FNS30322 Certificate III in Accounts Administration

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FNS30322 Certificate III in Accounts Administration

The FNS30322 Certificate III in Accounts Administration is your gateway to entering Australia’s growing financial services industry. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to upskill, this qualification equips you with essential skills that are highly sought after in roles such as payroll, account processing, and financial reporting. With flexible online delivery, you can balance your studies with work or personal commitments and enroll at a time that suits you. Our self-paced learning structure ensures that you can progress through the course at your own speed, without feeling pressured by deadlines.

Why Study Accounts Administration?

The financial services industry is booming, and skilled professionals are in high demand. By earning this nationally recognised qualification, you will build a strong foundation of skills to work confidently in accounts administration. You’ll gain expertise in handling everyday financial tasks, including data entry, payroll processing, and producing essential business reports. This qualification not only prepares you for practical, hands-on tasks but also enables you to demonstrate autonomy and sound judgement in professional settings.

What to Expect from the Course

The FNS30322 Certificate III in Accounts Administration covers a broad range of fundamental skills designed to make you job-ready for various roles in finance and administration. You’ll gain practical experience with industry-standard accounting software, learn to manage financial transactions, produce business documents, and provide exceptional customer service within financial settings. You’ll also develop the skills to work effectively in a team, maintain financial records, and deliver professional services with confidence.

This qualification is ideal for those looking to establish a career in:

• Accounts and payroll processing
• Financial data entry and reporting
• Customer service in the financial sector
• General financial administration

These roles can serve as a stepping stone to more advanced positions within the financial services sector, offering excellent opportunities for career growth and development.

A Flexible and Supportive Learning Environment

Our flexible, online study model allows you to access all learning materials and complete your assessments at your convenience, from anywhere. The course is structured to fit around your lifestyle, ensuring that you can maintain balance while advancing your career. You’ll have access to engaging eLearning resources, including interactive tutorials, and can request one-on-one support from our experienced trainers and assessors whenever needed.

Why Choose This Course?

• Job-ready skills – Gain practical, real-world skills that are immediately applicable in the workplace.
• Career advancement – Open the door to entry-level roles in the finance sector, with opportunities for growth into more senior positions.
• Flexible learning – Study online at your own pace, with full support from experienced trainers.
• Industry relevance – Learn the latest industry-standard accounting software and techniques used by financial professionals today.
• Nationally recognised qualification – This certification is widely respected by employers across Australia, ensuring your skills are valued in the job market.

Secure Your Future in the Financial Services Industry

The demand for skilled financial professionals continues to grow, with many businesses actively seeking trained individuals to support their accounts and administration functions. Whether you want to work in a small business, a large organisation, or as part of a financial team, this course will give you the foundation you need to thrive in a dynamic and expanding field.

For more information fill our form or call us on +61 1300 783 283 and take the first step towards a successful career in accounts administration!

FNS30322 Certificate III in Accounts Administration

Course Description

This qualification reflects the role of individuals with functions that could include financial data entry, processing accounts and payrolls, providing customer service in financial transactions, and producing financial reports. Individuals in these roles apply skills and knowledge to demonstrate autonomy and judgement and to take limited responsibility in known situations under general supervision. This course will equip you with logistics and warehousing skills, such as loading and unloading goods, stock control, securing cargo, using correct manual handling methods, and much more.

Study Mode

Self-paced completed online in your own time, at your own pace.

This course is delivered using an asynchronous study methodology, utilising mainly online delivery (eLearning) of learning materials and assessment resources.

We provide our students ongoing support throughout the course duration via telephone, emails and/or virtual online meetings, on request.

Flexible Duration

Up to 12 months – Can be extended up to and no longer than 3 months depending on course progression.

Study Load

Self-Paced – Completion of one unit per month is recommended to ensure ongoing progression and completion within the course duration.

Start Date

Start anytime

Course Units

This qualification consists of 11 units (7 core units and 4 elective units).

Course Completion/Pathways

Students obtaining a ‘competent’ result for all units of competency will achieve the FNS30322 Certificate III in Accounts Administration certificate.

A Statement of Attainment will be issued to students who complete less than the required units for the full qualification.

*Note: Australian College does not guarantee successful completion of the course nor guarantees a particular employment outcome on completion of the qualification.’

Graduates may choose to further their study through enrolment in the FNS40222 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping or the BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business.

Career Opportunities

Students completing this qualification can aspire to work in a position of accounts officer, payroll officer.

This course does not have mandatory entry requirements as outlined in the training package.

However, Australian College has certain admission criteria for this course.

Prospective students must:

• be minimum 15 years of age or older at the time of enrolment. Parental consent is required from all students under the age of 18 years
• complete a language, literacy and numeracy test prior to enrolment
• have access to a real accounting and bookkeeping work environment
• depending on the unit, students may be required to interact with actual or simulated team members, clients and staff and may be required to participate in audio/video-recorded role-plays with others
• obtain their Unique Student Identifier (USI) and provide it to Australian College. Information on how to obtain a USI can be found here.
• agree to comply with Australian College policies and procedures as published on the website and outlined in the Student Handbook.
• pay all fees as outlined in the Enrolment Terms and Conditions.

Students must have access to and be able to operate:

• An internet-enabled PC/Laptop or similar running a current operating system (e.g. Windows 10 or Mac OSX)
• An audio/video recording device (such as a mobile phone) for the purpose of preparing audio/video assessment recordings
• Microsoft Office (or compatible software)
• Current web browser (e.g., Chrome)
• Adobe Acrobat Reader or another PDF document viewer
• Valid email address

As part of this course, students will need to access the MYOB Student Edition software. Students can sign up for 6 months free access on their website here.

If students are using the MYOB software we recommend to purchase a MYOB text book such as: MYOB v19.12 AccountRight Pl by Greg Pazmandy 1st Edition (January, 2018) ISBN 978-1-76073-026-0 available to be purchased here: https://lnonline.com.au/products/2018-myob-v19-12-accountright-plus-1

Note: These resources will have to be organised/purchased by the student. 

Overseas Students Policy

This course is not available to students on an Overseas Student Visa.

As defined in the ESOS Act 2000, Overseas students are not eligible to apply to enrol in this nationally recognised course, nor are they eligible for certification. Please refer to the  Enrolment Terms and Conditions.

This course is delivered using an asynchronous study methodology, utilising mainly online delivery (eLearning) of training materials supported with emails and phone calls with the trainer and assessor, on request.

Self-paced completed online in your own time, at your own pace. We provide our students ongoing support throughout the course duration via telephone, emails and/or virtual online meetings. It is recommended that students have access to a real warehouse work environment to be able to practice their skills while learning and completing assessment tasks which may require warehouse specific equipment and tools.

*Note: It is the student’s responsibility to organise their own access to a real work specific environment for the course.

Assessments

To ensure we gather all types of evidence as required by the training package and unit requirements, various assessment methods are being used to assess the student’s competencies.

Following are assessment methods used for this qualification:

• Knowledge/Theory based assessment consisting of questions and answers
• Case Studies – includes analysis of case studies and answering questions
• Projects – depending on the unit, projects may have to be completed in a simulated environment or in a real workplace
• Workplace practical activities and observations
• Third Party Reports
• Portfolio Builder

Please note that some of the practical activities must be demonstrated in a simulated work environment and will have to be video recorded and submitted via Australian College LMS for marking.

This qualification does not require mandatory work placement.

However, Australian College recommends students to have access to a real accounting and bookkeeping work environment for them to practice and complete assessment tasks using specific software and equipment.

For more information on work experience, please contact the College via email at: [email protected]

RPL and Credit Transfer is available for all students to consider. Students will be provided with information about RPL and Credit Transfer prior to enrolment. Australian College will recognise the AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by other RTO’s, upon verification with the issuing organisation.

For more information on RPL and Credit Transfer email us at [email protected] 

Course Fees – $3,500

PAYMENT OPTION 1 – $1,400 on enrolment, $1,400 on week 2, $700 on week 3
PAYMENT OPTION 2 – $450 deposit, then $70 weekly (for 50 weeks) = $3,950
PAYMENT OPTION 3 – Zip Money or customise your own payment plan