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Thinking about a future in finance and want the next step that gets you closer?

You can choose to study this diploma face to face in a classroom or using a blended method. You will learn skills needed for a range of financial processes including maintaining cost accounting records, advanced bookkeeping, VAT tax returns and payroll and the preparation of financial statements.

On successful completion of this course, you can progress to Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting Studies and work confidently in a range of business and finance role.

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Accounting - Level 4 Professional Diploma

The Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting allows you to master complex accounting tasks and qualify for senior finance roles, are you looking to take the next step?

You will build on your existing knowledge, gain competencies in drafting financial statements for limited companies, recommending accounting systems strategies and constructing and presenting complex management accounting reports.

The course is delivered over 16 academic months in the classroom one day a week, you will also need to dedicate time to independent study. Students who have completed this course have gone on to successful accountancy careers.

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Accounts/Finance with AAT Apprenticeship Level 2

An Accounts/Finance Assistant is an integral part of the team responsible for maintaining an efficient and accurate finance department within a business. The Accounts/Finance Assistant is responsible for assisting the team of accountants with junior book keeping and accounting duties. An Accounts/Finance Assistant’s work could include basic bookkeeping activities working with digital software such as Xero or Quickbooks, working with sales and purchase ledgers, running calculations to ensure that records and payments are correct, recording of cash and data entry. Accounts/Finance Assistants can work in almost any sector.

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Advanced Musicianship Programme UAL Level 3

Welcome to the Advanced Musicianship Programme at Runshaw College. This course is an opportunity for serious and gifted musicians to develop their skills in performance, production, composition, song writing and music theory. (Free instrumental tuition available).

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Applied Science BTEC Level 3

Over a two year course you will develop a range of practical skills and theoretical knowledge in the areas of Chemical, Biochemical and Microbiological Laboratory Techniques, Genetics, Physiology and Applied Chemistry. Many students who enjoy and successfully complete this course progress onto Higher Education or employment in the science industry. Applied Science covers all corners of science, dipping in to aspects of chemistry and biology, combining this with maths and industrial science.

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Assistant Accountant with AAT Apprenticeship Level 3

An AAT Level 3 Accounting Apprenticeship equips you with practical skills to support a business’s financial operations. You’ll gain hands on experience in tasks like invoicing, reporting, journal entries, payroll, tax returns, and using digital accounting software. You’ll now work as an Assistant Accountant, helping businesses manage finances. Most roles are office-based, offering exposure to various industries and career progression opportunities. On completion, you’ll earn the AAT Level 3 Certificate in Accounting, paving the way to AAT Level 4 and further professional development.

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Associate Project Manager Apprenticeship Level 4

Individuals will be responsible for providing Quality. This occupation is found in small, medium, and large organisations within the public, private and third sectors. Associate project managers work in all sectors such as government, retail, food and drink, infrastructure, education, charities, research, and banking. The working environment can vary from being in an office, on site, at client, and contractor’s locations and working remotely.

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Business Administrator Apprenticeship Level 3 (WBL)

A Business Administration Apprenticeship will give you the knowledge, experience and essential skills required to enable the smooth day-to-day running of a business or organisation. You will learn and be responsible for a variety of administrative tasks, such as record and document production, emails and managing logistics. These duties will require you to work as both an individual or as part of a team. You will engage with different parts of your chosen organisation along with internal and external customers which will help you develop a wide range of valuable skills such as IT proficiency, communication, initiative and problem solving.

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Business BTEC Level 2

Learn about the important elements of enterprise in the world of business. Over a one year course you will develop a range of practical skills and theoretical knowledge in the areas of Enterprise in the Business World, Finance, Marketing and Team Building in Business. Many students who enjoy and successfully complete this course progress onto the Level 3 Business course.

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Business BTEC Level 3

Over a two year course you will develop a range of practical skills and theoretical knowledge in the areas of Finance, Marketing, Human Resource Management, Project Management and Leadership Skills. Many students who enjoy and successfully complete this course progress onto Higher Education or employment in the business sector. Develop a real understanding of what is involved, both theoretically and practically, in becoming an effective business professional.

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Counselling - Level 2 Certificate in Skills

Every counsellor starts somewhere. Learn the skills, techniques, and self-awareness needed to progress to higher-level counselling qualifications. You can choose to study this course in the day or evening, classes are once a week, and the course is academic year. Fast track options are available.

You will develop a range of skills including:
• Psychodynamic theory
• Person-Centred theory
• CBT
• Establishing boundaries
• Ethical framework and anti-discriminatory practice

Once you complete our Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills, you’ll be ready to move on to Level 3 and take your next steps toward a rewarding career in counselling, social work, or another helping profession.

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Counselling - Level 3 Certificate in Studies

Are you ready to advance your training and move one step closer to a future in counselling? Deepen your understanding, strengthen your practical skills, and build the confidence you need to support others professionally.

At Level 3 you will explore legal and ethical issues based on ethical framework for counselling and psychotherapy in a multi-cultural and diverse society. Learn about a range of counselling skills and understand which counselling skills are used professionally. Reflect on counselling theory, professional conduct, ethical issues, confidentiality, boundaries, legal responsibility, and negligence.

On successful completion of this course, you can progress to Level 4 Therapeutic Diploma in Counselling.

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Counselling - Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling

Ready to take your counselling journey to the next level? If you’ve already completed Levels 2 and 3, this is the natural next step to deepen your skills and grow into the best practitioner you can be.

This is a 2-year course delivered in the classroom plus you will need to complete a minimum of 100 hours of formally contacted counselling with at least 5 different clients in an agency setting. You will be assed using a variety of methods, self-review to show development, weekly learning review, assignments, presentations, and an externally marked question paper.

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Customer Service Practitioner Apprenticeship Level 2 (WBL)