Free Level 1 Payroll Course in Catterick Garrison. Evening payroll classes run at Catterick Library and Information Centre, so you can fit study around your existing commitments. The course covers computerised payroll for business and runs over 4 hours part-time. You'll build practical knowledge of payroll processes, useful if you already work in a business or finance role and want to add a payroll qualification to your CV. To be eligible for this free payroll course, you must be 19 or over as at 31 August in the current academic year. Further eligibility may depend on where you live and your income.
Who this course is for
This qualification is aimed at learners who are looking to expand their knowledge in this area as an addional qualification to support their role in payroll.
Entry requirements
To be eligible for funding for courses you must be over 19 years of age as at 31st August in the current academic year and not be an apprentice,further eligibility may be linked to where you live and your individual income.
What you will learn
You'll learn how to process payroll using computerised software.
You'll understand how to calculate employee pay, including deductions.
You'll learn the basics of PAYE, National Insurance, and statutory payments.
You'll understand how to produce payslips and payroll records.
You'll learn how to maintain accurate payroll data for a business.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Catterick Library and Information Centre. Teaching combines practical computerised payroll tasks with underpinning knowledge of payroll processes. Assessment is through the tasks and activities set during the course, which are used to confirm your competence against the qualification requirements.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Catterick Library and Information Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Payroll administrator - processing employee pay in a business
Payroll assistant - supporting a payroll team day to day
Accounts assistant - general finance and bookkeeping support
Finance administrator - admin and data entry in a finance team
Office administrator - broad business admin including payroll tasks
What you could study next
Level 2 Award in Computerised Payroll for Business - the natural next step, covering payroll in more depth and recognised by employers looking for payroll staff.
AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting - broadens your finance knowledge into bookkeeping and accounting, opening more roles in finance.
Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping - useful if you want to move into a wider accounts or bookkeeping role alongside payroll work.
