ACCOUNTING TECHNICIANS Level 5 Diploma - Business Management

Level 4
Higher Education
Newry Campus
Portadown Campus
Accounting Technicians Ireland

Overview

This qualification has been designed primarily for those who wish to work as Accounting Technicians. The aim of the qualification is to provide the knowledge, skills and workplace competencies required of accounting professionals.

To be awarded the Diploma in Accounting Technicians Ireland qualification, you must complete 8 modules over 2 years. Each module is a college based 2 hour class. In addition to attending class sessions, you will also be required to complete up to 6 hours of individual home study each week.

Year 1 can be studied two evenings or one full day per week. Upon successful completion of year one modules, you will be awarded a Level 4 qualification of a Certificate in Accounting Technicians Ireland.

Year 2 is offered as a one-day programme where you will complete four modules.

Progression to Year 2 is subject to students completing two practical modules and one theoretical module.

Please note the provision of a Year 2 class is based on a minimum number of enrolments. If the minimum number of enrolments for Year 2 is not met, we may suggest transfer to another campus.

In addition to achieving the 8 modules to complete the qualification, Accounting Technicians Ireland ask that you can demonstrate that you have 2 years relevant work experience, which they will verify.

Teaching is delivered by experienced academic staff who have extensive knowledge and experience of delivering on ATI qualifications and professionals who are currently employed in the accounting profession.

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age on or before 1st July in the year of proposed entry to the course.
For those aged over 21, relevant work experience or a recommendation from your employer is required.
Applicants should have obtained a minimum of 1 A-Level or 2 AS-Levels.
Applicants should have attained at least 15 points at Level 2 or above (e.g. GCSE) or have alternative approved qualifications. This must include GCSE English Language Grade C and GCSE Mathematics Grade C, Essential Skills Numeracy Level 2 or GCSE Accounting. In addition, applicants must provide evidence of competence in written and spoken English Language.
Applicants will be required to attend an interview.
Applicants who do not meet the criteria outlined above but have evidence of substantial knowledge or relevant industrial experience and skills, which has not been formally assessed, should refer to the College’s Accreditation of Prior Experience and Learning (APEL) Policy at https://www.src.ac.uk/about-us...

The College’s Admissions policy reflects the expectations of the UK Quality Code Admissions, Recruitment and Widening Access (Nov 2018).

Please note that applicants progressing to higher education courses at Level 4 and above in the College or UK Universities may require a specific GCSE/ A Level profile. In some cases, the Essential Skills in Literacy and Numeracy may not be a suitable alternative to a GCSE. The list of acceptable qualifications for equivalency to English and mathematics for Ulster University is available from the following link: https://www.ulster.ac.uk/apply....

It is the responsibility of the applicant to check each University’s progression requirements before enrolling on a course at the College.

Year 1:

Financial Accounting (must pass before progressing to Year 2).
Taxation (must pass before progressing to Year 2).
Business Management.
Business Law.

Year 2:

Advanced Financial Accounting.
Advanced Taxation.
Management Accounting.
Financial Data Management.

Students will be assessed by external examination for each module.

Fees payable to Southern Regional College

Year 1:

Fees for four modules: £493
Registration fee: £10
Total for Year 1: £503

Please note fees are subject to change. Other fees payable directly to Accounting Technicians Ireland:

Year 1 Professional Fees:

Registration fee: £170
Course materials (£58 x 4): £232
Exams (£67 x 4): £268
Total: £670

Financial education assistance is available for eligible students in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.

Student Grants are available for NI students from your local Student Finance NI office www.studentfinanceni.co.uk

Funding may be available from employers.

Please note: Where the exam/awarding body fee is listed as TBC in the full fee breakdown, the information has not yet been released by our partner awarding bodies for 23/24. This fee will be updated as soon as it becomes available.

On successful completion of this course you may continue your studies and pursue a professional accountancy qualification.

The course is structured to maximise exemptions with leading professional bodies such as our partner, Chartered Accountants Ireland; the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA); the Institute of Certified Public Accountants (CPA); the Chartered Institute of Management Accounting (CIMA); and the Institute of Incorporated Public Accountants (IIPA).

ATI's Diploma for Accounting Technicians (Course ID 24131) has been registered by the Construction Industry Training Board NI (CITB NI) for grant.

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11/09/2023 16:00
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1.75
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Full Fee Breakdown

Course Fee

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