AAT Access Award in Business Skills – Level 1

Required qualifications

There are no formal entry requirements, but you should have a keen interest in business and finance and recommend studying maths and English at Level 2.

What skills will I develop?

This course will introduce students to the world of work and develops their employability skills. The qualification covers a range of skills and the relevant supporting knowledge in three mandatory units:

Preparing for Work

Using Numbers in Business

Sales and Purchases in Business

A student completing this qualification will develop an understanding of how different organisations operate, across both the public and private sectors. They will learn how to contribute effectively in the workplace by working with others, managing their time, behaving professionally and maintaining security of data. Students will develop the skills to identify jobs that match their skills and abilities and to apply for a job using an application form or CV.

Careers

On completion, students can progress to the Level 1 Award in Bookkeeping or the Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Accounting.

The jobs it can lead to are:

• Accounts administrator
• Administrative assistant
• Receptionist
• Retail assistant
• Customer service advisor
• Dispatch clerk/warehouse operative

English and maths

Students will develop the skills to practically apply a range of common numerical methods to everyday business situations, whatever their role and regardless of the type of organisation in which they might work. They will be able to record and sort numbers, to identify differences between figures and to complete simple calculations. Students will be able to work out averages, use time and currency in calculations that support everyday business activities and work with more complex calculations, including those involving common decimals, fractions, percentages and proportions.

Students will develop new vocabulary related to the business and finance environment along with understanding how to apply for a job.

Other important information

As well as tuition fees, you are required to pay for AAT registration which is approximately £40.00.

You are also required to purchase the relevant textbook at a discounted rate – this will be explained at induction.

Expectations: It is essential that a minimum of 95% attendance is achieved for this course and that regular home study is completed, in order to achieve exam success.

What you need to bring to college: You will be expected to provide your own stationery and always attend college fully equipped for lessons with a textbook, course notes, note paper and writing implements.

IT: It is essential that you have access to a computer or laptop at home in order to complete homework and practice and revision activities.

NB: There may be financial assistance available to you depending on your personal circumstances, please ask the Student Services team.