BSB30415 Certificate III in Business Administration Flexible Online 2016 Course Information

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1 BSB30415 Certificate III in Business Administration Flexible Online 2016 Course Information RTO Code 60142

2 General Information BSB30415 Certificate III in Business Administration reflects the role of individuals who apply a broad range of administrative competencies in varied work contexts, using some discretion and judgment. They may provide technical advice and support to a team. You will develop an understanding of the principles and practices of business operations within organisations, learn to use computer applications in a professional context and develop practical administration skills. If you consider you have minimum workplace skill knowledge or experience, this is a great way to gain employable business and office skills that could lead to employment or a traineeship. It is also an ideal program for anyone to gain up-to-date office skills to assist them to re-enter the workforce, gain a traineeship or continue to further study. Job roles Accounts Receivable Clerk Accounts Payable Clerk Clerk Data Entry Operator Junior Personal Assistant Receptionist Office Administration Assistant Office Administrator Word Processing Operator. What is expected of a Certificate III learner? At this level, you should be able to: Demonstrate theory and practical knowledge in a range of areas Apply a range of well developed skills Apply solutions to a variety of problems Perform a range of tasks that required well-developed skills where some discretion and judgment is required Interpret available information, using discretion and judgment Take responsibility for own outputs in work and learning Entry requirements All units require that you have basic computing and keyboarding skills. Word processing and spreadsheet units require that you have the basic computing skills associated with those programs. Course duration Part-time or full time flexible study means you set the time and study goals. Units are required to be completed in the calendar year they were started. Time frames are set per unit according to full time or part time classification. Your commitment is to complete the unit within the time frame set. Competency based training Certificate III in Business Administration is offered under the Business Services Training Package and is competency-based i.e. the ability to perform something to an agreed standard. Learning and assessment involves completion of activities, assignments and knowledge activities. To further enhance your skill level you should consider accessing voluntary work placement opportunities teacher for more ideas on this. Putting your knowledge into practice creates skill experience. Page 2 of 11

3 Enrolment The enrolment process with TasTAFE requires the completion of several forms. This includes a career pathway plan and training subsidy form. You are also required to provide proof of identity and evidence of concession if applicable. The enrolment process will also include participating in a Literacy Language (reading) & Numeracy Skill Indicator Assessment. This requirement is designed to ensure you are able to access the most appropriate study and learning pathway to achieve your qualification goals. To enrol with TasTAFE, you must have a USI (the Australian Government requires all students to hold a unique student identifier (USI) - visit to create your USI. Once enrolled, you will be provided with a Username, Password and Course Induction allowing you to access on line course work. This process can take up to 48 hours. Enrolment Costs and Concessions applying in 2016 There are two levels of fees generally applying to students wishing to enrol in Standard fee (full fee paying) applies to those who do not have evidence of concession eligibility charged a standard fee of $2.08 per Unit nominal hour with fees capped at $1, for the 2016 calendar study year. Concession eligible students will have fees capped at $ for the 2016 calendar study year. A concession requires the student, or parent with a dependent student, to present one of the following: Pensioner Concession Card; (Includes PPS, CAR notation); Veterans Affairs Concession Card; Evidence verifying receipt of either Austudy/Abstudy or Youth Allowance Health Care Card. Concession fee cap does not apply to or include Unit Resource Fees. Upfront payment can be made by EFTPOS, credit card, cash or cheque. Alternative payment options by Instalment Plans can also be accessed. Fee Sponsorship may be applicable for fee payment through agreement with a relevant fee sponsor, such as a Job Network Agency, Further information on fee payment eligibility and options can be discussed with your enrolling teacher. Your Resources Flexible learning involves you allocating time to study rather than turning up to a physical class, you have choices in deciding when you switch into study mode and allocate time to study. A positive attitude to making that time happen will give you the greatest success in achieving. Online e-learning requires access to:- a computer, - if using a laptop a separate keyboard and mouse is suggested a personal address and an internet connection and have Microsoft Office installed. TasTAFE can provide a daytime flexible learning environment with individual access to computers within the Libraries at regional campuses as an option. The bookkeeping units require you to purchase a set of learning resources (textbooks). Page 3 of 11

4 Textbook Requirements The textbooks include a Workbook, a MYOB textbook and a Manual Accounting textbook. The first two of these will need to be purchased, and are available from the following website: Bookkeeping An Integrated Approach Workbook (4e) By Sutherland, Euan Published 01/10/2011 ISBN Format Book $53.95 (Approx. 16 Nov 2015) Bookkeeping: An Integrated Approach MYOB AccountRight Enterprise v19.8 User s Guide (4e) By Sutherland, Euan Published 13/09/2013 ISBN Format Book $69.95 (Approx. 17 Nov 2015) Bookkeeping: An Integrated Approach (4e) By Sutherland, Euan Edition: 4th Published 1/10/2011 ISBN $79.95 (Approx. 17 Nov 2015) Note: the 3rd text covers the Manual Accounting aspects and is available for borrowing from the TasTAFE Library. Page 4 of 11

5 Learning support from us to you Learning support is provided throughout the online course. A teacher/facilitator is available to assist you reaching your learning goals. You are expected to show some independence in your learning. Your Teacher is available to provide advice, but ultimately you are the one who needs to make time to complete your goals. Activities should have agreed deadlines for completion and it is your responsibility to ensure you meet these deadlines. Work Presentation Consider how you should present work to meet workplace standards. This means that work is to be word-processed, proof-read and formatted in a professional manner. Work involving the completion of forms and/or including calculations should be accurate, neat and legible. Assessment summary Assessment will include: Observation/Checklists from workplaces if relevant Completion of activity and assignment tasks Completion of project assessments to demonstrate your competency Assessment feedback Feedback may identify: Corrections required to demonstrate competency Missing work Re-assessment requirements (if any) Your final result Recommendations for future action (if relevant). You are provided with 3 attempts at assessment tasks, with feedback provided at each attempt. You will also be able to check your feedback with your teacher or through your on line course. Foundation Skills Foundation skills describe the language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that you may develop during your life through your education, training, work experience, interests and extracurricular activities. The skills are:- Reading, Writing, Oral Communication, Navigate the world of work and Get the work done. These skills are embedded in your learning and assessment activities. Recognise Prior Learning If you have skills and experience to meet all the competencies of any units and can demonstration/document that competency, then you may apply for recognition of prior learning. Please talk to the enrolling teacher for more information. Page 5 of 11

6 Units of Competency Students must complete thirteen units to gain the Certificate III in Business Administration qualification. Alternatively, a Statement of Attainment is achieved upon successful completion of either one unit or a range of units. To achieve the qualification, the following units must be completed: 2 Core Units plus 11 Elective Units 7 Elective units must be selected from the Group A units listed below The remaining four (4) elective units may be selected from the Group A or Group B elective units below, or any other endorsed Training Package of which a minimum of two (2) units must be from a qualification at AQTF level III; a maximum of two (2) units may be included from a Certificate II or Certificate IV qualification. Units selected from other Training Packages must not duplicate units selected from or available within the BSB07 Business Services Training Package If students wish to include units from other training packages, it is suggested that they consult with teaching staff prior to enrolment. If you wish to include units from other Training Packages, or you have studied units previously with a different Registered Training Organisation please talk with the Teacher/Facilitator at enrolment. For this online course, the units offered are as follows:- A copy of each competency standard against which you will be assessed will be provided. Further information on each unit can be accessed at Page 6 of 11

7 Skill Area National Code Competency Costs *Concession Cap does not apply to Resource Fee Standard Fee Concession Fee Resource fee Core Units BSBITU307 Develop keyboarding speed & accuracy $ $34.67 BSBWHS201 Contribute to health and safety of others $41.60 $13.87 IT Use (Group A) BSBITU302 Create electronic presentations $41.60 $13.87 $12.00 BSBITU303 Design and produce text documents $ $62.40 $12.00 BSBITU304 Produce spreadsheets $72.80 $24.27 $12.00 BSBITU309 Produce desktop published documents $ $34.67 $12.00 BSBWRT301 Write simple documents $62.40 $20.80 Financial Administration (Group A) BSBFIA302 Process payroll $62.40 $20.80 BSBFIA303 Process accounts payable & receivable $62.40 $20.80 BSBFIA304 Maintain a general ledger $ $41.60 BSBFIA301 Maintain financial records $ $41.60 Other Electives FNSACM302 Prepare, match and process receipts $20.80 $6.93 FNSACM303 Process payment documentation $20.80 $6.93 $1, $ $ Fees capped $1, $ Page 7 of 11

8 Unit Descriptors BSBITU307 Develop keyboarding speed and accuracy This unit describes skills and knowledge required to develop keyboard skills with speed and accuracy using touch typing techniques. Use safe work practices Identify and develop keyboard skills Check accuracy BSBWHS201 Contribute to health and safety of others This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work in a manner that is healthy and safe in relation to self and others and to respond to emergency incidents. It covers following work health and safety (WHS) and emergency procedures and instructions, implementing WHS requirements and participating in WHS consultative processes. Work safely Implement workplace safety requirements Participate in WHS consultative processes BSBITU302 Create electronic presentations This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design and produce electronic presentations for speakers, for self-access and for online access. Prepare to create presentation Create presentation Finalise presentation BSBITU303 Design and produce text documents This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design and develop text-based documents using advanced features of word processing software. Prepare to produce word processed documents Design word processed documents Add tables and other data Produce text documents BSBITU304 Produce spreadsheets This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop spreadsheets through the use of spreadsheet software. Select and prepare resources Plan spreadsheet design Create spreadsheet Produce simple charts Finalise spreadsheets Page 8 of 11

9 BSBITU309 Produce desktop published documents This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design and produce desktop published documents. Prepare to produce desktop published documents Set up desktop published document Create desktop published document Finalise desktop published document BSBWRT301 Write simple documents This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan, draft and finalise a basic document. Plan document Draft document Review document Write final document BSBFIA302 Process payroll This unit describes skills and knowledge required to process payroll from provided data using manual and computerised payroll systems. Record payroll data Prepare payroll Handle payroll enquiries BSBFIA303 Process accounts payable and receivable This unit describes skills and knowledge required to maintain accounts payable and accounts receivable records, including processing payments to creditors and handling overdue accounts receivable. Maintain financial journal systems Prepare bank reconciliations Maintain accounts payable and accounts receivable systems Process payments for accounts payable Prepare statements for accounts receivable Follow up outstanding accounts BSBFIA304 Maintain a general ledger This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain a computerised or manual general ledger system within an organisation, including processing journal entries and preparing a trial balance. Process journal entries Prepare a trial balance Page 9 of 11

10 BSBFIA301 Maintain financial records This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain financial records such as reconciling debtors' and creditors' systems, preparing and maintaining a general ledger, and preparing a trial balance and includes activities associated with monitoring cash control for accounting purposes. Maintain daily financial records Maintain general ledger Monitor cash control FNSACM302 Prepare, match and process receipts This unit describes the skills and knowledge required when processing and storing accounts documentation. Receive, identify and record receipts Match receipts to documentation Enter data to systems File documentation FNSACM303 Process payment documentation This unit describes the skills and knowledge required when processing payment facilities Enter data to system Create payment facility Verify payments against documentation Effect payments File documentation Page 10 of 11

11 CONTACT Business Admin and Management Nth/NW & TAE (Statewide) Core and Software Units Teacher:- Gay Walsh Telephone: Finance Units Teacher:- Karen Maslen Telephone: (Burnie) (Devonport) Program Administrative Assistant Telephone: Page 11 of 11