AAT Level 1 Award in Business Skills
Online, Classroom & Blended learning available
"Gets things done without getting in your way."
This entry-level qualification helps you support finance teams with everyday business activities, and understand sales and purchase processes.
This Level 1 qualification covers a range of skills and relevant supporting knowledge to help prepare students for applying numbers in business and working in a business environment.
It will give students an understanding of:
- how different organisations operate
- how to contribute effectively in the workplace
- how businesses process sales and purchases, and the documents and procedures associated with this.
Students will also be equipped with the basic numerical skills needed in the workplace, such as decimals, percentages and fractions, and applying proportions and ratios.
Modules
- Working in the Business Environment
- Using Numbers in Business
Who is it suitable for?
This qualification will suit you if:
- you’re a school leaver looking for an induction to accounting and finance
- you’re not currently in employment or training and need workplace skills
- you want to gain skills to help you start out in a career in accounting or finance.
Career
The Level 1 Award in Business Skills qualification would be appropriate for students who wish to pursue a range of careers in either the private or public sectors. Covering the core practical skills used in every business, the AAT Level 1 Award in Business Skills will provide you with the fundamental understanding and skills for preparing for work and applying numbers to business environments.
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- Learn practical, real world skills
- Choose a learning style that suits you
- Demonstrate your professional excellence
Why Business Skills?
Regardless of size or industry, every business needs people with finance and accounting expertise. With AAT, you’ll gain highly-transferable, practical finance and accounting skills that are sought after by employers. Wherever you want to take your career, with our help you’ll gain the confidence and expertise to get there. Just like the AAT students in our AAT Stories
Why AAT?
AAT qualifications are practical, internationally recognised and can open doors in any industry across the world. AAT is open to everyone – you don’t need previous qualifications or experience, and you can work at a pace that fits in with your lifestyle.
Endless Progression
AAT also offers an excellent route into chartered accountancy. If you choose to further your studies with one of the leading chartered professional bodies, such as ACCA, CIPFA or CIMA, your AAT qualification will give you generous exemptions.
Further Information
Structure
Covering the core practical skills used in every business, the AAT Level 1 Award in Business Skills will provide you with the fundamental understanding and skills for preparing for work and applying numbers to business environments.
Course Duration
2–3 months
(Depends on study method and course timetable)
Entry Requirements
Students can start with any qualification depending on existing skills and experience. For the best chance of success we recommend that students begin their studies with a good standard of English and maths.
Delivery & Content
Working in the business environment
This unit introduces students to the skills needed in the workplace, including the importance of teamwork, communication, effective time management and professional behaviour. They'll also learn about some of the core finance processes linked to sales and purchase orders.
Percentage contribution of this unit to the overall qualification grade: 65%.
Learning outcomes
- Develop skills for the workplace.
- Understand how organisations operate.
- Understand how sales and purchases support businesses.
- Apply business procedures to sales and purchases.
Using numbers in business
Numeracy is an essential business skill. This unit will introduce students to the basic skills needed when working with numbers in a business environment, developing confidence and skills to use and apply numbers to a wide range of situations.
Percentage contribution of this unit to the overall qualification grade: 35%.
Learning outcomes
- Perform simple business calculations.
- Calculate decimals, fractions, percentage, proportions and ratios.
- Use tools and techniques to present numerical data.
Assessment
1 Computer based assessment
Fees & Funding
Please contact Integer on 01288 356263 for details of fees and funding opportunities.
Outcomes & Progression
The jobs it can lead to:
- Data entry clerk
- Accounts administrator
- Administrative assistant