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Academy Manager:
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Carina Bush
Trainer:
Kate Croft
Assessor:
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Adam Rooke
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Abbey Chapman
Health and Safety
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Details of the Academy
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3.5•Fire Evacuation Points and Assembly Area
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2.5•In the event of an accident/illness/incident:
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0•Safeguarding Officer – Academy Manager
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Complete H & S checklist in pack
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1 European Social Fund (ESF) was set up to improve
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their potential by giving them better skills and better job prospects
More information can be found at http://www.dwp.gov.uk/esf
INTRODUCTIONS
Instructions
Find someone in the room that you don’t
know, you are going to introduce this person.
Find out the following:
• Name
• Job (Employer & Duties)
• An interesting fact about this person
(everyone has something – no excuses!)
Academy Rules
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Attendance and Times
Hours for Academy: 9:00 to 17:00 (9am to 5pm)
1. 5All Apprentice/ Learners must attend the academy during the specified hours
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2. 4You are required to work 35 hours per week, which includes an hour for lunch.
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3. 3All absence must be reported by 9am to both your trainer and Learner
2.5Support or agreed in advance with the Academy
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e-Mails to: katecroft@3aaa.co.uk and/or
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0117 9252440
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•Signing In
•Breaks & Lunch
•Dress code
Academy Rules
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Rules and regulations
5•Phones off / Mobile Box
4.5•Internet usage – Monitored
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3.5•Read the computer fair use policy in your
3•Bullying – Including Cyber bullying
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2•No Food or Drink
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1•Bags & Coats
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Academy Rules
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Offences could lead to Dismissal!
OFFENCE
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Unsatisfactory
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Dismissal
Equality and Diversity | Safeguarding
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Safeguarding is EVERYBODY’s responsibility
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Equality
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What makes and Apprenticeship?
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Employment!
Unlike a school or college
ALL apprentices are employed.
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How
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What is a Realistic Apprenticeship Role?
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Think about your longer term prospects
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Be realistic
Make yourself indispensable!
What makes a Good Apprentice?
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Commitment
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Laziness
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Lack of ownership
Apprentice Skills
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Not all are Academic Skills!
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Motivation to succeed within a career in accounting
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Willingness to learn and apply that learning in the workplace
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Ability
to complete the qualifications which are part of the
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programme
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to communicate effectively with
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Enjoy being part of a team
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• Problem solving abilities
• Organisation skills and can work to deadlines
• Can work logically and methodically
What is AAT?
Association of Accounting Technicians
A professional body for accounting technicians.
The UK’s leading qualification and professional body for
accounting and finance staff.
Over 125,000 global members.
Offers a wide range of accounting qualifications.
Francesca – My AAT
The Qualification Structure
Level 4 - Diploma in Accounting &
Business Skills
Study level equivalent to 1st year degree
Level 3 - Diploma in Accounting
Study level equivalent to A level
Level 2 - Certificate in Accounting
Study level equivalent to GCSE
L3 Direct Entry
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AAT Level 2 Bookkeeping
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Processing Bookkeeping Transactions (PBKT)
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3 Control Accounts, Journals & the Banking System (CJBS)
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Timetable
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Internal exam to assess progress before continuing to AAT Level 3
L3 Direct Entry
Level 3
Diploma in Accounting
Accounts preparation
Final Accounts for Sole Traders and Partnerships
Costs and revenues
Indirect tax
Spreadsheet software (Excel)
Professional Ethics
Modules
To complete the AAT assessments successfully
you will be required to demonstrate 70%
competence in each module examination.
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Computer
based exam
Assessment
Computer
based project
Immediate
result
Exam days are generally on a
Friday IN ADDITION to your
normal day of attendance
See timetable for details
Result in
4 weeks
You MUST be a member of
AAT to sit any of their exams
and use thier online resources
Register for the level 3
Diploma in Accounting asap!!!!!
AAT website
Student resource centre
Dedicated student member area offers a
wealth of training and career advice.
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Study zone – study, revision and exam tips
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Practice papers & guidance from assessors –
including model answers and Chief Assessor’s reports
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Guidance notes – for all units
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Discussion forum – share ideas and swap advice
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Career advice – including CV and job hunting tips
www.aat.org.uk
How will the AAT help me?
Membership support
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Dedicated Membership Support team works to ensure you are
supported in your training and development.
AAT branch network
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Offers excellent opportunities to
supplement your learning.
AAT website
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Hosts a range of support materials to
help you as you progress through the
qualification
Regular magazine
Accounting Technician magazine
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Sent to all student members, includes:
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Study Zone (related to course units)
Feedback on assessments
Career opportunities
Accountancy news and technical articles
AAT updates and membership information
Online version
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Searchable archive of technical articles
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Unique news and articles
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Up to the minute jobs database
Functional Skills
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Level 2
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ERR and PLTS
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ILP and Progress Reviews
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Work Place Visits
ILP = Individual Learning Plan – an opportunity to set targets,
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3.5Progress reviews – carried out by your assessor. An opportunity
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your assessor (either as
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Workplace visits are arranged directly with you. Make sure you
have a diary and make sure you prepare
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What you will need to bring:
A4 Notebook
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Pens/pencils & Series
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Calculator
Highlighter pens
Ring binder for your notes (optional)
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Text Books
Although we provide the learning materials
you may wish to purchase a text book for
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certain units to provide additional
support
for
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your home study.
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Also ebay/amazon for used books
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PAPERWORK
Please listen carefully to the
instructions that are
given as it is
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION!
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twitter.com/3AAA_UK
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facebook.com/3AAA_UK
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linkedin.com/company/aspire-achieve-advance-ltd
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Refer a Friend
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REFER A FRIEND – AND EARN a £50
voucher
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Do you know anyone aged 16-18 who would also
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like to do an Apprenticeship in Series
IT, Social
Media or
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Accountancy?
If so they need toSeries
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applybristol@3aaa.co.uk statingSeries
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recommended them!
If they are accepted and still on programme at Week
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They must have 5 GCSE’s at grade A-C including
Maths & English
Any Questions?