Level 1 AAT Award Bookkeeping Course in Birmingham. Evening classes run at South & City College Birmingham Digbeth Campus, part-time over 13 weeks. Fees may apply depending on your circumstances. It may be free for some learners. You'll study how businesses process sales and purchases, how different organisations operate, and the basic numerical skills used in finance, including decimals, percentages and fractions. You'll complete a BKSB assessment before starting to confirm the course is the right level for you. A solid first step into bookkeeping and accounting.
Who this course is for
This course is designed for students wanting to progress into Finance and Accounting in the future. It is a formal introduction to numerical study and jobs in this fast pace and busy sector. It is an opportunity to study the relevant supporting knowledge needed to apply numbers in business and working in a business environment.This Level 1 qualification covers a range of skills and provides the relevant supporting knowledge to understand and help prepare students for applying numbers in business and working in a business environment.
Entry requirements
Your prior qualification will depend on the level of course you are enrolled onto. You should be working towards or have a level 1 in English and Maths but will be expected to complete an BKSB English and Maths assessment to ensure you can cope with the demands and speed of the course.
What you will learn
You'll learn how different types of organisations operate and are structured.
You'll study how businesses process sales and purchases, and the documents involved.
You'll develop numerical skills including decimals, percentages, fractions, and ratios.
You'll learn how to contribute effectively in a workplace environment.
You'll build the supporting knowledge needed to apply numbers in a business context.
How you will learn
You'll attend evening classroom sessions at the Digbeth Campus. The course includes an exam unit, and you'll prepare for it by studying topics in business operations, workplace practice, and numerical application. You'll also complete a BKSB English and Maths assessment before the course begins. This confirms you can manage the pace and content of the Level 1 AAT Award Bookkeeping Course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. South & City College Birmingham Digbeth Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Data entry clerk: inputting financial records accurately and quickly.
Accounts administrator: supporting a finance team with day-to-day tasks.
Administrative assistant: office-based role handling business documents and figures.
Finance assistant: entry-level support role in accounts departments.
What you could study next
Level 1 Award in Bookkeeping: the natural next step after this course, building directly on what you've learned.
Level 2 AAT Certificate in Bookkeeping: takes your skills further and is recognised by employers in finance and accounting roles.
Level 2 AAT Certificate in Accounting: a broader qualification covering double-entry bookkeeping, payroll, and more, subject to meeting entry requirements.
