IAB
Level 2
QN: 601/0476/4
Curriculum Active
IAB Level 2 Certificate In Computerised Payroll for Business
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by IAB. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 109 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
IAB
Syllabus Units
9 Units
Guided Hours
109 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Calculate Gross Pay
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to determine basic pay for different payroll periods
- Be able to calculate overtime payable from given information
- Be able to calculate additional payments from given information
- Be able to implement permanent changes to rates of pay from given organisational information
- Be able to implement relevant statutory additions to pay when entitlement has been determined
2
Composition of an employee payroll record
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the information required to set up a payroll record for a new employee
- Know how to complete a P11 deduction sheet or equivalent, for a new employee
- Know how to deal with income tax forms for a new employee
- Understand the procedure for aligning employer data with HMRC records
3
Computerised Payroll Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to process information on starters, leavers and changes to current employees
- Be able to process payroll accurately on a pay period basis
- Be able to back up and update systems when required
4
Computerised Payroll Theory
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand potential health and safety and security risks
- Maintain the security of data within a computerised environment
- Understand organisational procedures for processing payroll in a computerised environment
- Understand the statutory requirements for submitting information
5
Elements of Gross Pay
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what constitutes basic pay for different payroll periods
- Understand the principles of calculating overtime payments
- Know what constitutes gross pay from additional payments
- Understand the need and procedures to make temporary and permanent changes to rates of pay
6
Fundamentals of employment legislation for payroll
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know what payroll information is to be prepared and kept by law.
- Understand data protection legislation in relation to payroll
- Know the general principles of employment rights legislation
7
Spreadsheet Software
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Use a spreadsheet to enter, edit and organise numerical and other data
- Select and use appropriate formulas and data analysis tools to meet requirements
- Select and use tools and techniques to present and format spreadsheet information
8
Statutory and non-statutory payments and additions
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles of the PAYE system.
- Understand the principles of the National Insurance system.
- Understand the principles of Student Loan deductions.
- Understand the principles of Statutory Sick Pay (SSP).
- Understand the principles of Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP).
- Understand the principles of Statutory Adoption Pay (SAP).
- Understand the principles of Statutory Paternity Pay (SPP and SPP(A)).
- Understand the principles of Attachment of Earnings Orders (AOE).
- Understand the need to complete period end payroll procedures
9
Termination of Employment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what constitutes a leaver.
- Know the amendments to make to a leaver’s final pay
- Understand statutory requirements when processing a leaver.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 601/0476/4
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- IAB
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Apr 2022