Free AAT Level 2 Accounting Course in Worcester – Heart of Worcestershire College – Evening

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyAAT awarding body

About this course

Free AAT Level 2 Certificate Accounting Course in Worcester. Evening classes run at Heart of Worcestershire College's Cathedral Building on Monday and Tuesday evenings. The course follows a blended approach, with Monday sessions on Teams and Tuesday sessions in the classroom. You'll need a GCSE grade 4 or equivalent in both Maths and English to enrol. Over 36 weeks, you'll cover bookkeeping, costing, and the business environment, building the foundation for a career in accounting. These free AAT certificate accounting classes are a recognised first step toward full Accounting Technician status.

Who this course is for

A career in accounting can be a smart and rewarding decision. Accounting is a field that will always be in demand and will allow motivated and determined employers to progress in their respective companies. , , This is the first stage to achieving full Accounting Technicians status. Heart of Worcestershire College , have excellent pass rates for this course each year. , , This course is being delivered on the AQ2022 syllabus., , DELIVERY INFORMATION, This course is delivered in Worcester on Tues

Entry requirements

GCSE in both Mathematics & English Language (Grade 4 minimum or equivalent)., ,

What you will learn

  • You'll learn the fundamentals of bookkeeping, including recording financial transactions accurately.
  • You'll understand bookkeeping controls and how to apply them in practice.
  • You'll study the principles of costing and how businesses manage costs.
  • You'll explore the business environment and how it affects accounting decisions.
  • You'll prepare for computer-based exams across all four units of the AQ2022 syllabus.

How you will learn

All units are assessed through computer-based exams. Evening delivery follows a 50/50 classroom and online approach. Monday sessions run on Teams and Tuesday sessions are held in the classroom at the Cathedral Building in Worcester. There is an assessment fee of £240, a one-off AAT registration fee of £186, and textbooks cost approximately £110.

What you will need to bring

Textbooks are required and cost approximately £110. Heart of Worcestershire College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Accounts assistant: processing invoices, payments, and financial records
  • Bookkeeper: maintaining accurate financial records for businesses
  • Purchase ledger clerk: managing supplier invoices and payments
  • Sales ledger clerk: tracking customer accounts and receipts
  • Payroll administrator: calculating and processing employee pay
  • Finance administrator: supporting finance teams with day-to-day tasks

What you could study next

  • AAT Advanced Diploma in Accounting (Level 3): the natural next step after this qualification, covering advanced bookkeeping, management accounting, and tax. Heart of Worcestershire College offers this course and it can also be completed as an apprenticeship.
  • AAT Professional Diploma in Accounting (Level 4): takes you to technician level and opens the door to chartered accountancy training.

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