Certificate III in Business
| Course Code: | BSB30107 |
| Department: | Business Admin |
| Study Area(s): | Business and Clerical |
| Location(s): | Broadmeadows |
| Course Length: | Full-time (6 months) Part-time night (1 year) |
| Direct Entry: | You can apply for this course directly through Kangan Institute. |
| Mid-year Entry: | This course accepts mid-year applications. |
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Call us on 13 TAFE (13 8233)
or +613 9279 2222
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Course overview
The Certificate III in Business is designed to give you the office and computer skills you will need to work in an administrative role.
Full time students will have the opportunity to specialise in one of three areas - medical, legal or purchasing.
This course also has a mid-year intake.
Course modules
| CORE | ||
| Module Code | Module Title | Nominal Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BSBADM307B | Organise Schedules | 15 |
| BSBCMM301A | Process Customer Complaints | 30 |
| BSBFIA301A | Maintain Financial Records | 60 |
| BSBITU301A | Create and Use Databases | 30 |
| BSBITU302A | Create Electronic Presentations | 20 |
| BSBITU303A | Design and Produce Text Documents | 90 |
| BSBITU304A | Produce Spreadsheets | 35 |
| BSBITU307A | Develop Keyboarding Speed and Accuracy | 50 |
| BSBITU309A | Produce Desktop Published Documents | 50 |
| BSBOHS201A | Participate in OHS Processes | 20 |
| BSBWRT301A | Write Simple Documents | 30 |
| Total hours: | 430 | |
| ELECTIVE | ||
| Module Code | Module Title | Nominal Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BSBITU305A | Conduct Online Transactions | 40 |
| BSBLEG301A | Apply Knowledge of The Legal Sytem to Complete Tasks | 80 |
| BSBLEG305A | Use Legal Terminology in Order to Carry Out Tasks | 40 |
| BSBMED301B | Interpret and Apply Medical Terminology Appropriately | 60 |
| BSBOHS306B | Contribute to Implementing Emergency Prevention Activities and Response Procedures | 20 |
| BSBPUR301B | Purchase Goods and Services | 60 |
Course Fees
Are you eligible for Government Subsidised fees? Find out now!
You may be eligible for concession. Find out now!
| Government Subsidised | Fee For Service (Full fee) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concession | Non concession | RPL | Concession | Non concession | RPL | |
| Tuition fees | $ 188 | $ 990^ | $ 95 | n/a | $ 6,500^ | $ 3,250^ |
| Student Services & Amenities Fees | $ 32 | $ 212^ | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Ancillary Fees | $ 26 | $ 26 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
^ Fees will not be more than stated.
* Approximate fees displayed are based on calendar year calculations. The fees apply to the units enrolled in 2012 only. Any enrolments in subsequent years will be charged at the rates applicable for that year.
* Materials fees may be required.
How to calculate fees? See the examples here.
| Tuition fee | Student Services & Amenities Fees | Ancillary Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Example 1: | A student is enrolled in a Skills Building program with 200 nominal hours. | |||
| Government subsidised (Non concession) | $1.75 x 200 = $350.00 | $0.32 x 200 = $64.00 | $26.00 | $440.00 |
| Fee-For-Service (Non concession) | $8.00 x 200 = $1,600.00 | n/a | n/a | $8.00 x 200 = $1,600.00 |
| Fee-For-Service (RPL) | $4.00 x 200 = $800.00 | n/a | n/a | $4.00 x 200 = $800.00 |
| Example 2: | A student is enrolled in a Skills Building program with 900 nominal hours. | |||
| Government subsidised (Non concession) | $1.75 x 900 = $1,575.00 but capped at the maximum of $990.00 | $0.32 x 900 = $288.00 but capped at the maximum of $212.00 | $26.00 | $1,228.00 |
| Fee-For-Service (Non concession) | $8.00 x 900 = $7,200.00 but capped at the maximum of $6500.00 | n/a | n/a | $6500.00 |
| Fee-For-Service (RPL) | $4.00 x 900 = $3,600.00 but capped at the maximum of $3250.00 | n/a | n/a | $3250.00 |
See the detailed fees structure.
What costs and other fees should I expect?
For a fee schedule, call us on 13 TAFE (13 8233) or (03) 9279 2222. Alternatively email enquiries@kangan.edu.au. Text books and other materials will cost approximately $300.
What employment opportunities will I have?
This course will equip you with the required skills to work in the administration area of any business, such as administrative officer, receptionist, accounts payable and/or accounts receivable officer.
What skills will I have when I complete this course?
You will gain an intermediate level of office, administrative and technology skills as well as the skills in business procedures needed in a modern office. You will develop an understanding of enterprises, quality teams, customer service, word processing, computer applications and document presentation.
What qualifications will I receive?
When you successfully complete this course you will be awarded the Certificate III in Business.
This course is nationally recognised by the Australian Qualifications Framework.
What opportunities for further studies will I have?
You may continue on to full time study the Certificate IV in Business Administration or the Diploma of Business Administration.
You may continue on to part time study the Certificate IV in Business or the Diploma of Business.
Can I apply?
You can apply if you have basic office skills, and some experience in word processing and keyboarding skills. If you have completed Certificate II in Business you can undertake this course.
How do I apply?
If you wish to apply for this course, you must obtain an application form from the Institute. Call us on 13 TAFE (13 8233) or email enquiries@kangan.edu.au. This course also has a mid-year intake.
How will I be selected for this course?
You will be interviewed by our teachers to assess your suitability for the course.
How long is the course?
Six months of full-time study. Twelve months for part-time study.
Where and how can I study?
Full-time day classes are held at the Broadmeadows Campus. Part-time day and evening classes are held at the Broadmeadows Campus.
How will I be assessed?
You will need to show that you have achieved the skills and knowledge required for the course. You will be assessed by written, oral or practical assessment methods. You will know in advance the type and dates of assessment . If needed, you will have the opportunity for reassessment.
Additional comments
Information and Enrolment Session dates for 2012:
Wednesday 25 January at 1pm at the Broadmeadows Campus, Building B, Room B104.
Part-time (evening) 6-9pm Monday nights.
Information and Enrolment Session dates for 2012
Monday 6 February at 6pm at the Broadmeadows Campus, Building B, Room B101B
What must you bring to enrolment?
- Letter confirming your offer of a place in the course
- Proof of Australian citizenship/residency (birth certificate, passport, medicare card or citizenship documents)
- Proof of age if under the age of 20 as at 1st of January, 2011 (birth certificate, driver licence, passport)
What will I study?
You must satisfactorily complete twelve (12) units of competency. (See the list of modules).
A separate list of competencies will be provided for part time evening students on enquiry or at enrolment.
