IAB Level 3 Award
Computerised Bookkeeping
Who is the course for?
The IAB Level 3 Award in Computerised Bookkeeping is aimed at individuals who already have a good working knowledge of the software,
and wish to further their studies of computerised bookkeeping within a working business environment gaining a qualification at
Level 3 of the National Framework from a point of no previous knowledge or having achieved the IAB Level 2 Award in Computerised
Bookkeeping. It could also be used by those candidates who have good practical knowledge and skills and wish to gain an accredited
qualification in the subject.
What do i get out of it?
On successful completion of all the mandatory units the learner will receive a certificate to confirm the achievement of the Level 3 Award
in Computerised Bookkeeping (QCF). The certificate will include the full name and accreditation number of the qualification and the grade obtained.
The Qualification
This qualification is part of the Qualification and Credit Framework (QCF), which became fully operational in September 2010.
Qualifications within the framework are made up of units and each unit is given a credit value, where one credit represents 10 hours
of learning time. The title of every qualification within the new framework will contain details of the size (award/certificate/diploma),
level of difficulty (Entry to level 8) and general content of the qualification.
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for the IAB Level 3 Award in Computerised Bookkeeping (QCF).
However it is recommended that before commencing a course leading to this qualification, the prospective learner will
already have skills in numeracy, information technology and literacy and some understanding of book-keeping up to Trial balance.
The successful completion of the IAB Level 2 Award in Computerised Book-keeping (QCF) or the IAB Level 3 Certificate in Manual Bookkeeping (
QCF) would be4ideal qualifications to allow progression to the Level 3 Award in Computerised Bookkeeping (QCF).
Software
For use with Sage 50 Accounts 2010 and Sage Instant Accounts. Not included in the price of the course.
Are there any extra costs?
No, the learning material, the tutor support, access to past papers and sample assessment material, the IAB qualification fee and the external exam fee at an
accredited IAB exam centre are all included in the price. If you choose to sit the exam at a non-accredited IAB exam centre you will have to pay the relevant
centre separately.
Price
£665