Certificate III in Financial Services (Accounts Clerical)

 
 

Traineeship option available
National Code
: 
FNS30304 
CRICOS Code: 069616J 
Centre:
Business Programs
Location:

Elgar Campus

Study Area: Business 
Study Area Sub Category: Accounting 
Jump to:
Units of Competency

Duration

6 months

Intake dates

January and July

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.

Entrance requirements

Australian Year 12 or equivalent with a pass.
Relevant senior employment experience in industry will be considered.

English Language Proficiency

A minimum IELTS overall score of 5.5 (Academic).
A minimum TOEFL score of 530 for paper examination; 179 for computer based and 71 for Internet based.

Special admission requirements

None

Cost

$AUD5,250, plus amenities and materials fees.

What employment opportunities will I have?

The course can lead to jobs such as accounts receivable and payable, bookkeeper including payroll, general ledger, bank reconciliation.

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) which leads to the Diploma and Advanced Diploma of Accounting.

Accreditation

Nationally Recognised

Where will I study?

Elgar Campus

All fees shown are in Australian dollars and do not include living or accommodation expenses. All fees quoted are indicative and are correct at the time of publishing. 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.
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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
This unit covers processing of payroll from data provided in manual or computerised payroll systems.
FNSICGEN305B
Maintain daily financial/business records
20 hr
BSBCMN308A
Maintain financial records
60 hr
This unit covers the maintenance of financial records for a business. It includes activities such as the maintenance of daily financial records, including reconciling debtors’ and creditors’ systems, preparing and maintaining a general ledger and preparing a trial balance. It also includes activities associated with the monitoring of cash control for accounting purposes.
BSBADM408A
Prepare financial reports
50 hr
BSBCMN214A
Create and use simple spreadsheets
20 hr
This unit covers the competency to create and use simple spreadsheets and charts through the use of spreadsheet software.
FNSACCT407B
Set up and operate a computerised accounting system
70 hr
FNSICACC307B
Reconcile and monitor accounts receivable
40 hr
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