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Accounting Level 2 Certificate

at South & City College Birmingham, Birmingham · college

Level 2Vocational and tradeCertificate1 yearPart time

What the college says

This qualification is suitable for young people as well as for adults returning to work after a break or for anyone wishing to change career. The AAT Certificate in Accounting is a part-time course designed to offer a grounding in the core accounting knowledge and skills needed to progress either to employment or to further study. The Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) is the world's leading professional body for Accounting Technicians. The Foundation Certificate is open to those who are working and those who are not currently in employment. This qualification could also help someone who is already working in an entry-level finance role to progress in their career by offering them development and formal recognition of their skills.

What you need to get on

Level 1 qualification in accounting or a related field plus GCSEs at a minimum of Grade 5 in English and Maths or a Level 2 equivalent.

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?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Digbeth Campus

    High Street Deritend Digbeth, Birmingham, B5 5SU

    EveningClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 7 September 2026 · Birmingham
  • 8 September 2026 · Birmingham

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