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Why Choose This Qualification
The Level 3 Diploma is a potential route into employment with a globally recognised qualification accrediting the skills and knowledge required by employers. On completion, students can successfully undertake a role in finance. It can also be a stepping stone to further education, with students progressing onto the Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting. It may be suited to students studying part time alongside employment or to those already working in finance. This qualification will also suit those looking to gain the skills required to move into a career in finance as it provides a clear pathway towards a successful career in accounting and finance.
The AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting offers technical training in accounting and is ideal for anyone wishing to pursue a career in accountancy and finance.
The purpose of the Level 3 Diploma in Accounting is to provide students with the specialist knowledge and skills required for progress to employment in an accounting or finance role, or to further study in accountancy and finance.
This qualification is a progression route for students who have achieved the Level 2 Certificate in Accounting or Bookkeeping. It’s also suitable for those who have already started their journey studying a related subject and are looking to develop their skills in accounting or for those who have already started working in finance and who have a need and desire to attain formal recognition of their skills
The Level 3 Diploma in Accounting is suitable for 16–19-year-old students in an apprenticeship. It is also suited to adult students, career changers and those seeking to further develop their knowledge and skills in this occupational area.
It is expected that students will have successfully completed the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting, the Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping or have some other recognised finance/accounting qualification. Alternatively, we do accept students who have gained sufficient accounting experience in their place of work.
Units | Assessment |
Tax Processes for Business | Computer-based exam |
Financial Accounting: Preparing Financial Statements | Computer-based exam |
Management Accounting Techniques | Computer-based exam |
Business Awareness | Computer-based exam |
All assessments in the qualification will be computer-based assessments (CBAs). CBAs are an up-to-date method of assessment that directly reflect the practical tasks that you currently perform or will be performing in the workplace.
The results for exams are immediate for the Tax Processes for Business and Financial Accounting: Preparing Financial Statements modules. The results for the Management Accounting Techniques and Business Awareness modules take five to six weeks. You are graded as an overall Pass, Merit or Distinction once all assessments are complete. The pass mark is 70% for each assessment.
Books
A book list will be provided before the course starts for you to order your books directly from BPP
Costs
Tuition fees: £1,835 (payable by https://www.gov.uk/advanced-learner-loan )
Exam fees: £244 payable to college at enrolment
Books: £97
AAT Subscription £228 (payable directly to AAT)
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If you have achieved Level 3, you may be eligible for entry on to AAT Level 4 or Higher Level Apprenticeships, HND and/or a BA Degree. If you opt to take Level 4, you will be able to apply for full membership on completion of the examinations and after demonstrating key competencies and experience. You can then progress on to higher accounting qualifications such as ACCA (Associations of Chartered Certified Accountant), ACA (Institute of Chartered Accountants England and Wales) or CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants).
Successful completion of Level 3 will depend on a high level of commitment from students. This course requires significant homestudy between lessons, we generally recommend 6 hours per week.
Previous convictions: Please note – When registering with AAT, you will need to declare whether you have committed any criminal convictions or had civil convictions against you. All declarations will be followed up by AAT. Serious convictions may result in you being barred from becoming an AAT registered student.
Commitment
Successful completion of Level 3 will depend on a high level of commitment from students. This course requires significant home study between lessons, we generally recommend 6 hours per week.
What Will This Qualification Lead To?
This qualification is part of a suite of AAT qualifications available to students that offer both horizontal and vertical progression channels. Completion of this qualification can provide progression onto the Associate Bookkeeping membership, where students will gain professional
recognition with the designatory letters AATQB. Students may also progress onto Professional level and become a full member of AAT upon achieving the associated membership criteria.
Skills developed through this qualification could lead to employment as:
Accounts Assistant Accounts Payable Audit Trainee
Assistant Accountant Credit Controller Finance Assistant
Finance Officer Payroll Supervisor Senior Bookkeeper
Tax Assistant Accounts Payable & Expenses Supervisor
AAT does not set any prerequisites for the study of the AAT Advanced Diploma in Accounting. However, for the best chance of success, we recommend that students have completed the Foundation Certificate in Accounting or have relevant work experience alongside a good standard of English and maths. If students do have any other relevant school or college qualifications, a degree, or some accounting experience, these may in certain circumstances entitle students to claim exemptions.
If you meet the entry requirements for this course, please use the Register my Interest or Apply Now buttons or contact Part-time Admissions on 01743 342333 to organise enrolment. If you are still undecided about the course most suitable for you, please drop in to one of our Advice Events, ring Part-time Admissions on 01743 342 333, use our Live Chat facility or email: courseadvice@scg.ac.uk
Fees stated are for enrolment for the current academic year only. Courses which run for 2 or 3 years will be subject to further fees and possible price increases each year.