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Qualification name Diploma in Accounting
Qualification level 3
Awarding organisation Association of Accounting Technicians
Learning method Classroom based
Course type Free Courses for Jobs
Course hours Part-time
Course start date 19th January 2026
Cost description To be confirmed
Attendance pattern Evening

Discover the learning experience and opportunities you can expect from this course.

If you're new to accountancy and finance, looking to change your career into accountancy or have previously worked in an accounts department this level is ideal for you. On completion of the course there is an option to progress to further/higher education such as the level 4 Professional Accounting qualification, an apprenticeship. Completion of the course can lead to employed positions such as trainee accounting technician and as an assistant accountant. 

Find out what qualifications and skills you will need for this course.

Minimum of 4 GCSEs at grades A-C/4-9 (including maths and English) and a level 2 accountancy qualification, in addition to L3 Book Keeping, or significant experience of working in industry.

View the key features of this course.

This qualification covers a range of essential and higher-level accounting techniques and disciplines. Students will learn and develop skills needed for a range of financial processes, including maintaining cost accounting records, advanced bookkeeping and the preparation of financial reports and returns. Within this qualification, you will complete 2 units: Business Awareness - This unit provides students with an understanding of the business, its environment and the influences that this has o

Find out more about exams, assignments and assessments.

All AAT qualification are assessed via externally marked exams that are completed in our AAT exam centre. Within this qualification you will undertake 2 exams, 1 for each of the above units.

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Name Oldham College
Address Rochdale Road
Oldham
Greater Manchester
OL9 6AA
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Email info@oldham.ac.uk
Phone 0161 785 4000
Website http://www.oldham.ac.uk
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