Start building today!
Experience the Find the courses and unlock the true potential
/BA_Blue_Hallway_E6A4503.jpg/_jcr_content/renditions/cq5dam.web.1280.720.jpeg)
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Melbourne
John St, Hawthorn, VIC 3122
Student Information
Provider's Published Fee
Duration
Intakes
Study Mode
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
VRQA / ASQA
Professional Body
CPA Australia / Chartered Accountants ANZ (CA ANZ)
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
CPA / CA ANZ / IPA
Course Content
Design and produce complex spreadsheets
Core unit
Provide financial and business performance information
Core unit
Prepare tax documentation for individuals
Core unit
Manage budgets and forecasts
Core unit
Prepare financial reports for corporate entities
Core unit
Implement and maintain internal control procedures
Core unit
Provide management accounting information
Core unit
Apply legal principles in contract and consumer law
Elective unit
Complete business activity and instalment activity statements
Elective unit
Establish and maintain payroll systems
Elective unit
Interpret and apply knowledge of taxation systems relevant to payroll
Elective unit
Common Questions
The differences between a TAFE diploma and a degree include the length of study, type of study and opportunities for further study. Diplomas take between 6 weeks and 2 years to complete, while degrees usually take 3 to 4 years. A degree, like a bachelor degree, covers varied technical and theoretical knowledge, while a diploma focuses more on technical skills. Many diplomas offer a pathway into a bachelor degree, while bachelor degrees give you a foundation to enter a graduate certificate, graduate diploma or master degree.
UniLink diplomas, typically 8 months, are designed to help you pathway seamlessly into a degree with no additional time or cost. They replace your first year of a bachelor degree, connecting directly to the second year. A UniLink diploma might be right for you if you didn't get the ATAR you were aiming for, or if you prefer a more supportive learning environment. TAFE diplomas, on the other hand, focus on practical, job-focused training and can also provide a pathway into a bachelor degree.
The key difference between a diploma and an advanced diploma is the duration of study. While diplomas start from 6 weeks and up, advanced diplomas typically take between 6 months to 2 years, allowing for deeper study and more complex learning.
Yes, many diplomas offer a direct pathway into further study. Swinburne's TAFE diplomas and UniLink diplomas can provide a pathway into a bachelor degree, allowing you to continue your education after completing your diploma.
While the names sound similar, a graduate diploma is a more advanced postgraduate qualification that opens the door to further postgraduate study. You need a bachelor degree or extensive, relevant work experience to study a graduate diploma. On the other hand, TAFE diplomas and UniLink diplomas give you practical, job-focused training, and can provide a pathway into a bachelor degree.
Application
Three simple steps to get enrolled
Step 01
Enquire
Click "Enquire Now" and tell us a little about yourself. It's free and takes 2 minutes.
Step 02
Submit Documents
Our team will guide you on exactly which documents to prepare and submit.
Step 03
Get Enrolled
Receive your offer letter and confirm your enrolment. Welcome to the course!
Processing time: Offer letter issued within approximately 1 business days.
Honestly I was lost when I first started looking at Australian colleges. There are just too many options and every agent gives you different info. A friend told me about FindTheCourses and within a week I had shortlisted 3 programs that actually matched my budget and visa situation. My advisor Sanjay was super helpful — never felt like I was being pushed into anything.
Priya Sharma
India
Master of Nursing · Griffith University
