Vocational Education & Training
FNS30317 Certificate III in Accounts Administration
2021
This course is entry-level study suitable for employees in industry, business and government, who are working in accounting and perform routine duties. This qualification is the foundation for further VET studies in accounting.
This qualification is available to international students (CRICOS Course No. 0100705) Please refer to https://www.cdu.edu.au/international for the course and fee information.
Career opportunities
Occupations relevant to this qualification in industry sectors such as FNS30317 include:
- Accounts clerk/officer
- Accounts payable and receivable clerk
- Bookkeeper
- Cashier
- Payroll clerk/officer
- Inventory clerk
This qualification is suited to an Australian apprenticeship pathway.
Credit transfers & pathways
Skills recognition
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
RPL is the acknowledgement of a person's skills and knowledge acquired through previous training, work or life experience, which may be used to grant status or credit in a subject regardless of how and where they were attained, including overseas.
This can include skills from:
- Previous study excluding courses at another VET/TAFE institution, but including courses at school or college, through adult education classes or training programs at work;
- Work experience (including both work that is paid and unpaid); and/or
- Life experience (for example leisure pursuits or voluntary work).
RPL is a form of assessment. It is used to determine whether a person has acquired, through formal or informal learning, the skills and experience consistent with the stated competency standards that comprise a qualification. RPL is not time referenced, so there are no parameters on how or when the skills are acquired. However, the skills that have been acquired through life experience etc., must be current and must match the elements and performance criteria contained in the individual unit.
Students seeking RPL need to indicate this on their enrolment form at the time of enrolment.
For further information please refer to the Applicant's Guide to the Recognition of Prior Learning or contact VET RPL Enquiries on 1800 238 838 or email vet.rpl.enquiries@cdu.edu.au.
Credit Transfer
Charles Darwin University as a Registered Training Organisation recognises the Australian Qualifications Framework qualifications and Statement of Attainments issued by any other Australian Registered Training Organisation.
Students are encouraged to submit any requests for credit from previous studies at the time of enrolment, to ensure they are not enrolling in units they may not need to undertake.
In order to apply for exemption/credit transfer from units completed at another training organisation, you will need to complete an Application for Exemption Form available from any campus, centre, or team, or a copy of the form can be obtained from the web.
Your completed Application for Exemption form together with attached documentary evidence (certified copy of Qualification/Statement of Attainment) to support your request for exemption/credit transfer should be submitted directly to the University either in person or by mail. Requests without documentary evidence will not be processed and will be returned to students. There are no fees attached to Credit Transfers.
Pathways
VET to Higher Education Pathway Mapping for completed Awards in the same field or discipline.
Further training pathways from FNS30317 Certificate III in Accounts Administration include but are not limited to, FNS40217 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping.
The FNS30317 Certificate III in Accounts Administration is your gateway to the financial services industry, leading to entry-level careers such as accounts payable clerk, accounts receivable clerk and payroll clerk. This course is especially designed for those who need to perform routine accounting duties such as accounts payable/receivable, payroll, bookkeeping, purchases and sales, and preparation of financial reports.
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Entry requirements
CDU Domestic Entry Requirements
There are no specific requirements to enter this qualification however all (potential) students (applicants) need to demonstrate the required (appropriate) level of language, literacy and numeracy skills and knowledge to undertake a qualification at this level.
International Students
Please refer to https://www.cdu.edu.au/international/how-apply for information regarding international student applications.
All VET International applicants are required to meet the English language proficiency for their chosen course of study.
The minimum English language requirement for this course is met by either undertaking previous education in an English-speaking country or undertaking one of the following English language tests and obtaining the minimum requirements listed below.
| IELTS Academic Module | A minimum overall score of 5.5 with no band less than 5.0. |
| Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) | A minimum overall score of 165. |
| Common European Framework Certificate of English Proficiency | |
| Navitas Academic English (will not be accepted from 2021 onwards) | An overall pass and 60% in Academic English 2. (Note: this score will not be accepted from 2021 intakes onwards). |
| Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic module | A minimum overall score of 42 with no less than 36 in Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking. |
| TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT) | A minimum overall score of 46 with a minimum writing score of 21. |
* All tests are valid for two years from the date of the test to the date of commencement at CDU, unless otherwise specified.
* Where applicable, international applicants must also satisfy the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) English language requirements for student visa applications.
Do you have a question regarding English requirements at CDU? Please email: international@cdu.edu.au.
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This is a current, nationally accredited qualification from the FNS Training and Education Training Package.
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VET for Secondary Students (VSS)
Select VSS for more detail about this program.
Employability skills
Employability Skills are embedded in the training and assessment of national training package qualifications. Information on the Employability Skills relevant to your qualification can be obtained by visiting this website and keying in the national code for the qualification: training.gov.au
Location and study mode
Delivery at all locations is subject to sufficient demand and resources.
Locations: Alice Springs, Waterfront Darwin
Study Mode: On campus or online
Subject to demand other locations and modes may become available throughout the year.
Contact details
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Email: Student.Central@cdu.edu.au |
Course structure
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Code
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Module/Unit of Competency
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Hours
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CORE UNITS OF COMPETENCY
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BSBITU306
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Design and produce business documents
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80
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BSBWRT301
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Write simple documents
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30
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FNSACC304
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Conduct business activities using a computerised accounting system
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40
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FNSACC311
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Process financial transactions and extract interim reports
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60
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FNSACC312
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Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers
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40
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FNSACC313
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Perform financial calculations
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30
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FNSINC301
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Work effectively in the financial services industry
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30
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Total nominal hours for core units
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310
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ELECTIVE UNITS OF COMPETENCY (Select 4 units)
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BSBFIA302
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Process payroll
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30
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BSBITU304
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Produce spreadsheets
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35
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BSBWOR301
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Organise personal work priorities and development
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30
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BSBCUS301
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Deliver and monitor a service to customers
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35
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BSBFIA401
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Prepare financial reports
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50
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FNSFLT301
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Be money smart (unnamed)
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40
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Total nominal hours for elective units
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130-160
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Total nominal hours for the qualification
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440-470
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Course fees
Domestic Students
2021 Indicative fees for this course:
VET Tuition Fees: $1,540.00 (for students who are eligible and receive an NT domestic subsidised place); or
Domestic Full Fees: $6,600.00 (for domestic full fee places).
Fees will vary according to your choice of units.
Please note: a limited number of NT Government subsidy places are available for eligible NT domestic students so contact us now to secure your place for 2021.
The following Fees are applicable to this course:
Domestic Students
VET full fees are applicable to this course.
2021: Information about fees for non-subsidised VET courses are available in the VET Student Guide.
NT Government subsidised places are available for this course.
2021: VET Tuition Fees for 2021 will be charged at $3.50 per nominal hour for subsidised training. More detailed Information about 2021 VET Tuition fees for eligible NT residents will be published in the 2021 VET Student Guide or VET Fees.
In some circumstances this course may be available as fee-for-service. Please contact the relevant team to discuss delivery charges for this program.
International Students
The total course tuition fee for commencing students in 2021 is AUD $7,400.00.
These fees are subject to annual increases each year of your study, effective at the start of each calendar year.
You can find a list of International fees and payments you can expect to pay as part of your studies in Australia.
CDU offers a number of scholarships to international students to assist with the cost of study.