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Certificate III in Financial Services (Accounts Clerical)

National Code: FNS30304
CRICOS Code: 056867G
Centre: Business Programs
Location: Elgar Campus
Enquiries: 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445)
Email: courseinfo@bhtafe.edu.au
Study Area: Business
Study Area Sub Category: Accounting


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What does this course involve?

This course is the hands-on way to get a solid, practical grounding in bookkeeping.

You will learn all the skills necessary to perform bookkeeping tasks in the workplace.

You will receive training in manual and computerised accounting, office procedures, computing and communications. Special emphasis is given to the practical aspects of bookkeeping as a career.

This course is also available to international students.

What employment opportunities will I have?

The course can leads to jobs such as:

  • Accounts receivable and payable
  • Bookkeeper including payroll, general ledger, bank reconciliation


As a student, the Institute’s Employment Service is your first port of call for advice on gaining employment in this field, and can be contacted on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).

Accreditation

Nationally Recognised

What further study options will I have?

As a graduate of this course you will be able to continue on and study the Certificate IV in Financial Services (Accounting).

Can I apply?

  • You must be 16 years or over (or mature age)

How do I apply?

Direct Entry - Beginning and mid-year entry

If you have any queries, please contact the Institute on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).

How will I be selected for this course?

  • Individual Interview

Length of course

Full time 6 months
Part time 12 months (4 days per week, Mon-Wed 9:30-3pm & Fri 9.30am-11.30am)

Where will I study?

Elgar Campus

What costs and other fees should I expect?

Both Self Funded $AUD 857.10 and Government Funded.
Places in this course may be available using either government funding or student funding. Contact the Institute for further information about the fees and charges associated with this course.

Click here to learn about scholarships that may be relevant to this course.

How will I be assessed?

  • Written assessment
  • Examination or testing

Will my previous experience or study count?

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Recognition of Current Competencies (RCC) takes into account the knowledge and skills you’ve already gained through your previous education and work. This may be through formal or informal training, paid or unpaid work experience, and can earn you credit if relevant to your chosen course.


All fees quoted are the 2009 calendar year indicative fees and are correct at the time of print. In subsequent calendar years, fees may be subject to a small increase in line with annual Institute fee pricing reviews. This qualification may have prerequisites, co-requisite or bridging units from lower or higher level qualifications. For further clarification please seek advice from the Institute.

Units of Competency

FNSICIND301B Work in the financial services industry 20 hr
FNSICGEN301B Communicate in the workplace 40 hr
FNSICGEN302B Use technology in the workplace 50 hr
FNSICGEN304B Apply health and safety practices in the workplace 20 hr
FNSICACC304B Prepare and bank receipts 10 hr
FNSICACC306B Process journal entries 10 hr
BSBADM308A Process payroll 20 hr
FNSICGEN305B Maintain daily financial/business records 20 hr
BSBCMN308A Maintain financial records 60 hr
BSBADM408A Prepare financial reports 50 hr
BSBCMN214A Create and use simple spreadsheets 20 hr
FNSACCT407B Set up and operate a computerised accounting system 70 hr
FNSICACC307B Reconcile and monitor accounts receivable 40 hr



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