Bookkeeping - AAT Level 3 Certificate
at Skills & Learning Bournemouth, Dorset & Poole, Poole · local authority
What the college says
The Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping develops existing skills and knowledge to an advanced level for anyone wishing to pursue a career in bookkeeping. This qualification offers progression for those who already have bookkeeping knowledge, either to gain employment in a bookkeeping role or to progress to further study.� This qualification is suitable for those who have completed the Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping and may help students already working in a bookkeeping role to progress by offering them formal recognition of their skills. Learners enrolling on this course will need to have achieved a Level 2 Bookkeeping qualification or be able to demonstrate strong Level 2 skills gained through your work prior to joining. There is an expectation that if you enrol on this course, you are willing to commit fully to the period of time involved in this course, the associated home study and the assessed work required, and intend to sit the examination if applicable. You should consider your readiness to commit to study and we have a study support toolbox to help you with this: www.skillsandlearningace.com/toolbox.
What you need to get on
The provider has not listed entry requirements. Ask them directly, and ask what happens if your grades come out lower than expected.
How you are assessed
Two-year technical qualification with a 45-day industry placement. Equivalent to three A levels.
What this level means
The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.
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
Kings Park Leisure & Learning Centre
Bournemouth Indoor Bowls Centre Kings Park Drive, Bournemouth, BH7 6JD
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Start dates
- 16 September 2026 · Bournemouth
- 18 September 2026 · Bournemouth
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