When you complete the Certificate III in Business Administration you'll have skills that employers are looking for, making you ideal for roles in data entry, customer service, or as an office or accounts clerk, secretary or receptionist.
With industry and government forecasting a growing demand for office workers in coming years, you'll be ready for recruiting.
This course is also offered as a dual qualification with Certificate III in Business.
This course is available part time with selected units timetabled for delivery in each semester.
As an indication for Semester 1 2023, the thirteen units listed below are available for enrolment. Each unit runs for 20 weeks unless otherwise specified and is a half day on the days listed, with the exception of the Simulated Business Cluster. A cluster requires enrolment into all the units in the cluster.
Bentley campus units
* This unit runs in weeks 11-20 in term 2 of semester 1 2023
** This unit runs in weeks 11-20 in term 2 of semester 1 2023
| Unit code | Unit title | Classes |
|---|---|---|
| BSBTEC302* | Design and produce spreadsheets | Thursday afternoons |
| BSBTEC301 | Design and produce business documents | Thursday mornings |
| BSBPEF201 & BSBSUS211 & BSBXCM301 & BSBTWK301 & BSBPEF301 & BSBOPS303 & BSBINS201 |
Support personal wellbeing in the workplace
Participate in sustainable work practices Engage in workplace communication Organise personal work priorities Organise schedules Process and maintain workplace information |
Tuesdays - all day, 8:30am to 3:30pm - Simulated Business Cluster (BSBTEC302 and BSBTEC301 must be completed first) |
| BSBFIN301* | Process financial transactions | Monday mornings |
| BSBHRM416** | Process payroll | Monday mornings (BSBFIN301 Should be completed first) |
| BSBWHS311 & BSBCRT311 |
Assist with maintaining workplace safety
Apply critical thinking skills in a team environment |
Monday afternoons (clustered) |
Mandurah campus units
* This unit runs in weeks 11-20 in term 2 of semester 1 2023
** This unit runs in weeks 11-20 in term 2 of semester 1 2023
| Unit code | Unit title | Classes |
|---|---|---|
| BSBTEC302* | Design and produce spreadsheets | Tuesday mornings |
| BSBTEC301 | Design and produce business documents | Monday afternoons |
| BSBPEF201 & BSBSUS211 & BSBXCM301 & BSBTWK301 & BSBPEF301 & BSBOPS303 & BSBINS201 |
Support personal wellbeing in the workplace
Participate in sustainable work practices Engage in workplace communication Organise personal work priorities Organise schedules Process and maintain workplace information |
Thursdays - all day, 8:30am to 3:30pm - Simulated Business Cluster (BSBTEC302 and BSBTEC301 must be completed first) |
| BSBFIN301* | Process financial transactions | Tuesday afternoons |
| BSBHRM416** | Process payroll | Tuesday afternoons (BSBFIN301 Should be completed first) |
| BSBWHS311 & BSBCRT311 |
Assist with maintaining workplace safety
Apply critical thinking skills in a team environment |
Monday mornings (clustered) |
Murdoch campus units
* This unit runs in weeks 11-20 in term 2 of semester 1 2023
** This unit runs in weeks 11-20 in term 2 of semester 1 2023
| Unit code | Unit title | Classes |
|---|---|---|
| BSBTEC302* | Design and produce spreadsheets | Wednesday mornings |
| BSBTEC301 | Design and produce business documents | Friday afternoons |
| BSBPEF201 & BSBSUS211 & BSBXCM301 & BSBTWK301 & BSBPEF301 & BSBOPS303 & BSBINS201 |
Support personal wellbeing in the workplace
Participate in sustainable work practices Engage in workplace communication Organise personal work priorities Organise schedules Process and maintain workplace information |
Mondays - all day, 8:30am to 3:30pm - Simulated Business Cluster (BSBTEC302 and BSBTEC301 must be completed first) |
| BSBFIN301* | Process financial transactions | Wednesday afternoons |
| BSBHRM416** | Process payroll | Wednesday afternoons (BSBFIN301 Should be completed first) |
| BSBWHS311 & BSBCRT311 |
Assist with maintaining workplace safety
Apply critical thinking skills in a team environment |
Friday mornings (clustered) |
Rockingham campus units
* This unit runs in weeks 11-20 in term 2 of semester 1 2023
** This unit runs in weeks 11-20 in term 2 of semester 1 2023
| Unit code | Unit title | Classes |
|---|---|---|
| BSBTEC302* | Design and produce spreadsheets | Thursday mornings |
| BSBTEC301 | Design and produce business documents | Monday mornings |
| BSBPEF201 & BSBSUS211 & BSBXCM301 & BSBTWK301 & BSBPEF301 & BSBOPS303 & BSBINS201 |
Support personal wellbeing in the workplace
Participate in sustainable work practices Engage in workplace communication Organise personal work priorities Organise schedules Process and maintain workplace information |
Fridays - all day, 8:30am to 3:30pm - Simulated Business Cluster (BSBTEC302 and BSBTEC301 must be completed first) |
| BSBFIN301* | Process financial transactions | Thursday afternoons |
| BSBHRM416** | Process payroll | Thursday mornings (BSBFIN301 Should be completed first) |
| BSBWHS311 & BSBCRT311 |
Assist with maintaining workplace safety
Apply critical thinking skills in a team environment |
Monday afternoons (clustered) |
Thornlie campus units
* This unit runs in weeks 11-20 in term 2 of semester 1 2023
** This unit runs in weeks 11-20 in term 2 of semester 1 2023
| Unit code | Unit title | Classes |
|---|---|---|
| BSBTEC302* | Design and produce spreadsheets | Tuesday mornings |
| BSBTEC301 | Design and produce business documents | Monday afternoons |
| BSBPEF201 & BSBSUS211 & BSBXCM301 & BSBTWK301 & BSBPEF301 & BSBOPS303 & BSBINS201 |
Support personal wellbeing in the workplace
Participate in sustainable work practices Engage in workplace communication Organise personal work priorities Organise schedules Process and maintain workplace information |
Wednesdays - all day, 8:30am to 3:30pm - Simulated Business Cluster (BSBTEC302 and BSBTEC301 must be completed first) |
| BSBFIN301* | Process financial transactions | Tuesday afternoons |
| BSBHRM416** | Process payroll | Tuesday afternoons (BSBFIN301 Should be completed first) |
| BSBWHS311 & BSBCRT311 |
Assist with maintaining workplace safety
Apply critical thinking skills in a team environment |
Monday mornings (clustered) |
Please note timetables are subject to change. Should you apply and be successful in receiving an offer, when you enrol you will have an opportunity to choose the units for your part time study in your first semester.
To find out more about how our unit timetables can be used to suit your work and lifestyle, please use the Get Help form at the end of the page to start a discussion with the training area.
- knowledge in basic MYOB
- workplace organisation
- workplace health and safety
- spreadsheets and organising schedules
- word processing, electronic presentations
In order to make an informed choice about the suitability of this course, you must take into account the essential skills and knowledge required to undertake this study.
- good team work skills and the ability to work independently
- respect for other people and a desire to assist them with their work duties
- good problem solving skills and ability to analyse information
- good written and oral communication skills
- good attention to detail
- ability to relate to people from a variety of backgrounds and cultures
| School Leaver | Non-School Leaver | AQF |
|---|---|---|
| OLNA or NAPLAN 9 Band 8 | C Grades in Year 10 English and Maths or equivalent | Certificate I or Certificate II |
This course is available as a traineeship.
Entrance requirements for traineeships
You must be employed in a training contract by an appropriate organisation to study an apprenticeship or traineeship.
In a traineeship you also gain hands-on skills and work experience, and improve your employment prospects, while earning a wage. On successful completion you will gain a nationally recognised qualification which can lead to rewarding career options. The difference between a traineeship and an apprenticeship is that a traineeship can be either a full time or part time employment based training arrangement, usually for a nominal duration of 12 months or more, generally in a non-trade related area.
To find out how to arrange a traineeship and study at South Metropolitan TAFE, please contact the Jobs and Skills Centre closest to you.
Attendance in class
This course is equivalent to 3 days per week when studied full time across one semester.
At-home study
As well as the in-class component, you will need to complete approximately 8-10 hours of additional study each week outside of class hours, including private study, assignment preparation, and research.
You will need to have the basic technical requirements for at-home study. If you don’t have access to a computer and WiFi at home, we recommend using our library computers during library hours.
Work placement
Work placement is not a requirement for this course.
What you need for your first day of class
On your first day you should bring your SM TAFE confirmation enrolment receipt, your student ID, stationery (pen, exercise book, file and a USB storage device).
Your lecturers will advise you at orientation of any additional resource requirements such as textbooks and software applications, as well as providing information on how to access or purchase student copies/licences.
Dress requirements - smart casual dress at all times.
Please note this list should be used as a guide only as job titles and qualification requirements may vary between organisations.
To access free career planning and job search assistance, visit the Jobs and Skills Centres page.
Select your preferred campus and apply
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All year round
Traineeship
| When | All year round |
| How | Traineeship |
Indicative fees and charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers.
Semester 1, 2023
Bentley - Full time - On Campus
| Duration | 1 Semester |
| When | Semester 1, 2023 |
| Where | Bentley |
| How | On Campus |
Murdoch - Full time - On Campus
| Duration | 1 Semester |
| When | Semester 1, 2023 |
| Where | Murdoch |
| How | On Campus |
Mandurah - Full time - On Campus
| Duration | 1 Semester |
| When | Semester 1, 2023 |
| Where | Mandurah |
| How | On Campus |
Rockingham - Full time - On Campus
| Duration | 1 Semester |
| When | Semester 1, 2023 |
| Where | Rockingham |
| How | On Campus |
Thornlie - Full time - On Campus
| Duration | 1 Semester |
| When | Semester 1, 2023 |
| Where | Thornlie |
| How | On Campus |