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Free Level 3 Financial and Accounting Course in Lyme Regis

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyLIBF
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About this course

Free Level 3 Financial and Accounting Course in Lyme Regis. Classes run at The Woodroffe School, full-time over one year.

The course covers personal finance in depth. You'll develop critical analysis, evaluation, and written communication skills. Topics include financial planning, borrowing, saving, insurance, and how financial markets work. You need GCSE English and Maths at Grade 5 or above to enrol.

This financial and accounting qualification is worth half an A Level and can earn up to 28 UCAS points. You'll finish with a Certificate in Financial Studies.

Who this course is for

The certificate in Financial Studies (CeFS) is primarily designed for students aged 16 to 19 and provides a comprehensive introduction topersonal finance. Its purpose is to prepare students for further study through the development of the core skills of critical analysis and evaluation, synthesis, verbal communication (through classroom discussion) and written communication. This qualification is worth half an A Level (up to 28 UCAS points) so can be used to earn extra UCAS points.

Entry requirements

English and Maths GCSE at Grade 5 or above.

What you will learn

  • You'll analyse personal finance decisions and their consequences.
  • You'll evaluate different saving and investment options.
  • You'll understand how borrowing, credit, and debt work.
  • You'll explore insurance products and how to assess risk.
  • You'll study how financial markets and institutions operate.
  • You'll develop written communication skills through structured argument and evaluation.
  • You'll practise verbal communication through classroom discussion and debate.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom discussion, structured debate, and written work. Assessment includes written examinations that test your ability to analyse and evaluate financial topics. The course builds critical thinking skills alongside subject knowledge, so lessons are discussion-led as well as content-based.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Woodroffe School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Financial administrator, supports finance teams in businesses or public services.
  • Accounts assistant, processes invoices and payments for an employer.
  • Banking customer adviser, helps customers manage accounts and financial products.
  • Insurance adviser, guides clients through policy options and claims.
  • Payroll administrator, runs payroll for a small employer.
  • Finance officer, handles budgets and reporting in a public sector role.

What you could study next

  • A Level Economics or Business, a natural academic step building on the analytical skills from this course.
  • Diploma in Financial Planning, for those moving into financial services roles.
  • AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting, a vocational route into accountancy and bookkeeping.
  • A Level Mathematics, useful for finance, economics, or actuarial study at university.
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