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Starting Monday 14 October | 16-to-18-year-olds | Limited places!

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Accounting and Business (Intermediate) - Level 2 - Level 2

Overview

The Foundation Diploma in Accounting and Business is ideal for anyone wishing to study accountancy and finance alongside a range of complementary business and personal skills.

The purpose of the Foundation Diploma in Accounting and Business is to offer the foundation accounting knowledge needed to progress to employment or further study in accountancy and finance, alongside business and personal skills that are transferable to any sector and additional business knowledge relevant to accountancy. The Foundation Certificate in Accounting and Business can lead to employment in roles such as: accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, tax, administration or as an accounting technician
 


Start dates and fees

•    Introduction to Bookkeeping
•    Principles of Bookkeeping Controls
•    Principles of Costing
•    The Business Environment
•    Spreadsheet Software
•    Accounting Software
 

Start DateCodeAnnual Fee (Age)Actions
16-18over 19
Sep 20254796A1408FREE£500.00** EApply

E You may be eligible for fee exemption depending on your circumstances. Please see our fees for adult learners page for more information.


What will I study?

•    Introduction to Bookkeeping
•    Principles of Bookkeeping Controls
•    Principles of Costing
•    The Business Environment
•    Spreadsheet Software
•    Accounting Software
 


Entry requirements

•    A minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 including English language and maths.

If you are a young person who is not currently studying a traditional GCSE programme, we will consider alternative qualifications such as functional skills and vocational qualifications.
Please contact our admissions team for further information - admissions@wnc.ac.uk.

Applicants aged over 19:

•    If you do not have the entry requirements listed above you may still be accepted to study if you can provide relevant experience, a strong portfolio of work and a commitment to the subject.

As an entry requirement on some of our courses, you will need a GCSE in both English and maths with at least a grade 4/C (please see entry requirements above).

If this isn’t displayed under the entry requirements and you don’t currently have a GCSE in both English and maths at grade 4/C or above before joining us, you will then study English and maths as part of your programme with the aim of achieving a qualification with at least a grade 4/C. This is to help improve your chances of employment once you leave us.

In addition, to help you gain essential skills for employment, all students aged 19 and under and studying a full-time course with us will take part in our study programmes.
 


Study programmes - essential skills for employment

If you're a student between the ages of 16 and 18 (or 19 to 25 with an EHC Plan) we want to make sure you have the best possible chances of landing an awesome job once you finish college.

Students who haven't achieved a grade 4/C in GCSE maths or English to continue studying these subjects while you're here with us. By doing so, you'll be building a strong foundation of skills that will significantly boost your employability in the future.

Think of it as a chance to supercharge your knowledge and abilities. You'll be equipped with the tools necessary to tackle the world beyond college with confidence. Plus, we'll be right here to support you every step of the way.

In addition, to help you gain essential skills for employment, all students aged 19 and under and studying a full-time course with us will take part in our study programmes.


How long is the course?

1 year.


How will I be assessed?

You will be assessed by sitting four externally marked assessments throughout the year. You will also complete assignments during your course.


What can I progress onto?

•    Business (Advanced) - Level 3 
•    An apprenticeship.
 


Career opportunities


How do I apply?

Apply online

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