Certificate IV in Accounting

Course Suitability

 

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.

Important Note
This course teaches manual accounting – on the basis that it is important to understand the
foundation skills of accounting activities. This can best be achieved through manual
accounting. While you will use spreadsheets, you will not be looking at computer based
accounting systems.

Entry Requirements

Above average level literacy and numeracy skills are required for this qualification.
Course Subjects and Electives
The qualification includes the following modules:

Use Technology in the Workplace

Safety at Work

Bank Receipts

Petty Cash

Process Journals

Commercial Law

Prepare Financial Reports

Business Tax Requirements

Computerised Accounting

Advanced Word Processing Skills

Payroll

Professional Practices in Finance

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
Diploma level, such as the Diploma of Financial Services.
Those seeking to increase or have their team leadership skills recognised would consider the
Diploma of Management.
Career paths include opportunities as:

Accountants

Senior Bookkeepers

Office Managers