Bookkeeping Level 1

The qualification provides some of the evidence required to meet part B requirements of Key Skills Level 1 Application of Number and Information Technology Units.

To gain the full award candidates must achieve the mandatory unit (Unit 1) and any 2 of the other units from the choice of non mandatory units.

Candidates who achieve unit 1 & the non-computerised units (2 & 3) or who choose 1 manual and 1 computerised unit, will receive the OCR Level 1 Certificate in Bookkeeping.

Candidates who achieve unit 1 plus the non-computerised units (4 & 5) will receive the OCR Level 1 Certificate in Bookkeeping (computerised).
If a candidate completes all 5 units, they will be awarded the OCR Level 1 Diploma in Bookkeeping.

The course is delivered over 10 x 3 hour sessions.

The course consists of the following five units:

• Posting to Accounts (mandatory)

• Maintaining Petty Cash (non-mandatory)

• Maintaining the Cash Book (non-mandatory)

• Maintaining Ledgers ~computerised~ (non-mandatory)

• Processing Sales and Purchase Documents ~computerised~

Each session will consist of tutor led instruction with examples, followed by practical assignments. Homework will be in the form of further practice assignments.