AAT Exemptions - QCF Units in Acounting

Which AAT level should I start at -

Level 1, 2, 3 or 4?

A student is normally expected to start at the Level 2 Certificate stage.

However, the AAT recognised that many students were struggling with the content of Level 2 and in response introduced a less demanding Level 1 Access course.

This is designed to help less experienced adults and young students (16-19) gain the skills and confidence to build a career in business or accountancy.  It will also help students who are not ready for Level 2 - this may be because they:

• lack confidence
• speak English as a second language
• prefer more support or a stepped approach to grasp the accounting concepts

The opportunity to develop business skills and grow in confidence will help them to move into the workplace or progress to the Level 2 AAT Accounting Qualification.

If you are uncertain as to where you should commence your studies, then try this short quiz it may help you in your decision.

Click on this link to take you to the AAT Level 1 quiz <<.

If you have work experience or qualifications within manual accounts there may an option to claim exemption from level 2 and start at level 3.

To assess this here is a link to the online AAT quiz on the Premier Training website which has questions that are designed to help the tutor’s assess which is the most suitable level for you to start at:

www.premiertraining.co.uk/assignments/gateway.shtml

You will need to enter the ID: quiz and password: quiz

If you wish to take the test, please complete and click submit. The quiz is then emailed to a Premier Training tutor for marking and we will contact you with the result straight away.

Can I claim exemptions from parts of the AAT course?

More experienced and qualified students can gain exemption from part or parts of the course.

Please click here to view a pdf.doc of AAT exemptions.

The list is not exhaustive and if you feel that you may hold equivalent alternative qualifications please contact Premier Training on 01469 515444 or contact Premier Training.

What qualifies as relevant work experience?

For guidance as to what qualifies as relevant work experience, refer to "AAT Skillcheck" or contact Premier Training.