Business and Management

Computerised Accounting (SAGE) Level 2 Part-time

In Brief

Start Date / Duration

This course will next start on Monday 27th January. Online workshops will be held on Mondays 1.30pm-4.30pm where a tutor will be available to support you and answer any questions. Duration of the course is 24 weeks.

Entry requirements

SAGE Level 1 Accounting

You will achieve

You will achieve a Level 2 Certificate in Computerised Accounting for Business. (Skills First)

Course Code

QMANACA2RO

Course overview

This Level 2 qualification is ideal if you have some existing knowledge and understanding of computerised accounting, but little experience of manual bookkeeping concepts. It enables learners to achieve vocationally focused skills and knowledge related to the computerised accounting process.

 

As part of the course, you will be provided with access to *Sage software and course materials on an online portal so that you can study outside of class time at a time to suit you. Resources available will include formative and practice simulations and workshops will be held on Mondays 1.30-4.30pm where a tutor will be available to support you and answer any questions.   

*software is not compatible with Windows XP or Apple Macs – unless you are running Windows Vista or Windows 7 via Apple’s Boot Camp utility 

 The course will give you the most up to date skills that will enhance your employability or help you to run the finances of your own business. 

Course content

The units you will study are:

  • Banking procedures
  • Principles of recording and processing financial transactions
  • Principles of VAT
  • Professional values and basic business legislation
  • Setting up accounting software to manage accounting information
  • Processing routine payments and receipts using a computerised system
  • Maintaining and recording the cash book
  • Maintaining the journal

You will create a portfolio of evidence.

Internet and computer

As part of the course, you will be provided with access to *Sage software and course materials on an online portal so that you can study outside of class time at a time to suit you. Resources available will include formative and practice simulations and workshops will be held on Tuesdays 1.30-4.30pm where a tutor will be available to support you and answer any questions.   

Upon completion you could progress onto the Level 1 SAGE Payroll course or study another of our part-time courses.

 

How much does the course cost?

This course costs £362. This course may be FREE to study depending on your circumstances – please see the drop-down option below for more details.

19+ Students

Aged 19 or over and thinking about Further Education?

You may be eligible for free or reduced course fees . Please refer to our page ‘paying for your course.’

Extra information

Part-time courses are only available for learners who are 19 years old and above. You may not have to pay for this course if you are employed but earn below £23,400 a year, or if you are unemployed and receive Job Seekers Allowance, Employment and Support Allowance or Universal Credit. You will need to provide evidence of your eligibility which will be checked at enrolment.

This course is funded by South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) and/or West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA). You must be living in the South or West Yorkshire regions to qualify for funding.

For further information please contact our friendly Information Team on +44 (0)1226 216 123 or email info@barnsley.ac.uk

Our Additional Learning Support team can provide you with the support you need. Call 01226 216 769 for further information.

Having good English and Maths qualifications are important for most careers and we want to give you the help you need to succeed.

If you are aged 16 – 19 and don’t hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths, you will automatically be included in your study programme. If you want to work towards achieving a higher grade in English and Maths, we can help you do that too and we offer Level 3 Mathematical Studies (Core Maths) which can be added to your study programme.

If you’re aged 19 or above and don’t hold a a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths we can help. We offer FREE English and Maths qualifications that can be studied on a part-time basis, subject to eligibility.

If you need any further information, please contact our Information Team by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing info@barnsley.ac.uk

Please note we reserve the right to change details without notice. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Computerised Accounting (SAGE) Level 2 Part-time

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