Course Description
The Level 3 Diploma in Accounting provides the background
knowledge and skills needed to support progression to higher academic
and vocational qualification levels. The associated sample assignments
support the development of skills needed by individuals considering a
career in the Accounting profession. This qualification leads to applied
learning, integrating knowledge and understanding with the development
and application of skills. It has been developed to conform to the
requirements of the RQF, to meet the requirements of higher education
and employers and to meet the needs of learners.
Modules
The learners have to complete 6 mandatory to achieve the 60 credits.
- K/618/4153 Introduction to Accounting
- M/618/4154 Introduction to Accounting Principles
- T/618/4155 Financial Accounting Applications
- A/618/4156 Introduction to Management Accounting
- F/618/4157 Introduction to Cost Accounting Techniques
- J/618/4158 Ethical, Social and Political Issues in Accounting Practice
Entry Requirements
The Level 3 Diplomas within the IAP are designed to meet the needs of
learners who are progressing from a study at Level 2, as well as those
who are returning to learning.
- Learners aged 16 or over, who have recently been in education or training
- 5 or more GCSEs at grades C and above or Grade 4 and above
- other related levels 2 subjects
- other equivalent international qualifications.
- Learners will need to have appropriate Level 2 standard in English and in particular Mathematics/Numeracy
Assessment and Verification
All units within this qualification are internally assessed via
assignments and externally verified by the awarding organisation. There
are no examinations in this course. The learner can therefore achieve a
Pass, Merit, Distinction or Fail for each unit based on the quality of
the work submitted and the assessor’s judgements made against the
criteria provided.
Course Material
Course material, including presentations; handouts, assignment briefs
and e-books are made available to enrolled learners. In addition to
this, the learners also get the course handbook and tutorial via emails
to support the learning.
Online learning
The learner sets the pace for learning and the
courses are offered across an academic-year basis. Although our tutors
encourage the learners to make progress monthly, this approach is
flexible.
Progressions
Learners may progress to:
- employment or have increased opportunities for progression in their current role
- a higher level ATHE qualification at Level 4 or above, in a related subject
- the IFA Direct Programme leading to IFA membership
- the first year of a degree programme
- higher-level apprenticeships
Certification
The Diploma is issued by the ATHE- Awarding Organisation. UK Versity
Online Limited (Number 889) is an accredited and approved delivery
Centre for qualifications.
Key Facts
Awarding Body: Awards for Training and Higher Education (ATHE)
Course Duration: 3-6 months
Method of study: Full Time / Blended / Distance Learning
Qualification Level: 3
Disclaimer
We do everything we can to ensure that information on our website is
correct, however, details may change and we cannot accept responsibility
for errors or omissions. For more detailed information about the course
visit- https://www.athe.co.uk/qualifications/international-access-programme
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