Who would study for the AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate?
The AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Accounting is an ideal starting point for anyone wishing to pursue a career in accountancy or finance. The qualification will build core accounting knowledge and skills that can be used to progress either to employment or to continue studying.
This qualification is suitable for young people and people starting in accountancy. For instance, those who have just left school, adults returning to work after a break or anyone wishing to change careers. This qualification could also help someone whose already working in an entry-level finance role to progress in their career. Overall, the course will offer them development and formal recognition of their skills.
This qualification will take approximately one year to complete.
What units do you study in the AAT Level 2 at First Intuition Canterbury?
The course at Canterbury will be running fully under the new AQ2022 syllabus. This qualification delivers a solid foundation in finance administration.
Students will learn skills such as finance, accountancy, business and communications.
The units include:
- Principles of Costing
- Introduction to Bookkeeping
- Principles of Bookkeeping
- The Business Environment
As a business, what’s the difference between a commercial course or an Apprenticeship scheme at First Intuition Canterbury?
Because the course is available as a commercial course and an apprenticeship course, check out both options below:
Included in Commercial:
- Classroom Course – Full AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate Classroom Course.
- Online Study – Such as a study guide, course notes, a question bank, online recorded lectures, quizzes and forums.
- Out of Class Support – Students are given a tutor’s email and mobile number for complete out of class study support.
No funding support is available for the commercial course. All course fees, exam fees and registration fees are applicable.
Included in Apprenticeship:
- Classroom Course – Full AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate Classroom Course.
- Online Study – Such as study guide, course notes, a question bank, online recorded lectures, quizzes and forums.
- Out of Class Support – Students are given a tutor’s email and mobile number for complete out of class study support.
- Impact Skills Programme – 8 impact skills days designed to support the apprentice workplace skills and behaviours. The skills sessions cover areas such as the world of work, introduction to working effectively, introduction to producing and communicating quality information and more.
- Skills & Development Coach – Apprentices will have a designated Skills & Development coach who will support the apprentice development of their knowledge, skills and behaviours within the workplace.
- Xero Certification
- 8 Weekly Progress Reviews – Apprentices will have regular progress reviews which covers a range of areas such as tracking development, supporting apprentices to achieve their programme in the agreed timeframe and offering information, advice and guidance.
Apprenticeship funding is available for the apprenticeship programme for both Levy and Non-Levy payers. Exam and registration fees are included in the apprenticeship funding.
In addition to the qualification, where can AAT Level 2 lead?
As a result of the completed qualification, it can lead to various new job roles such as:
- Accounts assistant
- Accounts payable clerk
- Purchase/sales ledger clerk
- Trainee accounting technician
- Trainee finance assistant
Similarly, students wish to continue studying, completing the qualification will allow students to move on to the next level. For instance, students could move on to AAT Level 3 following completion.
In conclusion, AAT Level 2 is an excellent starting point in a career in accountancy. Overall, students will become competent in a wide range of skills once completing the course. However, it also allows students a wide range of options to further their career and academic development.
To find out more about the course at First Intuition Canterbury and how to register for our September intake, email us now at canterbury@fi.co.uk. Alternatively, call our team on 01622 755100.
Across Kent, First Intuition offers courses in our Maidstone and Canterbury centre. First Intuition Maidstone offers courses and apprenticeships including AAT level 2, AAT level 3, AAT level 4, ICAEW and ACCA.
