Certificate III in Financial Services (Accounts Clerical)
ObjectivesThis course provides introductory level training for those wishing to obtain basic accounting, computing and business skills for an accounting environment. It is particularly suitable for those wanting to update their skills to re-enter the workforce.
Entry requirementsThere are no formal prerequisites for this qualification. Other Entry Requirements Positions are based on availability, as well as an interview with the course coordinator.
Academic titleCertificate III in Financial Services (Accounts Clerical)
Course descriptionKey Study Areas
Topics covered include:
* Maintaining financial and business records and preparing financial reports
* Processing journal entries
* Preparing and banking receipts
* Applying OH&S in the workplace
* Using technology in the workplace
* Communicating in the workplace
* Setting up and operating a computerised accounting system
* Processing payroll and business tax requirements
* Creating and using simple spreadsheets
Where • Bendigo (City Campus)
Duration Options
Full time - approximately 21 hours of study time per week over 6 months (one semester) plus homework.
Part time and flexible participation will involve study over an extended period.
Selection Process • Individual Interview
Employment Opportunities
This program provides an employment pathway into roles such as: Accounts clerks, Cash handling, Banking, Payroll, Data entry / booking keeping, General Accounts assistant.
Further Study Options
This qualification provides a pathway to the Diploma of Accounting, Advanced Diploma of Accounting and the Bachelor of Business at La Trobe University.
Assessment
You will be assessed as part of this course.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Recognition of your current qualifications and prior learning: BRIT has processes to give you credit for relevant units from your prior study, and to assess your prior learning against units in a course.