Entry requirements

Training package entry requirements

Before commencing this qualification, an individual must have completed the following units of competency (or equivalent).

1. FNSACC321 Process financial transactions and extract interim reports.
2. FNSACC322 Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers.
3. FNSACC418 Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry.
4. FNSACC421 Prepare financial reports (this unit is the equivalent version of BSBFIA401 Prepare financial reports).

These competencies may have been achieved through completion of the following (or their equivalent):

• FNSSS00014 Accounting Principles Skill Set
  OR
• FNS40222 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping

GOTAFE entry requirements

Before being accepted into the course applicants:

• Complete a Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB) online test to ensure the required literacy and numeracy levels for the course are met.
• Undertake a Pre-training Review by interview to ensure the course suits their needs and aspirations, and that they are likely to complete the course successfully.
• Students applying for the Diploma at GOTAFE must have completed FNS40222 Certificate IV in Accounting & Bookkeeping (or superseded equivalent FNS40217).
• This ensures students have all required Diploma pre-requisite units FNSACC321, FNSACC322, FNSACC418, FNSACC421, or their equivalents.
• At GOTAFE, 2-3 Certificate IV units are listed as electives in the Diploma course, so for those students who have completed the Certificate IV, FNSACC412, FNSACC414 & BSBTEC402 will be credit transferred, and only the remaining 8-9 units in the Diploma will be delivered.
• Where students did not complete their Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping with GOTAFE a copy of their academic qualification and transcripts must be provided before enrolment, as evidence they have completed the above required units. (If under particular circumstances, students do not have these units - as negotiated with a trainer before enrolment, arrangements will be made to deliver on an individual basis).

Technology requirements

• Students require access to PC equipment to undertake this course.
• Online delivery requires students to have reliable internet access, a webcam, headset/microphone, and competent computer skills.
• Live virtual classes require students to have access to two computer screens to enable them to watch and participate in classes on one screen, and to complete class work and activities on the other.

Industry requirements

• Work functions in the occupational areas where this qualification may be used are subject to regulatory requirements. After completing this course, refer to the relevant regulator for specific guidance on requirements.
• This qualification includes units that comprise an approved Tax Practitioner Board (TPB) course in Australian taxation law and commercial law, which are relevant for registration as a tax agent. After completion of this course, persons seeking registration with the TPB should check current registration requirements with the TPB, as registration requirements are reviewed regularly.

Enrolment

Please note: Eligible individuals who wish to access a government-subsidised place, must participate in a Pre-training Review. This will consider your:

• Aspirations/career goals
• Educational attainment and capability
• Literacy and numeracy skills
• Suitability for Recognition for Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer

Skills recognition / Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Skills Recognition is an assessment only process that may result in credits towards a part or full qualification. There is no formal training involved, although you may choose to complete further training as a result of the assessment process.

You can apply for Skills Recognition before you enrol in the qualification you are seeking. You can apply for Skills Recognition through one or both of the following processes:

• Credit Transfer for formal training that might be equivalent to a new qualification or partial qualification.
• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for people who have relevant and current skills and knowledge that they have gained through non-formal or informal learning i.e. work or life experience.