Entry requirements

Mandated entry requirements

Prior to commencing this qualification an individual must have completed the following units of competency (or equivalent):

• FNSACC321 Process financial transactions and extract interim reports
• FNSACC322 Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers
• FNSACC418 Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry
• 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
• FNS40222 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping

GOTAFE entry requirements

• Students applying for the Diploma at GOTAFE must have completed either FNS40222 Certificate IV in Accounting & Bookkeeping (or superseded equivalent FNS40217) or the prerequisite units FNSACC321, FNSACC322, FNSACC418, FNSACC421 or their equivalents.
• For those students who have completed the Certificate IV in Accounting & Bookkeeping, FNSACC412, FNSACC414 & BSBTEC402 units will be granted a credit transfer.
• Where students did not complete their Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping with GOTAFE, prior to enrolment, a copy of their Academic qualification and transcripts must be provided as evidence they have completed the above required units. (If under particular circumstances, students do not have these units - as negotiated with trainer prior to enrolment, arrangements will be made to deliver on an individual basis).

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: https://www.tpb.gov.au/

Student resources

• Laptop/computer with internet access
• Online delivery requires students a webcam, headset/microphone, and competent computer skills.
• 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.

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.