Certificate III in Accounts Administration
- National Course Code: FNS30317
- TAFE NSW code: FNS30317-01V02-22PMQ-012
Location – Port Macquarie
Attendance
Full Time
Course Start Date
18 Jul 2022
Study Commitment
20 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.
This course is superseded. You can still enrol in this course, and you will be contacted if you need to transition into the next version when it is available.
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.
Discover the skills you need, for the job you want at a TAFE NSW Information Session.
STUDY COMMITMENT
This is a full time, combination course. You must attend approximately 20 hours of class. You may also be required to complete approximately 6 hours of additional study. This additional study could include private study, work placements and research.
The course will run 4 days a week for 18 weeks.
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
The way you learn may change during your enrolment to ensure the best learning experience or to keep you safe as COVID-19 restrictions change, and some of our face to face classes may change to online or virtual classroom learning. Also, to ensure that we keep you safe while studying, we may modify our face to face classes to meet physical distancing requirements and increased cleaning on campus. If work placement and the demonstration of practical skills are requirements of your course, there may be a modification or delay in the planned timeframe due to COVID-19 impacts. Be assured, we'll keep you informed every step of the way.
This course is currently scheduled on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday with day classes, and Friday with morning classes. This timetable may change and will be confirmed by your teacher.
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:
- Access to internet and computer to join virtual classroom and complete directed learning
- general stationery items
- a USB
- Some soft copy resources and workbooks are provided. If hard copies are required, this will be at your own expense.
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
Enrolling 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. Enrol and pay online via our secure payment gateway to secure your place. As you progress through the 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. (only if available as a trainee)
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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Port Macquarie
Phone 131 601
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