Diploma of Accounting

Free TAFE
Free TAFE Pathways Program
Course Code FNS50222
Locations Warrnambool

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Study Mode Full-time, On Campus, Workshops
Length 12 months
Commencement Apply any time
Timetable One evening per week (Monday, 6pm – 9pm) via virtual classroom
One day per week (Wednesday 9.00am – 2.30pm) via virtual classroom and/or on campus (this class will be recorded for students to view if unable to attend)
One Saturday per month via virtual classroom and/or on campus
Course Overview
Introduction

Improve your career prospects in your current accounting role, prepare for further studies or build on your existing accounting skills and maximise your employment opportunities in this field by completing specialist courses in tax, budgeting and financial performance and reporting.

By successfully completing SWTAFE’s vocational education qualifications in accounting you can meet the primary educational requirements for registered tax agent and BAS services set by the National Tax Practitioners Board.

On successful completion of the Diploma, graduates meet the minimum educational requirements for registered tax agent and BAS services set by the National Tax Practitioners Board under the Tax Agent Services Act (2009).

What will I Learn?

During this course, you will gain skills and knowledge in:

  • managing personal and professional development
  • managing budgets and financial plans
  • managing budgets and forecasts
  • leading effective workplace relationships 
  • how to provide management accounting information
  • how to prepare financial reports for corporate entities
  • how to prepare tax documentation for individuals
  • how to provide financial and business performance information
  • how to design and produce complex spreadsheets

Mode of delivery

Two evenings a week (6pm-9pm) - one evening at the Warrnambool campus (or virtual classroom*) and one evening via virtual classroom*. Plus 10 Saturday face-to-face workshops (9am-4pm) at the Warrnambool campus or optional virtual classroom*.

*Virtual classroom - a live online teaching and learning environment where teachers and students can present course materials, engage, interact, and work in groups together.

Course Outcomes and Career Opportunities

  • Tax Agent
  • Accounts Payable Officer
  • Accounts Receivable Officer
  • Payroll Officer

Pathways

Upon completion of this course you may continue study in this field with courses including an Associate Degree of Business or a Bachelor of Commerce.

Information Session

Why don’t you come along to our next course info session to find out everything you need to start your learning journey? You can chat with our teachers, tour our facilities, learn more about the course, find out about the application process and get your questions answered by our course experts. 

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Course Requirements
Entrance requirements & pre-requisites

To be eligible to enrol in this course, you must provide evidence of completion of one of the following:

  • the Certificate IV Accounting and Bookkeeping (FNS40222)

    or 

  • the 4 units of competency listed below (or their equivalent):
    FNSACC321 - Process financial transactions and extract interim reports
    FNSACC322 - Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers
    FNSACC418 - Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry
    FNSACC421 - Prepare financial reports (this unit is equivalent to BSBFIA401- Prepare financial reports)

Course requirements

To be eligible for this qualification, you must successfully complete 11 units: 7 core and 4 elective.

Units offered

Core Units

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Unit Code Unit Name Unit Hours Unit Consumables
BSBTEC402 Design and produce complex spreadsheets 50 $0.00
FNSACC521 Provide financial and business performance information 60 $0.00
FNSACC522 Prepare tax documentation for individuals 80 $0.00
FNSACC523 Manage budgets and forecasts 40 $0.00
FNSACC524 Prepare financial reports for corporate entities 70 $0.00
FNSACC526 Implement and maintain internal control procedures 40 $0.00
FNSACC527 Provide management accounting information 60 $0.00

Elective Units

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Unit Code Unit Name Unit Hours Unit Consumables
FNSACC505 Establish and maintain accounting information systems 50 $0.00
BSBTEC401 Design and produce complex text documents 100 $0.00
BSBPEF501 Manage personal and professional development 60 $0.00
FNSINC514 Apply ethical frameworks and principles to make and act upon decisions 40 $0.00
Assessment

This course involves accredited units.  You will be required to complete assessment tasks to demonstrate your underpinning knowledge, skills and attributes to meet the course outcomes.  A combination of written, oral and practical assessment strategies will be used in either a classroom, online or workplace environment. 

Where units require demonstration of skills in a workplace environment, you will have the opportunity to do this either in your own workplace (where appropriate), through a practical placement, or by using one of the Institute's simulated workshops/classrooms.  Detailed information about the types, conduct and dates of assessments will be provided in advance.  You will also be provided with information about the opportunity for reassessment and appeal.

After applying

Once you have applied for your chosen course, you will receive a thank you email from South West TAFE with a few steps to help process your enrolment.

Complete a Pre-Training Review
You will receive an email to complete a Pre-Training Review online evaluation. This evaluation helps us tailor your training to suit your needs.

Create or provide a Unique Student Identifier (USI)
A USI is a nationally recognised reference number that provides an online record of your training qualifications gained in Australia.
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Skills recognition
If you have experience or prior qualifications, you may be eligible to apply for recognition of prior learning and gain credits. You will be asked to provide any relevant Statement of Attainment to support identified credits.

Fees
Course Fees

Here's an outline of fees and costs associated with your course.

Your fees each year can be made up of 3 different elements.  Everyone has different circumstances that can affect what you pay and how much you pay. :

  1. Tuition fees - charged as an hourly rate that varies from course to course. A large portion of the tuition is subsidised by the Victorian Government for eligible students.
  2. Resource and/or materials costs - covers the cost of materials and other incidentals. This fee will vary according to the course being undertaken.
  3. Booklist items - such as textbooks, equipment and stationery recommended for your course

Tuition fees

There are 4 different rates of tuition fees. Only one will apply to you (depending on your eligibility and circumstances). 

  1. Government Subsidised Fee - you could be eligible for a government-subsidised rate under the Skills First funding depending on your age, educational history, and citizenship or residency status. If you are eligible, the government will contribute to the cost of your training.
    Find out more about subsidised training

  2. Government Subsidised Concession Fee - If you are eligible for a Skills First government-subsidised place and hold a current healthcare or pension card, that you can provide at enrolment, you may be eligible for the concession rate. Note, the concession rate is not applicable to Diploma level courses.
    Find out more about concession rates

  3. If the course is a Free TAFE course or part of the Free TAFE Pathways Program - Eligible students will not pay course tuition fees for the duration of their enrolment in this course, however, there may be some consumable/material fees for the course (find out more below). Any resource or material costs, or booklist items for this course are listed in the table below.
    Find out more about Free TAFE
    Find out more about Free TAFE Pathways Programs

  4. Full fee - If you are not eligible for a Skills First government-subsidised place, exemption, concession or are enrolling in a course that isn't government-subsidised, you may be required to pay the full fee rate.

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT FEES AND ELIGIBILITY

The fees listed below are indicative only. The course fees published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Course fee funding is made available to eligible individuals by the Victorian and Commonwealth Governments. If funding is utilised, this may affect opportunities to access additional funding in the future. An accurate quote for this course will be provided during the enrolment process.

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Course fees by student type Indicative Course Fee
Government subsidised rate (if eligible) $6,015.00
Full fee rate (if not eligible for govt subsidy) $10,265.00
This is a Free TAFE course

Students who are eligible for Free TAFE place will not pay course tuition fees for the duration of their enrolment in this course, however, there may be some consumable/material fees for the course (find out more below). The consumable fees for this course are listed in the above table.

Find out more about Free TAFE courses and eligibility or contact our Customer Service team.

This course is part of the Free TAFE Pathways Program

A Free TAFE Pathways Program is a group of courses that complement each other to help you continue to train for the career and industry you may wish to work in. For eligible students, these courses are tuition fee free. Depending on the course, you may still be required to pay material fees. The consumable fees for this course are listed in the above table.

Find out more about the Free TAFE Pathways Program and eligibility or contact us.

Resource and/or materials costs

Some courses require specific resources or materials necessary for your study eg: tools of the trade, excursions, etc. Final costs will be determined upon enrolment.

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Additional course fees Indicative Course Fee
Course consumable/materials (approximate) $535.50
How do I pay my fees?

Once we have processed your enrolment form, you will receive an email with your invoice.

You have three options when organising your payment:

  1. Upfront payment - can be made over the phone with EFTPOS
  1. Payment plan - can be directly debited from your bank account, debited from your Centrelink payments or via a VET Student Loan (for diploma or advanced diploma courses only)
  1. Paid by employer, school or job network agency - if your fees are being paid by your employer, school or job network agency, you will need to complete an Authority to Invoice form.

Payments will need to be arranged within five(5) business days of receiving the email containing your invoice.

We also offer a range of scholarships each year which you may be eligible to apply for to assist with course fees.

Next Steps
How to apply

There are five simple steps to apply for a course with us.

  1. Apply - complete a short online application form. Once this form is submitted we'll send you a thank-you email.
  2. Literacy and Numeracy Assessment - we will assess whether you need to undertake a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment and email it to you if required.
    If you are not required to undertake this assessment, you will skip to step 3.
  3. Chat to our team - your teacher or course specialist will contact you to discuss the course in more detail and ensure the right units of study are selected for you.
  4. Enrol – you will be sent an email to accept your offer for the course. By accepting, you will be directed to verify your details and submit your enrolment for processing.
  5. Pay - once we’ve completed your enrolment, we will send you an invoice to arrange payment of your course fees.

If you need any assistance with applying, contact our team on 1300 648 911 or visit your nearest campus.

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Our Careers Coaches at the Skills and Jobs Centre is here to support you. Whether you’re exploring career options, transitioning from school to the workforce or looking to study after school we’re here to help you.

Student Support

As a SWTAFE student, you can access a variety of support services that will enhance your study experience and help you complete your studies successfully. For more information about any of these services, visit our student page.