a lil confused

System
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edited June 18 in AAT student discussion
Hi all

just a quick question im on technition level AAT some colleges state that this is a NVQ level 4 others have said its a diploma or a foundation degree!

does that mean when i've passed i will be known as having a dipolma or degree? just curious :D

Staci

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  • System
    System Posts: 100,534 🤖 Admin 🤖
    Re:a lil confused

    Definately not a degree.

    It all depends on the route you are studying on. If you are studying on the NVQ/SVQ pathway then you will be known as having a NVQ Level 4, Diploma pathway then you will have a Diploma.

    But these are two routes to the same overall recognised qualification. Which, judging by the demand for AAT's, is very good.



  • System
    System Posts: 100,534 🤖 Admin 🤖
    Re:a lil confused

    Sorry to disagree.
    We were told from the outset that this IS a Foundation degree.
    Though if you are doing the Diploma Pathway, only that will be a diploma.
    I am graduating in September, can't wait!
  • System
    System Posts: 100,534 🤖 Admin 🤖
    Re:a lil confused

    The AAT’s NVQ Level 2 in Accounting is the first stage of the ‘AAT Accounting Qualification’ - a recognised (Level 4) alternative to a university degree and provides a well-established progression route to all the UK’s senior accountancy qualifications.
  • System
    System Posts: 100,534 🤖 Admin 🤖
    Re:a lil confused

    Hi,

    I was also told that Level 4 is equivalent to a foundation level/first yr degree hence when you have completed the 3 stages you get exemptions from the postgraduate degrees such as ACCA, CIMA etc
  • System
    System Posts: 100,534 🤖 Admin 🤖
    Re:a lil confused

    I agree with what you are saying. I have always been told that it is equivalent to a foundation degree, i do not dispute that.
  • System
    System Posts: 100,534 🤖 Admin 🤖
    Re:a lil confused

    Does anyone know how many UCAS points the Technician qualification is worth?
  • System
    System Posts: 100,534 🤖 Admin 🤖
    Re:a lil confused

    As far as I know UCAS has only recognised AAT at NVQ Level 3 stage. I've copied the bit from the Guardian report that's relevant:
    Anyone with a level 3 NVQ awarded by the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) is holding 160 points, the Ucas has decreed. That is 40 points more than an A-grade A-level.

    It would be good to know what the NVQ Level 4 is worth. Maybe now they've recognised level 3 they will recognise level 4.
  • System
    System Posts: 100,534 🤖 Admin 🤖
    Re:a lil confused

    Thats cleared a few things up

    Thank you!!!!!!
  • System
    System Posts: 100,534 🤖 Admin 🤖
    Re:a lil confused

    Thanks a lot numbernumb. I'm applying for a financial audit job and need 300 UCAS points but I have no idea how many I've got cos I'm so very old :lol:

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