This qualification reflects the job roles of employees with functions that could include financial data entry, processing accounts and payrolls, providing customer service in financial transactions and producing financial reports. Individuals in these roles apply knowledge and skills to demonstrate autonomy and judgement and to take limited responsibility in known situations under general supervision. No licensing or certification requirements apply to this qualification.
Completion of the bksb (Basic Key Skills Builder) online literacy and numeracy assessment prior to enrolment, unless the student has completed an equal or higher level course
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AQF Level | Level 3: Certificate III |
Domestic Students Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes |
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International Students CRICOS Codes |
Not Applicable |
A student completing the Certificate III in Accounts Administration have the possibility of the following occupational outcomes:
Inventory Clerks, Accounts Clerks, Payroll Clerks, Accounting Operatives, Accounts Receivable Clerks, Accounts Payable Clerks.
Study Mode Definitions
*All study modes may include Vocational placement and/or work integrated learning.
Select a course structure below to view the delivery details, including the different study modes offered for each structure.
Learners have a finish date for individual units but may complete their training sooner if they have reached the required skill level. As most students will undertake this course online on a part-time basis, the duration for the full qualification will vary. The course can typically be completed in 18 months, based on approximately 1200 hours of learning.
Core It is recommended that you enrol in one or two units per intake. It is strongly recommended you complete FNSACC311 before FNSACC312 and that FNSACC304 be the last core unit completed. |
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BSBITU306 | Design and produce business documents | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
BSBWRT301 | Write simple documents | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
FNSACC313 | Perform financial calculations | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
FNSACC311 | Process financial transactions and extract interim reports | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
FNSACC312 | Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
FNSACC304 | Conduct business activities using a computerised accounting system | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
FNSINC301 | Work effectively in the financial services industry | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Elective You must complete 4 electives. Either BSBCUS301 or BSBWOR301 can be completed as the final unit, you can select which unit you prefer. |
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BSBWOR301 | Organise personal work priorities and development | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
BSBCUS301 | Deliver and monitor a service to customers | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
BSBFIA401 | Prepare financial reports | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
BSBITU304 | Produce spreadsheets | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
BSBFIA302 | Process Payroll | More Information | Training.gov Details |
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1 | BSBITU306 - Design and produce business documents |
2 | BSBWRT301 - Write simple documents |
3 | FNSACC313 - Perform financial calculations |
4 | FNSACC311 - Process financial transactions and extract interim reports |
5 | FNSACC312 - Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers |
6 | FNSACC304 - Conduct business activities using a computerised accounting system |
7 | FNSINC301 - Work effectively in the financial services industry |
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BSBWOR301 | Organise personal work priorities and development |
BSBCUS301 | Deliver and monitor a service to customers |
BSBFIA401 | Prepare financial reports |
BSBITU304 | Produce spreadsheets |
BSBFIA302 | Process Payroll |
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Written/Electronic Assessment |
Practical Task |
RPL |
Project |
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
This course has moved into a transition period.
All students studying this course MUST complete their studies by 11 December 2023. The last enrolment intake date for students is October 2023. Please note there will be no extensions beyond 11 December 2023.
What else might I find useful?
Financial assistance with fees may be available through concessions or via ‘Time to Pay’ payment plan. This and other information such as student support, study and library assistance can be found at www.cqu.edu.au/current-student
Is what I already know taken into account?
Yes. Your current skills and experience matter to us. Consideration is given to your prior life and work experience as well as formal and informal training. You can apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) through our RPL centre. Please note that documentary evidence will be requested as well as other sources of evidence.