Business and Legal


Top 3 skills you will achieve:

  • Payroll administration
  • Computerised accounting
  • Using technology in the workplace

Certificate IV in Bookkeeping

In this course you will gain specialist skills in financial report preparation for work as a bookkeeper in a business or in your own practice. The financial services industry has healthy job prospects and bookkeepers are currently in demand.



Course Overview

Course Code:D706 (National ID: FNS40211) 
Careers:

Payroll Clerk, Bookkeeper

 
Duration:Duration may be flexible. 
How:Apprenticeship/Traineeship, Work based 
Where:PERTH CAMPUS - Building 1
25 ABERDEEN STREET
NORTHBRIDGE
6003

 
International study available:No 
Online study available:No 
Uni pathway available:No 

About the course

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This Certificate IV will give you the skills to work as a bookkeeper in a business or in your own practice. By the end of your studies you'll be able to complete all bookkeeping requirements and complete BAS information for employers and clients.

Studying financial services at Central exposes you to a combination of industry-trained lecturers, on the job training and innovative training solutions.

You'll also benefit from our well equipped facilities offering the latest in financial services software.

View our brochure to see the career pathways for our accounting, banking and bookkeeping courses.

Where this course can lead you

Jobs in financial services are generally always available. You could find work in various industries for large or small businesses or organisations.

Your Certificate IV in Bookkeeping prepares you for roles such as:

  • Payroll Clerk

  • Bookkeeper

  • Accounts Clerk

Your Certificate IV Bookkeeping opens the door for further qualifications at Central such as the Diploma of Accounting. With further study you could also gain direct entry to one of WA's leading Universities with Central's Pathways to University program.

Skills you will gain from this course

Central's financial services qualifications provide you with skills that are relevant to current industry trends and practices.

By the end of the course you will be able to:

  • Bookkeep for business

  • Complete BAS information

  • Complete general business tasks

Your Certificate IV in Bookkeeping gives you the skills to begin an exciting career in financial services or for further study at Central. The Diploma of Accounting will increase your understanding of complex tax returns and creating summaries of financial transactions for an organisation.

Connected with industry

Central's industry relevancy means practical course content geared towards getting you a career. It also means you have an opportunity to network with real professionals who could increase your chances of employment during or after study.

We ensure our industry partners are involved in the development of our courses and curriculum, so the skills you obtain are relevant in the workforce.

We take pride in offering training through our experienced lecturers who are financial services professionals and ensure you gain the best experience possible from the people who have done exactly what you want to do.

We have also assessed the software and practices this industry uses and replicated it within Central so when you leave, you'll be working on familiar technology and with familiar processes.

Course Structure

Plan:D706 - CU1204 - PSC 
Description:Complete 13 units: 9 core and 4 elective units 

Available Groups

Title: GROUP 01 - CORE UNITS

Description: Central Institute of Technology offer the units listed below. Please note: previously completed units may count towards this qualification. Please discuss with the teaching area to determine eligibility.

NumberNational IDTitle
D0705BSBFIA401APrepare financial reports
D0789BSBITU306ADesign and produce business documents
D0887BSBOHS201AParticipate in OHS processes
D4069FNSBKG401ADevelop and implement policies and procedures relevant to bookkeeping activities
D4070FNSBKG402AEstablish and maintain a cash accounting system
D4071FNSBKG403AEstablish and maintain an accrual accounting system
D4072FNSBKG404ACarry out business activity and instalment activity statement tasks
D4073FNSBKG405AEstablish and maintain a payroll system
D4168FNSINC401AApply principles of professional practice to work in the financial services industry

Title: GROUP 02 - ELECTIVE UNITS

Description: Elective units are to be negotiated between Central Institute of Technology, employer and employee.

Apprenticeships and Traineeships

An apprenticeship or traineeship is a structured employment based training program that allows you to have a job and be paid while you learn. In most instances practical experience at work is combined with complementary off-the-job training provided by Central Institute of Technology. 

Apprenticeships lead to trade certification and nationally recognised qualifications.

Traineeships focus on entry level training in non-trade areas and lead to nationally-recognised qualifications. Some school based traineeships are available to year 11 and 12 students who combine part time work with secondary studies via an approved training schedule. Apprenticeships and Traineeships are not available as an option for  International students.

Please Note: The process for actually getting into an apprenticeship/traineeship (which involves finding an employer) is very different to the application process for normal study.  

For more information about apprenticeships or traineeships please contact Central Institute of Technology'sTraineeship, Apprenticeship and Workplace Training (TAWT)  on 6211 2111, visit the Apprenticeships & Traineeships section of the Training WA site or http://www.trainingwa.wa.gov.au/apprenticentre/detcms/portal/

Getting into this course

Entrance Requirements

In order to gain entry into this course you must demonstrate developed maths and communication skills.

This conversion table explains the grades you need to have obtained at a high school level to meet this entry level requirement.

The Application Process

The process for applying for a course at Central depends on whether you are a local or international student and the way that you will be studying: full time, part time, as an apprentice or trainee.

This course is delivered as a traineeship and part time.

Find out about applying for a course as a trainee 

Find out about applying for a course part time

with our apply, enrol and pay guide in our future students section of the website.

 

Recognition of Prior Learning

Do you have existing skills? Whether obtained through paid or voluntary work, training or other experiences, you may be able to fast track your study by applying for recognition of prior learning, often referred to as RPL.

Find out more here

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