Course type

Apprenticeship

Level

Level 2

Location

Online/Work-based learning

Start date

Tuesday 3rd September 2024

Fees

Fully-funded
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Online and In Class Apprenticeships

Our Accountancy Apprenticeships will provide you with practical, internationally recognised finance and accountancy skills, and will allow you to understand the needs of your organisation, customers and the sector within which it operates. You will gain a recognised qualification and develop your professional skills.

The Need for Flexibility

We have worked in partnership with Mindful Education to create a suite of flexible Apprenticeships that combine online learning with face-to-face classroom sessions.

Our Online and In Class Apprenticeships have been designed with both learners and employers in mind – requiring less time in a classroom than traditional delivery models and minimising disruption in the workplace. This flexible approach means that Apprentices can choose how, when and where they want to study.

Online and In Class – the best of both worlds

Online video lectures are available on demand and can be viewed from a phone, tablet or computer. Lessons are accompanied by animations and motion graphics to bring concepts to life. Online study reduces the amount of time that apprentices spend in the classroom, be it face to face or remote delivery. The instructional element of each online lesson will take approximately 90 minutes. This is followed by varying activities, designed to test ability and apply new learning. At least 5 hours per week is required to benefit fully from this virtual learning tool.

In Class, Apprentices benefit from regular classes. Experienced tutors will discuss and reinforce key learning points from online study and are on hand to provide guidance on progress and assessment. Time out of the workplace is reduced thanks to the online learning materials.

This AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) course is an entry-level accounting qualification, ideal for anyone who is seeking an introduction to basic accounting principles and skills.

This qualification will prepare you for junior and entry level accounting roles. It delivers a solid foundation in finance administration – covering areas such as double entry bookkeeping to basic costing principles and using accounting software.

The Level 2 course covers a range of key areas, including:

• Introduction to Bookkeeping
• Principles of Bookkeeping
• Principles of Costing
• The Business Environment
• You will also develop business communications and lifelong learning skills, applying what you learn on the course to the wider industry context.

When you agree to undertake an Apprenticeship, you may be required to complete Essential Skills qualifications, depending on your previous qualifications, the Apprenticeship level you are completing and your own particular needs.

This flexible course is delivered in partnership with Mindful Education and combines on-line learning with weekly classroom lessons. Lessons can be attended in person at our Cardiff Office or via Microsoft Teams.

Units are delivered one at a time and then assessed using computer-based assessments set by AAT. These are conducted at our Cardiff Office and all dates will be provided at the start of the qualification.

The timings of the course are either 9.30am to 11.30am or 5.30pm to 7.30pm

Learners are supported and encouraged throughout their qualification to reach their full potential in their chosen industry.

The skills and knowledge you will gain throughout this qualification will qualify you for roles including:

  • Accounts Assistant/Clerk
  • Credit Control Clerk
  • Finance Assistant
  • Purchase/Sales Ledger Clerk
  • Book Keeper

To start an Apprenticeship in Wales, you need to be:

  • aged 16 or over (there is no upper age limit)
  • living in Wales
  • not in full-time education
  • not accessing any other funding from the Welsh Government

You can search and apply for Apprenticeship vacancies here

If you’re looking to undertake an Apprenticeship qualification as a way of upskilling within your current role, you will also need to be:

  • employed  for a minimum of 16 hours
  • supported by your employer to undertake the qualification
  • committed to undertaking an average of 8-10 hours of study a week plus classroom
  • working in a role that is relevant to the qualification
  • employed for at least 51% of your contracted hours in Wales
“Mindful Education’s accounting Apprenticeship has been great for our business. The online learning element means our Apprentice is able to log on at any time to study, the analytics allow us to easily track and report on the 20% off-the-job requirement.”
Gabriella Labrum, HR Advisor, Tulip Ltd
"AAT is a great, robust, qualification as it teaches you the core basics and sets you up with great foundations for a job in accountancy. My tutors at ACT were incredible and I felt so supported.”
Grace Bayton, AAT Level 2 and 3 learner
“The apprenticeship route really works for me as I can earn money alongside training. It means, once I am qualified I will be employed with a full-time job and won’t be in any debt.”
Chillie Squance, AAT Level 4 leraner

Course type

Apprenticeship

Level

Level 2

Location

Online/Work-based learning

Start date

Tuesday 3rd September 2024

Fees

Fully-funded
Find out more