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Certificate IV in Financial Services (Bookkeeping)
(Online Skills Recognition Program)
This online and blended learning program is designed to provide skills recognition for existing contract bookkeepers and employees performing in the role of bookkeeper for organisations who perform duties such as:
- establishing and maintaining accounting systems
- assisting with Business Activity Statements (BAS) and other taxes
- payroll
- developing management systems for organisations
The program allows existing workers to have their skills assessed and matched with a qualification to gain industry accreditation. Participants may also undertake a personalised gap training program online if they are unable to demonstrate all competencies required.
- establishing and maintaining accounting systems
- assisting with Business Activity Statements (BAS) and other taxes
- payroll
- developing management systems for organisations
The program allows existing workers to have their skills assessed and matched with a qualification to gain industry accreditation. Participants may also undertake a personalised gap training program online if they are unable to demonstrate all competencies required.
All Campuses 
Online | Career Opportunities | Contract Bookkeeper, In-house Bookkeeper, Accounts Officer, Payroll Officer, and further study. |
| Entry Requirements | Participants must complete the online pre-assessment at www.msit.tafe.qld.gov.au/rpl to apply for this program. Participants are required to have knowledge of business documents and basic computer skills. Participants should be existing workers in the financial services sector. Students under 17 years of age must meet enrolment requirements as specified in the Education (General Provisions Act) 2006. |
| Program Duration | 12 weeks Flexible Delivery (participants have up to 6 months to complete). Participants must complete a total of 13 units; 4 Industry Core, 7 Sectoral Core and 2 electives: Each RPL unit may take between 1 to 3 hours to answer the questions in detail, upload relevant evidence documentation and provide authenticity from a supervisor. Blended Delivery may take participants up to 15 hours (or longer) to complete each unit depending on their existing knowledge base. |
| Program Articulation | Diploma of Accounting; Diploma of Financial Services |
| Start Dates | You can register your interest at any time of the year by calling the Customer Service Centre on 1300 657 613 or online at www.msit.tafe.qld.gov.au/rpl. |
| How to apply | Complete the program pre-assessment at www.msit.tafe.qld.gov.au/rpl to apply for this program. Upon completion you will receive instruction on your eligibility and enrolment procedure. |
| Cost | The cost of this program may vary depending on the individual units nominated per semester. Costs are subject to change without notice. The costs given are approximate. $175.00 per unit RPL online $250.00 per unit Blended Delivery (Learning materials will be posted to you, and assessment will be undertaken online.) All information was accurate at time of printing, however, institute fees and details are subject to change without notice. Please note an administration fee of $30.00 may be charged upon enrolment. |
| Skills First | Skills First (Recognition of Prior Learning) recognises your existing experience gained through life or work which you may not have obtained a formal qualification for. We will work with you to identify your existing skills, and assess if you can then achieve a full or part qualification. This also helps to avoid unnecessary duplication of training, saving you time and money. |
| Study options | We understand how busy your life is already and therefore offer you a variety of study options that give you the flexibility to train when and where you want. Training is provided online, with mentor support as required by email or telephone. |
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| MSIT Customer Service Centre | |||||
| 1300 657 613 | info.msit@deta.qld.gov.au | ||||
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