Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT)
Full-time: one semester (approximately 20 hours per week); Part-time: two semesters (approximately 10 hours per week)
Master essential accounting and bookkeeping skills including financial data processing, payroll administration, and cloud-based accounting software. This entry-level qualification prepares you for roles in accounts administration with practical, hands-on training from experienced educators.
This course has open entry with no formal prerequisites. However, you should have Australian Core Skills Framework literacy levels of at least 3 across reading, writing, learning, oral communication, and numeracy skills to successfully complete the course. If you do not have this level, you can still enrol and seek support to improve your skills or may prefer to begin with a lower-level Foundation Skills course. You must obtain a Unique Student Identifier (USI) to study any accredited course at CIT.
The course comprises 11 subjects: 7 core units and 4 electives. Core units include: Administer Subsidiary Accounts and Ledgers (reconciliation and monitoring of financial accounts), Work Together in the Financial Services Industry (industry procedures and ethical standards), Perform Financial Calculations (routine calculation methods), Engage in Workplace Communication (written, oral, and nonverbal communication), Conduct Business Activities Using a Computerised Accounting System (Xero and accounting software), Process Financial Transactions and Extract Interim Reports (document preparation and journal entries), and Design and Produce Spreadsheets (Microsoft 365). Elective units include: Design and Produce Business Documents, Maintain Business Records, Administer Fixed Asset Register, and Maintain Inventory Records.
CIT is a leading vocational education provider in the ACT with industry-experienced educators who deliver supportive and inclusive training. The course is designed with practical, hands-on learning through exercises, document preparation, and case studies. CIT offers flexible learning options across multiple campuses and learning centres, and provides access to modern accounting software and technology. The provider is government-subsidised for eligible students, making quality accounting education accessible and affordable.
Upon completion, you will be prepared for entry-level positions in accounting and financial administration. Career opportunities include roles as Accounts Receivable/Payable Officers, Payroll Assistants, Data Entry Officers, and Administration Support staff. The qualification provides a foundation for progression to higher-level accounting qualifications such as Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping, Diploma in Accounting, or Advanced Diploma in Accounting, opening pathways to senior accounting and financial management positions.
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