Welcome to Halesowen College

The course can be studies as a part of an Apprenticeship programme.  The young people eligible and their employers are not required to pay training or assessment costs.  

Students can choose their mode of study:

• completion in one year as: day release or two evenings per week or afternoon/evening
• completion over 2 years as: one evening per week or morning or afternoon only
   

Mandatory Units

• API - Accounts preparation I                
• APII - Accounts preparation II                
• CMGT - Cash management                    
• CRS - Cost and revenue                    
• ITX - Indirect Tax                        
• SPSW - Spreadsheet software                
• PEAF - Professional ethics in accounting and Finance

How will I be assessed?

• Computer-based assessments at the end of individual units

What do I need?

• AAT Foundation NVQ Level 2, or GCE A Level in Accounting (Grades A - E) or, in some cases, relevant work experience. 
• good prior knowledge of double entry
• GCSE grade C in English Language and Maths

Where can it take me?

• AAT Level 4 Diploma in Accounting

Anything else?

In some cases we allow students to enrol for individual units. If a candidate does not want to complete the level in one year, (s)he should discuss this with the course leader.

Additional Costs

• AAT Student annual membership fee - £74 (payable directly to AAT)
• Student admission fee (if applicable) - £34 (payable directly to AAT)
• Exam fee - £33 per paper for 7 computer-based assessments (payable to the college in advance of date of assessment)
• Textbooks and workbooks as requested by Lecturers

Do I need anything for the first class?

• Writing materials and calculator

Course Dates