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ESOL Introduction to Bookkeeping Level 1

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  • Hours: 15 hours a week, 36 weeks
  • Next start date: September
  • Course Location: Lewisham Way Campus
  • Who it's for: Adult Learner 19+

Is this course for me?

This course is for people with an interest in learning basic bookkeeping and accounting, and who also want to improve their general English.

What will I study?

You will learn basic bookkeeping procedures including: posting to accounts ledgers), recording cash and credit transactions, preparing bank reconciliation, maintaining petty cash, maintaining cash book, maintaining ledgers computerised), creating accounts using computerised software, processing sales and purchases (computerised).

You will improve your general English in a programme which includes grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, speaking and listening.

You will also study numeracy and IT.

What are the entry requirements?

You will need to have achieved Entry Level 3 in reading, writing, speaking, listening and numeracy. You will also be invited to attend an interview and assessment before being accepted.

How will I be assessed?

On the course you can take a range of ESOL, IT and Numeracy exams depending on your level.  You will also take an exam in Bookkeeping Level 1 and Computerised Accounts Level 1.

What can I do next?

This can lead to progression to a higher level bookkeeping course or courses in administration.

What will it cost?

If you are under 19 and a home student, in most circumstances, you don't pay any fees. However, you will need to find this out when you apply.

Course fee: N/A Exam fee: N/A

Please note: For courses longer than one year, the fees stated apply to the first year only. These costs are for the academic year 2011-2012 only.