Hi Ed!
Quote:
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If you are employed in an accounting role, you can take work-based training and assessments to achieve NVQs in Accounting. This route has three stages:
* NVQ Level 2 (Foundation)
* Level 3 (Intermediate)
* Level 4 (Technician).
If you do not yet work in accounting or if you prefer to take an exam-based route, you can choose the Diploma pathway to the AAT Accounting Qualification. The Diploma also has three stages:
* Certificate (Foundation)
* Advanced Certificate (Intermediate)
* Diploma (Technician).
You will be assessed for the Diploma by exams and simulated skills tests, instead of providing practical evidence from the workplace."
Source:
http://careersadvice.direct.gov.uk/helpwithyou rcareer/jobprofiles/JobProfile?jobprofileid=12 8&jobprofilename=Accounting%20Technician&code= 107543925
Chris