FNS30322 - Certificate III in Accounts Administration

Version Effective: 1st of January, 2025

Course Details

Course Summary

Make a calculated move and take your first step into an accounting career. The Certificate III in Accounts Administration will introduce you to basic accounting skills and terminology.
This qualification reflects the role of individuals with functions that could include financial data entry, processing accounts, and payrolls, providing customer service in financial transactions, and producing financial reports. 

Individuals in these roles apply skills and knowledge to demonstrate autonomy and judgement and to take limited responsibility in known situations under general supervision.

This is a nationally recognised accredited course.

Requirements - To Be Eligible

For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.

Entry Requirements

Completion of the bksb (Basic Key Skills Builder) online literacy and numeracy assessment prior to enrolment, unless the student has completed an equal or higher level course.

What is the purpose of bksb?

The Basic Key Skills Builder (bksb) is an approved online review tool that will give you a level for your English (literacy) and Maths (numeracy) levels, and can also help to identify any skill gaps or areas that you might need additional support in.

 

Course Details

Course Type Qualification
Student Availability
  • Domestic
Fees
Full Fee $3,289.00 (2026)
Subsidised Full Fee $1,617.00 (2026)
Subsidised Concession Fee $1,067.00 (2026)
Fee for service per unit $299.00 (2026)
Subsidised full fee per unit $147.00 (2026)
RPL Fee for service per Unit $225.00 (2026)
For detailed information on Course Fees, visit www.cqu.edu.au/fees
Application Mode
  • Direct To University
How to Apply Please Enquire or Apply Now
Study Area
  • Business, Accounting and Law
Skill Area
  • Accountancy
AQF Level Level 3: Certificate III

Admission Codes

Domestic Students
Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes
Not Applicable
International Students
CRICOS Codes
Not Applicable

Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations

The achievement of this qualification requires you to complete 7 core and 4 elective units. On successful completion, students will receive a Certificate III in Accounts Administration.

Career opportunities: Accounts Assistant, Accounts Clerk, Office Assistant, Payroll Junior

Pathways: Some units of competency within FNS30322, may provide credit towards FNS40222 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping. Students can also use their completed study in FNS30322 and pathway into FNSSS00014 Accounting Principles Skill Set or FNSSSS00004 BAS Agent Registration Skill Set.

Exit Points: Students who exit this course at any time prior to completion will receive a statement of attainment for those units of competency they have successfully achieved. 

 

Course Structures
COURSE STRUCTURE
ONLINE COURSE

Online self-directed: 12 - 18 Months

Part-time: One (1) unit per 10 week study period

To ensure you can manage your study load, we recommended limiting your workload to no more than one (1) unit per study period. Some students may progress at a faster rate based on their experience, knowledge, and skills, as they will be able to apply the actual context of workplace experience to their assessments. 

  • Online
  • Domestic
ONLINE COURSE

Cluster 1: FNS30322_C01: BSBTEC302
Cluster 2: FNS30322_C02_ FNSACC323
Cluster 4: FNS30322_C04:FNSACC322
Cluster 5: FNS30322_C05: BSBXCM301
Cluster 8: FNS30322_C08: FNSACM312
Cluster 9: FNS30322_C09: FNSACC405
Cluster 10: FNS30322_C10: BSBHRM416
Cluster 11: FNS30322_C11: BSBPEF301

Online self-directed course study is structured into fixed intake study periods that have set durations of 10 weeks per intake period from the intake commencement date.  You will be able to access your learning materials two weeks prior to the commencement of the intake study period. You must be enrolled into your unit/s to be able to access your learning materials.

To ensure you can manage your study load, we strongly recommend students follow the recommended unit study sequence when enrolling and enrol in no more than 1 unit per intake or the units required to complete one cluster/stage unless otherwise advised. 

COURSE STRUCTURE
START TAFE NOW (STN) COURSE

Online self-directed: 12 - 18 Months

Part-time: One (1) unit per 10 week study period

To ensure you can manage your study load, we recommended limiting your workload to no more than one (1) unit per study period. Some students may progress at a faster rate based on their experience, knowledge, and skills, as they will be able to apply the actual context of workplace experience to their assessments. 

  • Online
  • Domestic
START TAFE NOW (STN) COURSE

Cluster 1: FNS30322_C01: BSBTEC302
Cluster 2: FNS30322_C02_ FNSACC323
Cluster 4: FNS30322_C04:FNSACC322
Cluster 5: FNS30322_C05: BSBXCM301
Cluster 8: FNS30322_C08: FNSACM312
Cluster 9: FNS30322_C09: FNSACC405
Cluster 10: FNS30322_C10: BSBHRM416
Cluster 11: FNS30322_C11: BSBPEF301
COURSE STRUCTURE
TRAINEE COURSE

Online self-directed: 12 - 18 Months

Part-time: One (1) unit per 10 week study period

To ensure you can manage your study load, we recommended limiting your workload to no more than one (1) unit per study period. Some students may progress at a faster rate based on their experience, knowledge, and skills, as they will be able to apply the actual context of workplace experience to their assessments. 

  • Online
  • Domestic
TRAINEE COURSE

Cluster 1: FNS30322_C01: BSBTEC302
Cluster 2: FNS30322_C02_ FNSACC323
Cluster 4: FNS30322_C04:FNSACC322
Cluster 5: FNS30322_C05: BSBXCM301
Cluster 8: FNS30322_C08: FNSACM312
Cluster 9: FNS30322_C09: FNSACC405
Cluster 10: FNS30322_C10: BSBHRM416
Cluster 11: FNS30322_C11: BSBPEF301

Online self-directed course study is structured into fixed intake study periods that have set durations of 10 weeks per intake period from the intake commencement date.  You will be able to access your learning materials two weeks prior to the commencement of the intake study period. You must be enrolled into your unit/s to be able to access your learning materials.

To ensure you can manage your study load, we strongly recommend students follow the recommended unit study sequence when enrolling and enrol in no more than 1 unit per intake or the units required to complete one cluster/stage unless otherwise advised. 

Course Assessment Information

Assessment Types
Written/Electronic Assessment
RPL
Practical Task
Project
Course Learning Outcomes
Where and when can I start?

Domestic 2023 Availabilities

Online Course
Start TAFE Now (STN) Course
Trainee Course

Domestic 2024 Availabilities

Online Course
Online
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Start TAFE Now (STN) Course
Online
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Domestic 2025 Availabilities

Online Course
Online
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March: Full Time/Part Time
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June: Full Time/Part Time
July: Full Time/Part Time
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October: Full Time/Part Time
November: Full Time/Part Time
December: Full Time/Part Time
Start TAFE Now (STN) Course
Online
February: Full Time/Part Time
March: Full Time/Part Time
July: Full Time/Part Time
Trainee Course

Domestic 2026 Availabilities

Online Course
Online
February: Full Time/Part Time
April: Full Time/Part Time
June: Full Time/Part Time
August: Full Time/Part Time
October: Full Time/Part Time
Start TAFE Now (STN) Course
Online
February: Full Time/Part Time
March: Full Time/Part Time
July: Full Time/Part Time
Trainee Course
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