AAT

Courses - Apprenticeships

We are pleased to announce we have been awarded funding to offer AAT Accountancy and AAT Payroll Administration Apprenticeships at all levels.

Our next intake for AAT Apprenticeship courses is March 2010.

Payroll Administration and Accountancy 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 to create an accounting portfolio. Apprenticeships are an excellent way of gaining qualifications and workplace experience.

Our Payroll Administration course is delivered via distance learning, the AAT Accountancy courses are classroom based and can be taken at any of our centres below.

Birmingham
Bristol
Cambridge
Croydon
Leeds
Liverpool
London
Maidstone
Manchester
Nottingham
Reading
Southampton

Eligibility Criteria
In order to qualify for funding, you must fulfil certain criteria. The main criteria are you must:

• Be a UK resident living in England for the past 3 years/EU citizen or have the right to work in the UK/EU
• Not be a graduate, or currently in full time education
• Be 16 years old or over
• Be working in a full time accountancy or payroll related role, and work more that 16 hours per week

It is important for the learner and employer to understand what to expect before they start the Apprenticeship. Further requirements of the scheme include:

• An initial induction at the work place with the learner and training manager is required before the learner commences their studies
• A contract to be signed by the learner, employer and BPP to confirm the learner and employer are aware of what is required of them and they agree to fulfil all the requirements
• Regular review meetings every 2-3 months at the work place with the learner, tutor and training manager. In these meetings the learner’s progress will be discussed and additional support given if required
• The learner must attend BPP classroom courses for the whole stage (accountancy qualification only)
• The learner must complete an initial assessment to determine at which level to begin at
• The learner must start and complete the relevant level of AAT before moving onto the next level
• The learner must complete an Employees Rights and Responsibilities (ERR) Workbook and Be Safe Workbook
• The learner may have to complete Key Skills, which consist of 2 exams and 2 portfolios. (Key skills do not need to be completed if the learner has achieved a grade A-C in Mathematics and English at GCSE or A Level in the last 5 years)

What are Key Skills?
Communication and Application of Numbers Key Skills are essential skills that are needed in both employment and life. The process for this, if required is:

• Completion of initial assessment to determine level
• Completion of diagnostic test to determine specific weaker areas
• Learning resources issued for additional practice
• Learner to complete online exams at BPP Centre
• Completion of portfolios

Benefits of choosing an Apprenticeship 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 studies 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 meet the requirements detailed above and wish to find out if you are eligible for an Apprenticeship please complete our online eligibility checklist.

Priority will be given to those students who do not already have a NVQ or equivalent at the level they are applying for. Applications are especially encouraged from students aged 16-18.

Online forms:

• Online eligibility checklist

For further information contact:
0845 075 1100 for London courses
0845 226 2422 for courses outside London