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Free Level 1 AAT Award Bookkeeping Course in Chesterfield – DBC Training Chesterfield

CostFREE
Duration50 hours
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryBlended learning
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAAT awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 AAT Award Bookkeeping Course in Chesterfield. Classes run at DBC Training Chesterfield, blending online study with time in the classroom.

The course covers foundational business skills and numerical competencies you need to work in a business environment. You study at your own pace online and attend sessions in person, completing around 50 hours of study in total. It is free for adults aged 19 or over who are unemployed and not in full-time education, and who meet the residency criteria.

You'll finish with a Level 1 Award in Business Skills.

Who this course is for

Our Level 1 Award in Business Skills is a comprehensive qualification designed to equip you with essential skills and knowledge necessary for success in business environments. This course covers a range of foundational skills and numerical competencies vital for navigating the world of business effectively.

Entry requirements

  • 19+
  • Unemployed and not in full-time education
  • A British/EU citizen or have lived in the UK for 3 years or more

What you will learn

  • You'll develop core numeracy skills used in everyday business tasks.
  • You'll learn how to handle basic financial records and transactions.
  • You'll understand how businesses are organised and how they operate.
  • You'll practise communicating clearly in a professional setting.
  • You'll build confidence working with business documents and data.
  • You'll gain an introduction to bookkeeping principles and processes.

How you will learn

The course uses a blended approach. You complete part of your learning online, working through materials at a time that suits you. You also attend sessions in person at the centre. Assessment is through coursework and practical tasks that test your business skills and numerical knowledge. There are no formal written exams.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. DBC Training Chesterfield will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Accounts assistant, supports a finance team with day-to-day bookkeeping.
  • Payroll administrator, runs payroll for a small employer.
  • Business administrator, handles admin tasks across a range of organisations.
  • Finance clerk, processes invoices and payments for a business.
  • Office administrator, manages records and supports business operations.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Award in Bookkeeping, the natural next step for anyone wanting to develop their AAT award bookkeeping qualification further.
  • Level 2 Certificate in Accounting, a broader AAT qualification covering double-entry bookkeeping and basic accounting.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Business Administration, useful if you want to move into a wider admin or management role.
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