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Bookkeeping AAT Level 2 Foundation Cert

at North Lindsey College / Doncaster College, Doncaster · college

Level 2T LevelsCertificate1 yearPart time

What the college says

The AAT Foundation Certificate in Bookkeeping provides an entry point for anyone wishing to start a career in accountancy or finance. It may also support career progression for those already in employment by formally recognising their skills in manual bookkeeping. Studying the AAT Foundation Certificate in Bookkeeping helps students to develop a strong foundation of bookkeeping knowledge and skills needed to work in accountancy and finance or to go on to study higher-level bookkeeping or account

What you need to get on

The qualification is open to those who are working and those who are not currently in employment. It offers progression for students who have started studying accountancy and bookkeeping with AAT. AAT does not set any prerequisites for the study of the AAT Foundation Certificate in Bookkeeping. However, for the best chance of success, we recommend that students begin their studies with a good standard of English and maths.

How you are assessed

Two-year technical qualification with a 45-day industry placement. Equivalent to three A levels.

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

  • North Lindsey College

    Kingsway, Scunthorpe, DN17 1AJ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Scunthorpe

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