WA Government Funding for Training Courses

To be eligible for subsidised traineeship, you must: 

• have left school
• have a manager/supervisor (i.e. if you are self-employed and the sole employee you do not qualify)
• be employed for at least 15 hours per week
• be an Australian citizen or permanent visa holder; a holder of visa subclass 309, 820 or 826; or a dependant or spouse of the primary holder of a visa subclass 457
• not hold a qualification at the same or higher level than the traineeship

Primary holders of visa sub-class 457, and holders of occupational trainee visas are not eligible under the terms of their visa to enter into a traineeship.

The maximum duration that you will have to complete your course, will be a the same as the duration of your traineeship contract. There is no minimum time frame, students familiar with course concepts may complete the course much faster.

As an online course, the time it will take to complete is flexible and dependent on your ability, knowledge and time available. It is important that you choose a pace that suits your needs.

The course content is accessed via our online student portal with additional learning materials also available. Please note due to copyright the digital training manuals cannot be printed or edited. If required, hard copy manuals may be purchased at additional cost, prices vary depending on the course.

• Online access videos tutorials covering key learning concepts
• Electronic pdf learner guide
• Activity sheets and calculation templates
• Case studies
• Sample Exercises

Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping
Hard copy manuals can be purchased at additional cost of $249 incl postage. Except for units FNSACC426, FNSTPB411 and FNSACC421 which are purchased separately (approx. $220 ex postage) from an external publisher, full details are provided on enrolment.

Certificate III in Accounts Administration
If required, hard copy manuals can be purchased at additional cost of $220 incl postage. Except for units FNSACC426, and FNSINC311 which are purchased separately (approx. $123 ex postage) from an external publisher, full details are provided on enrolment.

Certificate III in Business (Administration)
Currently, hard copy manuals are not available for this course.

Overview

Your learning journey is about becoming "competent" in the subject matter. Our in house course writers and assessment team all have accounting and bookkeeping experience or are currently working in the industry. With this in mind we try and make the tasks relevant to what you will experience in the real world. The purpose is not to just pass or fail, rather to become competent using these skills which you can then apply in the real world.

Pre-course

Before starting this course, you may be required to complete a Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND) skills assessment to ensure we can support you before your studies commence.

Introductory Requirements & Units

The Introductory Requirements include an Oral Communication Skills Assessment and a Work Health and Safety Assessment.

The Unit assessments and examinations are completed using a variety of methods and are submitted via our online student portal. They are open book, from either your home, office or classroom, and include multiple choice quizzes, short answer, calculations and exams.

Accounting unit assessments use MYOB or Xero (both are supplied).

Open-book exams (FNS40217 only)

Tax Practitioners Board Licensing Course units include an exam component, which needs to be independently supervised. Exams are three-hour, open-book assessments comprising of short answer and multiple choice questions, very similar in format to the unit assessments.

Exams must be completed within your course duration period. Prior to your exam, you will need to complete and return the Supervisor Nomination Form to Applied Education detailing your supervisor's information, contact details and the elected date of your assessment.

Exams can be undertaken at any location and time of your choosing, with the only condition being that you have a nominated, independent supervisor present. Your supervisor can be a person of responsibility such as a registered tax agent, member of an accounting professional body, public servant, doctor, nurse, police officer, director etc. who does not have a close personal or professional relationship with you.

If you cannot arrange a supervisor then we offer online supervision with one of our staff members via Skype.

If you require supervision of an assessment by Applied Education, additional costs may apply. Refer to Student Handbook.

Depending on the course you choose, you will need:

• A reliable internet connection as all data files and learning activities are available via our Student Platform.
• Microsoft Word and Excel - full desktop versions/apps.
• A computer with a Microsoft Windows operating system^#, is need to complete the accounting courses (FNS40222 and FNS30322)

^#Mac Users, Tablets and MYOB

MYOB software cannot be downloaded to tablets including Chromebooks and since 2020, and is not compatible with Apple’s operating system. If you only have access to a Mac computer, we recommend you first confirm if the following options are feasible on your computer:

• purchase and install on your mac a windows emulator such as "parallels" to run windows on a Mac at your own cost; or
• use the free inbuilt Mac Boot Camp Assistant on your Mac computer and purchase a Windows OS software license.

Note: Applied Education and MYOB are unable to support issues relating to a Mac computer.

Concession prices*

The following people are eligible for the concession rate on training fees (up to Certificate IV level):

a) Persons (and dependants of persons) holding a:

1. i) Pensioner Concession Card
   ii) Repatriation Health Benefits Card issued by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs
   iii) Health Care Card

b) Persons (and dependants of persons) in receipt of AUSTUDY or ABSTUDY.

c) Persons (and dependants of persons) in receipt of the Youth Allowance.

d) Persons (and dependants of persons) who are inmates of a custodial institution.

If the concession is valid for the full enrolment period, then all eligible units commenced within that period attract the concession rate. If the concession is valid for part of the enrolment period, then only eligible units commenced on or after the start date and prior to the expiry of the concession attract the concession rate.

Note: concessions exclude existing worker trainees. An existing worker is defined as a person employed with the same employer continuously for more than three months full time, or 12 months casual or part time, or a combination of both, immediately prior to the commencement date of a training contract.

*The student tuition fees are indicative only and are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Additional fees may apply such as resource fees and other fees.

Please read the student handbook for further clarification on additional fee charges. Note: Applied Education sales and discounts do not apply to trainees enrolled via government funding initiatives.

For FNS40222 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping, you will receive a 24-month student membership to the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (RRP $145) at no additional cost.

These course are all offered as online study which is a convenient, effective and affordable way to learn when and where you want.

We provide you with the following:

• Quality materials
• Videos and webinars
• Amazing Support from our assessors and student support team
• Online assessments and exams
• Student Facebook group

Our courses have been developed to give you flexibility so that you can study at your own pace, in your own time and in your own environment. The best part is, with Applied Education we provide a high level of support to our trainees and are here throughout your study journey.

Students residing outside of Western Australia may be eligible for publicly-funded training if:

• the training contract is registered in Western Australia; and
• the workplace is in Western Australia; and
• the training occurs in Western Australia, unless the training is only available in another state or territory.

International students and some temporary residents are charged at rates determined by TAFE International Western Australia.

Persons holding a temporary visa of sub-class 309, 820, 826 or secondary holders of a temporary visa of sub-class 457 are to be treated as Australian residents for fee-charging purposes and are also eligible for fee waivers and concessions.

The Jobs and Skills WA Employer Incentive (the incentive) provides financial assistance to Western Australian businesses who employ an apprentice or new entrant trainee and who have lodged the training contract for registration on or after 1 July 2019.

Commencement and completion incentives are available for employers who have a ‘New Worker' Australian trainee. The employer can receive up to $2125 on completion of the accredited course.

The Jobs & Skills WA website provides information and fact sheets relating to employer incentives, eligibility and application.

At Applied Education, we believe in equipping our students with the tools they need to succeed. That's why we're proud to offer a complimentary Office 365 A1 subscription to all of our students. This includes access to Microsoft's web-version of Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and OneNote, as well as your very own student email address. Not only will you be able to create and collaborate on amazing content with the 365 Office app, but your student email address also comes with exclusive discounts and special student pricing at many popular businesses and online stores. Start taking advantage of this as soon as you enrol.