Course Overview

This qualification delivers a solid foundation in finance administration and core accounting skills, including double-entry bookkeeping, basic costing and an understanding of purchase, sales and general ledgers. Students will also learn about accountancy-related business and personal skills and be introduced to the four key themes embedded in the qualification: ethics, technology, communications and sustainability.

Key Facts

Level

• Level 2 (Level 6 Scotland)​​​​
• GCSE (Grades 4–9)
• Key Stage 5 Technical Certificate
• Total qualification time (hours)– 340
• Duration– 6-12 months (Depends on study method and course timetable)
• Total credits (Scotland only)- 34
• Number of assessments– 4
• Guided learning hours– 255

Entry Requirements

Students can start with any qualification depending on existing skills and experience. For the best chance of success, we recommend that students begin their studies with a good standard of English and maths.

Employability

The jobs it can lead to-

• Accounts administrator
• Purchase/sales ledger clerk
• Accounts assistant
• Trainee accounting technician
• Accounts payable clerk
• Trainee finance assistant