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AAT Foundation Certificate in Accounting September Start

at Wirral Metropolitan College, Birkenhead · college

Level 2Vocational and tradeCertificate2 yearsPart time

What the college says

Many adults can study this course for free. Check the 'Can I study for free?' section below to see if you're eligible. This course is funded by Liverpool City Region Combined Authority's Adult Skills Fund. This Level 2 Certificate in Accounting is the first part of the full AAT qualification. It is an internationally recognised professional course which will give you the skills to excel at a wide range of accounting and finance jobs.

What you need to get on

You must be 19 or over on or before 31st August to study on this course. To study a Level 2 qualification, you will need either: A minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade 3/D, including English and Maths (or L1 Functional Skills in English and Maths). A Level 1 Bookkeeping qualification with GCSE English and Maths at grade 3/D or above or L1 Functional Skills in English and Maths or equivalent. Satisfactory interview and/or assessment. If English is not your first language, you may need an assessment before

How you are assessed

Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.

What this level means

The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

The provider describes this as being for learners aged 19 and over.

Where it runs

Start dates

  • 9 September 2026 · Birkenhead
  • 6 January 2027 · Birkenhead

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