Certificate III in Accounts Administration

Course Suitability

The job roles that may suit this course include:

Accounts Payable Clerks

Accounts Receivable Clerks

Bookkeepers

Cashiers

Finance Assistants

Office Administrators

Enrolment Options

This qualification is available in most states as a government funded Traineeship enrolment* *Subject to eligibility in your state.
The qualification is also available for individual students to enrol on a private basis. Employers can also directly enrol staff where Traineeship enrolment is not suitable.

Course Duration

The qualification is timetabled to be completed in one year over a 36 week period, with students required to mail assignments to the College at regular intervals.

Regular study of approximately 3 hours per week, in conjunction with on-the-job practice of the skills covered in the course would normally be required to successfully complete this qualification.

The timetable can be extended to a longer period subject to maximum timeframes set in each State for Traineeship enrolments (generally 12 months but 24 months in some States). Students can complete as early as they like – as they study at their own pace.
Enrol at any time as the College has continuous courses all year round.

Course Benefits

The qualification offers:

Cost effective ways for employers to up-skill staff

Access to Traineeship Incentives

Flexible method of delivery that suits busy office environments

Structured, high quality training

Wide range of subjects that allow tailoring to individual business and employee needs

College Trainers and Materials

Each student will have a dedicated College Training Manager to provide immediate assistance and support.
The College Trainers all have “real life” experience in the areas that they train in, and so have the expertise and skills to provide effective student and employer support.

The course materials are delivered in separate “modules” or workbooks. Each module concentrates on a specific theme, and may cover a number of “units of competency” (these are the “national standards” that apply to the qualification).
The College course material is easy to read and understand and is kept up to date with current business practices and relevant legislation.
Students are issued a Course Folder to keep their course material organised.

Course Delivery

Course can be delivered in a range of delivery modes based on the most suitable mode for the circumstances:

Workbook / correspondence

On-line learning

Class room learning

In some situations the mode will be a mix of these options. Discuss these options with the College.
Workbook modules are designed so that students can use small periods of time to “study”. This makes the course achievable even in a busy branch or office – with small periods of time being able to be used effectively.

Entry Requirements

Average level literacy and numeracy skills are required for this qualification.

The Microsoft Office spreadsheet application

Excel and basic PC skills are required.

Note this course does NOT cover computerised accounting but it will address the skills and knowledge necessary to understand how a computerised accounting package works. Course Subjects and Electives

The qualification includes the following core modules:

Use Technology in the Workplace

Safety at Work

Bank Receipts

Petty Cash

Process Journals

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

Write Simple Documents

Work in the Financial Services Industry

Other electives are available subject to identified workplace needs.
The Certificate IV in Financial Services (Accounting) qualification extends the Certificate III accounts clerical skills to the stage of preparation of financial reports. Completion of Certificate III in a prerequisite to Certificate IV.

Qualification & Career Pathway

This is a nationally accredited, formal qualification recognised as part of the Australian Qualifications Framework.

After completion of this qualification you have a range of opportunities to continue your studies at Certificate IV level in:

Certificate IV in Financial Services

Certificate IV in Financial Services (Accounting)

Certificate IV in Business Administration

Career paths include opportunities as:

Accounts Payable Officer

Accounts Receivable Officer

Finance Officer

Payroll Officer

Sub courses
Work in the Financial Services Industry	FNSICIND301B
Use Technology in the Workplace	FNSICGEN302B
Write Simple Documents	BSBWRT301A