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The Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) is a well-respected and recognised qualification within the accounting profession and employers.

Students who gain this Advanced Diploma as well as the Professional Diploma and who have relevant accounting work experience can apply for membership of the AAT and will normally get exam exemptions from the Chartered Accounting Bodies.

The Advanced Diploma covers more complex financial processes including the preparation of accounts for sole traders and partnerships, VAT, management accounting and costings and professional ethics.

Four mandatory units plus a synoptic exam which includes Ethics and Spreadsheets:

• Financial Accounting: Preparing financial statements
• Management accounting techniques
• Tax processes for Business
• Business Awareness

Learning activities will be carried out using a blended approach. Online resources will be available, and various teaching aids will be used. The teaching sessions consist of lectures and student activities to test the student's understanding of the topics taught.

In addition to the Students are expected to do 6 hours per week self-directed study in order to reinforce and develop their learning.

There are 5 computerised assessments in total which are set by the AAT and taken online at the College. The four units will be marked electronically, and results will be given within a few hours of the exam.

One of the assessments is a synoptic assessment which tests students' knowledge of all the units taught on the course. As this assessment should be taken after all other units have been taught and may take up to 6 weeks for the results to be known, it might not be possible for a student requiring a re-sit on this synoptic assessment to take the re-sit in the same academic year.

You will need to have successfully completed the AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Accounting. Consideration will be given to students who have a suitable alternative qualification in accounting AND have a job role in Finance or Accounting.

Students will also need GCSE maths and English grades A*-C or 9-4.

Virtual taught sessions will be delivered in a blended way both self study and face to face in college. There are two options for attendance:

Day time – Thursdays 9:00am – 4:30pm
Evening – Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:00pm – 9:00pm

Computer-based examinations will only take place during the day.

These fees relate to 2023/2024

£2,573

ADDITIONAL FEES

All students are required to register with AAT upon enrolment. The fee for this is payable directly to AAT and includes admission and annual membership. The current fee is £225. It is the student's responsibility to ensure that they are registered and entered for the exam on time.

Students are required to pay fees for all re-sit exams. The cost is £60 Where applicable, the fees are payable directly to Wakefield College and will be due in advance of the exam date.

Related additional costs may include materials, equipment, visits etc which are payable by all students. The AAT team will recommend that students buy textbooks to support the course and these will be additional costs payable by all students.
If you are aged between 19 to 23 and you have not already achieved a full level 3 (or above) qualification, funding may be able available towards the cost of the course.

Funding may also be available to employers wishing to upskill their workforce through this qualification. Contact Business Development for more information on businessdevelopment@wakefield.ac.uk or 01924 789719.

If you are aged over 19 and have achieved a full level 3 qualification or are aged over 24 you may be eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan from the government to cover your tuition fees.

For more detailed information on financial support please contact the Financial Support Team on 01924 789283.

You can also get more details by going to: https://www.gov.uk/advanced-learning-loans/overview.

Different fees apply to international/overseas students.

Please complete a part-time application form.

If you require an application form or details on how to enrol, please contact Course Information on 01924 789111.

Please contact Vicki Townsend on vtownsend@heartofyorkshire.ac.uk or 07850909710.

Alternatively, contact the Course Information Team on 01924 789111 or email: courseinfo@heartofyorkshire.ac.uk 

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