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Skillsfrst Level 2 Award in Computerised Payroll
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Course Content

This course uses Sage Cloud Payroll accounting software to calculate wages & produce wageslips & a range of required documentation.
This is an 8-week accredited distance learning course for those who wish to progress from Sage Payroll level 1 and gain a qualification at a time that suits them.

The course will help you to:
Use manual procedures students to:
• Make amendments to make to a leaver’s final pay
• Understand statutory requirements when processing a leaver
• Know what payroll information is to be prepared and kept by law
• Understand data protection legislation in relation to payroll
• Know the general principles of employment rights legislation
• Calculate basic, overtime & additional payments from given information
• Implement relevant statutory additions to pay when entitlement has been determined
• Understand the need and procedures to make temporary and permanent changes to rates of pay
• Understand potential health and safety and security risks
• Maintain the security of data within a computerised environment
• Understand SMP, SSP, SAP, SPP & how to calculate them

Using Sage Payroll & excel you will be able to.
• Process information on starters, leavers and changes to current employees
• Process payroll accurately on a pay period basis
• Back up and update systems when required
• Use a spreadsheet to enter, edit and organise numerical and other data
• Select and use appropriate formulas and data analysis tools to meet requirements
• Select and use tools and techniques to present and format spreadsheet information

Open Entry Requirements


To be eligible for a free funded course you must be over 19 years of age as at 31st August 2024 and not be an apprentice, further eligibility may be linked to where you live and we will check that at enrolment stage and may contact you for further information or refer you to alternative provision.
Basic IT skills are essential. You should be able to access the internet, download, open and save files, and upload files.
You should be working at level 2 in maths, English and ICT. You will also need to have completed the Skillsfirst Computerised Payroll level 1 course.

Open What Will I Need?


You will need a computer or laptop with internet and email. A smartphone is not suitable. You will also need a pen, paper and calculator.

Open Assessment Methods


Practice questions and assessments are completed at home.
This qualification consists of two units, the final unit is assessed on specified Monday at our exam centre in Ripon.

Open What Will I Achieve?


You will achieve an understanding of payroll adjustments, excel and Sage Payroll software.

Throughout your time learning with us, you will also have developed a whole range of skills that can be transferred from your course to a working environment, your home life or your own personal development.
Skills such as time management, organisation, research skills, networking and presenting ideas are all part of your learning journey along with decision making, problem solving and overcoming obstacles. All these skills will help you to become a confident, self-motivated person and will assist you on your chosen pathway.

Open Progression


Introduction to Sage Accounts
Skillsfirst Award in Computerised Accounts for Business Level 1 (Sage Cloud)
AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting
AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping

Open Is there anything else I need to know?


You must also attend the relevant Introduction to sessions for the course chosen.
15967LR
01/08/2024
31/07/2025
327.00
Concessions may be available based on income and benefit status
Online Delivery

Helping you financially

  • English, maths and computing courses (up to level 1) are FREE subject to eligibility (adult learners aged 19+ at 31st August 2024)
  • Reduced course fees for non-qualification courses if you receive a qualifying benefit.
  • Qualification courses at Level 2 or below are FREE if your income is below £25,000
  • Discretionary Learner Support funding relating to cover fees, books etc (qualifications only) T&C apply.
  • Pay for your course in instalments via direct debit (over £100), ask for details.
  • 19+ Advanced Learner Loans for Level 3 courses and above – no repayments until you earn over £25,000

If you are unsure on what price you should pay, please contact us on 01609 536066 or email adultlearningservice@northyorks.gov.uk