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OverviewAbout this course
Build on your accounting skills and enhance your payroll expertise. This course will help prepare you for a successful career as a sought after payroll specialist. Gain the knowledge and practical tools needed to stand out in today’s competitive job market.
OutcomesWhat you'll gain
Learning outcomes
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
Use payroll systems to process employee salary packaging arrangements
Process complex superannuation and employment termination payments (ETPs)
Follow payroll requirements of state and federal regulatory authorities
Apply taxation principles to payroll services
Analyse, prepare and check data to prepare complex employee payments
Obtain and apply knowledge of industrial regulations to the provision of payroll services
Course outcomes
Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.
A nationally accredited Statement of Attainment
Credit towards a full qualification
Experience in processing a range of complex payroll payments
A sound understanding of current payroll industry regulatory and compliance requirements
Strong pathways to continue your studies and enhance your career opportunities
SuitabilityIs this course right for you?
Entry requirements
Some courses require evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol.
- There are no entry requirements for this qualification. You can enrol today.
Completion requirements
During your study you’ll need to provide your teacher with the following evidence:
Entry recommendations
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
A basic knowledge of payroll
Foundational computer skills
We tailor our courses to meet local community needs, so some campuses may have extra entry requirements. Check your preferred location for details. Need help preparing? Contact us for support.
Find Your Fit
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PathwaysFuture career and study options
Career pathways
Our graduates go onto roles like: payroll specialist, payroll officer and payroll clerk.
Study pathways
Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:
Previous study0 Courses
Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.
The Payroll Administrator Skill Set does not have any pre-requisite courses.
Further study0 Courses
Advance your skills to take your career to the next level
The Payroll Administrator Skill Set does not have any post-graduate courses.
Related study0 Courses
Strengthen your expertise and gain specialist skills to expand your employability.
The Payroll Administrator Skill Set does not have any related courses.
Your experience counts
At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.
UnitsUnits taught in this course
Core units - 5
Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.
Interpret and apply knowledge of taxation systems relevant to payrollFNSPAY515
Interpret and apply knowledge of industrial regulations relevant to payrollFNSPAY514
Process complex employee terminations in payrollFNSPAY513
Process salary packaging arrangements and additional allowances in payrollFNSPAY511
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