Courses - Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships are vocational qualifications that are related to tasks carried out in the workplace. A National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) mainly involves producing work based evidence, which is gathered from tasks completed at work to create an accounting portfolio.
The government, via the Learning and Skills Council (LSC), provides funding for apprenticeships which includes the training of AAT students. Funding is available for the Foundation, Intermediate and Technician levels. However, different rules apply in different regions, with some only offering funding for Foundation and Intermediate levels.
Free courses offered at BPP training centres
BPP has been awarded funding to offer AAT Accountancy and AAT Payroll Administration Apprenticeships. The Payroll Administration course is delivered via distance learning, and all AAT Accountancy courses are classroom based.
The table below shows which BPP training centre offers which qualification on the Apprenticeship scheme and at what level.
| Centre | Course | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | Accountancy | 2 and 3 |
| Bournemouth | Payroll | 2 and 3 |
| Cambridge | Accountancy | 3 |
| Croydon | Accounting | 2 and 3 |
| Liverpool | Accountancy | 2, 3, 4 |
| London | Accounting | 2 and 3 |
| Maidstone | Payroll | 2 and 3 |
| Manchester | Accountancy | 2, 3, 4 |
| Milton Keynes | Payroll | 2 & 3 |
| Nottingham | Accountancy | 2, 3, 4 |
| Reading | Accountancy | 3 and 4 |
| Reading | Payroll | 2 and 3 |
| Southampton | Payroll | 2 & 3 |
Apprenticeship requirements
- You must be aged 16-24 years old (funding for 25 years and above is available in certain regions including London)
- You may need to complete an initial assessment to determine which level to begin at.
- You must be working in a full time accountancy related role
- You will need to complete an Employees Rights and Responsibilities (ERR) Workbook
- You must be a UK resident/EU citizen or have the right to work in the UK/EU
- You must not be a graduate
- You will need to attend a BPP classroom course for the whole stage (accountancy qualification only)
- You will need to start and complete the relevant level of AAT e.g. Foundation for NVQ level 2
- You may need to complete Key Skills
- You will have an induction and review meetings every two months at your place of work, which will also involve your tutor and training manager. In these meetings your progress will be discussed and additional support given if required.
Please note the above requirements may vary depending on which centre you are studying at and which AAT qualification you are taking.
What are Key Skills?
The Communication and Application of Numbers Key Skills are essential skills that are needed in both employment and life. You will have tests and be required to gather evidence to prove you have covered them.
Benefits of choosing an Apprenticeship scheme with BPP
Students enrolled on an Apprenticeship scheme in partnership with BPP will receive an outstanding level of support. As well as offering the very best AAT training available, we are dedicated to making a difference to your future by delivering:
- Excellent tuition from our tutors together with quality study materials
- Flexible course options to fit around the business needs
- High pass rates exceeding the AAT worldwide average.
Benefits to the employer
- Development of employee confidence and self esteem
- Financial assistance. The cost of the course is significantly reduced or free, depending on your area
- Being seen as an employer who encourages training.
Benefits to the employee
- Development of practical communication and numeracy skills
- Recognition of skills and achievements that can help improve salary and career prospects
- Obtaining a professional qualification while working
- The AAT qualification will help employees to progress onto further study
- No student debt.
Applying for the Apprenticeship scheme
If you live or work in London please contact Ayub Malik on 020 8740 2253 or ayubmalik@bpp.com. If you live or work outside London contact your nearest BPP centre for further information.
If you are interested in taking the AAT Payroll Administration qualification please email clarebuck@bpp.com
