This qualification is designed to reflect the role of employees who perform such duties as: introducing and maintaining accounting systems, maintaining internal control systems, preparing financial statements for a reporting entity, preparing tax returns, reporting on business performance, managing small teams, developing business plans and preparing management accounting reports.
About the Course
- Local Students
- International Students
- National Code: FNS50204
- CRICOS Code: 066974M
Campus: Epping, Preston
Duration
Full-time:
1.5 years
12-18 months
Part-time:
available
Part-time not available to International Students
Modes of Delivery
Classroom
Further Study and Careers
Pathways to Further Study
The successful completion of the Diploma of Accounting or the Advanced Diploma of Accounting may allow students to continue study into a range of other tertiary programs. Entrance requirements and exemptions vary between course and university.
Career Opportunities
Targeted job roles include office manager, assistant to accountant, prepare financial statements, managing small teams, developing business plans, preparing management accounting reports.
Entrance Requirements
There are no formal entrance requirements to the course. Applicants must be able to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Department that they are capable of completing the course having regard to the relevant competence levels of the Australian Qualifications Framework.
Materials
Assessment Methods
Various forms of assessment may be used including: classroom testing, assignments, presentations, group work, case studies, workplace assessment.
Materials
Students will be required to purchase prescribed textbooks as detailed in the Commerce Department booklist published each semester.
Fees
Local Fees:
Eligible for govt subsidy: max $2,000 | Ineligible for govt subsidy: max $3,500
International Fees:
A$9800 p.a.
Australian Government subsidised place:
You could be eligible for an Australian Government subsidised place if you meet the specific requirements, for more information about fees click here.
VET FEE-HELP helps you pay your VET tuition fees:
You could be eligible to access a VET FEE-HELP loan to pay your VET tuition fees for a number of NMIT Diplomas and Advanced Diplomas.
More Information
How to Apply
Local Students
Full-time (2011):
To start this course in 2011 apply through VTAC
VTAC Code:Epping: 68891/68894 Preston: 69201/69204
Part-time:
Please contact the department directly if you are interested in studying part time.
International Students
Click to download an
Application for Enrolment Form
Units of Study
The Units of Study listed below have been approved for VET FEE-HELP. You may be required to undertake additional Units of Study in order to obtain the qualification. You will need to determine your particular combination of Units of Study with the department.
| Code | Subject | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BSBCMM401A | Make a presentation | 10 |
| FNSACCT501B | Provide financial and business performance information | 51 |
| FNSACCT502B | Prepare income tax returns | 68 |
| FNSACCT502B | Manage budgets and forecasts | 30 |
| FNSACCT504B | Prepare financial reports for a reporting entity | 51 |
| FNSACCT506B | Implement and maintain internal control procedures | 51 |
| FNSACCT507B | Provide management accounting information | 40 |
| FNSICORG517B | Prepare financial forecasts and projections | 60 |
