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Accounting and Finance



Diploma of Financial Services (Banking)

Incorporates:  Certificate III in Financial Services (Accounts Clerical)


TAFE SA Intake 2011
TAFE SA Code GEY
National Code FNS51204
Course Type Training Package Qualification
Industry Group Business and Marketing
Career Group Accounting and Finance
Modules/Units View Modules/Units
Example Career Profile Bank Officer
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TAFE SA 2011 Intake Information

Duration 18 months Full Time or Part Time equivalent
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Campus Delivery Locations, Modes and Codes

Campus Study
Mode
Study Load Scheduled Student
Group
Local
Details
Adelaide City - SATAC Code: 801307 - Apply Now
   On Campus Full Time Day Only Award TBA
Adelaide City - SATAC Code: 801308 - Apply Now
   On Campus Part Time Day & Evening Award TBA
TAFE SA External Regional - SATAC Code: 897026 - Apply Now
@ External Full Time & Part Time   Award TBA
Mount Barker - SATAC Code: 809312 - Apply Now
   On & Off Campus Part Time Day & Evening Award TBA
@ For external course information contact Mount Barker Campus on (08) 8391 7354.

Qualification/Certification

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
GEY FNS51204 Diploma of Financial Services (Banking) 18 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.

Diploma of Financial Services (Banking)
Banking and services strategy for small business; business advisory service in financial services context; provide leadership; manage staff; and maintain small/medium business operations.

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

This qualification is designed to reflect the role of employees working in banking or retail financial service environments with team and business result responsibilities including: branch environments; small business banking; commercial and retail lending. Possible job roles include bank officer; financial adviser.

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 27 points  
Bachelor of Commerce with Bachelor of Applied Finance 27 points  
Bachelor of Commerce 27 points  

Application Selection

Award - SATAC application process

  • Applications for the 2011 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 11:20:49 AM
The information was accurate at the time of publication. TAFE SA and their agents reserve the right to make any changes necessary.