PAYROLL FOR BUSINESS Level 2 Award

Level 2
Further Education
Newry Campus
Portadown Campus

Overview

This course will allow candidates to develop skills and underpin the use of commercially available payroll software to prepare payroll records, process the payroll and maintain accurate information.

The qualification is specifically aimed at learners who wish to gain an introduction to the study of payroll using commercially available payroll software and gain a qualification at Level 2 of the regulated qualification framework, either from a point of no previous knowledge, or having worked in a payroll environment with no accredited payroll qualifications. It is also aimed at:

Those who have achieved the IAB Level 1 Award in Computerised Payroll, IAB Level 1 Award in Payroll or IAB Level 1 Award in Computerised Payroll for Business.
Those who are new to working in payroll but have some previous general knowledge of payroll procedures.
Those who now wish to increase their skills and knowledge to that required of payroll processors in a computerised payroll environment, prior to employment.
Those who wish to return to working in payroll and need to update their knowledge.
Those who are already employed in payroll processing or allied roles and who wish to ensure that they have both a firm foundation and the knowledge and skills to perform some non-routine computerised payroll tasks.
Those preparing for or undertaking an Apprenticeship in Payroll at Level 2.
Learners who are also considering a career as a self-employed practitioner will find the course invaluable as a basis for completing day-to-day payroll processes, as will business owners who would like to be actively involved in the gathering and processing of payroll data and keeping of payroll records for their business. It is advisable for those offering a payroll service to also have the full underpinning knowledge of payroll calculations, practices and procedures.

Individuals will be assessed through an online knowledge test which will test the theory behind payroll.

At the end of the course, there will also be a practical exam which will be forwarded to the examining body.

In addition to the course fees, you will be required to pay a £50.00 IAB Student Membership fee directly to IAB. You will not be eligible to sit the assessment unless this fee is paid.

On successful completion, learners can progress to the Level 3 Certificate in Computerised Payroll Administration or other advanced payroll courses.

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Newry East Campus

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P0616NE
Code

Part Time
Mode of Study

Evening
Class Type

16 Weeks
Duration

2.50
Hours Per Week

23/09/2025 19:00
Start Date & Time

Tue
Day/s

£203
Total Full Fee Per Year

£153
Total Concessionary Fee

Full Fee Breakdown

Course Fee

£100

Exam/Awarding Body Fee

£103

Total Fee

£203

**Concession Fee Breakdown

Concession Fee

£50

Total Fee

£153

Fees Payable Each Year **Am I eligible for concessionary fees?

Portadown Campus

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P0617PE
Code

Part Time
Mode of Study

Evening
Class Type

16 Weeks
Duration

2.50
Hours Per Week

02/10/2025 19:00
Start Date & Time

Thu
Day/s

£203
Total Full Fee Per Year

£153
Total Concessionary Fee

Full Fee Breakdown

Course Fee

£100

Exam/Awarding Body Fee

£103

Total Fee

£203

**Concession Fee Breakdown

Concession Fee

£50

Total Fee

£153

Fees Payable Each Year **Am I eligible for concessionary fees?

Newry East Campus

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P0615NE
Code

Part Time
Mode of Study

Evening
Class Type

16 Weeks
Duration

2.50
Hours Per Week

07/10/2025 19:00
Start Date & Time

Tue
Day/s

£203
Total Full Fee Per Year

£153
Total Concessionary Fee

Full Fee Breakdown

Course Fee

£100

Exam/Awarding Body Fee

£103

Total Fee

£203

**Concession Fee Breakdown

Concession Fee

£50

Total Fee

£153

Fees Payable Each Year **Am I eligible for concessionary fees?

Portadown Campus

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P0618PE
Code

Part Time
Mode of Study

Evening
Class Type

16 Weeks
Duration

2.50
Hours Per Week

29/01/2026 19:00
Start Date & Time

Thu
Day/s

£203
Total Full Fee Per Year

£153
Total Concessionary Fee

Full Fee Breakdown

Course Fee

£100

Exam/Awarding Body Fee

£103

Total Fee

£203

**Concession Fee Breakdown

Concession Fee

£50

Total Fee

£153

Fees Payable Each Year **Am I eligible for concessionary fees?

Portadown Campus

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P0617PE
Code

Part Time
Mode of Study

Evening
Class Type

16 Weeks
Duration

2.50
Hours Per Week

10/09/2026 19:00
Start Date & Time

Thu
Day/s

£0.00
Total Full Fee Per Year

£0.00
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Newry East Campus

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P0615NE
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16 Weeks
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2.50
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15/09/2026 19:00
Start Date & Time

Tue
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P0616NE
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Evening
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16 Weeks
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2.50
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22/09/2026 19:00
Start Date & Time

Tue
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£0.00
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Portadown Campus

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P0618PE
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Evening
Class Type

16 Weeks
Duration

2.50
Hours Per Week

28/01/2027 19:00
Start Date & Time

Thu
Day/s

£0.00
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£0.00
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