Formalise your experience with a nationally recognised qualification.

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1 Formalise your experience with a nationally recognised qualification.

2 Introduction by Linda Pullan Do you need something to show for all your hard work? What we offer We know from our research that payroll staff deserve more recognition than they currently receive. They continue to rise to new challenges such as the implementation of Real Time Information and auto enrolment. Without your dedication, employees would not get paid accurately or on time. It s payroll staff who protect employers from the risk of fines for errors and late submissions whilst keeping their employer s liabilities to a minimum. Payroll is a profession and being recognised as a fully-fledged payroll professional is your passport to career progression and provides tangible confirmation of how good you are at what you do. Payroll Alliance provide a range of Pearson accredited, qualifications that offer stepping stones to increased knowledge and raised awareness of the complexities that are part of working within payroll. Our qualifications are offered on a classroom, distance learning and online basis. We recognise the varied needs at different stages of your career by offering you a five day classroom course and six week online courses with optional one day classroom tuition to distance learning courses from six months to two years. You receive outstanding support backed up with practical easy-to-use course materials which include online audiovisual lectures. You don t have to give up your weekends for our classroom tuition and past students have complimented us on how practical our course work is. We want you to succeed We re committed to offering the very best in payroll learning support and course materials. Our practical courses are designed to be of immediate relevance to your work. Our distance learning students have access to our student helpline where our dedicated staff will help you with any query you may have regarding your studies. We look forward to welcoming you to our course programme! Linda Pullan Head of Payroll Alliance 02

3 Contents Studying with Payroll Alliance 04 Overview of Qualifications 05 Routes to Payroll Alliance Qualifications 06 Professional Award in Payroll Administration (BTEC level 4) 07 Certificate in Payroll Practice (BTEC level 4) 08 Diploma in Payroll Supervision (BTEC level 4) 0 9 Advanced Professional Diploma in Payroll Management (BTEC level 5) 1 1 Bridgers 12 Payroll Alliance Online Academy 13 Payroll Alliance Online Academy - Overview 14 Payroll Alliance Performance Tracker 15 Optional classroom courses 16 Fees & Further Information 17 03

4 Studying with Payroll Alliance You will benefit from: A Pearson accredited, qualification recognised nationwide Dedicated tutors who will fully assess your work throughout the qualification and give full and constructive guidance Student telephone helpdesk our technical team are available 9am 5pm Monday to Friday to help you with any queries you may encounter whilst studying* Payroll Alliance Online Academy allows the student to study anytime, anywhere - at no extra cost! (see page 13) Payroll Alliance Tracker allows students of Payroll Alliance and where applicable, their employers, to monitor the progress of their studies. (see page 15)* Nationwide student workshops attend any of our regional workshops and benefit from personal tutoring for your assignments at no extra cost!* We also offer free online workshops. Nationwide Working Meetings join other payroll professionals in our bi-annual meetings where you will hear from top speakers and receive helpful technical update information A Graduation Ceremony upon successful completion of your qualification you will be invited to attend our graduation ceremony and even win one of our prestigious student awards and prizes Associate Student Membership whilst studying you will become a member of Payroll Alliance and receive monthly copies of Payroll World Magazine, keeping you up to date with the latest industry developments* Graduate Membership Certificate and Diploma students are invited to join as a Graduate member once they have completed their studies Special discounts on specific optional courses which are beneficial to your studies* * all of the above apply to Certificate and Diploma courses Benefits to you and your employer: Gain a nationally recognised qualification Technically skilled you not only understand the theory but put your knowledge into practice Confidence in the work that you undertake Limit employer s liabilities through practical understanding of deadlines and policy Track your progress with our online performance tracker service Employers can monitor their employees progress with free access to our online performance tracker service 04

5 Overview of Qualifications Our Qualifications Professional Award in Payroll Administration BTEC Edexcel Level 4 - exam based One week in duration Classroom based Courses nationwide throughout the year Certificate in Payroll Practice BTEC Edexcel Level 4 - assignment based Nine months in duration (six months for holders of the Professional Award in Payroll Administration) Diploma in Payroll Supervision BTEC Edexcel Level 4 - assignment based 15 months in duration (12 months for holders of the Professional Award in Payroll Administration) Distance Learning, access to the Online Academy and free student workshops Advanced Professional Diploma in Payroll Management BTEC Edexcel Level 5 - assignment based 24 months in duration Distance Learning, access to the Online Academy and free student workshops 05

6 Routes to Payroll Alliance Qualifications Students now have the option of several approaches to the Payroll Alliance Qualifications. We can now offer more choice on a stepped approach to personal development. The graph below shows the different routes to your payroll qualifications: + annual registration fee of 130+ VAT Members benefit from a 10% discount on all Payroll Alliance Qualifications courses. Shown are the most common routes. For any other combination please contact our Course Information Line on All Payroll Alliance s programmes are assessed using well-established assessment instruments which have been internally monitored and are subject to regular review. The learners are presented with all assignments either online and in hard copy to suit their individual needs. These are case-study based and provide a range of very effective, practical activities which are very similar to the type of work they are undertaking in the workplace. The learner work sampled during the external verification was of a very good standard and this was recognised by the assessors who provide clear, evaluative feedback to the learners. The assessors are applying the appropriate qualification standards with all work being subject to a second assessment and an internal quality assurance check. External Verifier, Pearson, April

7 Professional Award in Payroll Administration (BTEC level 4) This qualification consists of four days classroom-based training on our Payroll Foundation course, with three examination papers on the 5th and final day. The examinations will not only test delegates knowledge but their understanding of the key payroll procedures that are covered in one or more parts of the Foundation Course. Upon successful completion of all three parts of the examination you will be awarded the BTEC Edexcel Professional Award in Payroll Administration. The qualification will be based on the following training: Days one and two Day three Day four Day five Tax, NI, Starters and Leavers Statutory Sick Pay, Maternity, Paternity, Shared Parental Pay and Adoption Pay Legalities and Practicalities Examinations Full details of what is covered each day can found at: Candidates who successfully pass all three exam papers qualify for exemptions to our distance learning qualifications: Certificate in Payroll Practice, Diploma in Payroll Supervision and Advanced Professional Diploma in Payroll Management. Students can add optional classroom tuition for a special price. 07

8 Certificate in Payroll Practice (BTEC level 4) An introductory education in the fundamentals of payroll administration, procedure and compliance, and an introduction to the legislation affecting payroll. Students who hold the Professional Award in Payroll Administration are exempt from module 1. Course contents and learning timetable Total Duration nine months (reduced to six months with an exemption to module 1) MODULE 1 - Practical and Functional Aspects of Payroll: three months PAYE and NI: PAYE introduction, tax year, tax periods, tax allowances, tax bands, tax tables, tax calculation, National Insurance introductions, NIC classes, categories, NIC calculation using exact percentage, Real Time Information. SSP, SMP, SPP, ShPP and SAP: Introduction, eligibility, entitlement, exclusion, notification, evidence. SSP: PIW, waiting days, qualifying days, linking periods, average earnings, initiation of payment. SMP: Qualifying week, average earnings, initiation of payment. This module involves manually calculating a small number of weekly and monthly payslips to arrive at the correct net pay. Pension Administration tax relief, registered Pension Scheme, Scheme administrators and their role, Pension Schemes online, Auto enrolment. MODULE 2 - Payroll Obligations and Legal Considerations: three months Protection of Wages and lawful deductions. Unlawful deductions and the right of complaint. Employment rights, contracts of employment, statutory deductions. Operation of, council tax, Attachment of Earnings Order, Deduction from Earnings Orders, Arrestment of Earnings Order. National insurance reduced liability and age exceptions plus National Insurance for multiple employments. MODULE 3 - Payroll Systems and Statutory Regulations: three months PAYE and NI: PAYE K codes, new employee procedure, leaver procedure, casual workers, students, payroll policy procedures. NICs for starters and leavers. Provision of benefits, identifying benefits and non-taxable benefits, business expenses and Class 1 A. SSP and SMP: legal requirements, payment timetable, recovery, overpayments and underpayments. Payroll Procedures and Employment Law: obligations to employee, to employer and to other bodies. Students who have completed the Certificate in Payroll Practice qualify for an exemption to Modules 1 to 3 of the Diploma in Payroll Supervision. 08

9 Diploma in Payroll Supervision (BTEC level 4) A comprehensive education in the fundamentals of payroll administration, procedure and compliance, and an introduction to the legislation affecting payroll. Please note: students who hold the Professional Award in Payroll Administration are exempt from module 1 and students who hold the Certificate in Payroll Practice are exempt from modules 1, 2, and 3. Course contents and learning timetable Total Duration 15 months (reduced to 12 months with an exemption to module 1) Your first 9 months MODULE 1 - Practical and Functional Aspects of Payroll: three months PAYE and NI: PAYE introduction, tax year, tax periods, tax allowances, tax bands, tax tables, tax calculation, National Insurance introductions, NIC classes, categories, NIC calculation exact percentage. SSP, SMP, SPP, ShPP and SAP: introduction, eligibility, entitlement, exclusion, notification, evidence. SSP: PIW, waiting days, qualifying days, linking periods, average earnings, initiation of payment. SMP: 15th week, average earnings, initiation of payment. This module involves manually calculating a small number of weekly and monthly payslips to arrive at the correct net pay. Pension Administration tax relief, registered Pension Scheme, Scheme administrators and their role. Pension Schemes online. MODULE 2 - Payroll Obligations and Legal Considerations: three months Protection of Wages and lawful deductions. Unlawful deductions and the right of complaint. Employment rights, contracts of employment, statutory deductions. Operation of, council tax, Attachment of Earnings Order, Deduction from Earnings Orders, Arrestment of Earnings Order. National Insurance reduced liability and age exceptions plus National Insurance for multiple employments. MODULE 3 - Payroll Systems and Statutory Regulations: three months PAYE and NI: PAYE K codes, new employee procedure, leaver procedure, casual workers, students, NICs for starters and leavers. Provision of benefits, identifying benefits and non taxable benefits, business expenses and Class 1A SSP and SMP, legal requirements, payment timetable, recovery, overpayments and underpayments. Payroll procedures and employment law: obligations to employee, to employer and to other bodies. 09

10 Diploma in Payroll Supervision (BTEC level 4) Your final 6 months MODULE 4 - Financial Administrative Requirements of Payroll: three months Payroll accounting gross build up, voluntary deductions and payments to third parties, payroll procedures statutory and voluntary deductions. Month end reconciliation procedure, BACS submission, Payment to HMRC, fraud prevention. Computerised systems, general payroll management, data capture, data verification and control. MODULE 5 - Principles of General Payroll Management and Staff Training: three months Guide to successful training, training new staff and supervision of staff. Relationships with other departments and external organisations and staff delegation. Establishing your position and organising your own work and that of your staff. Office management, team building and motivation. Communication and dealing with difficult employees. Students who have completed the Diploma in Payroll Supervision qualify for an exemption to Modules 1 to 3 of the Advanced Professional Diploma in Payroll Management. Please see page 11 for further details. DON T FORGET TO ORDER YOUR OPTIONAL READING MATERIALS The Payroll Fact File offers students additional reading material to help them throughout their studies. Students receive at least 25% discount on this title. 10

11 Advanced Professional Diploma in Payroll Management (BTEC level 5) Please note: students who hold the Professional Award in Payroll Administration are exempt from assignment 1 of Module 1. Students who hold the Diploma in Payroll Supervision are exempt from modules 1, 2 and 3 (this reduces study time to just ten months). Course contents and learning timetable Total Duration 24 months MODULE 1: Organisation and Operating Process of Payroll: four months Introduces students to the PAYE system and how the tax year is constructed. It also requires the students to manually calculate tax, NI and statutory payments to arrive at the correct net pay. MODULE 2: Lawful and Statutory deductions and Payroll Law: five months This module covers technical issues and employment law and includes employee rights, contracts of employment, termination payments and taxation of benefits in kind. MODULE 3: Managing the Payroll Procedures and Liabilities: five months This module involves payroll procedures including how to deal with overpayments, data protection and the correct treatment of statutory and voluntary deductions. MODULE 4: Best Practice Payroll Management: five months This module concentrates on payroll management and centres around reconciliation procedures, BACS submission, payments to HMRC and other third parties. How to deal with internal and external audits and setting up PAYE Settlement Agreements are also dealt with in this module. MODULE 5: Financial and Office Management: five months This is the final module and examines office management such as budgetary control and analysis, delegation, staff training and motivation of staff. Evaluation of payroll systems and integration of associated systems are also included in this module. DON T FORGET TO ORDER YOUR OPTIONAL READING MATERIALS The Payroll Fact File offers students additional reading material to help them throughout their studies. Students receive at least 25% discount on these titles. The Payroll Alliance team were very supportive. Their guidance was always clear and it was reassuring to learn I was on the right track. Completing the Advanced Diploma has been a challenging but worthwhile experience and the skills and knowledge that I gained have already been put to good use at work. Arron Burgess, Payroll Manager, A E Media 1 1

12 Bridgers Many of our students prefer to take the step by step approach to their studies as outlined in the chart on page 6. These students are known as Bridgers because once they have completed one qualification, they bridge across to the next one. Students who have completed the Certificate in Payroll Practice are exempt from the first three modules of the Diploma in Payroll Supervision if they wish to continue their studies. This means that they have only modules 4 and 5 (three months per module) to complete to qualify for the Diploma in Payroll Supervision. Certificate in Payroll Practice to Diploma in Payroll Supervision Duration six months: to complete Modules 4 and 5 of the Diploma in Payroll Supervision. Equally, students who have completed the Diploma in Payroll Supervision are exempt from the first three modules of the Advanced Diploma in Payroll Management. Therefore they have only two modules to complete, modules 4 and 5 (five months per module), to attain the Advanced Professional Diploma in Payroll Management. Diploma in Payroll Supervision to Diploma in Payroll Management Duration ten months: to complete Modules 4 and 5 of the Diploma in Payroll Management. For further details of the subjects covered in Modules 4 and 5 please go to the Diploma in Payroll Supervision and the Diploma in Payroll Management. For fees please see the end of this brochure. 12

13 Payroll Alliance Online Academy Payroll Alliance s Online Academy allows the student to study anytime, anywhere. As well as having paper versions of the study material, our students also have access to all our course manuals and question banks via the Online Academy. Audio-visual lectures are available to view online as often as required and in addition the audio files can be downloaded on to any MP3 player. Help is never far away through the use of the Tutor, Student and Site Help Forums. The Forums allow students to access our Tutors words of wisdom and build a study network. Students are given the freedom and support to study whenever and wherever best suits their own needs. 13

14 Payroll Alliance Online Academy - Overview MP3 Lectures Easily downloaded and listened to on the move. Audio-visual lectures This series of on-screen lectures takes you through report writing and payroll issues covered in your study material, building your knowledge. Accessible 24 hours a day, all year round, you can now study when it suits you. Online study material Online versions of our study manuals, accessible wherever you are, all you need is an internet connection. Online report writing course As many of the assignments on the certificate and diploma programmes require students to produce reports we offer a free online report writing course via the Academy. The report writing course includes examples, exercises and hard copy course notes and can be accessed free throughout the student s studies. Presentations Each of our study manuals has a corresponding presentation written by our tutors. These can be viewed individually or in combination with the MP3 lectures, enabling you to study even when you are on the move. Tutor forum Useful tips are posted by our highly experienced tutor team. Student forum Students learn best when they have the ability to share common experiences. This forum allows all students to do this. Personal study blog Keep an online record of your progress and set individual targets to work toward. Payroll calendar containing all up and coming course dates and other key information, the calendar will help you plan your time. Students studying for the Certificate in Payroll Practice, Diploma in Payroll Supervision and the Advanced Diploma in Payroll Management have free access to all of the above. 14

15 Payroll Alliance Performance Tracker The Payroll Alliance Performance Tracker, our unique online reporting and tracking system, allows students and, where applicable, their employers, to monitor the progress of their studies and assignment results towards the BTEC, Pearson qualifications. The Payroll Alliance Tracker service allows students and their employer to view: Personalised Study Plans Assignment Timetable Course Bookings Student Performance Reports Both the Online Academy and the Performance Tracker come with any Payroll Alliance Qualifications course at no extra cost! Training Manager To register as a training manager is free. Simply your name, position, company, address, telephone number and name of the student: to info@payrollalliance.co.uk and enter in the subject line Training Manager Registration. Providing your organisation is sponsoring the student s studies then we will provide you with access to our Performance Tracker so that you can monitor your student s progress. 15

16 Optional classroom courses If you are actively studying the following Payroll Alliance qualifications you can attend the courses listed below at a special student price. The courses will assist you in your studies and are optional. Certificate in Payroll Practice Diploma in Payroll Supervision Advanced Professional Diploma in Payroll Management Payroll for Beginners Advanced Statutory Payments Run, Plan & Manage the Payroll Function Students actively studying the Certificate in Payroll Practice, Diploma in Payroll Supervision and the Advanced Professional Diploma in Payroll Management are provided with one free place (for the student only) at the Payroll Alliance Working Meetings spring and autumn events. 16

17 Fees & Further Information The member rates quoted below apply should your company/organisation currently hold a Payroll Alliance corporate membership. Professional Award in Payroll Administration (exam based) 1,856 + VAT (non-member) 1, VAT (member) The fee includes all course material, refreshments and lunches during the week. Certificate in Payroll Practice (assignment based) 1,050 + VAT (non-member) VAT (member) + annual student registration fee of VAT The fee includes attendance of the student workshops available throughout the course. Bridgers VAT (non-member) VAT (member) Certificate in Payroll Practice to Diploma in Payroll Supervision: duration six months. + annual student registration fee of VAT Diploma in Payroll Supervision to Diploma in Payroll Management: duration 10 months Fees: VAT (non member) VAT (member) + annual student registration 130 +VAT Diploma in Payroll Supervision (assignment based) 1,765 + VAT (non-member) 1, VAT (member) + two annual student registration fee of VAT each. The fee includes attendance of the student workshops available throughout the course. Exemptions: please note if you are exempt from Modules 1, 2, and 3 because you currently hold a Certificate in Payroll Practice then you will only pay 40% of the fee quoted above. Advanced Professional Diploma in Payroll Management (assignment based) 2,425 + VAT (non-member) 2, VAT (member) + two annual student registration fee of VAT each The fee includes attendance of the student workshops available throughout the course. Please note that the fees above assume you complete your studies in the time stated. Should you extend your studies for extenuating circumstances then further registration and deferral fees may be payable. The student registration fee includes the cost of attending the student workshops, Working Meetings and a monthly copy of the Payroll World Magazine. Once a student has qualified they are allowed to use the following letters after their name: Certificate in Payroll Practice: PA(Cert)PP Diploma in Payroll Supervision: PA(Dip)Sup Advanced Professional Diploma in Payroll Management: PA(Dip)Mgt Graduate Membership Students who qualify for the Certificate in Payroll Practice, Diploma in Payroll Supervision and the Advanced Professional Diploma in Payroll Management are invited to become Graduate members of Payroll Alliance for an annual fee of VAT. Graduates who have attained their payroll qualifications through another provider (certificate, diploma and above) are also eligible to become Graduate members following payment of a one-off 35 registration fee. 17

18 Please contact us if you have any questions or queries about Payroll Alliance Qualifications or would like to talk to us about courses. To enrol on any of our qualifications please call us or visit our website. Contact Details Phone Web Do you want your career to go sky high? We will help you succeed