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Accountants, Accounting Clerks, Banking and Finance Workers



Certificate IV in Financial Services (Accounting)

Incorporates:  Certificate III in Financial Services (Accounts Clerical)


TAFE SA Intake 2010
TAFE SA Code GEK
National Code FNS40604
Course Type Training Package Qualification
Industry Group Business, Management, Finance, Police and Property Services
Career Group Accountants, Accounting Clerks, Banking and Finance Workers
Modules/Units View Modules/Units
Example Career Profiles Bookkeeper,  Financial Planner / Financial Investment Advisers
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TAFE SA 2010 Intake Information

Duration 12 months Full Time or Part Time equivalent
Selection Criteria Link Link to Grid

Campus Delivery Locations, Modes and Codes

Campus Study
Mode
Study Load Scheduled Student
Group
Local
Details
Adelaide City - Apply direct to campus
   On Campus Part Time Evening Only Award TBA
Adelaide City - Apply direct to campus
   On Campus Part Time Day Only Award TBA
Adelaide City - Apply direct to campus
   On Campus Full Time Day Only Award TBA
Elizabeth - Apply direct to campus
   On & Off Campus Full Time & Part Time Day & Evening Award TBA
Gawler - Apply direct to campus
: On & Off Campus Part Time Day & Evening Award TBA
Millicent - Apply direct to campus
: On & Off Campus Part Time Day & Evening Award TBA
Mount Barker - Apply direct to campus
: On & Off Campus Full Time & Part Time Day & Evening Award TBA
Mount Gambier - Apply direct to campus
: On & Off Campus Part Time Day & Evening Award TBA
Naracoorte - Apply direct to campus
: On & Off Campus Part Time Day & Evening Award TBA
Noarlunga - Apply direct to campus
   On Campus Full Time & Part Time Day & Evening Award TBA
Panorama - Apply direct to campus
   On Campus Part Time Day & Evening Award TBA
Panorama - Apply direct to campus
   On Campus Full Time Day & Evening Award TBA
Port Augusta - Apply direct to campus
: On & Off Campus Part Time Day & Evening Award TBA
Port Pirie - Apply direct to campus
: On & Off Campus Part Time Day & Evening Award TBA
TAFE SA External North - Apply direct to campus
! External Part Time   Award TBA
Session Information: Tuesday 1 December 2009
Lecture Theatre
6:00pm
Tea Tree Gully Campus 100 Smart Road MODBURY
TAFE SA External Regional - Apply direct to campus
@ External Full Time & Part Time   Award TBA
TAFE SA External South - Apply direct to campus
# External Part Time   Award TBA
Tea Tree Gully - Apply direct to campus
   On & Off Campus Full Time & Part Time Day & Evening Award TBA
Victor Harbor - Apply direct to campus
: On & Off Campus Part Time Day & Evening Award TBA
Whyalla - Apply direct to campus
: On & Off Campus Part Time Day & Evening Award TBA
! For further course information please contact Tea Tree Gully campus on 8207 8050.
# For further course information please contact Adelaide campus 8207 8300 or 8207 8302.
: This course may be conducted by Video Conference and external delivery at this Campus.
@ For further course information please contact Mount Gambier Campus on (08) 8735 1589.

Qualification/Certification

Successful completion of this course provides you with the:

Certificate III in Financial Services (Accounts Clerical) [FNS30304] and the Certificate IV in Financial Services (Accounting) (FNS40604)

Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency within this Qualification will receive a Statement of Attainment.

TAFESA
Code
National
Code
Qualification Estimated time
to complete
GEE FNS30304 Certificate III in Financial Services (Accounts Clerical) 6 months Full Time or Part Time equivalent
GEK FNS40604 Certificate IV in Financial Services (Accounting) 12 months Full Time or Part Time equivalent

Skills Covered

Certificate III in Financial Services (Accounts Clerical)
Client contact and communication skills; introduction to business law in the financial services industry; manual and computerised accounting; and introductory technology skills.

Certificate IV in Financial Services (Accounting)
Financial accounting applications; budgeting; job costing; legal decisions; business tax; and management accounting.

Minimum Entry Requirements

Award - SATAC application process

Any one of:
  • Satisfactory completion of SACE Stage 2 (or equivalent)
  • Any Certificate III
  • Satisfactory achievement in the TAFE SA Assessment of Basic Skills (TABS)

Expected Employment Outcome Example

Possible job roles include computer based systems supervisor; bookkeeper.

Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.

Credit Transfer

Studying at TAFE SA is one of the easiest pathways towards a University Degree. Credit Transfer is the formal recognition that parts of a TAFE SA course are equivalent in content and level to parts of some University courses.

Find other TAFE SA Credit Transfer Agreements

    Credit Gained
University University Course Points Time Equivalent
University of South Australia
Full Details
Bachelor of Applied Finance 9 points  
Bachelor of Commerce with Bachelor of Applied Finance 9 points  
Bachelor of Commerce 9 points  

Application Selection

Award - SATAC application process

  • Applications for the 2010 Intake must be made through the centralised TAFE Admissions system via SATAC (South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre) by the advertised date.
  • Applicants can make one application for up to six course preferences.
  • Applications for 'Apply to Campus' courses are made direct to the relevant campus and a separate application is required for each course an applicant wants to study.

Fees

Charges vary between courses and subjects and are based on a rate per hour. Concessions may be available to holders of certain government concession cards, and in some circumstances fees may be paid by instalment. A brochure detailing the refund of fees policy is available at each campus. The standard TAFE SA fee for State Government-subsidised courses undertaken by students enrolled in two consecutive semesters is capped at $2140 in 2010. This fee cap does not apply to all courses.

Students are generally expected to purchase their own textbooks, personal equipment, uniforms and stationery.

TAFE SA Pre Enrolment Information

Further Information

For further information about all TAFE SA Courses, phone 1800 882 661 or email tafeinfo@saugov.sa.gov.au

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The fees listed are subject to change at any time and do not commit the Institute to charging the fees indicated.

This Course information was last modified : 26/03/2008 11:19:35 AM
The information was accurate at the time of publication. TAFE SA and their agents reserve the right to make any changes necessary.