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QUALIFICATION

Certificate III in Financial Services


 National Code: FNS30120
 TAFE SA Code: TP01195


2023 start

Description

Aspiring to work in the financial industry – such as business services, banking, credit management and insurance? This could be your first step.

This course will empower you with the administrative, analytical, and communications skills you need for entry-level work within financial services. You can choose to kick off your career or continue to further study. You’ll be taught how to utilise business technology, participate in work safety practices, and work effectively.

Depending on your desired job outcomes, you’ll be able to choose from 11 elective units, including how to produce spreadsheets, financial account processing, the use of business software applications and more. If you want a role that includes building good relationships, facilitating communication within your team, planning and prioritising tasks, and documenting information, then you’re in the right career pathway.

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24 months 
Campus
Study Mode
Study Load
Scheduled
Application
Virtual Classroom
Virtual Classroom – online classes are delivered by Collaborate. Collaborate is a web-based online classroom collaboration tool that acts as a real-time virtual classroom.
Part Time
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On Campus/Location

On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.

Online

Online – learn at your own pace, in your own space. Lecturer support will be provided via email and interaction with fellow students may be available via forums and chat groups. Online courses require access to a computer with an internet connection.

Blended

Blended – learn in a mixture of classroom and online environments. On campus learning will be scheduled but online learning can provide more flexibility. Lecturer support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.

Virtual Classroom

Virtual Classroom – online classes are delivered by Collaborate. Collaborate is a web-based online classroom collaboration tool that acts as a real-time virtual classroom.

Workplace

Workplace – if you are currently employed in the industry but do not have a formal qualification TAFE SA can recognise the skills you already have. The duration of the course will be determined by your individual study plan.

Full Time

Full Time classes

Part Time

Part Time classes

Day Classes

Day time classes

Evening Classes

Evening time classes

International

A course available to International students

Course Admission Requirements

Fees

Average cost per semester
Total Fees for the 24 month course
Subsidised
$311 - $401
$1,242 - $1,604
Concession
$176 - $227
$702 - $907

This course is subsidised through the Government of South Australia's Subsidised Training initiative. The eligibility check below is an indication only and does not confirm your eligibility status. Eligibility verification will take place before the enrolment process and will include participation in a Language, Literacy and Numeracy pre-assessment. Concessions apply to Subsidised Training only.

Subsidised Training Eligibility
Full Fee
$383 - $494
$1,530 - $1,977

Fees vary depending on subjects you enrol into. TAFE SA and their agents reserve the right to make any changes necessary. Fee updates will be available prior to offers being made.

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    Upfront Payment

    Each semester, fees can be paid online with VISA or Mastercard or at an Australia Post outlet.

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    Payment Plan

    If you have difficulty paying your fees upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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  • Employment Outcomes & Skills Covered

    Employment Outcomes

    Did you know that there are likely to be around 182,000 job openings in general administrative and clerical occupations over the next 5 years? According to the Australian Government’s Job Outlook portal, unemployment is below the national average, while the median salary is $1,073 per week before tax.
    Potential job opportunities include Customer Services Officer, Administration Officer, Clerical Officer, Data Entry Operator, Information Desk Clerk, Office Junior, Accounts Payable Officer, Accounts Receivable Officer and Receptionist.

    Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.

    Qualifications & Skills Covered

    Certificate III in Financial Services (FNS30120)
    This course covers work safety, teamwork and business technology. To complete the qualification you are required to complete 1 core unit and 11 elective units.

    Note: Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency but not the full qualification are eligible to receive a Statement of Attainment.

    93%*
    of TAFE SA graduates are satisfied with the overall quality of training.
    88%*
    of TAFE SA graduates would recommend their training.



    * 2021 NCVER Student Outcomes Survey findings

  • Course Units

    Below is a list of all units that TAFE SA can offer in this qualification. The selection of elective units you will be enrolled into depends on the campus you attend, and the qualification packaging rules described on www.training.gov.au.

    Not all elective units listed below must necessarily be completed to achieve your qualification.

    Core

    Name Nominal Hours
    Work effectively in the financial services industry 30

    Elective

    Name Nominal Hours
    Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers 40
    Complete business activity and instalment activity statements 50
    Contribute to the health and safety of self and others 20
    Deliver and monitor a service to customers 35
    Design and produce business documents 80
    Develop and apply knowledge of personal finances 40
    Develop and apply knowledge of personal finances 40
    Establish and maintain payroll systems 45
    Organise personal work priorities 30
    Perform financial calculations 30
    Process and manage payments 10
    Process authorised payments 15
    Process customer complaints 30
    Process customer transactions 50
    Process financial transactions and extract interim reports 60
    Produce spreadsheets 35
    Reconcile financial transactions 15
    Set up and operate a computerised accounting system 80
    Use business software applications 60
    Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry 40
    Work effectively with others 40
    Write simple documents 30

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Certificate III in Financial Services
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