Certificate IV in Accounting & Bookkeeping - JobTrainer funded course

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At a glance

Combine practical bookkeeping skills and accounting concepts in this mid-level course, and get the qualifications you need to open up bookkeeping and accounting roles across a range of industries.

JOB PROSPECTS

Bookkeeper
Payroll Officer
Accounts Clerk
Accounting Support Officer
BAS Agent

COURSE OUTCOME

FNS40217 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping

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Course overview

Get a head start on your finance career and combine practical bookkeeping skills and accounting concepts with this comprehensive bookkeeping course. Get the qualifications and practical skills you need to work in a flexible industry which offers a range of employment options and opportunities for advancing your career. According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, the demand for bookkeepers and accounts clerks is expected to grow in the future.

In this course you'll learn how to prepare and lodge business and instalment activity statements, prepare financial reports, establish payroll systems, and provide advice to taxpayers in relation to activity statements. You'll graduate with current, practical bookkeeping and accounting skills that are attractive to prospective employers.

Successful completion of this course meets the Tax Practitioners Board academic requirements for registration as a BAS agent (additional experience requirements apply). You'll also be qualified to enter the finance industry as a bookkeeper, accounts clerk, or payroll officer.

Jobtrainer Funded Course

This course is eligible for JobTrainer funding, meaning it could be $40 for eligible school-leavers, young people and job seekers looking to develop new skills. Training is proudly delivered by TAFE Queensland and jointly funded by the Australian Government and Queensland Government. Learn more >

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.

Units

The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 5 elective units from the list below.

Core units

UNIT CODE	UNIT NAME

FNSACC311 Process financial transactions and extract interim reports Unit code: FNSACC311 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.	Process financial transactions and extract interim reports
FNSACC312 Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers Unit code: FNSACC312 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to reconcile and monitor subsidiary accounts in financial accounts receivable systems, identify bad and doubtful debts and plan a recovery action, record creditor invoices, and remit payments to sundry creditors.	Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers
BSBFIA401 Prepare financial reports Unit code: BSBFIA401 Unit description: This unit describes skills and knowledge required to record general journal adjustment entries and to prepare end of period financial reports.	Prepare financial reports
FNSACC408 Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry Unit code: FNSACC408 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.	Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry
FNSACC416 Set up and operate a computerised accounting system Unit code: FNSACC416 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish, operate, and modify an integrated computerised accounting system. This is generally under supervision and encompasses processing transactions in the system, maintaining the system, producing reports, and ensuring system integrity.	Set up and operate a computerised accounting system
BSBSMB412 Introduce cloud computing into business operations Unit code: BSBSMB412 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to understand the fundamentals of internet computing and cloud services.	Introduce cloud computing into business operations
FNSTPB402 Establish and maintain payroll systems Unit code: FNSTPB402 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to record and prepare payroll documentation, respond to enquiries, and process payroll data for manual and computerised systems.	Establish and maintain payroll systems
FNSTPB401 Complete business activity and instalment activity statements Unit code: FNSTPB401 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify and apply compliance requirements to effectively process and complete business activity statements (BAS), instalment activity statements (IAS), and other required reports.	Complete business activity and instalment activity statements

Elective units

UNIT CODE	UNIT NAME
North and Far North Queensland
BSBITU402 Develop and use complex spreadsheets Unit code: BSBITU402 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use spreadsheet software to complete business tasks and produce complex documents.	Develop and use complex spreadsheets
FNSACC405 Maintain inventory records Unit code: FNSACC405 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to comply with organisational inventory procedures, reconcile inventory records to general ledgers, record inventory flows, prepare schedules and produce ad hoc reports.	Maintain inventory records
FNSACC412 Prepare operational budgets Unit code: FNSACC412 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare and document operational budgets for a variety of organisations.	Prepare operational budgets
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.	Prepare financial statements for non-reporting entities
FNSACC513 Manage budgets and forecasts Unit code: FNSACC513 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare, document, and manage budgets and forecasts. It encompasses forecasting estimates and monitoring budgeted outcomes.	Manage budgets and forecasts
Greater Brisbane
BSBITU402 Develop and use complex spreadsheets Unit code: BSBITU402 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use spreadsheet software to complete business tasks and produce complex documents.	Develop and use complex spreadsheets
FNSACC313 Perform financial calculations Unit code: FNSACC313 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.	Perform financial calculations
FNSACC412 Prepare operational budgets Unit code: FNSACC412 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare and document operational budgets for a variety of organisations.	Prepare operational budgets
FNSACC413 Make decisions in a legal context Unit code: FNSACC413 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to make decisions, particularly those relating to compliance issues, in a legal context. It is intended to satisfy the requirement for a course of study in commercial law at an introductory or foundation level, covering Australian legal systems and processes.	Make decisions in a legal context
FNSACC513 Manage budgets and forecasts Unit code: FNSACC513 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare, document, and manage budgets and forecasts. It encompasses forecasting estimates and monitoring budgeted outcomes.	Manage budgets and forecasts
Sunshine Coast
BSBFIA302 Process payroll Unit code: BSBFIA302 Unit description: This unit describes skills and knowledge required to process payroll from provided data using manual and computerised payroll systems.	Process payroll
BSBWRT301 Write simple documents Unit code: BSBWRT301 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan, draft and finalise a basic document.	Write simple documents
FNSACC304 Conduct business activities using a computerised accounting system Unit code: FNSACC304 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to conduct business activities using a computerised accounting system. This work is conducted under supervision and encompasses entering information into the system, processing transactions in the system, and producing reports.	Conduct business activities using a computerised accounting system
FNSACC313 Perform financial calculations Unit code: FNSACC313 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.	Perform financial calculations
FNSACC405 Maintain inventory records Unit code: FNSACC405 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to comply with organisational inventory procedures, reconcile inventory records to general ledgers, record inventory flows, prepare schedules and produce ad hoc reports.	Maintain inventory records
Gold Coast
BSBITU402 Develop and use complex spreadsheets Unit code: BSBITU402 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use spreadsheet software to complete business tasks and produce complex documents.	Develop and use complex spreadsheets
FNSACC412 Prepare operational budgets Unit code: FNSACC412 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare and document operational budgets for a variety of organisations.	Prepare operational budgets
FNSACC413 Make decisions in a legal context Unit code: FNSACC413 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to make decisions, particularly those relating to compliance issues, in a legal context. It is intended to satisfy the requirement for a course of study in commercial law at an introductory or foundation level, covering Australian legal systems and processes.	Make decisions in a legal context
FNSACC513 Manage budgets and forecasts Unit code: FNSACC513 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare, document, and manage budgets and forecasts. It encompasses forecasting estimates and monitoring budgeted outcomes.	Manage budgets and forecasts
FNSINC504 Apply ethical frameworks and principles to make and act upon decisions Unit code: FNSINC504 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to apply ethical principles to decision making and to act in line with ethical principles.	Apply ethical frameworks and principles to make and act upon decisions
Online
BSBITU402 Develop and use complex spreadsheets Unit code: BSBITU402 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use spreadsheet software to complete business tasks and produce complex documents.	Develop and use complex spreadsheets
FNSACC313 Perform financial calculations Unit code: FNSACC313 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.	Perform financial calculations
FNSACC412 Prepare operational budgets Unit code: FNSACC412 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare and document operational budgets for a variety of organisations.	Prepare operational budgets
BSBITU306 Design and produce business documents Unit code: BSBITU306 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design and produce various business documents and publications. It includes selecting and using a range of functions on a variety of computer applications.	Design and produce business documents
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.	Prepare financial statements for non-reporting entities

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

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Ways to study

By location

Studying on campus is a great way to enjoy the benefits of face-to-face education in a way that is far removed from a typical school. No matter which campus you choose, you know that you will be learning in an adult environment where you will be respected and nurtured. Attend a campus to learn face-to-face with a teacher in one of our learning spaces; such as a classroom, workshop, laboratory or simulated environments, or interact with teachers using real-time video or web conference tools. Learn more

Campus	START DATES When your course is scheduled to begin	Duration	WORKLOAD How much time you will need to commit to successfully complete your course, combining face-to-face and self-directed study and any required placements.	STUDY MODE Also known as delivery mode, this is how your training is delivered. Learn more	COST The cost of your course may vary, depending on your eligibility for funding, subsidies or concessions. See the payment options section for more information. Learn more
Cairns	17 January 2022	1 year	Full time	Mixed mode	Full fee: $5,020 Subsidised: $1,095 Concession: $1,095 JobTrainer: $40
Cairns	17 January 2022	up to 18 months	Part time	Mixed mode	Full fee: $5,020 Subsidised: $1,095 Concession: $1,095 JobTrainer: $40

CairnsFull time

WORKLOADFull time

START DATES17 January 2022

Duration1 year

COSTFull fee: $5,020
Subsidised: $1,095
Concession: $1,095
JobTrainer: $40

CairnsPart time

WORKLOADPart time

START DATES17 January 2022

Durationup to 18 months

COSTFull fee: $5,020
Subsidised: $1,095
Concession: $1,095
JobTrainer: $40

Campus	START DATES When your course is scheduled to begin	Duration	WORKLOAD How much time you will need to commit to successfully complete your course, combining face-to-face and self-directed study and any required placements.	STUDY MODE Also known as delivery mode, this is how your training is delivered. Learn more	COST The cost of your course may vary, depending on your eligibility for funding, subsidies or concessions. See the payment options section for more information. Learn more
Bracken Ridge	24 January 2022	6 months	Full time 4 days per week	Mixed mode	Full fee: $5,020 Subsidised: $1,095 Concession: $1,095 JobTrainer: $40
Mt Gravatt	24 January 2022	6 months	Full time 4 days per week	Mixed mode	Full fee: $5,020 Subsidised: $1,095 Concession: $1,095 JobTrainer: $40
South Bank	24 January 2022	6 months	Full time 4 days per week	Mixed mode	Full fee: $5,020 Subsidised: $1,095 Concession: $1,095 JobTrainer: $40
Ipswich	24 January 2022	6 months	Full time 3 days per week	Classroom	Full fee: $5,020 Subsidised: $1,095 Concession: $1,095 JobTrainer: $40
Bracken Ridge	11 July 2022	6 months	Full time 4 days per week	Mixed mode	Full fee: $5,020 Subsidised: $1,095 Concession: $1,095 JobTrainer: $40
Mt Gravatt	11 July 2022	6 months	Full time 4 days per week	Mixed mode	Full fee: $5,020 Subsidised: $1,095 Concession: $1,095 JobTrainer: $40
South Bank	11 July 2022	6 months	Full time 4 days per week	Mixed mode	Full fee: $5,020 Subsidised: $1,095 Concession: $1,095 JobTrainer: $40
Ipswich	11 July 2022	6 months	Full time 3 days per week	Classroom	Full fee: $5,020 Subsidised: $1,095 Concession: $1,095 JobTrainer: $40
Bracken Ridge	23 January 2023	6 months	Full time 4 days per week	Mixed mode	Full fee: $5,020 Subsidised: $1,095 Concession: $1,095 JobTrainer: $40
Mt Gravatt	23 January 2023	6 months	Full time 4 days per week	Mixed mode	Full fee: $5,020 Subsidised: $1,095 Concession: $1,095 JobTrainer: $40
South Bank	23 January 2023	6 months	Full time 4 days per week	Mixed mode	Full fee: $5,020 Subsidised: $1,095 Concession: $1,095 JobTrainer: $40

Bracken RidgeFull time 4 days per week

WORKLOADFull time 4 days per week

START DATES24 January 2022

Duration6 months

COSTFull fee: $5,020
Subsidised: $1,095
Concession: $1,095
JobTrainer: $40

Bracken RidgeFull time 4 days per week

WORKLOADFull time 4 days per week

START DATES11 July 2022

Duration6 months

COSTFull fee: $5,020
Subsidised: $1,095
Concession: $1,095
JobTrainer: $40

Bracken RidgeFull time 4 days per week

WORKLOADFull time 4 days per week

START DATES23 January 2023

Duration6 months

COSTFull fee: $5,020
Subsidised: $1,095
Concession: $1,095
JobTrainer: $40

Mt GravattFull time 4 days per week

WORKLOADFull time 4 days per week

START DATES24 January 2022

Duration6 months

COSTFull fee: $5,020
Subsidised: $1,095
Concession: $1,095
JobTrainer: $40

Mt GravattFull time 4 days per week

WORKLOADFull time 4 days per week

START DATES11 July 2022

Duration6 months

COSTFull fee: $5,020
Subsidised: $1,095
Concession: $1,095
JobTrainer: $40

Mt GravattFull time 4 days per week

WORKLOADFull time 4 days per week

START DATES23 January 2023

Duration6 months

COSTFull fee: $5,020
Subsidised: $1,095
Concession: $1,095
JobTrainer: $40

South BankFull time 4 days per week

WORKLOADFull time 4 days per week

START DATES24 January 2022

Duration6 months

COSTFull fee: $5,020
Subsidised: $1,095
Concession: $1,095
JobTrainer: $40

South BankFull time 4 days per week

WORKLOADFull time 4 days per week

START DATES11 July 2022

Duration6 months

COSTFull fee: $5,020
Subsidised: $1,095
Concession: $1,095
JobTrainer: $40

South BankFull time 4 days per week

WORKLOADFull time 4 days per week

START DATES23 January 2023

Duration6 months

COSTFull fee: $5,020
Subsidised: $1,095
Concession: $1,095
JobTrainer: $40

IpswichFull time 3 days per week

WORKLOADFull time 3 days per week

START DATES24 January 2022

Duration6 months

COSTFull fee: $5,020
Subsidised: $1,095
Concession: $1,095
JobTrainer: $40

IpswichFull time 3 days per week

WORKLOADFull time 3 days per week

START DATES11 July 2022

Duration6 months

COSTFull fee: $5,020
Subsidised: $1,095
Concession: $1,095
JobTrainer: $40

Campus	START DATES When your course is scheduled to begin	Duration	WORKLOAD How much time you will need to commit to successfully complete your course, combining face-to-face and self-directed study and any required placements.	STUDY MODE Also known as delivery mode, this is how your training is delivered. Learn more	COST The cost of your course may vary, depending on your eligibility for funding, subsidies or concessions. See the payment options section for more information. Learn more
Bundaberg	24 January 2022	6 months	Full time 3 days per week Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday	Mixed mode	Full fee: $5,020 Subsidised: $1,095 Concession: $1,095 JobTrainer: $40
Gympie	24 January 2022	6 months	Full time 3 days per week Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday	Mixed mode	Full fee: $5,020 Subsidised: $1,095 Concession: $1,095 JobTrainer: $40
Hervey Bay	24 January 2022	6 months	Full time 3 days per week Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday	Mixed mode	Full fee: $5,020 Subsidised: $1,095 Concession: $1,095 JobTrainer: $40
Maryborough	24 January 2022	6 months	Full time 3 days per week Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday	Mixed mode	Full fee: $5,020 Subsidised: $1,095 Concession: $1,095 JobTrainer: $40

BundabergFull time 3 days per week
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

WORKLOADFull time 3 days per week
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

START DATES24 January 2022

Duration6 months

COSTFull fee: $5,020
Subsidised: $1,095
Concession: $1,095
JobTrainer: $40

GympieFull time 3 days per week
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

WORKLOADFull time 3 days per week
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

START DATES24 January 2022

Duration6 months

COSTFull fee: $5,020
Subsidised: $1,095
Concession: $1,095
JobTrainer: $40

Hervey BayFull time 3 days per week
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

WORKLOADFull time 3 days per week
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

START DATES24 January 2022

Duration6 months

COSTFull fee: $5,020
Subsidised: $1,095
Concession: $1,095
JobTrainer: $40

MaryboroughFull time 3 days per week
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

WORKLOADFull time 3 days per week
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

START DATES24 January 2022

Duration6 months

COSTFull fee: $5,020
Subsidised: $1,095
Concession: $1,095
JobTrainer: $40

Campus	START DATES When your course is scheduled to begin	Duration	WORKLOAD How much time you will need to commit to successfully complete your course, combining face-to-face and self-directed study and any required placements.	STUDY MODE Also known as delivery mode, this is how your training is delivered. Learn more	COST The cost of your course may vary, depending on your eligibility for funding, subsidies or concessions. See the payment options section for more information. Learn more
Nambour	24 January 2022	6 months	Full time 3 days per week Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday	Mixed mode	Full fee: $5,020 Subsidised: $1,095 Concession: $1,095 JobTrainer: $40
Mooloolaba	24 January 2022	1 semester	Full time, 3 days per week Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday	Mixed mode	Full fee: $5,020 Subsidised: $1,095 Concession: $1,095 JobTrainer: $40

NambourFull time 3 days per week
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

WORKLOADFull time 3 days per week
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

START DATES24 January 2022

Duration6 months

COSTFull fee: $5,020
Subsidised: $1,095
Concession: $1,095
JobTrainer: $40

MooloolabaFull time, 3 days per week
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

WORKLOADFull time, 3 days per week
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

START DATES24 January 2022

Duration1 semester

COSTFull fee: $5,020
Subsidised: $1,095
Concession: $1,095
JobTrainer: $40

Campus	START DATES When your course is scheduled to begin	Duration	WORKLOAD How much time you will need to commit to successfully complete your course, combining face-to-face and self-directed study and any required placements.	STUDY MODE Also known as delivery mode, this is how your training is delivered. Learn more	COST The cost of your course may vary, depending on your eligibility for funding, subsidies or concessions. See the payment options section for more information. Learn more
Southport	11 July 2022	12 months	Part time 2 days per week	Mixed mode	Full fee: $5,020 Subsidised: $1,095 Concession: $1,095 JobTrainer: $40
Southport	11 July 2022	6 months	Full time 3 days per week in class plus additional study	Mixed mode	Full fee: $5,020 Subsidised: $1,095 Concession: $1,095 JobTrainer: $40

SouthportPart time 2 days per week

WORKLOADPart time 2 days per week

START DATES11 July 2022

Duration12 months

COSTFull fee: $5,020
Subsidised: $1,095
Concession: $1,095
JobTrainer: $40

SouthportFull time 3 days per week in class plus additional study

WORKLOADFull time 3 days per week in class plus additional study

START DATES11 July 2022

Duration6 months

COSTFull fee: $5,020
Subsidised: $1,095
Concession: $1,095
JobTrainer: $40

What you need to know about studying on campus

Courses delivered on campus may have a combination of online and classroom based learning. Students are expected to undertake additional personal study to complete the course requirements.

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

START DATES When your course is scheduled to begin	Duration	WORKLOAD How much time you will need to commit to successfully complete your course, combining face-to-face and self-directed study and any required placements.	COST The cost of your course may vary, depending on your eligibility for funding, subsidies or concessions. See the payment options section for more information. Learn more
28 February 2022	12 weeks per intake. Average course duration 18 months	Part time up to 2 units per intake	Full fee: $5,020 Subsidised: $1,095 Concession: $1,095 JobTrainer: $40
19 April 2022	12 weeks per intake. Average course duration 18 months	Part time up to 2 units per intake	Full fee: $5,020 Subsidised: $1,095 Concession: $1,095 JobTrainer: $40
30 May 2022	12 weeks per intake. Average course duration 18 months	Part time up to 2 units per intake	Full fee: $5,020 Subsidised: $1,095 Concession: $1,095 JobTrainer: $40

Online28 February 2022

WORKLOADPart time up to 2 units per intake

START DATES28 February 2022

Duration12 weeks per intake. Average course duration 18 months

COSTFull fee: $5,020
Subsidised: $1,095
Concession: $1,095
JobTrainer: $40

Online19 April 2022

WORKLOADPart time up to 2 units per intake

START DATES19 April 2022

Duration12 weeks per intake. Average course duration 18 months

COSTFull fee: $5,020
Subsidised: $1,095
Concession: $1,095
JobTrainer: $40

Online30 May 2022

WORKLOADPart time up to 2 units per intake

START DATES30 May 2022

Duration12 weeks per intake. Average course duration 18 months

COSTFull fee: $5,020
Subsidised: $1,095
Concession: $1,095
JobTrainer: $40

What you need to know about studying online

Intake

For most online courses study is structured into fixed intakes that have set durations of 12 weeks from the study commencement date. 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. To ensure you can manage your study load, we recommend limiting your workload to no more than 2 units of competency per intake or the units required to complete a cluster/stage.

International students

As an international student at TAFE Queensland you'll gain hands-on experience in our modern classrooms, laboratories and workshops using state-of-the-art facilities and the same tools and equipment used in industry.

Get the internationally-recognised qualification you need to launch your career while enjoying the unique Australian landscape, culture, and lifestyle.

No matter where you are in your study journey, our team of international student support advisors can help you settle into life in Australia and provide support and assistance to help you throughout your studies.

Greater Brisbane
Gold Coast

Campus	START DATES When your course is scheduled to begin	Duration	WORKLOAD How much time you will need to commit to successfully complete your course, combining face-to-face and self-directed study and any required placements.	STUDY MODE Also known as delivery mode, this is how your training is delivered. Learn more	COST The cost of your course may vary, depending on your eligibility for funding, subsidies or concessions. See the payment options section for more information. Learn more
South Bank	24 January 2022	6 months	Full time 4 days per week	Mixed mode	International: $7,200
South Bank	11 July 2022	6 months	Full time 4 days per week	Mixed mode	International: $7,200

South BankFull time 4 days per week

WORKLOADFull time 4 days per week

START DATES24 January 2022

Duration6 months

COSTInternational: $7,200

South BankFull time 4 days per week

WORKLOADFull time 4 days per week

START DATES11 July 2022

Duration6 months

COSTInternational: $7,200

Campus	START DATES When your course is scheduled to begin	Duration	WORKLOAD How much time you will need to commit to successfully complete your course, combining face-to-face and self-directed study and any required placements.	STUDY MODE Also known as delivery mode, this is how your training is delivered. Learn more	COST The cost of your course may vary, depending on your eligibility for funding, subsidies or concessions. See the payment options section for more information. Learn more
Southport	24 January 2022	6 months	Full time 3 days per week in class plus additional study	Classroom	International: $7,200
Southport	11 July 2022	6 months	Full time 3 days per week in class plus additional study	Classroom	International: $7,200

SouthportFull time 3 days per week in class plus additional study

WORKLOADFull time 3 days per week in class plus additional study

START DATES24 January 2022

Duration6 months

COSTInternational: $7,200

SouthportFull time 3 days per week in class plus additional study

WORKLOADFull time 3 days per week in class plus additional study

START DATES11 July 2022

Duration6 months

COSTInternational: $7,200

What you need to know about studying as an International student

As an international student you’ll study face-to-face in a classroom with other international and Australian students at one of our campus locations.

You will be expected to undertake additional personal study to complete the course requirements. The number of hours of personal study required is dependent on your existing knowledge, skills and language needs.

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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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Payment options

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.

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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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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International Student Payment

Our preferred payment method is telegraphic transfer or credit card using Western Union Global Pay for Students or the Flywire Payment Portal. Western Union and Flywire both allow you to complete your payment in your own currency using a telegraphic transfer with no processing fees or delays.
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Important Information

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

Selection criteria

While there are no formal entry requirements, the assessments tasks in this course include written and spoken English, proficiency in this language is expected.

Domestic students

entry is via direct entry and it is highly recommended that you have:
- successfully completed Year 10 (or equivalent); or
- are of mature age with work experience in a related field;
- proficient written and spoken English communication skills

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 12 (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. TAFE Queensland has entered an agreement with Union Institute of Language (UIL) to facilitate the provision of the welfare services (fees apply).

Resources required

Access to the internet and a computer/laptop, USB, Microsoft Office 2013 or later version, stationery items, textbooks may be required to be purchased.

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

Need to know

When studying online 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 a cluster/stage, unless otherwise advised.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Work functions in the occupational areas where this qualification may be used are subject to regulatory requirements. Refer to the FNS Financial Services Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide or the relevant regulator for specific guidance on requirements.

Persons providing a business activity statement (BAS) service for a fee or other reward must be registered by the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) and this qualification is currently cited as meeting the TPB education requirements for registration. Other conditions apply, including a designated period of experience. Persons seeking BAS agent registration should check current registration requirements with the TPB, as registration requirements are reviewed regularly.

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.

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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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