Bookkeeping Level 1 Award AAT · 10/01/2025

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Course name

Bookkeeping Level 1 Award AAT

Course code

BOOK-L1-DB-F/24-2AA

Introduction to the course

This qualification is designed for individuals who wish to start or advance their career in the accounting sector. It covers a range of topics from basic book-keeping practices to the recording and interpretation of complex financial transactions.

If you are self-employed, working in a small business or just wanting to support someone in their booking keeping, then this is the course for you. There is no need for any prior accounting or bookkeeping knowledge. It provides a solid grounding for students before moving on to the Level 2 qualifications.

What will I learn?

The course introduces the role of a bookkeeper and gives you the knowledge how to carry out simple bookkeeping tasks. These will include income and expenditure, profit and loss and assets and liabilities. It will provide an understanding on why it’s important to keep accurate and up to date financial information in business.
The course is structured around 5 themes:
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

What are the entry requirements?

You must be aged 19 or over (as at 31st August 2024) and be a UK resident.

Please also be sure you have enough time each week to attend all classes and to complete any homework assignments outside of class. Please ensure you have a suitable and distraction free environment from which to join your online lessons.

You will need to have appropriate levels of English and Maths skills in order to produce assignments necessary for this course. You must have achieved an English Language and Maths Level 1 qualification or above. You will be asked to provide your certificates during the Course Approval Assessment. You must also be competent in the use of ICT in order to complete unit assignments and access course information provided online.

If you live within Greater London, you will need to have the right to live in the UK for at least 12 months from the start date of the course.

If you live outside of the Greater London area, you will need to have lived in the UK for the past three years and also have the right to live in the UK for the duration of your course.

What do I need to bring with me to class?

Please bring a pen, note paper or note book, and a folder to store any handouts.

This course is delivered online, so you will need access to a computer or laptop and an internet connection. (Please note that a smartphone or tablet will not be suitable)

If you do not have the necessary IT equipment, you can still apply for the course as there may be opportunity for equipment loan depending on your personal circumstances.

What can I do after my course has finished?

You can progress onto the Book-Keeping Level 2 Certificate (AAT)

Price

£354.00

Available concessions

This course may be free depending on your annual earnings - please see our fee policy for further information

Qualification Title

AAT Level 1 Award in Bookkeeping

Qualification Level

Level 1 Award

Awarding Body

AAT

End of course assessment method/s

Exam

Course start and end dates

10-Jan-2025 to 04-Apr-2025

Time and day

09:30 am to 02:30 pm (Fri)

Course duration

12 weeks / 60 hours total

How do I apply?

Please complete the enrolment form using the link below.

A member of Kingston Adult Education staff will then contact you to confirm your eligibility, send you the initial assessment, and take payment if necessary.

Please note that your place on the course cannot be confirmed until this has taken place.

What should I do if I have any questions?

For help or more information, please email:
skillsforworkandlife@kingston.gov.uk

Or call any of the numbers below:

07511045147

or

07523931498

or

07511045124 (Monday to Thursday)

Enrolment link

https://bit.ly/KAE-L1AATBk2425