Course Summary
This qualification reflects the role of individuals 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 skills and knowledge to demonstrate autonomy and judgement and to take limited responsibility in known situations under general supervision.
Requirements - To Be Eligible
For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.
Entry RequirementsCompletion 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.
What is the purpose of bksb?
The Basic Key Skills Builder (bksb) is an approved online review tool that will give you a level for your English (literacy) and Maths (numeracy) levels, and can also help to identify any skill gaps or areas that you might need additional support in.
Course Details
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| AQF Level | Level 3: Certificate III |
Admission Codes
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Domestic Students Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes |
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International Students CRICOS Codes |
Not Applicable |
Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations
This qualification consists of competency in 11 units. On successful completion of all 11 units, students will receive FNS30322 Certificate III in Accounts Administration.
Career opportunities: Accounts Assistant, Accounts Clerk, Office Assistant, Payroll Junior
Pathways: Some units of competency within FNS30322, may provide credit towards FNS40222 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping.
Students can also pathway into FNSSS00014 Accounting Principles Skill Set or FNSSSS00004 BAS Agent Registration Skill Set.
- Complete 7 core units
- Complete 4 elective units
Study Mode Definitions
- Online: Online courses provide the flexibility to study without normally requiring a student to visit a campus. Course content is studied through a number of means including the use of online discussion forums, electronic library resources, by contacting lecturers and teachers, and receiving study materials online/electronically. Work integrated learning, including placements, may be included in some courses.
- On-campus: Students studying in on-campus mode typically are expected to attend and participate in regular, structured on-campus teaching and learning activities throughout the University’s academic term. These activities may include lectures, tutorials, workshops and practice, online or other activities and normally will be timetabled at a CQUniversity campus or approved delivery site.
- Mixed Mode: Students studying in mixed mode will participate in a combination of online learning activities in addition to site-specific learning activities, which may include residential schools, co-op placements and/or work-integrated learning as a compulsory requirement of a unit. The additional site-specific learning activities are what differentiates a mixed-mode unit from an online unit.
*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.
12 mths - 18 mths
One (1) unit per 10 week study period
To ensure you can manage your study load, we recommend limiting your workload to no more than one (1) unit per study period.
Some students may progress at a faster rate based on their experience, knowledge, and skills, as they would be able to apply the actual context of workplace experience to their assessments.
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Core This qualification consists of competency in seven (7) core and four (4) elective units. Four (4) electives have been recommended for the Online Course delivery. Students should enrol in a maximum of one (1) unit at a time, following the recommended sequence. For students wishing to enrol into more than the recommended one (1) unit maximum, this must be discussed with the Teacher prior to enrolling. On successful completion of all 11 units, students will receive a Certificate III in Accounts Administration. |
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| BSBTEC302 | Design and produce spreadsheets | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| FNSACC323 | Perform financial calculations | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| FNSACC321 | Process financial transactions and extract interim reports | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| FNSACC322 | Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| BSBXCM301 | Engage in workplace communication | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| FNSACC314 | Conduct business activities using a computerised accounting system | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| FNSINC311 | Work together in the financial services industry | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
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Elective
Students must complete seven (7) core units and four (4) elective units. |
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| FNSACM312 | Reconcile financial transactions | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| FNSACC405 | Maintain inventory records | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| BSBHRM416 | Process payroll | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| BSBPEF301 | Organise personal work priorities | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Unit Sequence
Units with the same sequence number should be enrolled into at the same time.
| Sequence | Unit |
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| 1 | BSBTEC302 - Design and produce spreadsheets |
| 2 | FNSACC323 - Perform financial calculations |
| 3 | FNSACC321 - Process financial transactions and extract interim reports |
| 4 | FNSACC322 - Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers |
| 5 | BSBXCM301 - Engage in workplace communication |
| 6 | FNSACC314 - Conduct business activities using a computerised accounting system |
| 7 | FNSINC311 - Work together in the financial services industry |
| 8 | FNSACM312 - Reconcile financial transactions |
| 9 | FNSACC405 - Maintain inventory records |
| 10 | BSBHRM416 - Process payroll |
| 11 | BSBPEF301 - Organise personal work priorities |
12 mths - 18 mths
One (1) unit per 10 week study period
To ensure you can manage your study load, we recommend limiting your workload to no more than one (1) unit per study period.
Some students may progress at a faster rate based on their experience, knowledge, and skills, as they would be able to apply the actual context of workplace experience to their assessments.
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Core This qualification consists of competency in seven (7) core and four (4) elective units. Four (4) electives have been recommended for the Start TAFE Now (STN) Course delivery. Students should enrol in a maximum of one (1) unit at a time, following the recommended sequence. For students wishing to enrol into more than the recommended one (1) unit maximum, this must be discussed with the Teacher prior to enrolling. On successful completion of all 11 units, students will receive a Certificate III in Accounts Administration. |
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| BSBTEC302 | Design and produce spreadsheets | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| FNSACC323 | Perform financial calculations | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| FNSACC321 | Process financial transactions and extract interim reports | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| FNSACC322 | Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| BSBXCM301 | Engage in workplace communication | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| FNSACC314 | Conduct business activities using a computerised accounting system | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| FNSINC311 | Work together in the financial services industry | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
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Elective
Students must complete seven (7) core units and four (4) elective units. |
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| FNSACM312 | Reconcile financial transactions | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| FNSACC405 | Maintain inventory records | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| BSBHRM416 | Process payroll | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| BSBPEF301 | Organise personal work priorities | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Unit Sequence
Units with the same sequence number should be enrolled into at the same time.
| Sequence | Unit |
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| 1 | BSBTEC302 - Design and produce spreadsheets |
| 2 | FNSACC323 - Perform financial calculations |
| 3 | FNSACC321 - Process financial transactions and extract interim reports |
| 4 | FNSACC322 - Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers |
| 5 | BSBXCM301 - Engage in workplace communication |
| 6 | FNSACC314 - Conduct business activities using a computerised accounting system |
| 7 | FNSINC311 - Work together in the financial services industry |
| 8 | FNSACM312 - Reconcile financial transactions |
| 9 | FNSACC405 - Maintain inventory records |
| 10 | BSBHRM416 - Process payroll |
| 11 | BSBPEF301 - Organise personal work priorities |
Course Assessment Information
Credit transfer - If credit for relevant formal qualifications is sought, then the process will be actioned after the student has enrolled in at least one unit of competency as directed by the relevant trainer/assessor. The Trainer/Assessor will work with the student on their credit transfer application, and provide advice and support as necessary.
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| Written/Electronic Assessment |
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| Practical Task |
| Project |
Domestic 2023 Availabilities
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