Certificate III in Accounts Administration
- National Course Code: FNS30317
- TAFE NSW code: FNS30317-01V02-21LIS-008
Location – Lismore
Study Type
Full Time
Course Start Date
01 Feb 2021
Study Commitment
28.9 Hours per week
Duration
18 Weeks
- Nationally Recognised Training
- Traineeship Allowed
- This training is fully government-subsidised under JobTrainer
Course Details
The Certificate III in Accounts Administration will help you start your career as an accounts assistant. Gain a strong foundational knowledge in accounts and be qualified to support your team using software, spreadsheets, reports, and other financial documents.
This is a fully government-subsidised JobTrainer course. Eligibility criteria applies.
LEARN NEW SKILLS
Through theoretical and practical course work, you will learn to:
- Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers
- Perform financial calculations and maintain spreadsheets
- Work effectively in the financial services industry
- Design and produce business documents
- Use industry tools, techniques and software
DEVELOP YOUR TALENT
Develop the skills that will help you get ahead in this career:
- Enjoy working with numbers
- Interpersonal skills to work with your team and provide great services to clients
- Keen eye for detail
- Problem solving skills
ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS
Completing this course will provide you with:
- Nationally recognised qualification
- Strong foundation to work confidently in the industry
- The right path to growing your career fast
GROW YOUR CAREER
Continue your studies and gain the skills that will more senior roles:
- Certificate IV in Accounting
- Diploma of Accounting
- Advanced Diploma of Accounting
Career outcomes and job roles:
- Accounts assistant
- Office assistant
- Payroll junior
INDUSTRY DEMAND
Technology is changing the role of administrators and this course provides the industry-relevant knowledge and skills to work effectively in an evolving space.
When you study with TAFE NSW, we want you to succeed. Entry requirements allow us to make sure that you have the right pre-existing knowledge and skills to achieve your chosen qualification. You will need to provide evidence that you meet the requirements listed in this section.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
TAFE NSW offers the Certificate III in Accounts Administration as either a traineeship or non-traineeship, so you can create the career you want.
Non-traineeship
There are no entry requirements for non-trainees. You can enrol in this course now.
Traineeship
To be eligible for this course you must:
- Be in relevant employment as this course is delivered in the workplace
- Have a signed traineeship contract
Thinking about a traineeship? Enquire today.
IS THIS COURSE RIGHT FOR YOU?
To be prepared for this course, it is recommended that you have:
- An interest and aptitude in working with numbers
- Basic computer skills
- Willingness to develop workplace communication skills
If you need help preparing for study, contact us about your options.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
With 130 locations across the state, TAFE NSW tailors qualifications to meet the needs of the local community and specific student groups (like apprentices, fast-tracked and online students). To make sure this course is the right fit for you, we will need you to demonstrate that you can meet the additional requirements below.
To be enrolled in this course, you need to:
- be screened for basic Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills, to enable teachers to facilitate additional support where required, or suggest a more appropriate course if the need arises
- have previous computer experience
- have access to a computer at home, to allow for practice, and completion of at home activities and assessment work. If you don't have access to a computer at home, you will have access to TAFE libraries, to complete any work
To successfully complete this course, you will need:
- to complete your course work, as per your timetable schedule
- to participate regularly and consistently
TAFE NSW will make every reasonable effort to ensure that it can accommodate your Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) needs. Support is based on review of your LLN skills, prior to, or within, the first two weeks of commencement of study. This is achieved through written tasks, or accessing diagnostic tools, such as RUReady, and can include a one-on-one interview. Ongoing indentification of LLN support needs, will occur through monitoring formative class activities, and if deemed applicable, a meeting will be arranged to discuss the LLN assistance TAFE NSW can provide you, with a view of creating an indivdual training and learning plan, that best addresses your LLN needs.
To register for an information session, head to tafensw.edu.au/infofest. Students who cannot attend the Information Session please make an online enquiry or contact us on 131 601 for more information about the course!
INFORMATION SESSIONS
To find out more about this course, meet our teachers and receive information about enrolment and next steps, attend an information session.
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, 20 January 2021 | Anytime between 10.00am and 2.00pm | Lismore Campus, Building A, Level 2, Room 07 |
| Wednesday, 20 January 2021 | Anytime between 4.00pm and 5.30pm | Lismore Campus, Building A, Level 2, Room 07 |
STUDY COMMITMENT
This is a full time day course. You will need to attend approximately 18 hours of class, over 3 days a week, for 18 weeks. As well as the in-class component, you will need to complete approximately 10.9 hours of other study per week.
You may also be required to complete approximately 5.4 hours of additional study each week outside of class hours, including private study, research, and assessment preparation.
IS THIS COURSE RIGHT FOR YOU?
This course offering is designed for people who:
- have an interest and aptitude in working with numbers
- have basic computer skills
- are either currently unemployed, want to return to the workforce following an extended absence, or are transitioning to a new career, and have transferrable skills
- may have already completed Certificate II level qualifications, or have equivalent skills and knowledge, and are looking to increase their skills and qualifications
- are existing workers, who want to develop their skills and knowledge in business administration and accounting roles, in a wide range of business fields, or move into other courses in business administration or accounting
- have an interest, or some experience, in this type of work, and are seeking to increase their skills and knowledge so they can seek employment or further training in this vocation
SERVICES AND STUDY SUPPORT
There are additional learning and study tools available for this course, including:
- Additional Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) support, may be provided in the classroom where a need has been highlighted through screening. If you have identified as having a disability, you are eligible to receive individual tutorial support, determined on an individual basis
We offer student services and study support to ensure you can achieve your goals. Learn about TAFE NSW Student Services
As a TAFE NSW student in this course, you will have access to:
- LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com)
- Smarthinking - after hours online study support service
- Easy computing online short courses
- Access to local TAFE libraries
- Accessibility and Disability Support Services
- Access to Read&Write learning support software at TAFE and at home
To keep you safe while studying, some of our face to face classes may be replaced with online or connected learning. We have also modified our face to face classes to meet physical distancing requirements and increased cleaning on campus. As restrictions ease, the way you attend your class may change again. If work placement and the demonstration of practical skills are requirements of your course, due to the impacts of COVID-19 there may be a delay or modification in being able to undertake these aspects of your course in the planned timeframe. Be assured, we'll keep you informed every step of the way.
This course is currently scheduled for 3 days a week. An individual training plan will be provided when you enrol in this course. Your plan will outline the recommended study timetable and detail your units and assessments.
This is a fully government-subsidised JobTrainer course. Eligibility criteria applies.
SMART AND SKILLED FEES
This course is government-subsidised, meaning you pay a portion of the full course fee to TAFE NSW and the NSW Government will pay the balance. However, you must meet certain eligibility criteria for this to apply.
Depending on your previous qualifications and experience, your fee may be less than the maximum fee quoted. Your actual fee and eligibility for concession/exemption will be calculated and confirmed during the enrolment process. Payment plans are available through TAFE NSW for Smart and Skilled eligible qualifications.
For further information about eligibility and explanations of the different fee categories, visit Are You Eligible?
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
You will need to provide for yourself the following resources which you will keep when you complete your study:
- general stationery, (ie, pen, pencil, eraser, highlighters, and stapler)
- an A4 ring binder/dividers, and plastic sleeves for handouts
- headphones
- a USB storage device, or access to a cloud storage account, will also be required
READ BEFORE YOU ENROL
Learn about TAFE NSW Fees
Learn about TAFE NSW Payment/Funding
RECOGNITION
Recognition is a process of acknowledging previously completed qualifications, skills, knowledge or experience relevant to your course. This may reduce the amount of learning required, reduce your course fees and allow you to achieve your qualification faster.
Learn about Recognition at TAFE NSW Recognition
Applying with us is easy, though the exact process does depend on your course and any prerequisites that go with it. Be sure to read all course information carefully to make sure it is the right qualification, location and study type for you. As you progress through the application and enrolment process you will be prompted to provide additional information.
For further information or assistance, call 131 601.
If you are interested in studying as a Trainee please call 131 601 for full details.
Find out more about Applying and Enrolling
Core Units
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| BSBITU306 | Design and produce business documents |
| BSBWRT301 | Write simple documents |
| FNSACC304 | Conduct business activities using a computerised accounting system |
| FNSACC311 | Process financial transactions and extract interim reports |
| FNSACC312 | Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers |
| FNSACC313 | Perform financial calculations |
| FNSINC301 | Work effectively in the financial services industry |
Elective Units
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| BSBCUS301 | Deliver and monitor a service to customers |
| BSBFIA302 | Process payroll |
| BSBITU304 | Produce spreadsheets |
| FNSACM301 | Administer financial accounts |
Accounts clerk
Whether you're a school leaver, an aspiring apprentice, looking to kickstart a career, or you're upskilling, reskilling, or re-training, there's a TAFE NSW course to give you the skills you need for the job you want.
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Lismore
64 Conway Street,
Lismore
Phone
131 601
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