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Qualification details

AAT Level 3 NVQ in Accounting

Qualification summary

This qualification has been designed for those working in Accounting. To achieve the award candidates must complete five mandatory units which cover maintaining financial records and preparing accounts; recording and evaluating costs and revenues; preparing reports and returns; working with computers; and contribute to the maintenance of a healthy, safe and productive working environment.

Qualification details

100/2941/2
AAT - Association of Accounting Technicians
3
NVQ - National Vocational Qualification
Accreditation start date:
01/04/2003
Operational start date in centres:
Accreditation end date:
30/06/2010
Certification end date:
30/06/2013
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English - Welsh - Irish
Candidates can progress to NVQ level 4 in Accountancy, or if not in employment to the level 4 Diploma in Accountancy
Accounting Technician
Accounts/Finance Clerk
Auditor
Private Practice Accountant
  • 15 Business, Administration and Law
    • 15.1  Accounting and Finance
N/A
Pass
AOSG assessment strategy (attachment already on file and linked)

Units 5 and 6 are externally assessed by an externally set and marked exam.
View Performance Measures Here
All units are mandatory
  • T/101/8103 - Maintaining Financial Records and Preparing Accounts
  • A/101/8104 - Recording and Evaluating Costs and Revenues
  • F/101/8105 - Preparing Reports and Returns
  • L/101/8088 - Working with Computers
  • J/101/8090 - Contribute to the Maintenance of a Healthy, Safe and Productive Working Environment