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View Qualification : Accounting Technicians Ireland Level 5 Diploma for Accounting Technicians (QCF)

Qualification
Qualification Number
600/0107/0
Title
Accounting Technicians Ireland Level 5 Diploma for Accounting Technicians (QCF)
Awarding Organisation
Accounting Technicians Ireland
Fees Price List Url
Qualification Type
QCF
Qualification Sub Type
None
Qualification Level
Level 5
Qualification Sub Level
None
EQF Level
Level 5
Regulation Start Date
14-Dec-2010
Operational Start Date
01-Sep-2011
Operational End Date
Certification End Date
Offered In England
No
Offered In Wales
No
Offered In Northern Ireland
Yes
Assessment Language In English
Yes
Assessment Language In Welsh
No
Assessment Language In Irish
No
SSA
15.1 Accounting and Finance
Purpose
D. Confirm occupational competence and/or 'licence to practice'
Sub Purpose
D1. Confirm competence in an occupational role to the standards required
Total Credits
131
Min Credits at/above Level
67
Minimum Guided Learning Hours
1310
Maximum Guided Learning Hours
1310
Diploma Guided Learning Hours
1310
Barring Classification Code
ZZZZ
Overall Grading Type
Pass/Merit
Assessment Methods
Portfolio of Evidence, Practical Examination, Written Examination
Exemptions

Accounting Technicians Ireland allows for candidates to apply for exemptions based on prior learning achievements. These applications are reviewed on an individual basis to ensure an appropriate percentage (approximately 70%) of the syllabus has been achieved previously by the candidate. The level and credit value will also be considered in conjunction with the time elapsed since achievement.

Structure Requirements
In order to achieve this qualification, a learner must achieve a minimum of 131 credits, of which at least 67 must be at Level 5. All groups are mandatory and learners must achieve a set number of credits from each group. From group A learners must achieve a minimum of 112 credits; from group B learners must achieve a minimum of 4 credits; from group C learners must achieve a minimum of 13 credits and from group D learners must achieve a minimum of 2 credits. This qualification has been designed primarily for those who want to work as Accounting Technicians. The aim of the qualification is to provide learners with the knowledge, skills and workplace competencies required of accounting professionals in the business environment. The qualification is designed to provide learners with a thorough understanding of business & advanced knowledge of accounting issues. It is designed to be delivered through a combination of taught theory units complimented by an assessment of workplace skills
The awarding organisation states that this qualification is appropriate for use in the following age ranges.
Age Ranges
Pre-16 : No; 16-18 : No; 18+ : No; 19+ : Yes
Further information
This does not imply that eligibility for funding has been agreed for these age ranges.
For further information on funding in Northern Ireland, visit the DELNI and DENI website.
When undertaking a qualification that does not appear on the governments' lists as eligible for funding for specific age ranges, users must be aware of the legal requirements around activities undertaken by learners of specific ages.
Compound Group
1
Label
1
Name
Compound Group for Accounting Technicians Ireland Level 5 Diploma for Accounting Technicians (QCF)
Group Requirements
Contains four sub groups of units (A, B, C, D), all of which are manditory and a total of 131 credits must be achieved from them
Minimum Credit Value
131
Maximum Credit Value
Minimum Subcomponents
4
Maximum Subcomponents
4
Mandatory Within Group
Yes
Pathway Reference
Unit Group
A
Label
A
Name
Group A for Accounting Technicians Ireland
Group Requirements
Group A (mandatory) – a total of 112 credits to be achieved from this group
Minimum Credit Value
112
Maximum Credit Value
112
Minimum Subcomponents
14
Maximum Subcomponents
14
Mandatory Within Group
Yes
Linked Unit
Personal Development for Accounting Technicians
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
A/602/6089
Title
Personal Development for Accounting Technicians
Organisation Name
Accounting Technicians Ireland
Unit Level
Level 4
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
40
Unit Credit Value
4
Linked Unit
Advanced Accounting Skills
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
D/602/6067
Title
Advanced Accounting Skills
Organisation Name
Accounting Technicians Ireland
Unit Level
Level 5
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
199
Unit Credit Value
20
Linked Unit
Management Accounting
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
D/602/6084
Title
Management Accounting
Organisation Name
Accounting Technicians Ireland
Unit Level
Level 4
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
80
Unit Credit Value
8
Linked Unit
Financial Accounting
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
F/602/6076
Title
Financial Accounting
Organisation Name
Accounting Technicians Ireland
Unit Level
Level 4
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
80
Unit Credit Value
8
Linked Unit
Advanced Financial Accounting
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
H/602/6068
Title
Advanced Financial Accounting
Organisation Name
Accounting Technicians Ireland
Unit Level
Level 5
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
80
Unit Credit Value
8
Linked Unit
Law and Ethics
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
J/602/6080
Title
Law and Ethics
Organisation Name
Accounting Technicians Ireland
Unit Level
Level 5
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
80
Unit Credit Value
8
Linked Unit
Advanced Taxation
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
K/602/6069
Title
Advanced Taxation
Organisation Name
Accounting Technicians Ireland
Unit Level
Level 5
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
80
Unit Credit Value
8
Linked Unit
Integrated Accounting Systems _IAS_
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
L/602/6078
Title
Integrated Accounting Systems _IAS_
Organisation Name
Accounting Technicians Ireland
Unit Level
Level 4
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
80
Unit Credit Value
8
Linked Unit
Business Management
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
M/602/6073
Title
Business Management
Organisation Name
Accounting Technicians Ireland
Unit Level
Level 4
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
80
Unit Credit Value
8
Linked Unit
Taxation
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
M/602/6090
Title
Taxation
Organisation Name
Accounting Technicians Ireland
Unit Level
Level 4
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
80
Unit Credit Value
8
Linked Unit
Maintaining Accounting Systems
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
R/602/6082
Title
Maintaining Accounting Systems
Organisation Name
Accounting Technicians Ireland
Unit Level
Level 5
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
96
Unit Credit Value
10
Linked Unit
Essential Accounting Skills
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
T/602/6074
Title
Essential Accounting Skills
Organisation Name
Accounting Technicians Ireland
Unit Level
Level 4
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
80
Unit Credit Value
8
Linked Unit
Using Information Technology
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
T/602/6091
Title
Using Information Technology
Organisation Name
Accounting Technicians Ireland
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
30
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Maintaining Statutory Compliance
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Y/602/6083
Title
Maintaining Statutory Compliance
Organisation Name
Accounting Technicians Ireland
Unit Level
Level 4
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
30
Unit Credit Value
3
Unit Group
B
Label
B
Name
Group B for Accounting Technicians Ireland
Group Requirements
Group B (mandatory) – a total of 4 credits to be achieved from this group
Minimum Credit Value
4
Maximum Credit Value
Minimum Subcomponents
1
Maximum Subcomponents
Mandatory Within Group
Yes
Linked Unit
Essential Taxation Skills
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
A/602/6075
Title
Essential Taxation Skills
Organisation Name
Accounting Technicians Ireland
Unit Level
Level 4
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
37
Unit Credit Value
4
Linked Unit
Management and Cost Accounting
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
H/602/6085
Title
Management and Cost Accounting
Organisation Name
Accounting Technicians Ireland
Unit Level
Level 4
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
40
Unit Credit Value
4
Unit Group
C
Label
C
Name
Group C for Accounting Technicians Ireland
Group Requirements
Group C (mandatory) – a total of 13 credits to be achieved from this group
Minimum Credit Value
13
Maximum Credit Value
Minimum Subcomponents
1
Maximum Subcomponents
Mandatory Within Group
Yes
Linked Unit
Advanced Taxation Skills
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
D/602/6070
Title
Advanced Taxation Skills
Organisation Name
Accounting Technicians Ireland
Unit Level
Level 5
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
130
Unit Credit Value
13
Linked Unit
Budget Preparation and Controls
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
K/602/6072
Title
Budget Preparation and Controls
Organisation Name
Accounting Technicians Ireland
Unit Level
Level 5
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
128
Unit Credit Value
13
Unit Group
D
Label
D
Name
Group D for Accounting Technicians Ireland
Group Requirements
Group D (mandatory) – a total of 2 credits to be achieved from this group
Minimum Credit Value
2
Maximum Credit Value
Minimum Subcomponents
1
Maximum Subcomponents
Mandatory Within Group
Yes
Linked Unit
Auditing Processes
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
H/602/6071
Title
Auditing Processes
Organisation Name
Accounting Technicians Ireland
Unit Level
Level 4
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
20
Unit Credit Value
2
Linked Unit
Payroll Skills
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
K/602/6086
Title
Payroll Skills
Organisation Name
Accounting Technicians Ireland
Unit Level
Level 4
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
20
Unit Credit Value
2
Linked Unit
Law in Business
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
L/602/6081
Title
Law in Business
Organisation Name
Accounting Technicians Ireland
Unit Level
Level 4
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
20
Unit Credit Value
2
Barred Units
There are no barred units to display.
Qualification Objectives
ObjectiveResponse
GCSEs priortised to measure school and/or teacher performanceNot Set
Other GCSEsNot Set
Other level 1, 2 and1/2 qualifications used to indicate learners' attainment on completion of compulsory schooling and included in measures of school and/or teacher performanceNot Set
GCEs and ASNot Set
Other level 3 qualifications designed to demonstrate eligibility for progression to higher education and/or used to measure school or college performanceNot Set
ESOL qualifications that are required for citizenshipNot Set
Qualifications that indicate an individual can undertake a specific role in the workplace and that may be relied upon by employersNot Set
Qualifications that an individual is required by law to have gained in order to undertake a specific roleNot Set
Qualifications taken primarily for growth and enjoymentNot Set
Qualifications that are designed to meet the needs of a named employer or other organisationNot Set
Qualifications that are included within apprenticeships frameworks, including functional skillsNot Set
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