AAT Level 1 Award in Business Skills
- Learning Hours: 35-40
- Duration: Up to 4 Months
- Exams: 1
This introductory qualification equips you with essential practical skills and foundational techniques to confidently navigate and thrive in diverse business environments. Gain valuable insights and broaden your understanding of key business concepts to set your career path on the right track.
Ready to build your business skills? Enrol now and take your first step towards success!
About AAT Level 1 Award in Business Skills
Kickstart your accounting and bookkeeping career with our AAT Level 1 Award in Business Skills. Ideal for students with minimal work experience, young adults, trainees, or professionals looking to validate their foundational skills, this qualification provides the essential knowledge to succeed in today's workplace.
Why Choose the AAT Level 1 Award in Business Skills?
The globally respected AAT qualification equips you with practical, real-world business skills highly valued by employers across diverse industries. Achieving this qualification demonstrates your readiness to thrive in various roles within private or public sector organisations.
Course Overview
What You Will Learn
This Level 1 course covers two primary units designed to equip you with essential workplace competencies:
Develop essential workplace skills
Understand organisational operations
Learn the role of sales and purchases in business
Apply standard procedures to manage sales and purchases
Perform fundamental business calculations
Work confidently with decimals, fractions, percentages, proportions, and ratios
Utilise tools and techniques for presenting numerical data effectively
Detailed Learning Outcomes
Upon completing this qualification, you will be proficient in:
Effective collaboration and professional conduct
Time management and data security in a business environment
Practical understanding of sales and purchasing procedures
Applying numerical skills for business operations
Course Delivery & Resources
Our comprehensive, flexible learning package includes:
Bespoke printed and online study materials
24/7 access to video tutorials and explainer videos
Award-winning personal tutor support via email and telephone
Extensive exam preparation and mock assessments
Interactive student community and continuous support
Exams & Assessments
The course is assessed through a computer-based assessment (CBA), lasting 1 hour 30 minutes. Assessments can be scheduled flexibly at any approved AAT assessment centre across the UK.
Assessment Fee: Payable directly to the assessment centre at booking.
Results: Available within 4 weeks via MyAAT portal.
Certificate: Issued upon successful completion of the assessment.
Test specification for Business Skills unit assessment
There will not be a separate Qualification Technical Information (QTI) document for this assessment.
| Assessment method | Marking type | Duration of assessment |
| Computer based assessment | Computer marked | 1 hour 30 minutes |
| Learning outcomes | Weighting | |
| Working in the business environment | ||
| 1. Develop skills for the workplace | 20% | |
| 2. Understand how organisations operate | 15% | |
| 3. Understand how sales and purchases support businesses | 15% | |
| 4. Apply business procedures to sales and purchases | 15% | |
| Using numbers in business | ||
| 1. Perform simple business calculations | 15% | |
| 2. Calculate decimals, fractions, percentages, proportions and ratios | 10% | |
| 3. Use tools and techniques to present numerical data | 10% | |
| Total 100% | ||
Entry Requirements
No formal entry requirements. However, a basic proficiency in English and mathematics is recommended to ensure success.
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Career Opportunities & Progression
Upon successful completion, you can confidently step into roles such as:
Accounts Administrator
Data Entry Clerk
Administrative Assistant
Customer Service Advisor
Retail Assistant
This qualification also serves as a foundation for further study, such as AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting or Bookkeeping.
Why Study with FC Training?
Expertise & Experience: Focused exclusively on Accounting, Bookkeeping, and Payroll to deliver exceptional education quality.
Award-Winning Provider: Recognised for high student satisfaction and excellent pass rates.
Support: Dedicated student services team available seven days a week.
Pricing & Registration
Course Fee: £300 - £500 (includes tuition and comprehensive study materials)
AAT Registration Fee: £46
Funding & Payment Options
Employer Sponsorship: Available upon consultation with your employer.
Flexible Payment Plans: Interest-free payment plans available for convenient budgeting.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Yes, your AAT registration is included in the course fee.
No, assessment fees are payable directly to your chosen assessment centre at the time of booking.
Typically, students complete the course within 2 to 4 months, depending on their individual schedule.
Yes, assessments are flexible and can be booked throughout the year at over 200 centres across the UK.
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