FNS30322 | 110034H

Certificate III in Accounts Administration

Begin your career in accounts administration with this entry-level course. This course is designed to provide you with a broad range of skills that will open up a world of employment opportunities.

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STUDY LOCATIONS Sunshine Coast Wide Bay Burnett

WAYS TO STUDY Online Apprenticeships and traineeships

NEXT INTAKE Duration: Average course duration 15 months View all intakes

WHAT YOU'LL PAY

Fee-Free TAFE

Concession

$760

Subsidised

$1,280

Full Fee

$2,830

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Course overview

Begin your career in accounts administration with this entry-level course. Gain the practical work skills to get started as an accounts clerk or payroll officer. This course will provide you with the problem solving and practical skills employers look for.

According to the Australian Government’s Labour Market Insights report, there is an expected growth of over 4% in this occupational area to 2026, ensuring your skills will remain in demand.

This course will give you a practical understanding of the various roles within the finance sector. You'll gain a broad range of skills including writing simple documents, producing business documents, performing financial calculations, extracting interim reports, and administering subsidiary accounts and ledgers.

Successful completion of this qualification will show potential employers you have the skills required to work as an accounts clerk, payroll officer, or accounts officer. You will also have a sound basis to continue on with further studies in the finance or accounting industries.

What can I do?

Accounts Assistant
Payroll Junior
Accounts Clerk
Office Assistant

Course outcome:

FNS30322 Certificate III in Accounts Administration

Further study options

At TAFE Queensland we believe in providing quality pathways to further education opportunities. Give yourself the best chance to continue to grow with further study options that will open up exciting employment opportunities in the world of finance and accounts administration.

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What you will study

The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 4 elective units from the list below.

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

UNIT CODE
BSBTEC302

Design and produce spreadsheets

UNIT CODE :
BSBTEC302

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop spreadsheets through the use of spreadsheet applications.
UNIT NAME
Design and produce spreadsheets

UNIT CODE
BSBXCM301

Engage in workplace communication

UNIT CODE :
BSBXCM301

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to communicate (through written, oral and nonverbal form) in the workplace within an industry.
UNIT NAME
Engage in workplace communication

UNIT CODE
FNSACC314

Conduct business activities using a computerised accounting system

UNIT CODE :
FNSACC314

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use a computerised accounting system to process transactions and produce reports.
UNIT NAME
Conduct business activities using a computerised accounting system

UNIT CODE
FNSACC321

Process financial transactions and extract interim reports

UNIT CODE :
FNSACC321

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare and process routine financial documents, prepare journal entries, post journal entries to ledgers, prepare banking and reconcile financial receipts, and extract a trial balance and interim reports.
UNIT NAME
Process financial transactions and extract interim reports

UNIT CODE
FNSACC322

Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers

UNIT CODE :
FNSACC322

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to reconcile and monitor subsidiary accounts and ledgers in financial accounts receivable and accounts payable systems.
UNIT NAME
Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers

UNIT CODE
FNSACC323

Perform financial calculations

UNIT CODE :
FNSACC323

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use a range of routine calculation methods and techniques when performing routine financial calculations and checking calculation outcomes.
UNIT NAME
Perform financial calculations

UNIT CODE
FNSINC311

Work together in the financial services industry

UNIT CODE :
FNSINC311

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to interpret and apply industry and organisational procedures, guidelines, policies, ethical standards, and sustainability requirements to day-to-day work in the financial services industry.
UNIT NAME
Work together in the financial services industry

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

UNIT CODE
BSBHRM416

Process payroll

UNIT CODE :
BSBHRM416

Unit description :
This unit describes skills and knowledge required to process payroll from provided data using manual and computerised payroll systems.
UNIT NAME
Process payroll

UNIT CODE
BSBOPS304

Deliver and monitor a service to customers

UNIT CODE :
BSBOPS304

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify customer needs, deliver and monitor customer service and identify improvements in the provision of customer service.
UNIT NAME
Deliver and monitor a service to customers

UNIT CODE
BSBPEF301

Organise personal work priorities

UNIT CODE :
BSBPEF301

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to organise personal work schedules, to monitor and obtain feedback on work performance and to maintain required levels of competence.
UNIT NAME
Organise personal work priorities

UNIT CODE
BSBTEC301

Design and produce business documents

UNIT CODE :
BSBTEC301

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design and produce various business documents. It includes selecting and using a range of functions on a variety of computer applications. The unit applies to those who possess fundamental skills in computer operations. They may exercise discretion and judgement using appropriate theoretical knowledge of document design and production to provide technical advice and support to a team. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
UNIT NAME
Design and produce business documents

UNIT CODE
BSBTEC402

Design and produce complex spreadsheets

UNIT CODE :
BSBTEC402

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use spreadsheet software to complete business tasks and produce complex documents.
UNIT NAME
Design and produce complex spreadsheets

UNIT CODE
BSBTEC404

Use digital technologies to collaborate in a work environment

UNIT CODE :
BSBTEC404

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to understand the fundamentals of using digital technologies to collaborate in a workplace context, including working as part of a remote team. It involves undertaking a basic review of organisational processes to identify opportunities for using digital technologies to complete work tasks more efficiently and effectively.
UNIT NAME
Use digital technologies to collaborate in a work environment

UNIT CODE
FNSACC414

Prepare financial statements for non-reporting entities

UNIT CODE :
FNSACC414

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare financial statements for entities that do not have a statutory duty to file financial reports with government agencies and regulators.
UNIT NAME
Prepare financial statements for non-reporting entities

UNIT CODE
FNSACC418

Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry

UNIT CODE :
FNSACC418

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work autonomously and in teams to complete work activities relating to the provision of accounting and bookkeeping services.
UNIT NAME
Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry

UNIT CODE
FNSACC421

Prepare financial reports

UNIT CODE :
FNSACC421

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to record general journal adjustment entries and to prepare end of period financial reports.
UNIT NAME
Prepare financial reports

Note: For some courses, not all electives are available at all campuses.

Ways to study

Choose your study location

Online self-directed

All of your study will be done online and you can work through your studies at your own pace. You can access your learning materials 24/7 through our online learning management system Connect. Learn more
Online virtual classroom

You will study online however your classes will be delivered in real time via a scheduled timetable. You will interact with your teachers and other students using programs like Zoom. Learn more
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STUDY MODE	START DATE	DURATION	WORKLOAD	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Online self-directed	Anytime	Average course duration 15 months	Part time up to 2 units per intake. 12 weeks per intake	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Fee-Free TAFE is a government initiative covering some or all of your course fees for eligible students. Learn more Concession: $760 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $1,280 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $2,830 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Online self-directed Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 100% On Campus Time 0% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. Anytime The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Average course duration 15 months The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Part time up to 2 units per intake. 12 weeks per intake The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Fee-Free TAFE is a government initiative covering some or all of your course fees for eligible students. Learn more Concession: $760 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $1,280 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $2,830 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Self-paced Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Online self-directed		Average course duration 15 months	Part time up to 2 units per intake. 12 weeks per intake	More Apply
Online self-directed Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 100% On Campus Time 0% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Average course duration 15 months The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Part time up to 2 units per intake. 12 weeks per intake The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Self-paced Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Online self-directed		Average course duration 15 months	Part time up to 2 units per intake. 12 weeks per intake	More Apply
Online self-directed Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 100% On Campus Time 0% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Average course duration 15 months The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Part time up to 2 units per intake. 12 weeks per intake The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Self-paced Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Online virtual classroom		12 months	Full time - 3 x 5hr Zoom classes per week + up to 10 hours additional study per week Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday	More Apply
Online virtual classroom Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 100% On Campus Time 0% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 12 months The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Full time - 3 x 5hr Zoom classes per week + up to 10 hours additional study per week Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). Yes Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply

Choose your study location

CAMPUS	APPRENTICESHIP / TRAINEESHIPS	DELIVERY MODE
Nambour	Traineeship	WORKPLACE Workplace	DROP IN DAYS Drop in days	BLOCK TRAINING Block training	DAY RELEASE Day release	MOBILE VAN Mobile van	Online Online
Mooloolaba	Traineeship	WORKPLACE Workplace	DROP IN DAYS Drop in days	BLOCK TRAINING Block training	DAY RELEASE Day release	MOBILE VAN Mobile van	Online Online

CAMPUS	APPRENTICESHIP / TRAINEESHIPS	DELIVERY MODE
Bundaberg	Traineeship	WORKPLACE Workplace	DROP IN DAYS Drop in days	BLOCK TRAINING Block training	DAY RELEASE Day release	MOBILE VAN Mobile van	Online Online
Gympie	Traineeship	WORKPLACE Workplace	DROP IN DAYS Drop in days	BLOCK TRAINING Block training	DAY RELEASE Day release	MOBILE VAN Mobile van	Online Online
Hervey Bay	Traineeship	WORKPLACE Workplace	DROP IN DAYS Drop in days	BLOCK TRAINING Block training	DAY RELEASE Day release	MOBILE VAN Mobile van	Online Online
Maryborough	Traineeship	WORKPLACE Workplace	DROP IN DAYS Drop in days	BLOCK TRAINING Block training	DAY RELEASE Day release	MOBILE VAN Mobile van	Online Online

Enjoy the freedom and flexibility of choosing when and where you study. Direct your own learning with all your study materials online, allowing you to manage your own workload and fit your studies around your lifestyle. Access your learning space 24 hours a day, seven days a week and be supported by high-quality educators who are devoted to your outcomes. Learn more

You will be able to access your learning materials from the first day of the study period. You must be enrolled to be able to access your learning materials. You will be expected to undertake additional self-directed study in order to complete the course requirements.

At TAFE Queensland, we understand that employers need options and flexibility in employee training. We are committed to delivering the flexible training plans you need to get the job done. Choose from workplace training, block training, drop in days, mobile training, day release, or a mix of all these options. Learn more

You must already be employed to enrol as an apprentice or trainee with TAFE Queensland. Speak to your employer about choosing TAFE Queensland as your Supervising Registered Training Organisation (SRTO).

Costs:

Eligible apprentices and trainees that meet the Queensland state funding requirements will be charged a set fee per nominal hour. These fees are calculated at a regulated rate of $1.60 per nominal hour. Concession rates apply for students who hold a current Health Care Card or who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Non-funded apprentices and trainees will be charged a fee for service cost. These will be confirmed prior to the commencement of training.
Information regarding costs will be outlined on the agreed training plan, which will be provided to the employer and apprentice or trainee at time of induction.

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Certificate III in Accounts Administration (FNS30322)

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Certificate III in Accounts Administration

COURSE CODE: FNS30322

Payment Options

How can I pay for this course?

No matter what your circumstances, TAFE Queensland has a payment option to suit you. If you are unsure of what’s right for you, get in touch. We’re here to help.

Payment plan

If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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Upfront payment

This may be the full fee for the course, or the student contribution amount if you are eligible for a subsidy or concession.

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International student payment

Our preferred payment method is telegraphic transfer or credit card using Convera Global Pay for Students or the Flywire Payment Portal. Convera and Flywire both allow you to complete your payment in your own currency using a telegraphic transfer with no processing fees or delays. http://www.google.com.au
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Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

Selection criteria

Domestic students:
You need to meet one of the following requirements:

Year 10 level of education or equivalent
Mature-aged entry with work experience in a related field.

International students:

English Language Proficiency: Academic IELTS 5.5 (no individual band less than 5.0) or ISLPR 2+ on all skills or other. For a list of all English Language tests accepted by TAFE Queensland International.
Academic Requirements: Completion of Year 10 (or equivalent). Non school-leavers must have relevant work experience or qualification that indicates likely success of course completion. For more information on the International Education Achievement levels equivalent to Year 10 and 12.
Applicants should be a minimum of 17 years of age and turning 18 during the first year of study with TAFE Queensland. International students who are under 18 years of age and are applying for a student visa are required by the Australian Department of Home Affairs to have adequate welfare arrangements in place.

Resources required

You will be provided with a recommended reading list and/or required textbooks. You will have access to e-Books, embedded in your Learning Management System, however you are able to purchase the textbooks if you prefer. The purchase of these resources may incur additional costs, or you may be able to borrow them from the TAFE Queensland library network.

You are required to have access to (e.g. a calculator, a laptop or tablet device with Internet access and Microsoft Office of 2013 or later version, a USB, a headset including microphone).

Students will be required to work with Xero or MYOB files (provided by TAFE) for certain units. Please note that these MYOB files are only compatible with PC (not MAC).

Important information

When studying Online self-directed it is strongly recommended students follow the order of study and enrol in no more than two units per intake or the units required to complete one cluster/stage, unless otherwise advised.

Assessment methods

Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning. Read more about assessment methods.

Pathways

University pathways

If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.

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How to apply

Direct application

If you're ready to get started, simply hit the Apply Now button on your preferred course information page and get your application underway online.

For International students

International students can either apply directly through our TAFE Queensland International Application portal, or through one of our education agents. Our registered agents can assist you with your visa application and guide you through the enrolment process. If you are from this list of countries, you will need to apply through an agent.
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Course disclaimer

All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees and course content is subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolment numbers. Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and credit transfers

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Certificate III in Accounts Administration

Course overview

What can I do?

Course outcome:

Further study options

Fee-Free TAFE

Core units

Elective units

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Certificate III in Accounts Administration

Payment Options

How can I pay for this course?

Payment plan

Upfront payment

International student payment

Entry requirements

Selection criteria

Resources required

Important information

Assessment methods

Pathways

University pathways

How to apply

Direct application

For International students

Course disclaimer

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and credit transfers

Related courses

Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping

Careers

Diploma of Accounting

Careers