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Overview

The Certificate III in Accounts Administration provides foundational skills for a career in accounting and bookkeeping. You will learn essential accounting principles, data entry, payroll processing, and how to use cloud-based software like Xero.

The course also covers Microsoft 365, communication skills for workplace readiness, and an introduction to the regulatory environment. Through practical exercises, document preparation, and case studies, you will develop the autonomy and judgment needed to perform in entry-level accounting roles under general supervision.

This qualification prepares you for diverse tasks in financial data processing and customer service in the financial sector. Delivered by industry-experienced educators, the course is designed to be supportive and inclusive, ensuring that you feel confident and ready to take on new challenges.

Qualification:

 Certificate III in Accounts Administration FNS30322

Course start date:

 Start anytime

Course No:

 C3-BT22

Campus:

 Face to face classes at CIT Woden 

Flexible learning at:
- CIT Learning Centres - CIT Gungahlin  and CIT Tuggeranong 
- CIT Library - CIT Woden  and CIT Bruce 

Duration:

 Full-time - one semester - approximately 20 hours per week
Part-time - two semesters - approximately 10 hours per week

Cost Info:

Enrolment fees for this course are based on the costs per subject as indicated below. The total course cost may vary depending on the choice of elective subjects or if subjects are attempted more than once. Subject costs identified as Standard are partially subsidised by the ACT Government. Concessions may be available to eligible students.

Indicative Cost:

 Standard fee $1,280
Apprentice/trainee
  • Subsidised fee $550

Likely Job Outcome:

 Accounts Receivable/Payable Officer, Payroll Assistant, Data Entry Officer, Administration Support.

Application Type:

 Standard
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Timetable

To find out more about class scheduling, request a timetable.

Additional Information

- Enrol at the beginning of semester for face-to-face classes
- Most textbooks provided

Standard application

Entry Requirements

Open entry, no prerequisites.

Skills Recognition

To study any course at CIT (excluding non-accredited training) you must have a Unique Student Identifier (USI).

Literacy Skills Information

We suggest that you will need Australian Core Skills Framework literacy levels of at least 3 across reading, writing, learning, oral communication and, depending on your course of study, numeracy skills to successfully complete this course. If you do not have this level, you can still enrol and seek support to improve your skills or you may prefer to begin with the lower level course. Please visit Foundation Skills.

Transition Information

Qualifications at CIT are regularly updated or replaced to meet current industry needs and maximise your employment opportunities. If this occurs while you are part way through a qualification, you may need to vary your learning to meet the new national requirements. CIT will aim to make this as smooth as possible for you.

Subject Cancellations/Changes

To ensure positive outcomes for all students, CIT may need to cancel or change classes at short notice. CIT will make every effort to inform students as soon as changes are made and will also make every effort to offer alternative arrangements for students to meet the requirements of the subject and complete their qualification. In an unfortunate instance when this cannot be met, you will receive a full refund. Please ensure you maintain current contact details via CIT Self Service or by contacting CIT Student Services at infoline@cit.edu.au.


Subject Information

Complete 11 subjects

Core: Complete all 7

  • FNSACC322   Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers
    • CIT Code: ACCT459
      Cost: Standard $110.00
      Apprentice $50.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to reconcile and monitor subsidiary accounts and ledgers in financial accounts receivable and accounts payable systems. This includes identifying bad and doubtful debts, communicating with identified clients, and planning a recovery action, recording creditor invoices, and remitting payments to sundry creditors.The unit applies to individuals who follow agreed processes and use problem solving skills to administer financial accounts and ledgers within the scope of own responsibility.Work functions in the occupational areas where this unit may be used are subject to regulatory requirements. Users are advised to check with the relevant regulatory authorities to confirm those requirements.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • FNSINC311   Work together in the financial services industry
    • CIT Code: ACCT471
      Cost: Standard $90.00
      Apprentice $50.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to interpret and apply industry and organisational procedures, guidelines, policies, ethical standards, and sustainability requirements to day-to-day work in the financial services industry. The unit applies to those with the fundamental skills required to work in the financial services industry. It underpins other entry-level units used in all sectors of the industry. Work functions in the occupational areas where this unit may be used are subject to regulatory requirements. Users are advised to check with the relevant state and territory regulatory authorities to confirm those requirements.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • FNSACC323   Perform financial calculations
    • CIT Code: ACCT460
      Cost: Standard $80.00
      Apprentice $50.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use a range of routine calculation methods and techniques when performing routine financial calculations and checking calculation outcomes.The unit applies to individuals who use literacy, numeracy and digital literacy skills to perform routine computational tasks as part of their operational job role.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • BSBXCM301   Engage in workplace communication
    • CIT Code: BUSN588
      Cost: Standard $170.00
      Apprentice $50.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to communicate (through written, oral and nonverbal form) in the workplace within an industry. This unit applies to a wide range of workers, but has a specific focus on the communication skills required for workers with limited responsibility for others. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • FNSACC314   Conduct business activities using a computerised accounting system
    • CIT Code: ACCT457
      Cost: Standard $110.00
      Apprentice $50.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use a computerised accounting system to process transactions and produce reports. The unit applies to individuals who apply information technology knowledge and coordination skills to operate computerised accounting systems in the course of their business activities in service and trading environments. This work is conducted under supervision and involves entering information into the system, processing transactions in the system, and producing reports.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • FNSACC321   Process financial transactions and extract interim reports
    • CIT Code: ACCT458
      Cost: Standard $160.00
      Apprentice $50.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare and process routine financial documents, prepare journal entries, post journal entries to ledgers, prepare banking and reconcile financial receipts, and extract a trial balance and interim reports.The unit applies to individuals who follow agreed processes to carefully check and process detailed financial information to ensure standards are maintained.Work functions in the occupational areas where this unit may be used are subject to regulatory requirements. Users are advised to check with the relevant regulatory authorities to confirm those requirements.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • BSBTEC302   Design and produce spreadsheets
    • CIT Code: BUSN548
      Cost: Standard $110.00
      Apprentice $50.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop spreadsheets through the use of spreadsheet applications.The unit applies to individuals employed in a range of environments who tend to be personally responsible for designing and working with spreadsheets under minimal supervision. These individuals are generally required to have intermediate knowledge and understanding of a number of spreadsheet applications.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil

Electives: Complete 4

  • BSBTEC301   Design and produce business documents
    • CIT Code: BUSN547
      Cost: Standard $170.00
      Apprentice $50.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design and produce various business documents. It includes selecting and using a range of functions on a variety of computer applications.The unit applies to those who possess fundamental skills in computer operations. They may exercise discretion and judgement using appropriate theoretical knowledge of document design and production to provide technical advice and support to a team.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • BSBINS309   Maintain business records
    • CIT Code: BUSN350
      Cost: Standard $70.00
      Apprentice $50.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain the records of a business on an operational basis.The unit applies to individuals who follow established guidelines and processes to carry out their work. They work under supervision or in consultation with senior staff or system users to support effective information management and governance practices across the organisation.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • FNSORG301   Administer fixed asset register
    • CIT Code: ACCT377
      Cost: Standard $120.00
      Apprentice $50.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain a register of capital expenditure items. It applies to individuals who operate under some supervision in asset control roles in organisations of various sizes. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • FNSACC405   Maintain inventory records
    • CIT Code: ACCT364
      Cost: Standard $90.00
      Apprentice $50.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to comply with organisational inventory procedures, reconcile inventory records to general ledgers, record inventory flows, prepare schedules and produce ad hoc reports. It applies to individuals who use specialised financial knowledge and follow procedures to ensure compliance with required standards. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil

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More Information

For more information about this course please contact CIT Student Services on (02) 6207 3188 or email infoline@cit.edu.au