Apprenticeships
This is where you could be employed by an NHS Wales Organisation, you would have been recruited via trac.jobs. By joining NHS Wales Finance through this route, you could gain an Association of Accounting Technician (AAT) qualification whilst working, learning and earning.
What is an Apprenticeship?
An apprenticeship combines on-the-job, practical work experience with study.
As an apprentice, you’ll be employed to work while studying a formal qualification. You’ll learn from experienced colleagues, gain practical skills, achieve a qualification that employers want and earn a salary at the same time.
Each organisation will offer different apprenticeship levels, and the length of employment may differ depending on what’s on offer (one, two or three-year schemes). Make sure you read any adverts carefully, to understand what you are applying for.
Here is an overview of each level:
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AAT LEVEL 2 |
The Certificate in Accounting comprises: Introduction to Bookkeeping and Principles of Bookkeeping controls, which give a foundation in financial accounting; Principles of Costing, covering the basics of the preparation of costing information that is used in Management Accounting; and The Business Environment, an introduction to the wider aspects of business and the economy.
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AAT LEVEL 3
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The qualification is aimed at financial and accounting team members looking to develop their skills in financial accounting. The Level 3 Diploma is a progression route for students who have achieved the Level 2 Certificate in Accounting. It’s also suitable for those who have already started their journey studying a related subject and are looking to develop their skills in accounting. The course covers a range of key areas, including:
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AAT LEVEL 4
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This Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting maximises opportunities for employment within a wider accountancy context. This course covers high-level accounting and finance topics and tasks. You will look at and become comfortable with a wide range of financial management skills and applications, and will gain competencies in drafting financial statements for limited companies, recommending accounting systems strategies and constructing and presenting complex management accounting reports. You will also learn about credit management and cash and financial management. Key themes throughout the qualification include technology, ethics, sustainability and communication.
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Please see the links below to brochures from AAT for more information:
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Who can apply?
To qualify for an apprenticeship, you must meet the following criteria:
• be aged 16+ at the time of enrolment, there is no upper age limit
• not already be in full-time education at the point of enrolment
Will I have to pay any costs?
No. You won’t have to pay any fees to do an apprenticeship, no matter what age you are. All costs are paid by your employer and the government.
How do I find out which NHS Wales Organisations are recruiting?
Visit the link below or register your interest here and we will be in touch when an organisation local to you is recruiting:
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How can I obtain more Information?
Check out these websites who provide further information on Apprenticeship's in Wales:
Stories from Apprentices in Wales