Course details

CRICOS course code: 095099J

Level of study: Career Based/Vocational

Summary

This qualification, as described in the Financial Services Training Package, reflects accounting job roles in financial services and other industries requiring accounting support functions. Individuals in these roles apply theoretical and specialist knowledge and skills to work autonomously and exercise judgement in completing routine and non-routine activities.

Academic Pathways

Individuals may enter FNS40615 Certificate IV in Accounting with limited vocational experience and without a lower level qualification but preferably after completing FNS30115 Certificate III in Financial Services.

After achieving FNS40615 Certificate IV in Accounting, individuals could progress to FNS50215 Diploma of Accounting.

Course Structure

This course is delivered as face to face training in the following locations:

Classrooms and computer lab located at our Thornbury campus.

To attain a FNS40615 Certificate IV in Accounting, 13 units must be achieved:

  • 10 core units, plus
  • 3 elective units

One elective must be selected from units in the FNS 2.1 Financial Services Training Package. Up to 2 may be from Certificate III, IV or Diploma in any currently endorsed training package or accredited course. The elective units chosen must be relevant to the work outcome and meet local industry needs. Units marked are required for Tier 2 ASIC accreditation. The elective unit FNSBKG405 Establish and maintain a payroll system* must be selected if seeking BAS agent registration and external recognition in line with the Financial Services Reform (FSR) compliance. See FNSVR2.1 Financial Services Implementation Guide.

Career Opportunities

This qualification reflects accounting job roles in financial services and other industries requiring accounting support functions. Individuals in these roles apply theoretical and specialist knowledge and skills to work autonomously and exercise judgement in completing routine and non-routine activities.

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Tuition Fees (AUD $) Start date Duration Campus
Tuition: 8,000 for the entire course; Materials: 500; Application: 250 Expected Sep 2020
Expected Dec 2020
47 weeks Full time Australian College of Trade
859 High Street
Melbourne Victoria 3071
Australia

Entry criteria

This qualification is available to international applicants who are:

  • 18 years of age and older, and
  • Have achieved a satisfactory result for the Australian equivalent of Year 12 or higher and
  • Demonstrate evidence of English language competency at IELTS 5.5 or Equivalent or above (exemptions listed following Course Structure)

Address

Australian College of Trade
859 High Street
Melbourne Victoria 3071
Australia
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