FNS 30304 Certificate III in Financial Services (Accounts Clerical)

Suitable for candidates who:

• intend to perform entry-level bookkeeping duties, such as accounts payable/ receivable, payroll processing or other similar duties; or
• wish to obtain the qualification to broaden their knowledge and career prospects; or
• wish to undertake further accounting or bookkeeping studies.

This course will equip you with:

• the skills necessary to perform bookkeeping tasks in the workplace;
• the ability to perform manual and computerised accounting;
• the understanding of office procedures and computing;
• the knowledge necessary to prepare financial reports;
• the relevant communication skills.

Pathways: CAREER

The course prepares you for work such as:

• accounts payable/receivable clerk
• payroll clerk
• cashier
• bookkeeper

After successful completion, you may contact Oceanic Human Resources on 1300 852 773 to discuss your career options.

Pathways: STUDY

As a graduate of this course you will be granted credits towards the Certificate IV in Accounting and Certificate IV in Bookkeeping.

COURSE DELIVERY AND DURATION

AIFA ensures you can complete your qualification in the shortest possible timeframe;

• Our 4-Term year and intensive training methods allow qualification completion in half the time compared other training institutions (such as TAFE and others).
• Also, we recognise the skills and knowledge you have gained through your work experience and/ or previous studies. Where appropriate, we give you credits towards your qualification. Those who have extensive experience in their field can complete the entire qualification by assessment through our Assessment Centre.

Class schedule:

• Classroom attendance 8 hours per week for 1 Term of 11 weeks; and
• Private study approximately 8-12 hours per week.

Recognition of Previous Study and Experience at our Assessment Centre

• CREDIT TRANSFER: If you have previously completed relevant competency units at any RTO, AIFA will give you credit transfers towards your qualification. Please indicate on your enrolment form your request for RPL Credit Transfer. Credit Transfer will reduce the time required to complete a qualification.
• CURRENT COMPETENCY AND EXPERIENCE: AIFA has established an Assessment Centre to allow assessment of candidates with relevant work experience and competencies. Candidates can complete the entire qualification by assessment through our Assessment Centre.

Course Content

Business Fundamentals
FNSICIND301B Work in the financial services industry
FNSICGEN301B Communicate in the workplace
FNSICGEN302B Use technology in the workplace
FNSICGEN304B Apply health and safety practice
BSADM404A Develop and use complex spreadsheets

Accounting Fundamentals I
FNSICACC301B Administer accounts payable
FNSICACC307B Reconcile/monitor accounts receivable
FNSICGEN305B Maintain daily business records
FNSACCT407B Computerised accounting systems


Accounts Clerical
FNSICACC304B Prepare and bank receipts
FNSICACC306B Process journal entries
BSBCMN308A Maintain financial records
BSBADM408A Prepare financial reports

Assessment requirements

To complete the course you are required to complete a number of assessment tasks and a final examination for each competency unit.

How to enrol

To enrol please complete the Enrolment Application Form and mail of fax it to our Office to:
Level 5, 97 Pacific Highway,
North Sydney NSW 2060
Fax: 1300 785 776