What Will Happen At My First Lesson
The first week of your course will include Study Skills. Good Study Skills are vital to ensure you gain the best from your course. The Study Skills session will give you the opportunity to discover the best way that you can learn and fully understand the requirements of the course

What Qualification/level is this course?
This is the AAT Diploma in Accounting equivalent to L3

Examinations Venue disclaimer
Please note, you may be required to travel to an alternative ACL Centre when taking your examination or assessment. This will be communicated to you at the earliest opportunity.

Who is the course for?
This is the L3 Diploma in Accounting Qualification. It introduces you to more complex accounting tasks, such as maintaining cost accounting records and the preparation of reports and returns. This course is aimed at learners who are interested in a career in accountancy. Completeion of the L2 certifiicate in acounting is the natural progression. Good levels of numeracy, literacy and computer use are essential. Learners will undertake an assessment to confirm their entry level and there will be an interview with the course tutor. Following this you will be informed whether you have secured a place on the course.

What can I expect to learn?
Financial accounting:Preparing financial statements Management Acounting Techniques Tax processes for Business Business Awareness

How will I learn?
Your tutor will use a number of different teaching methods to develop your skills. These will include a wide range of authentic materials, individual study, working in pairs/group activities and will include the use of video/audio. You will also have the opportunity to use online learning technologies to develop your skills.

How will I know how well I am doing?
The aim of the course is to prepare for the AAT exams which are taken at designated times during the year. A timetable of these dates will be available if you are successful in your application to join the course. The tutor will also give feedback to you; this will be verbal and written. Should it be necessary to resit an assessment, there will be a further cost implication.

Will I have to do any work at home ?
A minimum of between 6 and 10 hours of reading and private work will be required for successful completion of the examinations which are externally marked to a high standard. Attendance is vital at every session.

What will I need to provide?
You will need pens paper and a notebook. Dependent on your financial circumstances you may also need to provide the textbooks and workboks for each unit.

Are there any other costs?
AAT Membership fee (£175) Cost of workbooks and tutorials dependent on financial situation. Please discuss with your tutor once starting the course but full cost of books at L3 will be appx £150 Financial assistance may be available to help with costs - please enquire at reception Registration with AAT must be obtained within 2 weeks of starting the course.

What can I do next?
Please discuss options with your course tutor. There could be an opportunity to complete the AAT L4 Diploma in Professional Accounting. For ACL courses see www.aclessex.com The National Careers Service provides information, advice and guidance to help you make decisions on learning, training and work. The service offers confidential and impartial advice and is supported by qualified careers advisers. To make an appointment please call 0800 100 900 (calls are free from landlines and most mobile numbers) or visit their website https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk

Further Information
For all enquiries regarding this course please contact 0345 6037635.