T Level in Accounting is for people who are interested in a career in Accounting and Finance. This T Level is an exciting new programme developed in collaboration with employers and businesses so that the content meets the needs of the Financial industry and prepares you for work. This T Level with a focus on Assistant Accounting is designed to develop the skills and knowledge required to succeed in the dynamic world of finance. The course will offer you the skills needed for a wide number of financial and accounting roles. This two-year programme is the equivalent of 3 A Levels and combines classroom learning with on-the-job experience in an industrial placement for a minimum of 315 hours. You will develop a strong set of transferable core skills that will equip you for a career in or to go on to do a higher-level apprenticeship or degree. Students who pass all the elements of their T Level will receive a nationally recognised certificate showing the overall grade achieved and will include the following. An overall pass grade for the T Level shown as pass merit or distinction A separate grade for the occupational specialism shown as pass merit or distinction A separate grade for the core component using A* to E for externally set tests and employer set project. Grades for maths and English qualifications Details of the industry placement
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Entry Requirements
You will need five GCSEs at grade 5 or above (grade C) including English Language and Maths or equivalent level 2 qualifications. As this is a two-year study programme you must be aged 16 to18 to enrol on this course. Currently T Level courses are only funded for learners who are under the age of 19 at the point of enrolment. You may also be required to undertake an assessment to ensure your suitability ahead of enrolment. If your course requires you to work with young people or vulnerable adults you might be required to successfully secure a DBS certificate for which the college will pay the fee.
Assessment Method
Core component: Paper A written examination Paper B written examination Employer-set project Occupational specialism component: Synoptic assignments
Aims of the course
T Levels are a brand-new vocational qualification designed to give you all of the skills you need for your future. They're a two-year qualification designed in collaboration with employers to bring classroom lessons and work experience together. On this T Level you'll spend 80% of your time in the classroom and 20% on a work placement to ensure you develop all of the skills and experience that employers are looking for. T Levels are ideal if you have finished your GCSEs and want the knowledge and experience to get straight into employment an apprenticeship or higher education. Equivalent to 3 A Levels this course is underpinned by the legal and regulatory frameworks for the Business sector and will help you develop the competencies and understanding of the Business environment.
Progression Opportunities
Higher Education or Advanced Apprenticeship: Degree related programmes in Accounting and Finance Banking Employment: This Technical Qualification aligns to the Payroll Administrator and Assistant Accountant Level 3 Apprenticeships and therefore supports progression to entry-level job opportunities in accountancy and payroll. Job roles could include: Payroll administrator Payroll junior Payroll officer Payroll clerk Assistant accountant Trainee accounting assistant Account clerk Cashier finance assistant Purchase ledger clerk Speak to our careers adviser to find out more.
Facilities
College Campus Specialist Training Workshops Classroom Employer Set Projects Placement in a IT Industry Setting 80% Classroom 20% Placement
Career Options
Higher Education or Advanced Apprenticeship Employment: This course is ideal if you are intending to progress directly to employment within the financial sector in roles such as a Finance or Banking Associate Account/Claims Handler Loss Adjusting Technician Trainee Compliance Officer Pensions Administrator or Investment Assistant to a finance-related apprenticeship or to further studies in finance. Speak to our careers adviser to find out more.
