FNS50217 Diploma of Accounting

Completion of the FNSSS00014 Accounting Principles Skill Set; or completion of FNS40217 Certificate IV Accounting and Bookkeeping or equivalent.

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.

This course is six months (1 semester) full time, or up to one year (2 semesters) online after completion of the Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping .

On your first day you should bring your confirmation of enrolment, your student ID and stationery (pen and exercise book).

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 text books and stationery, printing and other materials required for your assignments.

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.