This qualification reflects the varied roles of individuals across different industry sectors who apply a broad range of competencies using some discretion, judgment and relevant theoretical knowledge. They may provide technical advice and support to a team. This course is also suitable for trainees in an administration environment with a focus on financial aspects.
Employment possibilities in areas of Clerk, Data Entry Operator, Junior Personal Assistant, Receptionist, Office Administration Assistant, Office Administrator, Word Processing Operator.
Students who have completed the Certificate III in Business could further their studies with enrolment into areas such as Certificate IV in Leadership and Management and Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping.
This course is completed via traineeship and flexible/online delivery. This qualification is suitable for new and/or relatively inexperienced clerical and office workers, or those who aspire to such a role. The course is designed for study off campus and access to a workplace (office) is highly desirable. The course applies adult learning principles of self-directed learning and students are required to maintain monthly contact with their teacher.
Each student will undertake a Pre-Training Review before enrolling to help confirm the proposed course is suitable. It will provide valuable information about an individual's existing skills and knowledge, language, literacy and numeracy skills and whether the course will help in achieving learning and/or employment goals. Students in the Certificate III in Business will be expected to: Be able to access and use a personal computer, including basic word processing, spreadsheet, email programs and internet search engines. Have a demonstrated capacity in learning, reading, writing, oracy competencies to Level 3 and numeracy Level 2 of the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). Employment in a position that provides access to office administration environment/activities. Legislative requirements with respect to age may apply. Trainee: At the commencement of the traineeship the trainee and employer will be required to sign a training agreement which specifies the duration and type of training arrangements entered into and comply with Institute requirements.Undertake an interview process that assesses the applicant's skills.
1 Years
| Code | Unit Name | Hours | Material |
| BSBWHS302 | Apply knowledge of WHS legislation in the workplace | 20 | $35.00 |
| Code | Unit Name | Hours | Material |
| BSBADM307 | Organise schedules | 15 | $30.00 |
| BSBADM311 | Maintain business resources | 15 | $35.00 |
| BSBCMM301 | Process customer complaints | 30 | $35.00 |
| BSBCUS301 | Deliver and monitor a service to customers | 35 | $35.00 |
| BSBDIV301 | Work effectively with diversity | 30 | $35.00 |
| BSBFIA301 | Maintain financial records | 60 | $35.00 |
| BSBFLM303 | Contribute to effective workplace relationships | 40 | $35.00 |
| BSBINM301 | Organise workplace information | 30 | $35.00 |
| BSBINM302 | Utilise a knowledge management system | 50 | $35.00 |
| BSBINN301 | Promote innovation in a team environment | 40 | $35.00 |
| BSBITU212 | Create and use spreadsheets | 30 | $25.00 |
| BSBITU306 | Design and produce business documents | 80 | $35.00 |
| BSBITU312 | Create electronic presentations | 20 | $35.00 |
| BSBITU313 | Design and produce digital text documents | 90 | $35.00 |
| BSBITU314 | Design and produce spreadsheets | 35 | $35.00 |
| BSBPRO301 | Recommend products and services | 20 | $35.00 |
| BSBPUR301 | Purchase goods and services | 60 | $35.00 |
| BSBWOR301 | Organise personal work priorities and development | 30 | $35.00 |
| BSBWRT301 | Write simple documents | 30 | $35.00 |
| BSBXTW301 | Work in a team | 40 | $35.00 |
| FNSACC311 | Process financial transactions and extract interim reports | 60 | $35.00 |
| FNSACC312 | Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers | 40 | $45.00 |
| FNSACC313 | Perform financial calculations | 30 | $30.00 |
| 2020 | 2021 | |
| Government Subsidised | $1,915 | $1,960 |
| Concession | $678 | $723 |
| RPL Government Subsidised | $935 | $935 |
| RPL Concession | $187 | $187 |
| RPL Self-funded | $1,402 | $1,402 |
| Self-Funded | $2,382 | $2,427 |
| Intake | Campus | Course Details |
| 2021 Ongoing Enrolment | Mildura Campus | Part Time, Flexible/Online, Full Year, Self Funded only |
| 2021 Ongoing Enrolment | Mildura Campus | Full Time, Full Year, Trainee |
| 2021 Ongoing Enrolment | Swan Hill Campus | Full Time, Part Time, Full Year, Trainee |
| 2021 February | Swan Hill Campus | Part Time, Full Year, Self Funded only |
