Level 1 Award in Computerised Accounting for Business (QCF) 601/0471/5

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.

Once the course fees have been paid and the learner registered, they will get a full copy of the latest version of Sage 50 Accounts Professional, which will be time limited for them to use for the duration of their course.  This means the learner can work at home and ensures they are up to date with the latest software developments. 

The learner will also receive a Sage/IAB workbook that covers the full course.  The workbook includes not only the practical work using Sage software, but also the underpinning bookkeeping knowledge to cover the learning required for coverage of the knowledge units.  There are an abundance of screen shots from the software, so they can see what processes they should be doing and how that relates to accounting standards. 

NB – Students can register for this qualification without requesting the Sage disc and Sage/IAB workbooks.

Learners studying without being attached to an IAB accredited training centre should contact the IAB for further information.

Name of Qualification Level 1 Award in Computerised Accounting for Business (QCF) 601/0471/5 Accreditation Review Date 30/04/2015 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) 33 Accreditation Number 601/0471/5 Level Level 1

To achieve this qualification, only the mandatory units consisting of 6 credits must be achieved. The accreditation number, level and credit value of each unit is as follows:

Mandatory units

Introduction to bookkeeping – M/600/8737 (level 1 – 1 credit)

Working within Bookkeeping - T/600/8738 (level 1 – 2 credits)

Banking procedures – R/505/1098 (level 1 – 1 credit)

Computerised Accounting Software – F/502/4401 (level 1 – 2 credits)