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This is for you if you are looking for employment in a finance or accounts department.

There are three levels of apprenticeship with set entry requirements.

What are the entry requirements?

Apprentice Level 2
A minimum of four GCSEs at grades A - E, an NVQ Level 1, Diploma Level 1 or equivalent qualification.

Advanced Apprentice Level 3
An Apprenticeship at Level 2 or other equivalent qualification.

Higher Apprentice Level 4
An Apprenticeship at Level 3 or other equivalent qualification.

How will I learn?

Your Apprenticeship framework is made up of practical workbased training (with your employer). This training supports the theory and knowledge and general skill qualifications in mathematics, English, IT and personal development which you gain at college (either one day a week or on a block of study).

What subjects will I study?

Level 2 Certificate in Accounting
This will include:
Preparing and recording financial documentation.
Maintaining and reconciling the cash book.
Maintaining petty cash records.
Processing business transactions and extracting a trial balance.
Maintaining the journal and control accounts
Providing basic cost and revenue information.
Computerised accounting.
Professional ethics in accounting and finance.
Working effectively in accounting and finance.
And Key Skills at Level 1 in Application of Number and Level 2 in Communication.

Level 3 Diploma in Accounting
This will include:
Preparing final accounts for partnerships and sole traders.
Cash management.
Providing cost and revenue information.
Preparing and completing VAT returns.
Spreadsheets.
Professional ethics in accounting and finance.
And Key Skills in Communication and Application of Number at Level 2.

Level 4 Diploma in Accounting
This will include:
Drafting financial statements.
Drafting budgets.
Measuring financial performance.
Evaluating accounting systems.
Credit management.
Calculating business tax.
And Key Skills in Communication and Application of Number at Level 2.

Key Skills
Key Skills form part of your course. They help you to improve your English and maths and to gain a qualification at either Level 1 (D-G at GCSE) or Level 2 (A-C at GCSE).

Key Skills support your main course as well as developing essential skills that you will need in the workplace and life in general. They are taught by specialists and meet your individual needs.

How will I be assessed?

The apprenticeship is assessed on practical aptitude, a portfolio of work and external assessment. The technical certificate is assessed in your lessons through assignments set by your tutors. Key Skills is assessed by examination and a portfolio of evidence.

What opportunities will this lead to?

Employment in the industry. The Advanced Apprenticeship (Level 3) can progress on to university.

How long is the course?

They usually take from one to three years to complete.