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Intermediate and Advanced
Apprenticeship in Bookkeping (Level 2 & 3)
Who is the qualification for?
The International Association of Bookkeepers (IAB) Apprenticeships in Bookkeeping are ideal for anybody who is already employed in bookkeeping or in an allied role and who wishes to develop a firm foundation of knowledge and skills to perform advanced routine and non-routine tasks. They can also be used by those candidates who have some practical knowledge and skills and wish to develop these and gain accredited competence qualifications in this subject.
The Advanced Apprenticeships are also suitable for apprentices who may wish to progress to a higher level of study and qualifications in accounting and related subjects.
Typically, the Intermediate Level should be completed within 6 – 9 months and the Advanced Level should be completed within 9 - 12 months.
Apprenticeship Frameworks
In completing the Intermediate Apprenticeship the learner will achieve the following qualifications:
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QCF Certificate in Bookkeeping (Level 2)
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Functional Skills in ICT, Maths and English Level 1
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Employment Rights and Responsibilities (ERR)
In completing the Advanced Apprenticeship the learner will achieve the following qualifications:
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QCF Certificate in Bookkeeping (Level 3)
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Functional Skills in ICT, Maths and English Level 2
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Employment Rights and Responsibilities (ERR)
Functional Skills Exemptions
You are entitled to Functional Skills exemptions if you have the following qualifications.
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Intermediate (L2)
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Advanced (L3)
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Exempt from
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If within the last 5 years you have already achieved
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If within the last 5 years you have already achieved
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FS Maths
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Either GCSE grade C or above or Functional Skills qualification in Application of Number (min L1)
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Either GCSE grade C or above or Functional Skills qualification in Application of Number (min L2)
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FS English
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Either GCSE grade C or above or Functional Skills qualification in Literacy (min L1)
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Either GCSE grade C or above or Functional Skills qualification in Literacy (min L2)
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FS ICT
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Functional Skills in ICT (min L1)
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Functional Skills in ICT (min L2)
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How can these Apprenticeships help you?
They give people real skills to help them do their job because they are flexible and allow them to:
- Learn at their own pace
- Choose from a range of modules that best suits their needs
- Choose a level that is right for them.
Qualification structure
To complete the Intermediate Apprenticeship, all learners will need to complete the 10 mandatory units for the Intermediate Apprenticeship and the 5 additional units. To achieve the Advanced Apprenticeship, learners will have to complete 13 mandatory units and 1 additional unit.
Mandatory Unitsfor the Intermediate Apprenticeship
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Unit title
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Level
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Credits
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Principles of recording and processing financial transactions
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2
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2
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Professional values and basic business legislation
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2
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1
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Principles of VAT
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3
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2
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Banking procedures
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1
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1
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Preparing and recording financial documentation
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2
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2
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Maintaining petty cash records
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1
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1
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Maintaining and reconciling the cash book
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2
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2
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Maintaining the journal
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2
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2
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Processing ledger transactions and extracting a trial balance
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2
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2
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Maintain control accounts
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2
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1
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Additional units (ONLY required to be taken by Apprentices)
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Unit title
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Level
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Credits
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Setting up accounting software to manage accounting information
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2
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3
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Process routine payments and receipts using a computerised system
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2
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3
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Carry out stock control processes using a computerised system
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2
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2
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Work effectively in accounting and finance
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2
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2
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Introduction to bookkeeping*
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1
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1
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*If already covered in level 1 then no need to take the assessment
Mandatory Unitsfor the Advanced Apprenticeship
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Unit title
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Level
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Credits
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Principles of double entry bookkeeping
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3
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2
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Principles of accounting for not for profit organisations
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3
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1
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Fundamentals of incomplete records
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3
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1
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Fundamentals of bookkeeping and accounting for partnerships
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3
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1
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Principles of preparing financial statements for sole traders
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3
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1
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Principles of VAT*
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3
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2
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Working effectively in accounting and finance
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2
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2
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Record transactions and make accounting adjustments
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3
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5
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Prepare financial statements for a sole trader
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3
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3
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Prepare financial statements for a partnership
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3
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3
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Prepare financial statements from incomplete records
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3
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3
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Prepare financial statements for a not for profit organisation
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3
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2
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Preparing and completing VAT returns
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3
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2
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Additional units (ONLY required to be taken by Apprentices)
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Unit title
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Level
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Credits
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Managing a computerised accounts system to provide management information
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3
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10
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*If already covered in level 2 then no need to take the assessment
For full details of eligiblity and enrolment, please contact us by e-mail on info@atc-uk.comor call us on 0208 992 4144
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