- Financial Skills for a Small Business
- Recording Transactions in the Ledger
- Preparing Financial Accounting Information
- Preparing Management Accounting Information
- Analysing Accounting Information
- Handling Wages and Salaries
- Management Accounting Systems
- IT Solutions for Administrators
- Spreadsheets for Administrators
- Developing Skills for Employment
- Economics of the Market
NC Accounting
This course introduces students to a range of skills, knowledge and understanding relating to a wide range of accounting and business activities.?
This is the first step towards a career in many different aspects of finance and business.
- General accounts positions
- Book-keeper
- Accounts assistant
- Payroll assistant
Students who successfully complete this course may be given the opportunity to progress to :
One of the following in relevant subject areas (such as English, Business, Admin, Maths, Modern Studies etc):
- Three National 4 passes and one National 5 qualification at grade C or above (or equivalent)
- Successful completion of a relevant access course or an appropriate group of National Qualification units
- Applicants who do not meet this criteria, but have relevant work experience or alternative qualifications may be considered
- Applicants whose first language is not English should hold an appropriate ESOL qualification
Additional requirements:
- Final selection subject to application screening and potentially attendance at a small group information session
- Please provide a detailed personal statement, outlining your suitability for the course, and your interest in the subject area
Further advice for full-time applicants:
• Please ensure you have an online account before starting your application
• If you created your account prior to November 2024, you will need to register a new account
• Before starting the application process, please ensure you already hold or are working towards the relevant entry qualifications required for the course you are applying for
• Ensure you use your own personal email address when creating your online account
• Once you have submitted your application, you will receive an automated email immediately
• If you do not receive an acknowledgement e-mail immediately, please check your SPAM/Junk folder
• Please include as much detail as possible in your personal statement such as: the reason you are applying, future career plans, previous employment, relevant experience, hobbies and interests
• Disclosing support needs in your application will not affect your chances of being offered a place on a course at Forth Valley College
• If your application is successful, you will be invited for interview. For January start courses interviews will be in Nov/Dec and interviews for August start courses will take place between February and May
• If your application is unsuccessful, you will be offered support in finding a suitable alternative course
• Applicants who provide a mobile phone number on their application form will be sent a text reminder prior to the day of interview
• If you are unable to attend an interview or wish to withdraw your application - please email student.applications@forthvalley.ac.uk
Falkirk Campus
Full-Time
18 August 2025
Level 5