You will create a portfolio of evidence.
Starting September 2024, this course will be completed remotely. Online workshops will be held on Tuesdays 1.30pm-4.30pm where a tutor will be available to support you and answer any questions. Duration of the course is 24 weeks.
SAGE Level 1 Accounting
You will achieve a Level 2 Certificate in Computerised Accounting for Business. (Skills First)
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 Tuesdays 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.
The units you will study are:
You will create a portfolio of evidence.
Internet and computer
Upon completion you could progress onto the Level 1 SAGE Payroll course or study another of our part-time courses.
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.
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.’
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. Please contact them on +44 (0)1226 216 769.
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 already have a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths they will automatically be included in your study programme. If you want to work towards higher grades in English and Maths we can help you do that too.
Need a higher level Maths qualification? We offer a Level 3 Mathematical Studies (Core Maths).
This can be added to your study programme.
If you need any further information, please contact our friendly Information Team.
Please note we reserve the right to change details without notice. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.