Prior to commencing this qualification you must have completed the following units of competency (or equivalent).
FNSACC321 Process financial transactions and extract interim reports
FNSACC322 Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers
FNSACC418 Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry
FNSACC421 Prepare financial reports (this unit is the equivalent version of BSBFIA401 Prepare financial reports).

These competencies may have been achieved through completion of the following (or their equivalent):
FNSSS00014 Accounting Principles Skill Set
or
FNS40222 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping.

You'll be able to access your personal timetable (find out how on our Timetables page), once you have paid your fees. In the meantime the information below provides an indication of the time commitment required to complete this course, depending on available study options.

On campus delivery

When you study full-time, classes are delivered over three days on campus per week, from 9:00 - 5:00 pm plus a combined (online and on campus) session, from 9:00 - 11:00 am.

As well as the in-class component, approximately five hours of additional study each week outside of class hours, is recommended, including private study, assignment preparation, and research.

Online delivery

Online delivery provides you with the opportunity to extend the time taken to complete the qualification, giving you greater flexibility to meet your other commitments and control the amount of learning you undertake. For example:

To complete the course within one year, you will need to:

• Attend regularly to scheduled online sessions
• Spend 10 - 12 hours per week individual study
• Complete 6 - 7 units per semester (6 months)

There will be Collaborate sessions to participate in plus self paced learning and there may also be some on campus assessments.

Timetable information is indicative only and subject to change.

Other job titles may include:

• Finance Sector Supervisor
• Senior Financial Clerk

Please note this list should be used as a guide only as job titles and qualification requirements may vary between organisations.

Visit one of our four Jobs and Skills Centres located at NMT's Balga, Joondalup, Midland and Perth campuses for free career planning advice and job search support.

Successful completion of this Diploma of Accounting will meet university minimum entry requirements and you may also gain credits for relevant study.

North Metropolitan TAFE has an articulation agreement with Edith Cowan University (ECU) and successful completion of this Diploma of Accounting will make you eligible for 120 credit points or 8 units or 1 year of credit/recognition of prior learning (CRPL)/advanced standing into ECU's W23 Bachelor of Commerce.

Study outside of class hours, including private study, assignment preparation, and research will be required to successfully complete your course.

Bring your own device (BYOD) is encouraged but not essential.
If you don’t have access to a computer and WiFi at home, we recommend using our library computers during library hours.

As a student you will also have additional costs associated with your study, for example stationery, printing and other materials required for your assignments but in this course, access to textbooks is covered in your Resource Fees.
You'll be provided with links to the digital versions of the textbooks you need, transportable, accessible and at your fingertips.
Please ask us about alternatives if required.