Finance Certificate III in Financial Services (Accounts Clerical) (FNS30304)       Course Overview This course is designed to provide participants with a range of financial service skills including accounts payable/receivable, payroll, cashier, inventory, bookkeeping and financial reporting both manual and computerised. In addition, participants study a range of administrative skills in the areas of information technology, communication and occupational health and safety.   Underpinning Skills Equivalent to Year 12 English and Mathematics   Course Length Full-time participants: Up to a maximum of 20 weeks Average contact hours: 24 hours per week   Study Pathways As a graduate of this course, you are eligible to enrol in: Certificate IV in Financial Services Certificate IV in Business Certificate IV in Business Administration  Career Opportunities Graduates are equipped to undertake roles in a finance department or general bookkeeping roles such as: ¨        Accounts Clerk ¨        Payroll Clerk ¨        Inventory Clerk ¨        Settlement Clerk   Course Accreditation All units are accredited and aligned with national competency standards.  Full-time students may apply for Youth Allowance, AUSTUDY or ABSTUDY.   Course Content   The suggested Certificate III in Financial Services (Accounts Clerical) program consists of four industry core units, five sectoral core units, four elective units, plus an optional one week of work experience.   Core Units Nominal Study Time FNSICIND301B Work in the financial services industry 30 hours FNSICGEN301B Communicate in the workplace 20 hours FNSICGEN302B Use technology in the workplace 50 hours FNSICGEN304B Apply health and safety practices in the workplace 25 hours   Sectoral Core Units Nominal Study Time FNSICACC304B Prepare and bank receipts 5 hours FNSICACC306B Process journal entries 25 hours FNSICGEN305B Maintain daily financial/business records 30 hours BSBCMN308A Maintain financial records 60 hours BSBADM408A Prepare financial reports 40 hours   Elective Units Nominal Study Time FNSICACC301B Administer accounts payable 20 hours FNSICACC302B Administer financial accounts 30 hours FNSICACC307B Reconcile and monitor accounts receivable 30 hours BSBADM308A Process payroll 20 hours   Work Experience 30 hours