Gain skills that are transferable across nearly every industry. Provide crucial support to your team and gain credibility. Conduct work using accounting software, create spreadsheets, run reports and bookkeep as a successful accounts clerk.
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers
Perform financial calculations and maintain spreadsheets
Work effectively in the financial services industry
Design and produce business documents
Use industry tools, techniques and software
Communicate effectively in the workplace
Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.
Study the accounting fundamentals that are essential for any future accountant, bookkeeper or account administrator role
Practical experience in simulated office environments and access workplace documents and scenarios
Competence in using accounting software and Microsoft Office applications
Some courses require evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol
There are no entry requirements for this qualification. You can enrol now.
TAFE NSW also offers the Certificate III in Accounts Administration as a traineeship. To be eligible to enrol in the course as a trainee you must:
Be in relevant employment as this course is delivered in the workplace
Have a signed traineeship contract
Thinking about a traineeship? Enquire today.
During your study you’ll need to provide your teacher with the following evidence:
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
An interest and aptitude in working with numbers
Basic computer skills
An interest in supporting a team and gaining employment in an office environment
If you need help preparing for study, contact us about your options.
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.
Our graduates go onto roles like: payroll junior, accounts assistant, accounts clerk, office assistant and assistant bookkeeper.
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The Certificate III in Accounts Administration does not have any pre-requisite courses.
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The Certificate III in Accounts Administration does not have any related courses.
At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.
Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate III in Accounts Administration qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 11 units of competency, including 7 core and 4 speciality units.
Please note, not all specialty units are offered at every TAFE NSW location. It is highly recommended that you check with your preferred campus for information about the specialty units offered at that location.
Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.
TAFE NSW provides support services across all campus locations and online. Whatever your needs or circumstances, we have the people, resources, counselling and facilities to support you in focusing on your studies.
TAFE NSW Disability Support Service
TAFE NSW Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) support
TAFE NSW Aboriginal Support; Learner support (ABE)
TAFE NSW Careers, Counselling and Pathways Service
TAFE NSW Libraries
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LinkedIn Learning – an online resource which offers innovative courses and tutorials to improve your personal and professional skills
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There are a total of 12 information sessions planned for this course. They'll take place at different locations across the state.
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