Free Level 3 Financial and Accounting Course in Gravesend. Classes run at Meopham School, full-time during the day over two years. You'll study personal finance, financial services, and the principles behind financial decision-making. The course covers topics that underpin roles in accounting, banking, and financial planning. Entry requires five GCSEs at Grade 4 or above. You'll finish with a Certificate in Financial Studies.
Who this course is for
Contact provider for more information as this may not be up to date course information
Entry requirements
5 GSCE Grade 4+
What you will learn
You'll explore how personal financial planning works in practice.
You'll study the structure of financial services and how they operate.
You'll learn how borrowing, saving, and investment products are used.
You'll examine risk and how it affects financial decisions.
You'll develop your ability to analyse financial information and data.
You'll build an understanding of the wider economy and how it shapes financial markets.
How you will learn
You'll study in the classroom at Meopham School, with lessons delivered over two full-time years. Assessment is through written examinations. You'll sit papers that test your understanding of financial concepts, personal finance, and financial services. There is no coursework component , your grade is based on exam performance.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Meopham School will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Financial administrator - supporting finance teams with records and reporting.
Accounts assistant - processing invoices, payments, and reconciliations.
Banking customer adviser - helping customers with accounts and financial products.
Insurance technician - handling policies and claims in an insurance setting.
Finance officer - managing budgets and financial data in an organisation.
Payroll administrator - calculating and processing staff pay.
What you could study next
Level 3 AAT Diploma in Accounting - the recognised route into professional accounting, leading toward full AAT membership and roles in bookkeeping and management accounts.
A Level Economics or Business - complements this financial and accounting qualification if you want to progress to university.
Level 4 Certificate in Financial Services - deepens specialist knowledge for those moving into financial planning or banking careers.
