Candidates must be at least 18 years of age and meet the minimum entry criteria set by the awarding body, Accounting Technicians Ireland, which is:

• A minimum of Grade B Maths and C English at GCSE

• 96 UCAS Points

Mature students (21 years old and over), who do not hold the required minimum educational requirements, may still apply based on qualifications, experience and employer recommendation.

External examination.

Upon successful completion of the course, this pathway offers you the opportunity to progress to professional
accountancy qualifications.

One progression route available at SWC Omagh is the ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) HLA or part-time pathway. The ACCA Qualification is the world’s leading accountancy qualification for aspiring financial professionals, equipping students with the skills, knowledge, and values needed to build successful careers and lead the organisations they work with into the future. Completing the ACCA Qualification will make you a fully qualified accountant, enabling you
to establish your own accountancy firm, become a partner in an existing firm, or secure senior accounting roles. Holding the ATI qualification provides the opportunity to apply for four exam exemptions.

Exemptions are also available for the exams of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and
Chartered Accountants Ireland (ACA). In addition, students have the option to progress to the degree of BSc Accounting
Technologist.

Employment is an integral part of this course, providing students with on-the-job training that provides valuable employability skills for their future career. Upon successful interview, you will be employed with a company (based in Northern Ireland) for four days a week while attending college one day a week for the duration of this course. Students who gain a place on this course will be registered as a student member of Accounting Technicians Ireland.