AAT Level 3 NVQ in Accounting
| Summary | This qualification has been designed for those working in accounting. To achieve the award candidates must complete five mandatory units which cover maintaining financial records and preparing accounts; recording and evaluating costs and revenues; preparing reports and returns; working with computers; and contribute to the maintenance of a healthy, safe and productive working environment. Candidates will be expected to provide real life examples from the workplace for course assessments. However, workplace simulations are available for those not in employment on the NVQ pathway. |
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| Tariff entry | The qualification was first considered for UCAS Tariff points in 2006. Points came into effect for entry to higher education from 2009 onwards. Expert Group report (PDF) | |
| Learning hours | Variable as based in the workplace | |
| UCAS Tariff points | Units 5, 6 & 7 | 120 |
| Unit 21 | 10 | |
| Unit 22 | 30 | |
| Total | 160 | |
| Qualification sector | 15 Business, Administration and Law 15.1 Accounting and Finance | |
| Awarding organisation | www.aat.org.uk | |
| Further information | Visit the Register of Regulated Qualifications website | |