AAT Certificate in Accounting SCQF Level 6

What is special about this course?

Certificate in Accounting introduces a broad range of core accounting skills. Students will develop skills in double-entry bookkeeping and basic costings; as well as an understanding of purchase, sales and general ledgers. They will also gain an understanding of accounting software and develop professional skills and behaviours needed for the workplace.

Entry requirements

AAT does not set any entry requirements for the qualification.

However, for the best chance of success, we recommend that students begin their studies with a good standard of English and Maths.

The qualification comprises four mandatory units:

  • Introduction to Bookkeeping
  • Principles of Bookkeeping Controls
  • Principle of Costing
  • The Business Environment

Equipment

All study materials are provided, except paper, calculator and writing materials. A laptop may be beneficial but is not mandatory.

How will I study my course?

  • Part Time

Face to face in the classroom and independent home study.

How long will my course last?

1 Academic Year

Where can I study my course?

    • UHI Orkney, Kirkwall

Start date

September/February

Fees

  • Course Cost £1690

Additional costs

For information regarding course fees, please contact ocrevenue@uhi.ac.uk

 

What can I do on completion of my course?

Skills developed through this qualification could lead to employment as:

  • Accounts Assistant
  • Accounts Administrator
  • Purchase/Sales Ledger Clerk
  • Trainee Accounting Technician
  • Trainee Financial Assistant

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We are delighted that you are thinking about studying at Orkney College UHI. Orkney College UHI operates a fair and open admissions system committed to equality of opportunity and non-discrimination. We consider all applications on merit and on the basis of ability to achieve, without discrimination on grounds of age, disability, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion and/or belief, sex, sexual orientation or socio-economic background. We welcome applications from all prospective students and aim to provide appropriate and efficient services to students with disabilities.