We recommend you have a minimum of four GCSEs at grades A*- C, however all applications will be considered. You must also demonstrate an interest in accountancy and a willingness to learn.

Having a relevant job (for a minimum of 16 hours per week) is an essential part of an Apprenticeship.

You will need to put in time and effort to find an employer to offer you an Apprenticeship. The Apprenticeship team at the College will support you with your job search activities please get in touch if you need some help.
 

ACCA, CIMA and ACA qualifications are the natural progression paths, with exemptions from some papers.

What am I likely to gain from completing this?
• A nationally recognised qualification which is equivalent to over 5 GCSEs
• New or enhanced skills
• Increased levels of confidence and knowledge about your job role and techniques in accountancy
• A sense of personal achievement
• Formal recognition of competence as a accountancy technician
• Higher levels of job performance and better results
• The opportunity to progress to higher level accountancy qualifications such as an Advanced Apprenticeship in accountancy.

Level 2 - What do you need?
4 GCSEs at grade C-E range or completion of a Level 1 course. If you are planning to study an Apprenticeship, these entry requirements are only recommendations, you may well be able to undertake an Apprenticeship with fewer qualifications.

For the Level 2 Higher
Diploma you will need 4 GCSEs, including English and Maths at grade D or above, and preferably a minimum grade C in 2 other
subjects. Alternatively you will need an appropriate Level 1 qualification such as a NVQ 1 or BTEC Introductory Certificate or Diploma.
 

You may have the opportunity to:

• Progress to an Advanced Apprenticeship in laboratory technician.
• Continue your exciting and rewarding career as a laboratory technician.

Achieving this Apprenticeship will give you the equivalent of 5 GCSEs grades A*-C.

* You may be exempt if you have recently achieved a good grade in English Language and Maths at GCSE.