Level 1 Payroll Course at Catterick Library & Information Centre

CostFREE
Duration4 hours
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyVTCT awarding body

About this course

Free Level 1 Payroll Course in Catterick Garrison. Classes run at Catterick Library & Information Centre, part-time during the day. This is a short course, running over 4 hours, so it fits around other commitments. You'll build on your existing payroll knowledge and gain a formal payroll qualification to support your role. The course covers computerised payroll for business, giving you practical skills that employers recognise. Funding is available for adults aged 19 or over who meet eligibility criteria based on where you live and your income. Contact the centre to check your eligibility before you enrol. VTCT Level 1 Award in Computerised Payroll for Business with certificate.

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, deductions, and net pay
  • You'll learn how to apply PAYE, National Insurance, and statutory deductions
  • You'll understand payroll records and how to maintain them accurately
  • You'll learn how to produce payslips and payroll reports

How you will learn

Classes are delivered in a classroom setting at Catterick Library & Information Centre. You'll learn through tutor-led sessions and hands-on practice with computerised payroll software. Assessment is through practical tasks and assignments that test your ability to process payroll accurately. Your tutor will guide you through each stage.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Catterick Library & 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
  • Accounts assistant, handling financial records and payroll tasks
  • Bookkeeper, managing financial transactions including wages
  • Finance administrator, supporting payroll and accounts functions
  • HR administrator, with responsibility for payroll processing

What you could study next

A natural next step is the Level 2 Award or Certificate in Payroll, which goes deeper into payroll legislation, statutory payments, and year-end procedures. From there, a Level 3 Payroll Qualification or an AAT qualification in accounting and finance can open doors to more senior payroll and finance roles.

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