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FNSSS00014 - Accounting Principles Skill Set

Course Details

Course Summary

This nationally recognised skill set is the ideal way to build a foundation of knowledge for workers in accounting and bookkeeping job roles who use knowledge of accounting principles to perform a range of analytical tasks in a variety of industries.

This skill set addresses the skills and knowledge required to apply accounting principles in accounting and bookkeeping job roles in a variety of industries that involve a range of analytical tasks.

This skill set is a nationally recognised accredited course.

Entry Requirements

Students enrolling in an accredited skill set are exempt from the Basic Skills Builder Testing (bksb).

However, the applicant must acknowledge an online declaration, within the online application process, that the applicant has the necessary language, literacy, and numeracy (LLN) skills to undertake the study and/or will access LLN support if required.

As registration requirements for the Tax Practitioner's Board (TPB) are regularly reviewed, it is recommended that students check current registration requirements prior to enrolment.

Course Details

Course Type Skill set
Student Availability
  • Domestic
Fees
Full Fee $3,059.00 (2024)
$3,164.00 (2025)
Fee for service per unit $437.00 (2024)
$452.00 (2025)
RPL Fee for service per Unit $219.00 (2024)
$339.00 (2025)
For detailed information on Course Fees, visit www.cqu.edu.au/fees
Application Mode
  • Direct To University
How to Apply Please Enquire or Apply Now
Study Area
  • Business, Accounting and Law
Skill Area
  • Accountancy
AQF Level Level 4: Certificate IV

Admission Codes

Domestic Students
Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes 		Not Applicable
International Students
CRICOS Codes 		Not Applicable

Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations

The achievement of this qualification requires you to complete 7 core units. On successful completion of all 7 units, students will receive the FNSSS00014 Accounting Principles Skill Set.

Career opportunities: Accounts Supervisor, Accounts Officer, Bookkeeper

Pathways: Students who successfully complete FNSSS00014 Accounting Principles Skill Set, will be eligible for credit towards FNS40222 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping.

Exit Points: Students who exit this course at any time prior to completion will receive a statement of attainment for those units of competency they have successfully achieved. 

Course Structures

In order to complete this course, you must:

  1. Complete 7 core units
This course has been structured into Clusters with a goal of streamlining the enrolment process.

These Clusters have been designed as a recommended study plan to ensure all course requirements are met.Training.gov.au

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.

Please select a course structure from the options below:
ONLINE COURSE
COURSE STRUCTURE

Online self-directed: 12 - 18 Months

Part-time: 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.

Units FNSTPB411 and FNSTPB412 include a supervised assessment conducted via MS Teams. These two units must not be enrolled for the same intake study period as the supervised assessments are held simultaneously for both units.

  • Online
  • Domestic

ONLINE COURSE

Cluster 1: FNSSS00014_C01: FNSACC321
Cluster 2: FNSSS00014_C02: FNSACC322
Cluster 3: FNSSS00014_C03: FNSACC426
Cluster 4: FNSSS00014_C04: FNSACC421
Cluster 5: FNSSS00014_C05: FNSACC418
Cluster 6: FNSSS00014_C06: FNSTPB412
Cluster 7: FNSSS00014_C07: FNSTPB411

Online self-directed course study is structured into fixed intake study periods that have set durations of 10 weeks per intake period from the intake commencement date.  You will be able to access your learning materials two weeks prior to the commencement of the intake study period. You must be enrolled into your unit/s to be able to access your learning materials.

To ensure you can manage your study load, we strongly recommend students follow the recommended unit study sequence when enrolling and enrol in no more than 1 unit per intake or the units required to complete one cluster/stage unless otherwise advised.

Note: For units FNSTPB412 and FNSTPB411, students must enrol in FNSTPB412 first as both FNSTPB412 and FNSTPB411 include a supervised assessment conducted via MS Teams. These two units must not be enrolled for the same intake study period as the supervised assessments are held simultaneously for both units.

Course Assessment Information

RPL - Students who have previous informal and formal learning need to advise their trainer/assessor prior to enrolment. If the student wishes to apply for an RPL they need to apply to the RPL Centre.
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.
Assessment Types
Written/Electronic Assessment
Project
RPL
Practical Task
Course Learning Outcomes
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Domestic 2019 Availabilities

Online Course

There are currently no intakes scheduled for this course structure.

Domestic 2020 Availabilities

Online Course

There are currently no intakes scheduled for this course structure.

Domestic 2021 Availabilities

Online Course

There are currently no intakes scheduled for this course structure.

Domestic 2022 Availabilities

Online Course

There are currently no intakes scheduled for this course structure.

Domestic 2023 Availabilities

Online Course

Online
November: Full Time/Part Time
December: Full Time/Part Time

Domestic 2024 Availabilities

Online Course

Online
January: Full Time/Part Time
February: Full Time/Part Time
March: Full Time/Part Time
April: Full Time/Part Time
May: Full Time/Part Time
June: Full Time/Part Time
July: Full Time/Part Time
August: Full Time/Part Time
September: Full Time/Part Time
October: Full Time/Part Time
November: Full Time/Part Time
December: Full Time/Part Time
For individual class days and times for each intake please check the TAFE Timetable located here
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Please Note:  Students with Apple Mac computers must contact the teacher (details below) prior to enrolling in any of the units.

Teacher Details: Peta Hardy Email: p.hardy@cqu.edu.au  Ph: 07 4940 3308


Enrolment Advice

You should NOT enrol in FNSTPB401 or FNSTPB411 and FNSTPB402 or FNSTPB412 simultaneously in the same intake period.  

(Note:  FNSTPB401 and FNSTPB402 are in transition to FNSTPB411 and FNSTPB412)


Tax Practitioner's Board (TPB) Requirements

The Tax Practioner's Board (TPB) requires a minimum of 40% of the assessment for both of these units to be supervised.  Please contact your teacher for further information.