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Business and finance

Business and finance at TAFE Open Learning Accounting
Accounts clerical
Administration
Business
Business management
Financial services
Frontline management
Human resources
Information technology
Justice administration
Legal administration
Marketing
Project management
Recordkeeping
Small business management
Strategic business

Accounting

Diploma of Accounting

Accounting skills for employment in the accounting industry and preparation for advanced studies.

Career and employment opportunities:
Finance Executive, Assistant Accountant, Accounts Officer.

Advanced Diploma of Accounting

To assist in gaining professional membership of the National Institute of Accountants or similar professional organisations to gain professional accounting employment.

Career and employment opportunities:
Accountant, Budget Officer, Accounts Officer.

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Accounts clerical

Certificate III in Financial Services (Accounts Clerical)

Enhance your skills across a wide range of bookkeeping and accounting operations. This course incorporates maintaining financial records and the performance of general clerical duties.

Career and employment opportunities:
Accounts Clerk, Bookkeeper.

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Administration

Certificate III in Business Administration

Students will receive training in computing subjects including word processing, spreadsheets and databases, as well as communication and finance.

Career and employment opportunities:
Administration Officer.

Certificate IV in Business Administration

Skills and knowledge to prepare for administrative duties including computing, interpersonal, team building and organisational skills.

Career and employment opportunities:
Administration Officer, Personal Assistant.

Diploma of Business Administration

Helps to develop medium to high level business administration skills required by organisations in a rapidly changing business environment.

Career and employment opportunities:
Executive Assistant, Administration Manager.

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Business

Certificate II in Business

Develop office administration skills to work in an entry-level role within a range of business organisations.

Career and employment opportunities:
Administration Officer, Receptionist.

Certificate III in Business

Provides the knowledge and practical skills necessary to gain employment in an office environment.

Career and employment opportunities:
Administration Officer, Receptionist, Data Entry Officer.

Certificate IV in Business

Provides skills in developing work priorities, leading work teams, researching and analysing information, co-ordinating business resources, promoting innovation and change, and administering projects.

Career and employment opportunities:
Supervisor.

Diploma of Business

Develop managerial, interpersonal and team building skills, manage financial resources and business operations.

Career and employment opportunities:
Operational Manager, Supervisor, Office Manager

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Business management

Certificate IV in Business (Management)

Provides skills to manage personal and team activities, and improve the overall productivity, performance and effectiveness of the business.

Career and employment opportunities:
Supervisor.

Diploma of Business (Management)

Gain skills in management, financial analysis, information processing, problem solving, decision making, statistics and strategic planning.

Career and employment opportunities:
Operational Manager.

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Financial services

Certificate IV in Financial Services (Accounting)

Designed to provide specialist skills for working in the financial services industry.

Career and employment opportunities:
Accounting Operative, Finance Officer.

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Frontline management

Certificate IV in Business (Frontline Management)

Gain skills and knowledge in daily operations of business, people and teams.

Career and employment opportunities:
Operational Supervisor.

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Human resources

Certificate IV in Business (Human Resources)

Develop skills in the areas of recruitment and selection, administration of human resources systems, co-ordinating human resource services and understanding legislation.

Career and employment opportunities:
Human Resource Officer.

Diploma of Business (Human Resources)

Theoretical and practical industry skills with a focus on a range of human resource management applications.

Career and employment opportunities:
Human Resource Officer, Human Resource Manager.

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Information technology

Certificate II in Information Technology

An entry level program providing fundamental skills and knowledge in software applications, operation of hardware, maintenance and problem solving.

Career and employment opportunities:
Office Administration.

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Justice adminstration

Certificate IV in Justice Administration

Application and knowledge of the Australian justice system including regulations and criminal law.

Career and employment opportunities:
Officer in justice related fields.

Diploma of Justice Administration

Application of knowledge of the Australian justice system including regulatory bodies and criminal law.

Career and employment opportunities:
Officer in justice related fields.

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Legal adminstration

Certificate III in Business (Legal Administration)

Develop basic skills and knowledge in the areas of legal terminology, confidentiality and security, planning and prioritising in a legal practice and the ability to produce a range of business documents.