Course overview
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This AAT (Level 1 Course) Award in Bookkeeping is an entry-level qualification that has been designed for those with minimal experience and knowledge of bookkeeping who wish to achieve a career in the field. Whether you are a complete beginner looking to get into a career in bookkeeping, or someone who is self-employed and wants to expand their skillset and aid their business, this course is ideal for you. During your studies, you’ll learn more about the responsibilities of a bookkeeper, the basics of financial transactions, and how to process customer and supply transactions, as well as receipts and payments. AAT is the world’s leading professional membership body for accounting technicians, working with members around the world. Their qualifications are highly sought-after and as an AAT qualification, this accredited course will help you to progress in your career. You will need to complete your AAT exams to complete and achieve your qualification. You can choose to add your AAT exams to your enrolment. If you do not add your exams to your enrolment, you will be responsible for booking and paying for your exams.
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Study method
- Online
- Blended
- In-class
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Duration study load
Once enrolled, you have up to six months to complete your studies. The course will take approximately 110 hours to complete in total, of which 75 hours are proposed guided learning hours.
Entry requirements
You must be 16 years old in order to enrol on this course. Good communication, English and Mathematics skills are also recommended.
Course features
- Comprehensive study guide
- Dedicated personal tutor support by email
- Dedicated student support
- Assignment marking and feedback
- Exclusive Open Study College study pack
- Document wallet
- Free CV critique service
- Free employability guide to help you impress future employers
- Free XO Student Discounts card
Assessment
The qualification is assessed through two tutor-marked assessments and an external exam, which you will complete at the end of your course. This computer-based exam must be sat under controlled conditions at an external examination centre. Your tutor will be able to help you decide when you are ready to take the assessments.
Delivery
This course will be studied entirely via distance learning, meaning you will complete your education either from home or a place that suits you. Full tutor support will be available via email, so if you have any questions or need some guidance, your tutor will be here to help. Your course materials will include a series of self-assessment exercises and tutor-marked questions to allow both you and your tutor to monitor your progress.
You will pay a one-off registration fee to give you access to the qualification for its lifetime, typically four to five years. Once you have registered with AAT for your student membership, you will have access to their library of online resources and additional support materials, including sample assessments to help you prepare for your exams.
Subjects
Qualification Number: 603/1308/0
Total Qualification Time: 84 hours
- The duties and responsibilities of a bookkeeper
- Confidentiality and privacy
- Accuracy
- Buying and selling
- Bookkeeping terminology
- Transactions
- Invoices and credit notes
- Recording information
- Outstanding amounts
- Recording receipts and payments
- Understanding and using the cash book
- Checking the cash book
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