FNS50422

Diploma of Payroll Services

Prepare for a rewarding career as a specialist payroll professional. This course covers system setup to compliance, providing well-rounded skills essential for success in any industry.

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NEXT INTAKE Start date: 28 Jan 2025 Duration: 18 months View all intakes

WHAT YOU'LL PAY

Full Fee

$10,200

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Course overview

This advanced qualification is designed to prepare you for roles in the dynamic field of payroll administration and management across diverse industries.

According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, the number of people working in payroll related positions is expected to grow moderately over the coming years.

Throughout this course, you will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to establish efficient payroll systems and proficiently execute a wide range of tasks from salary packaging arrangements to superannuation payments. Additionally you will learn to analyse and evaluate from various sources, including the Australian Taxation Office. This course is taught by industry experts that are dedicated to guiding you to achieve your goals, no matter where your career takes you..

Successful completion of this course partially meets the Tax Practitioners Board academic requirements for registration as a BAS agent (additional experience requirements apply).

What can I do?

Human Resources Officer
Industrial Relations Assistant Advisor
Salary Packaging Advisor
Payroll Services Officer

Course outcome:

FNS50422 Diploma of Payroll Services

Study your way

TAFE Queensland offers various avenues for students to access high-quality, industry-relevant education and training. We understand that not everyone's circumstances are they same, so we design our courses to fit busy schedules.

Learning support options

We have around-the-clock, one-on-one support services if you need an extra hand. The Learning Skills Centre — located in most of our campus libraries — is a drop-in service staffed by experienced teachers who can help with study skills. Studiosity is our online after-hours tutoring service focusing on writing, research, referencing, and subject-specific questions.

What you will study

The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 3 elective units from the list below.

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

UNIT CODE
BSBHRM526

Manage payroll

UNIT CODE :
BSBHRM526

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish and monitor security procedures for managing organisational payroll services and to calculate and process salary payments, group taxation and related payments.
UNIT NAME
Manage payroll

UNIT CODE
FNSINC411

Conduct work according to professional practices in the financial services industry

UNIT CODE :
FNSINC411

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify industry professional approaches to procedures, guidelines, policies and standards, including ethical requirements, and to model and meet expectations of these in all aspects of work.
UNIT NAME
Conduct work according to professional practices in the financial services industry

UNIT CODE
FNSPAY511

Process salary packaging arrangements and additional allowances in payroll

UNIT CODE :
FNSPAY511

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to process salary packaging arrangements and additional allowances for employees in payroll systems. This includes analysing an organisation's salary packaging and additional allowance arrangements, assisting employees to interpret prepared arrangements, and issuing payment summaries.
UNIT NAME
Process salary packaging arrangements and additional allowances in payroll

UNIT CODE
FNSPAY512

Process superannuation payments in payroll

UNIT CODE :
FNSPAY512

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to process employee superannuation payments in payroll systems. This includes analysing and establishing parameters and systems for superannuation payments, preparing information, generating payments, and distributing and maintaining information about payments.
UNIT NAME
Process superannuation payments in payroll

UNIT CODE
FNSPAY513

Process complex employee terminations in payroll

UNIT CODE :
FNSPAY513

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to process uncommon and complex employee terminations in payroll systems, including calculating and providing employment termination payments (ETPs).
UNIT NAME
Process complex employee terminations in payroll

UNIT CODE
FNSPAY514

Interpret and apply knowledge of industrial regulations relevant to payroll

UNIT CODE :
FNSPAY514

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research, analyse and apply knowledge of industrial regulations to the provision of payroll services.
UNIT NAME
Interpret and apply knowledge of industrial regulations relevant to payroll

UNIT CODE
FNSPAY515

Interpret and apply knowledge of taxation systems relevant to payroll

UNIT CODE :
FNSPAY515

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research, analyse and apply knowledge of taxation systems to the provision of payroll services.
UNIT NAME
Interpret and apply knowledge of taxation systems relevant to payroll

UNIT CODE
FNSTPB412

Establish and maintain payroll systems

UNIT CODE :
FNSTPB412

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to record and prepare payroll documentation, respond to enquiries, and process payroll data for computerised systems.
UNIT NAME
Establish and maintain payroll systems

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

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
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

UNIT CODE
FNSTPB411

Complete business activity and instalment activity statements

UNIT CODE :
FNSTPB411

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to process and complete business activity statements (BAS), instalment activity statements (IAS), and other required reports according to compliance requirements.
UNIT NAME
Complete business activity and instalment activity statements

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

Ways to study

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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 virtual classroom	28 Jan 2025	18 months	Part time 2 nights per week	Full fee: $10,200 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. 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. 28 Jan 2025 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 18 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 2 nights per week The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Full fee: $10,200 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. 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
Online virtual classroom	14 Jul 2025	18 months	Part time 2 nights per week	Full fee: $10,200 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. 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. 14 Jul 2025 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 18 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 2 nights per week The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Full fee: $10,200 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. 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

You will be able to access your learning materials 24 hours a day, seven days a week, from the first day of your study period for the relevant units of competency. You must be enrolled to access your learning materials.

Online self-directed study allows you to 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. Learn more

Online virtual classroom study allows you to enjoy the freedom of choosing where you study, with no on-campus commitments. Virtual classes are delivered online, to a scheduled timetable, allowing you to interact with fellow students and high-quality educators from the comfort of a location that best suits you. You will be expected to undertake additional self-directed study in order to complete the course requirements. Learn more

Online with on campus practical allows you to enjoy the freedom and flexibility of choosing when and where you study to complete the online component of your course followed up by a scheduled practical component on campus.

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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.

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The VET Student Loans program assists eligible students enrolled in approved courses to pay their tuition fees. The Australian Government charges full fee-paying (non-subsidised) students a 20 per cent loan fee in addition to their tuition fees. A VET Student Loan is a debt that must be repaid.

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Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

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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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.

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