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Introduction |
The Computerised Accounts qualification is designed for those wanting to enter
or progress in the field of Computerised Accounts. They can help learners to
demonstrate competence in the practical use of computerised accounts software
to produce accurate, professional and well presented accounts employing an appropriate
range of accounting activities.
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Course Aims |
At Level 1 the aim of the qualification is to enable learners to operate
computerised accounts software to carry out routine accounting tasks. These
will include being able to create accounts, process accounting information
in respect of the sales and purchase ledger, understanding how to use batch
control sheets and being able to produce accounting reports such as trial balance,
customer activity reports and supplier details reports.
The qualification aims to allow candidates to learn, develop
and practise the skills required for employment and/or career
progression in the accounting sector.
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Course
Market |
At Level 1 the qualification is aimed at a learner seeking
a first qualification in the practical use of computerised
accounts. Potential candidates should have an adequate understanding
of the terms used in basic book-keeping.
The course is aimed at candidates who work or want to work
in job roles such as:
- Accounting technician
- Accounts/Finance clerk
- Private practice accountant
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Course Structure |
Students are provided practical training on
the Sage Accounting software.
There are four learning outcomes to this
unit.
1 |
Create accounts using computerised
software |
2 |
Process accounting information
using computerised software |
3 |
Understand how to use batch
control sheets |
4 |
Produce reports using computerised
accounts software |
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Duration |
The Course is for duration of 6 weeks, with one class of 3 hours duration per
week.
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Assessment |
Level 1 Computerised Accounts - Externally set and marked test
This unit will be assessed by a one hour question paper,
which will be externally marked. The examination paper will
take the format of a number of practical tasks. All areas of
the syllabus will be tested . Candidates will be permitted
to use a calculator during the examination.
Assessments will be graded Pass or First Class
Pass. Candidates who fail the examination receive feedback
on the main areas for further development.
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Entry Requirements |
There are no formal entry requirements for
candidates undertaking the qualification. However, the candidates
should have the potential and opportunity to successfully gain
the qualifications.
There are no age limits attached to candidates undertaking
the qualification unless this is a legal requirement of the
process or the environment.
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Exemptions |
There are no Exemptions
allowed for this qualification. Candidates are not allowed
to enter for a qualification of the same type, content and
level as that of a qualification they already hold.
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| Progression: |
On completion of these qualifications
candidates may progress into employment or to the following
qualifications:
NLC is authorised by the Oracle University
for the Workforce Development Program and
provides training in Oracle
Applications - Financial Module. Students interested
in enhancing their career prospects in the Financial Software
industry can consider enrolling on this course. |
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