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This qualification provides a firm basis for progression to further learning/qualifications and to employment. Learners achieving this qualification will be able to progress to the Level 3 Diploma in Accounting, or the Level 3 NVQ in Accounting. The qualification is valued by employers and thus its achievement allows progression into employment in accounting roles.
Unit 30 of AAT Certificate in Accounting in NQF or Units 1, 2 and 3 of Level 2 NVQ in Accounting would provide exemption to Unit 30
Element 31.1 of Unit 31 of AAT Certificate or Advanced Certificate in Accounting in NQF or Unit 4 in Level 2 NVQ in Accounting and unit 7 in Level 3 NVQ in Accounting would provide exemption to Unit 34
Element 31.2 of Unit 31 of AAT Certificate or Advanced Certificate in Accounting in NQF or Units 1, 2, 3 and 21 of NVQ Level 2 in Accounting would provide exemption to Unit 35
Element 31.3 of Unit 31 of AAT Certificate or Advanced Certificate in Accounting in NQF or Unit 22 (or CfA unit 302) and Unit 23 of NVQ Level 2 in Accounting would provide exemption to Unit 36
Assessment methods have been developed to meet the requirements of the AOSG assessment strategy, which specifies that independent assessment is mandatory for some units. However, this requirement does not apply to any of the units within this qualification
This qualification consists of four mandatory units. Learners must achieve all four units to gain the qualification. 26 credits are required to achieve the qualification.