Level 1 AAT Award Bookkeeping Course in Birkenhead. Classes run at Wirral Met College, part-time during the day. Many adults can study this course for free, funded by Liverpool City Region Combined Authority's Adult Skills Fund. You'll need to be 19 or over on or before 31st August to be eligible. The course runs over 9 weeks and introduces the finance and business skills you need to progress to higher AAT qualifications. It suits anyone building a foundation in bookkeeping and accounting.
Who this course is for
Many adults can study this course for free. Check the 'Can I study for free?' section below to see if you're eligible. This course is funded by Liverpool City Region Combined Authority's Adult Skills Fund. Level 1 qualifications are an entry point for students who need additional support to develop their finance or business skills. These qualifications are designed to give students the introductory knowledge and confidence to take on higher level AAT qualifications and to progress in their lives and careers.
Entry requirements
You must be 19 or over on or before 31st August to study on this course. Relevant Entry Level qualification or 3 GCSEs at Grade 2/E or above. If English is not your first language, you may need an assessment before enrolling on this course. To discuss further, please contact the ESOL department on 0151 551 7144.
What you will learn
You'll develop introductory knowledge of business and finance principles.
You'll learn how financial records are organised and maintained.
You'll understand basic bookkeeping processes used in everyday business.
You'll build the skills needed to progress to higher level AAT qualifications.
You'll gain an understanding of how businesses manage money and transactions.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Wirral Met College during the day. Learning is delivered face to face over 9 weeks at a manageable part-time pace. Assessment is through the methods set by the AAT for this qualification. Your tutor will guide you through each topic and confirm assessment arrangements before you start.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Wirral Met College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Accounts assistant, supporting day-to-day financial admin in an office
Bookkeeper, recording financial transactions for a business
Finance administrator, handling invoices, payments and records
Payroll assistant, processing employee pay and deductions
Purchase ledger clerk, managing supplier invoices and payments
What you could study next
AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping, the natural next step after this Award, covering double-entry bookkeeping and basic accounting.
AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting, a broader qualification that opens more accounting and finance roles.
AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting, for those aiming toward a career as a professional bookkeeper or accounts technician.
