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Latest Qualification FNS50422 Just Released! Replaces FNS50417

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FNS50422 Diploma of Payroll Services

Advance your career as a payroll professional

Take your payroll skills to the next level or looking for a job in payroll?

Applied Education has been delivering payroll courses since 1999. We understand the importance of properly trained payroll staff who can efficiently process payroll using the most up-to-date technology and comply with all relevant state and territory laws.

The FNS50422 Diploma of Payroll Services course is the industry qualification which will prepare you in becoming a payroll professional and enable you to perform a vast array of functions including:

  • Manage payroll
  • Process salary packaging and complex terminations
  • Process and manage superannuation
  • Be compliant with industrial regulations and taxation systems relevant to payroll.

Payroll has become such an important function that businesses want employees with specialised skills and knowledge that can only be obtained through a nationally recognised qualification.

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Diploma of Payroll Course Options

Upgrade Package
Diploma of Payroll
With Credits

$1683 for 7 units RRP $1860
  • Previously completed a Certificate IV in Bookkeeping or Accounting you may be eligible to enrol in our Upgrade Package
  • Contact us to discuss your options
  • Online Learning Platform - Study at your own pace
  • Nationally Recognised
  • Also includes video tutorials and bonus upskill courses

Complete Course

Diploma of Payroll

$2421 RRP $2690
  • New Industry Qualification
    for Payroll Professionals
  • Online Learning Platform - Start immediately
  • Includes video tutorials and bonus upskill courses
  • Nationally Recognised
  • Student membership Institute of Certificate Bookkeepers

Not sure which course is right for you? Completed prior units and may be eligible for credits? Call us on 1800 678 073 for a consultation with a course coordinator.

  • Bookkeeping and Payroll Experts

    Training experts since 1999

  • ICB Membership

    2 year student membership with Institute of Certified Bookkeepers included

  • Amazing Support

    Expert trainers and passionate support

  • Online Video Tutorials

    More than a hundred tutorials covering key learning concepts

FNS50422 Diploma of Payroll Services

Let's take a look at what you are going to learn and the important information to know before you enrol.

FNS50422 Diploma of Payroll Services is assessed under the Principles of Competency-based training, students have to demonstrate their ability to do all activities in each Unit of Competency. There are 11 Units of Competency in this course.

  • FNSACC323 Perform financial calculations
  • BSBTEC402 Develop and use complex spreadsheets
  • FNSTPB412 Establish and maintain payroll systems
  • BSBHRM526 Manage Payroll
  • FNSACC411 Process business tax requirements
  • FNSPAY514 Interpret and apply knowledge of industrial regulations relevant to payroll
  • FNSPAY515 Interpret and apply knowledge of taxation systems relevant to payroll
  • FNSPAY511 Process salary packaging arrangements and additional allowances in payroll
  • FNSPAY512 Process superannuation payments in payroll
  • FNSPAY513 Process complex employee terminations in payroll
  • FNSINC411 Conduct work according to professional practices in the financial services industry

(Release status: Current)

FNS50422 Diploma of Payroll Services 1

MYOB Student Edition is included with this course. MYOB is used to complete 3 units - FNSPAY511 FNSPAY512, FNSPAY513.

The unit FNSTPB412 has course material and assessments in both Xero and MYOB. Students can choose which accounting software they would like to use to complete this unit.


Other units from an endorsed training package can be considered towards elective component on request.

If you have previously completed a Certificate IV in Bookkeeping or Certificate IV in Accounting (FNS40211/FNS40215/FNS40615/FNS40217/FNS40222) you may be eligible for our Upgrade Package. Email us before enrolling to assist with assessing your eligibility for a credit transfer.

Payment Plans

We understand not everyone has the financial resources upfront to invest in training, so we offer payment plans to get you moving faster towards your future.

  • Pay a $250 deposit at commencement of course
  • Remainder is paid over 6 or 12 equal monthly instalments, depending on the option selected.
  • An administration fee of $100 applies for the 6 month option, and $150 for the 12 month option.
  • All you need is a valid credit or debit card.

Concessions on Courses

Concession pricing is available for eligible students as per the Student Handbook. Proof of concession must be provided at the time of enrolment; please contact us to apply for a concession rate when enrolling.

Refund Policy

Refer to the Student Handbook for our refund policy. This course includes a non-refundable administration fee of $250.

You will have up to 12 months to complete FNS50422 Diploma of Payroll Services.

As an online course, the time it will take to complete is flexible and dependent on your ability, knowledge and time available.

It is expected that students may need up to 1170* hours of study and assessment time, particularly those who are new to payroll, students familiar with the learning concepts may complete the course faster. It is important that you choose a pace that suits your needs.

*Does not take into account credit transfers.

We understand that students study in different ways. For the Diploma of Payroll Services, we provide extensive learning material and resources to support you on your learning journey:

  • Digital course training manuals (non-editable and non-printable) for each unit of competency
  • Video tutorials for covering key learning concepts (except FNSINC411)
  • Reference resources
  • Case studies
  • Practice exercises
  • Interactive learning material

All course content, including assessments, is accessed via our online student portal.

If required, hard copy manuals can be purchased at additional cost of $300 including postage.

Except for FNSINC411, purchased separately (approx. $65 ex postage) from an external publisher, full details are provided on enrolment.

Pre-course

Before starting this course, you will be required to complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) questionnaire. This quick questionnaire is used to determine your LLN skill level so that we can best support you in your studies.

Introductory Requirements & Units

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

The Unit assessments and exams are completed using a variety of methods and are submitted via our online student portal. They are conducted open book at either your home or office, and comprise of theoretical and practical exercises.

MYOB unit assessments use MYOB Student version.

Exams

Some 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 the following options for conducting your supervised assessment:

Skype Online - Online supervised exam with one of our staff members
Perth Training Centre - Level 1, 524 Hay St, Perth WA 6000
Melbourne Training Centre - Level 10, 440 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Sydney Training Centre - Level 14, 275 Alfred St, North Sydney NSW 2060
Brisbane Training Centre - Level 1, 241 Adelaide St, Brisbane QLD 4000
Adelaide Training Centre - Level 2, 70 Hindmarsh Sq, Adelaide SA 5000

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

Online study 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

FNS50422 Diploma of Payroll Services has 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 for all our students and are here with you in your study journey.

Receive a 24-month student membership to the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (valued at $132).

ICB Membership Students

To complete all units in this course, you will need:

  • A reliable internet connection as all data files and learning activities are available via our student platform.
  • A computer with a Microsoft Windows operating system.#
  • Microsoft Word and Excel.

We will provide links and instructions to access MYOB Student Edition Software and Xero Demo Company.

# Mac Users, Tablets and MYOB
MYOB software cannot be downloaded to tablets including Chromebooks and since 2020, MYOB is not compatible with Apple’s operating system.

If you only have access to a Mac computer, we recommend you first contact Apple to 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 licence.

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

Potential jobs for payroll professionals;

  • Payroll Manager
  • Payroll Officer
  • Salary Packaging Administrator
  • Finance Manager
  • Payroll Consultant
  • Small business operator

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 web access to Microsoft's top applications like 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.

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Free Short Course Bundle Included

Choose 1 FREE Fundamentals bundle or 2 for $295 when you enrol.
Perfect to meet CPE/CPD requirements and upskill

Microsoft
Fundamentals

5 Online Courses
Excel Introductory & Intermediate
Word Introductory & Intermediate
Microsoft Outlook

(Bundle value $495)

Xero & MYOB
Fundamentals (Popular)

3 Online Courses
Certificate in Xero Accounting
Certificate in Xero Payroll
Certificate in MYOB Bookkeeping

(Bundle value $685)

* If you are applying for funding for this course, there may be restrictions on Free Bundles depending on government funding eligibility requirements.

Cert IV Upgrade Package

If you have previously completed a Certificate IV in Bookkeeping or Accounting, you may be eligible to enrol in our Upgrade Package to attain the FNS50422 Diploma of Payroll Services. Please include your statement of attainment when enrolling.

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Student Support - The Applied Education Difference

  • Amazing Support

    Every student receives help getting started
    and can book a welcome call

  • Online Support

    Dedicated Support Team and Ticket Lodgement

  • Facebook & Student Forums

    Dedicated Facebook Study Group and Online Forums

  • Phone Support

    Talk to Assessors & Student Services Team

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Accreditation & Industry Partners

As a Registered Training Organisation (ID 52240), we comply with the government’s strict quality and consistency standards. We conduct regular audits to ensure we keep this accreditation and deliver the level of training you deserve.

Nationally Recognised Training - FNS50422 Diploma of Payroll Services is a nationally recognised certification in all states and territories of Australia.

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