Overview

This Level 1 qualification covers a range of skills and relevant supporting knowledge to help prepare students for applying numbers in business and working in a business environment.

It will give you an understanding of:

how different organisations operate
how to contribute effectively in the workplace
how businesses process sales and purchases, and the documents and procedures associated with this.

You will also be equipped with the basic numerical skills needed in the workplace, such as decimals, percentages and fractions, and applying proportions and ratios.

This course will give you a solid grounding before moving on to the Level 2 qualifications.

An AAT qualification offers you a professional status that reflects the skills you’ve worked so hard to gain.

For further information on the AAT courses and qualifications, visit the AAT website.

Start dates and fees

Start Dates

This course starts at various times throughout the year. Please register your interest to be the first to know about upcoming dates. Simply click the green Register your interest button in the Course Information section on this page. One of our friendly team members will then be in touch with more details.

Cost

£450

You will also need to purchase an AAT student membership at the appropriate level for your course. The membership fee lasts for the whole duration of the qualification. Please visit aat.org.uk for current membership fees and payment information.

What will I study?

Working in the business environment

Develop skills for the workplace
Understand how organisations operate
Understand how sales and purchases support business
Apply business procedures to sales and purchases.

Using numbers in business

Perform simple business calculations
Calculate decimals, fractions, percentages, proportions and ratios
Use tools and techniques to present numerical data.

Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course, however, you will need basic working maths knowledge and be able to communicate in a classroom environment.
This course is for learners aged 19+ only. If you are aged 16-18 and wishing to pursue a career in accounting, please consider the Accounting and Business - Level 2/3 course or an apprenticeship.
Assessment
An external exam on week six of the course.
All classes are mandatory and failing to attend a class will prevent you from being entered into the exam.
Progression
Careers

Disclaimer

Whilst every effort is made to ensure the information on the Website is correct, some details may be subject to change. West Nottinghamshire College reserves the right to make amendments to the courses, dates, fees or other details, and to make cancellations or changes if numbers are insufficient. In the unfortunate situation that we have to cancel a course we will refund your fees in full, but we regret we are not able to offer any refund if you withdraw from your course or fail to start, and you will be liable to pay any outstanding fees that may be due.