Certificate III in Accounts Administration

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.

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.

After enrolment, students are required to attend a compulsory Orientation Session on Thursday 28 January 2021, from 6.00pm to 8.30pm at Nepean College, Kingswood Campus, Building N, Ground Floor, Room NG14/NG29. Students may also be required to complete a Literacy and Numeracy evaluation during the session. Students will need to bring a copy of their receipt as proof of enrolment.

STUDY COMMITMENT

This is a Part-Time Evening, face-to-face course. You will need to attend approximately 9.1 hours of class, over 2 days a week, for 36 weeks. As well as the in-class component, you will need to complete approximately 5.6 hours of other study per week.

You may also be required to complete approximately 2.4 hours of additional study each week outside of class hours, including private study, assessment preparation and online research work.

IS THIS COURSE RIGHT FOR YOU?

This course offering is designed for people who:

• are seeking to obtain knowledge and skills to work in the accounting industry, or,
• are looking at upskilling their previous qualifications or basically to obtain a qualification to recognise their work experience.

SERVICES AND STUDY SUPPORT

There are additional learning and study tools available for this course, including:

• Tutorial/Learning Support available in the Learning Centre (to assist with study skills)
• Library Resources
• Career Advise and Counselling Services
• Disability Services

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 on Tuesday and Wednesday from 5.30pm to 9.00pm. This timetable may change and will be confirmed by your teacher.

HOW TO APPLY

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 futher information or assistance, call 131 601.

If you are interested in studying as a Trainee please call 131 601 for full details (only if available as a trainee).

Find out more about Applying and Enrolling

Core Units

Elective Units

Accounts clerk