Online Enrolments

Qualification level and title

AAT Award in Business Skills Level 1

Prior knowledge

You should be confident using numbers, be able to do simple calculations (with the help of a calculator) and you be fluent when reading and writing English.

Other useful strengths include attention to detail, problem solving and time management skills.
You must also be confident using a computer and ideally be aware of standard software applications.

Entry to this course is by recommendation following an initial assessment.

What will I learn?

This is a Level 1 introductory qualification in AAT,.

You will learn basic accounting techniques and principles, an understanding of the business environment and how to prepare for the world of work.

It will give students an understanding of:

- How different organisations operate
- How to contribute effectively in the workplace
- How businesses process sales and purchases, and the documents and procedures associated with this.

Teaching / learning methods

This course is classroom based, and will include Lectures, demonstrations and practical work.

You will be required to do regular home study and practice exercises.

Help with Fees/Childcare:

Accredited courses are free to those in receipt of certain benefits (dependent also on household income).

A Learner Support Fund is available to those that are on a low household income and offers up to 90% off the cost of your course though eligibility criteria may vary during the academic year or term in which your course is running.

We have a Childcare Support Fund providing help towards additional childcare costs for attending a course.

Joining instructions

To be considered for a place on an upcoming course you will need to pass the entry assessments and attend an information & Assessment session to be held at 10am at our Strand House centre on the following date(s):

Wednesday 16th December 2026

Click on the 'Enrol' button to book your place on the information session and follow the booking / registration instructions. Please note that you will need to register an account in order to do this.

If you achieved GCSE English and maths (grades A-C / 9-5) or functional skills in these subjects within the last 12 months please bring the original certificates with you to the session otherwise you may be required to complete the on-line English and maths assessment.

If successful and you are offered a place, instructions will be given on how to enrol online or in person at any CALAT centres.

* Please note that due to our funding criteria we can only enrol eligible learners over the age of 19 at the start of the academic year who are permanent residents of a London Borough *

To contact a member of staff in the Business Team please call 020 8726 6000 ext. 28231 or email calat.business@croydon.gov.uk.

Other enquiries

We are also running an 'Introduction to Bookkeeping' short course each half term - upon successful completion of this you will be offered a place on an AAT Level 1 course.

If you have any difficulties or further enquiries - please call 020 8726 6000 ext. 28231 or email calat.business@croydon.gov.uk.

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