MOL Flexible Learning AAT Level 3 Accountancy Course Information

AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians’) Accounting Qualification (Diploma pathway)
Full name of courseAAT Accounting Qualification (Diploma Pathway): AAT Advanced Certificate in Accounting
Aims of the courseThe AAT Accounting Qualification aims to give you the relevant and practical skills to do a wide range of accounting and finance jobs. 
  • You will have a nationally and internationally recognised and respected qualification that shows potential employers that you have been trained to a high standard
  • The AAT qualification is based on actually doing the work. This shows that as well as the underpinning knowledge, you have the skills and practical experience not just to perform in an accounting role, but to excel in it
Areas covered by the courseAAT Advanced Certificate in Accounting

This level introduces more complicated accounting tasks, including the preparation of final accounts for sole traders and partnerships. You will also learn how to maintain cost accounting records and how to prepare reports and returns. 

  • Financial accounting
  • Recording and analysing costs and revenues
  • Operating a cash management and credit control system
  • Accounting work skills
  • Professional ethics for accounting technicians
Course delivery methodThe course is delivered through a combination of day-long tutor-led workshops, exam preparation and revision workshops, with materials designed to support the content of the AAT programme, support groups, and a range of support mechanisms (including a personal tutor who can be contacted via email, telephone, fax, face-to-face or our virtual learning environment).

Each programme has several components, which are
  • an induction session
  • a flexible learning tutorial and workbook
  • allocation to a group
  • a personal tutor for each participant
  • opportunities to network with other students
  • assessment and feedback
  • workshops for major subject areas
  • workshops for examination preparation
Course assessmentAs you work towards your AAT Accounting Qualification, you’ll be assessed on the practical skills you develop during the course. This will be done in two ways – skills test assessments and an examination.

Skills Tests
These course assessments will check your progress regularly and are based on simulations of real work examples.

Exams
These are set and marked by the AAT and will test your ability to apply what you have learned to true-to-life examples. You can choose to sit exams in June or December – and you can also re-take any exams you need to.

In addition, there is a project that students must complete and return within one month of receipt.

All skills test assessments are by AAT-set simulation exercises.

Duration of the courseEach course normally lasts around 6-9 months
Qualification levelAAT Advanced Certificate in Accounting – Level 3
Course entry qualificationsYou don’t need any formal qualifications to begin studying for the AAT Accounting Qualification. If you do have GCSEs, A levels, a degree, or some experience in accounting, you may be able to start studying at a higher level.
Qualifications awardedAAT Advanced Certificate in Accounting – Level 3
Awarding bodyAAT
Career opportunitiesEnhance career prospects
When to applyAnytime
Start dateAnytime
CostPlease contact us for further details
Additional information

Please note that students MUST be registered with the AAT and additional costs payable to the AAT include a one-off membership/registration fee, annual membership fees and examination fees.

Curriculum departmentManagement Division – MOL
How do I enquire about this course?Contact the MOL Enquiry Team on 0161 203 2103
or through the online enquiry form by clicking here
Location(s) of courseOpenshaw
Mode of attendanceSelected workshops
When will classes take place?Daytime workshops