenticeship: Completed Apprenticeship or AAT Level 2 in Accounts. You will also need Level 2 literacy and numeracy.

If you do not have the relevant level of qualification, we can assess your current level of literacy and/or numeracy.

Assessment will be continuous and take place in both the workplace and the College. There will be a combination of exams and skills tests, which will be College-based simulations or work-based evidence.

There are no costs to students aged between 16 and 18. There may be a minimal cost to students aged 19 and over. Please contact the Work Based Learning Unit for further details.

Further study

The Apprenticeship in Accounting will equip you for a career in Accountancy and provide you with the qualifications to pursue Professional status through The Chartered Accounting bodies.

If you require further information please contact:

Graham Child on 01924 789893 or e-mail: g.child@wakefield.ac.uk with regard to the AAT course. If you require any further information relating to the Apprenticeship please contact Heather Barton on 01924 789673 in the Work Based Learning Unit.