OverviewAbout this course
Upskill in your financial services career with the Undergraduate Certificate in Commercial and Tax Law. This course is for people who want to develop their skills in commercial and tax law and meet legal requirements to register as a tax (financial) advisor with the Tax Practitioner Board (TPB), which must be met alongside other TPB requirements.
This practical undergraduate certificate is made up of four essential subjects and provides credit towards a full qualification if you wish to continue your studies.
Course duration
1 year part time
OutcomesWhat you'll gain
Learning outcomes
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
Apply foundational knowledge of the principles of the Australian legal system in finance-related fields
Continuously reassess the currency and application of finance sector regulations and legal frameworks
Understand and organise complex information to prepare and present advice to clients and stakeholders
Apply ethical practices when working with clients and stakeholders
Course outcomes
Develop specialist skills to gain an advantage in the job market
Graduate with an Undergraduate Certificate in Commercial and Tax Law
Work in financial services across a range of industries, in tax and law
Taxation law skills that are valued by a range of industries
Recognition of prior learning for the Bachelor of Applied Commerce. The 4 subjects studied in the Undergraduate Certificate will be recognised and credited towards the Bachelor qualification, with a fee-deduction
This course has been accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA)
SuitabilityIs this course right for you?
Entry requirements
This course requires evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol
You must demonstrate that you have achieved one of the following:
A Certificate IV or higher qualification in accounting, financial services or business or
Two years of recent experience in accounting, financial services or business as evidenced by a letter from your employer
You must also Attend a pre-admission interview where you may also be asked to complete a short literacy and numeracy task - this helps us to understand how we can support your study success and provide you with any necessary support
Note:
Your certificates, transcripts and other entry requirement evidence must be certified through a Justice of the Peace or other authorising officer
Completion requirements
During your study you’ll need to provide your teacher with the following evidence:
Entry recommendations
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
To be prepared for this course, we recommend you have:
Experience in tax and law
An interest in helping others
Strong attention to detail
Good communication and relationship building skills
Critical thinking and problem solving skills
You do not require an ATAR score for entry into this course.
If you are unable to meet the entry requirements, you may be eligible for special admission.
Please continue with your application and you will be guided to identify as mature aged (at least 21 years old in your first year of study) or disadvantaged (disability, serious or chronic illness, interrupted education, lack of support for study, serious personal problems and/or serious family responsibilities). Please contact us to find out more.
TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.
PathwaysFuture career and study options
Career pathways
Our graduates go onto roles like:
Accountant (General)
Accountants (General) provide services relating to compliance-based financial reporting, auditing, insolvency and accounting information systems, and advise on associated record-keeping requirements.
Full-time share Full-time workers usually work 35 hours or more a week (in all their jobs combined).
83%
Employment size Employment size is the number of workers who do this as their main job.
67,000 workers
Average age This is the average age of all workers in this job.
40 years
Weekly pay Median earnings are shown for full-time, non-managerial employees paid at the adult rate, before tax or any amounts that are salary sacrificed. These figures are a guide to earnings only and should not be used to determine a wage rate.
$1,850
Average full-time The average full-time hours that people in this role work each week.
43 hours
Skill level rating Skill level ratings are based on the range and complexity of job roles. In general, the higher the skill level, the more formal education and training, previous experience or on-the-job training needed to be good at the job.
Very high
Gender share
52% female
Future growth The Department of Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business estimates the likely change in number of workers in this role, or industry, over the next 5 years. Future growth is the likely percentage change compared to all other job roles.
Strong Growth
Other jobs include: tax agent, tax assistant, tax manager and tax supervisor.
Licensing
In this course, you'll meet the legal requirements for Tax Practitioner Board (TPB) registration as a tax (financial) adviser. This is subject to meeting other TPB requirements. You'll also be eligible to apply for full membership to CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants ANZ (accounting major) or Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) (financial planning major).
Study pathways
Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:
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The Undergraduate Certificate in Commercial and Tax Law does not have any post-graduate courses.
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The Undergraduate Certificate in Commercial and Tax Law does not have any related courses.
Your experience counts
At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning (https://www.tafensw.edu.au/enrol/recognition-credit-transfers) or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.
SubjectsSubjects in this course
Completion of this course requires you to successfully complete four subjects (40 credit points) made up of 4 core subjects.
Core Subjects
Elective Subjects
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