South Australian Government Funding for FNS30322 Certificate III in Accounts Administration Trainees

A traineeship is a practical hands-on training program combining paid work with structured training aimed at achieving a nationally recognised qualification. If you would like to do a traineeship and study Accounts Administration, there are Participant Eligibility Criteria in order to receive funding. You must

• reside or work in South Australia;
• be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, or an Australian Permanent Resident or an eligible visa holder (see eligible visas at https://www.skills.sa.gov.au/courses-careers/eligibility-explained);
• be aged 16 years of older; and
• not enrolled in school.

School-enrolled students are subject to separate eligibility criteria.

If you do not meet the eligibility criteria, please click here for full course details  or call us on 1800 678 073 for a consultation with a course adviser.

For full eligibility refer to: providers.skills.sa.gov.au/Deliver/Student-eligibility-for-subsidised-training

FNS30322 Certificate III in Accounts Administration course 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:

• BSBTEC302 Design and produce spreadsheets
• BSBXCM301 Engage in workplace communication
• FNSACC314 Conduct business activities using a computerised accounting system
• FNSACC321 Process financial transactions and extract interim reports
• FNSACC322 Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers
• FNSACC323 Perform financial calculations
• FNSINC311 Work together in the financial services industry
• BSBHRM416 Process Payroll
• BSBTEC301 Design and produce business documents
• BSBTEC404 Use digital technologies to collaborate in a work environment
• FNSACC426 Set up and operate computerised accounting systems*

Xero is used to complete FNSACC426 and FNSACC322.
MYOB is used to complete FNSACC314, FNSACC321 and BSBHRM416.

The maximum duration that you will have to complete the FNS30322 Certificate III in Accounts Administration course, will be a the same as the duration of your traineeship contract. There is no minimum time frame, students familiar with bookkeeping and accounting 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.

We understand that students study in different ways. For the FNS30322 Certificate III in Accounts Administration, 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 some units covering key learning concepts
• Reference resources
• Case studies
• Practice exercises
• Recorded lectures for units FNSACC321, FNSACC322, FNSACC323 and FNSACC426.

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

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.

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, there are two requirements that need to be completed. All individuals seeking access to a subsidised training place in South Australia are required to complete an Upfront Assessment of Needs (UAN) after the Traineeship ID has been approved by Traineeship and Apprenticeship Services.

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 are completed using a variety of methods and are submitted via our online student portal. They are conducted open book from either your home or office, and comprise of multiple choice quizzes, short answer, and calculations.

Accounting unit assessments use MYOB Student version which is include in the price of the course.

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

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 - full desktop versions/apps.

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. For information regarding the Boot Camp Assistant software, please refer to Apple's support page; https://support.apple.com/en-au/HT201468

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

Course Fees

For South Australia approved trainees the course fees are:

• $937.30 for non-concession
• $360.50 for concession*

(RRP $1550)

Applied Education sales and discounts do not apply to trainees enrolled via a government funding initiative.
* Proof of concession (a current Commonwealth Government Concession Card) must be provided before enrolling. This is in addition to the eligibility criteria for Traineeships.

Payment Plans

We understand not everyone has the financial resources upfront to invest in training, so we offer flexible payment options to get you moving faster towards your future. To discuss Cluster Payment options, please contact Student Support on enrolment.

Education Pathways

Pathways to further study are available!

Attain the FNS30322 Certificate III in Accounts Administration qualification, and you can then use some of the course units towards the Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping. This is ideal if you are looking to become a BAS Agent in the future as FNS40222 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping meets the education requirements for official BAS agent registration with the Tax Practitioners Board.

Career Pathways

Administration Officers perform a variety of administrative tasks for an organisation. These tasks may include invoicing, archiving, calendar management, reporting, and customer service. The Cert III Accounts Administration Course Online can open doors to many different careers in business and finance.

• Accounts Administration
• Administration Clerk
• Business Trainee
• Bookkeeper
• Administration Assistant
• Finance Assistant
• Finance Officer
• Bank Officer
• Administration Officer
• Accounts Financial Officer

FNS30322 Certificate III in Accounts Administration 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

The Certificate III in Accounts Administration has been developed to give you flexibility so that you can study at your own pace, in your own time and 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.

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.