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.