Course code
R046
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Attendance
Part time
Duration
5 weeks

This qualification offers students the opportunity to develop their skills using accounting software. The qualification is designed to give students the introductory knowledge and confidence to take on higher-level accounting software qualifications and accounting courses to help progress in their careers.

The topics include:

  • Understand the benefits and risks of using accounting software
  • Set up accounts
  • Record bank and cash transactions
  • Produce reports using accounting software

You will undertake a computer-based assessment using sage software. 

Having studied this qualification, you will be able to progress to a variety of courses including:

  • Level 1 Award in Business Skills
  • Level 1 Award in Bookkeeping
  • Level 2 Award in Computerised Accounts

Having studied this qualification you will be able to progress to a variety of courses:

  • Level 1 Award in Business Skills
  • Level 1 Award in Bookkeeping
  • Level 2 Award in Computerised Accounts

There are no specific entry requirements for this course, you will need to pass an initial assessment to determine your English skills.

Some courses are FREE for eligible learners. You may be eligible for a FREE course if you are:

  • Unemployed and in receipt of an income-based benefit (for example JSA, ESA or Universal Credit)
  • Employed and earning less than £23,104
  • Studying for your first full Level 2 qualification on an eligible legal entitlement course
  • Aged 19-23 and studying for your first full Level 3 qualification or on an eligible legal entitlement course
  • Aged 19+ and studying for your first full Level 3 qualification on an eligible course which is part of the Level 3 Free Courses for Jobs scheme
  • Aged 19+ and studying a course that is part of the Level 3 Free Courses for Jobs Scheme, and unemployed or earning less than £23,104
  • Aged 19+ and studying for your first or second full Level 3 qualification on an eligible GM Offer Level 3 course

Your eligibility for a free course will be assessed and confirmed at enrolment. If you would like to discuss any aspect of fees and funding please call the Funding Team on 0161 280 8500

ADVANCED LEARNER LOAN

Many of our adult learners pay for their Level 3 and above courses with an Advanced Learner Loan. If a loan is available this is indicated in the course details. It’s easy to apply, your household income isn’t taken into account and there are no credit checks. You only need to start paying back your Advanced Learner Loan when you are earning more than £25,000 per year.

Course Fee: £75.00

Please Note: We attempt to ensure that all information contained within this website is correct and up-to-date. However, some details may change as we review and update our provision. Although every effort is made to provide the teaching, examination, assessment and other services detailed on this website and in our other publications, Bury College cannot guarantee the provision of such programmes, services, facilities and fees. Bury College reserves the right to amend, withdraw, alter or amalgamate any of the courses, locations and facilities detailed within at any time. Should circumstances require such amendments, Bury College undertakes to use all reasonable steps to minimise the resultant disruption to those services and most importantly to students.

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