Decode College courses
Decode College is currently offering courses in accounting and leadership and management. All our courses are recognised under the Australian Qualification Framework.
We offer the following courses:
All of our courses run for 52 weeks (including assessment and holiday periods), we can take mid-term intakes.
For more information see the individual course pages or contact us at info@decode.nsw.edu.au.
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BSB51918 Diploma of Leadership and Management
Course Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who apply knowledge, practical skills and experience in leadership and management across a range of enterprise and industry contexts.
Individuals at this level display initiative and judgement in planning, organising, implementing and monitoring their own workload and the workload of others. They use communication skills to support individuals and teams to meet organisational or enterprise requirements.
They plan, design, apply and evaluate solutions to unpredictable problems, and identify, analyse and synthesise information from a variety of sources.
Pathways
Students who complete this course may wish to further their study into the BSB61015 Advanced Diploma of leadership and Management or a range of Advanced Diploma qualifications.
Course Delivery
• On campus (face-to -face)
• Structured self-study
• Recognition of Prior Learning
Duration
12 months (52 weeks)
Career Opportunities
Students who complete this course may be able to seek employment in a range of business management roles.
Course Structure
To obtain this qualification, students must complete 12 units (4 core units and 8 elective).
BSBWOR501 Manage personal work priorities and professional development
BSBADM502 Manage meetings
BSBSUS501 Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability
BSBWHS521 Ensure a safe workplace for a work area
BSBRSK501 Manage risk
BSBMKG501 Identify and evaluate marketing opportunities
BSBHRM405 Support the recruitment, selection and induction of staff
BSBHRM513 Manage workforce planning
BSBLDR511 Develop and use emotional intelligence
BSBMGT517 Manage operational plan
BSBLDR502 Lead and manage effective workplace relationships
BSBWOR502 Lead and manage team effectiveness
Intakes
Students can enrol up to one week prior to the start of an upcoming term. For more information, contact us at info@decode.edu.au.
This qualification and a number of its units of competency have been superseded. Students will only be permitted to enrol in the full program up until April 2021. From April 2021 to April 2022, students who wish to complete individual unit/s of competency will be accepted into the course.
Course Terms
2021
Term 1 01/02/2021 11/04/2021
Term 2 26/04/2021 07/07/2021
Term 3 19/07/2021 26/09/2021
Term 4 11/10/2021 19/12/2021
Fees
Please call or email us for current tuition fees costs.
Course Material
Each course comprises of a combination of materials. Some materials will be provided to students in class and electronically. Course textbooks will be available for purchase.
How to Apply
This course has entry requirements. Please see course brochure for more information.
To enrol for this course an enrolment form must be completed. Enrolment forms can be downloaded from our website or alternatively emailed or posted to students upon request. The enrolment form should be completed and then sent to us along with all of the required documentation.
For more information about our selection and enrolment processes, contact us at info@decode.nsw.edu.au
More Information
Send us an email at info@decode.nsw.edu.au or call us on (02) 9121 6281
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BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management
This is a new qualification. Please contact us for further information about this new course.
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BSB61015 Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management
Note
This qualification and a number of its units of competency have been superseded. Students will only be permitted to enrol in the full program up until April 2021. From April 2021 to April 2022, students who wish to complete individual unit/s of competency will be accepted into the course.
Course Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who apply specialised knowledge and skills, together with experience in leadership and management, across a range of enterprise and industry contexts.
Individuals at this level use initiative and judgement to plan and implement a range of leadership and management functions, with accountability for personal and team outcomes within broad parameters.
They use cognitive and communication skills to identify, analyse and synthesise information from a variety of sources and transfer their knowledge to others, and creative or conceptual skills to express ideas and perspectives or respond to complex problems.
Pathways
Students who complete this course may wish to further their study into a range of higher education qualifications in business and management.
Course Delivery
• On campus (face-to -face)
• Structured self-study
• Recognition of Prior Learning
Duration
12 months (52 weeks)
Career Opportunities
Students who complete this course may be able to seek employment in a range of business management roles.
Course Structure
To obtain this qualification, students must complete 12 units (4 core units and 8 elective).
BSBMKG608 Develop organisational marketing objectives
BSBMKG609 Develop a marketing plan
BSBWHS605 Develop, implement and maintain WHS management systems
BSBFIM601 Manage finances
BSBHRM602 Manage human resources strategic planning
BSBMGT615 Contribute to organisation development
BSBMGT605 Provide leadership across the organisation
BSBMGT608 Manage innovation and continuous improvement
BSBMGT616 Develop and implement strategic plans
BSBDIV601 Develop and implement diversity policy
BSBMGT617 Develop and implement a business plan
BSBINN601 Lead and manage organisational change
Intakes
Students can enrol up to one week prior to the start of an upcoming term. For more information, contact us at info@decode.edu.au.
This qualification and a number of its units of competency have been superseded. Students will only be permitted to enrol in the full program up until April 2021. From April 2021 to April 2022, students who wish to complete individual unit/s of competency will be accepted into the course.
Course Terms
2021
Term 1 01/02/2021 11/04/2021
Term 2 26/04/2021 07/07/2021
Term 3 19/07/2021 26/09/2021
Term 4 11/10/2021 19/12/2021
Fees
Please call or email us for current tuition fees costs.
Course Material
Each course comprises of a combination of materials. Some materials will be provided to students in class and electronically. Course textbooks will be available for purchase.
How to Apply
This course has entry requirements. Please see course brochure for more information.
To enrol for this course an enrolment form must be completed. Enrolment forms can be downloaded from our website or alternatively emailed or posted to students upon request. The enrolment form should be completed and then sent to us along with all of the required documentation.
For more information about our selection and enrolment processes, contact us at www.decode.nsw.edu.au.
More Information
Send us an email at info@decode.nsw.edu.au or call us on (02) 9121 6281
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FNS40217 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping
Course Description
This qualification reflects the job roles of workers in the accounting industry, including BAS Agents and contract bookkeepers; and of those employees performing bookkeeping tasks for organisations in a range of industries. It includes preparing and lodging business and instalment activity statements and providing advice or dealing with the Commissioner on behalf of a taxpayer in relation to activity statements. Individuals in these roles apply theoretical and specialist knowledge and skills to work autonomously, and exercise judgement in completing routine and non-routine activities
Work functions in the occupational areas where this qualification may be used are subject to regulatory requirements. Refer to the FNS Financial Services Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide or the relevant regulator for specific guidance on requirements.
Persons providing a business activity statement (BAS) service for a fee or other reward must be registered by the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) and this qualification is currently cited as meeting the TPB education requirements for registration. Other conditions apply, including a designated period of experience. Persons seeking BAS agent registration should check current registration requirements with the TPB, as registration requirements are reviewed regularly.
Pathways
Students who complete this course may wish to further their study into the FNS50217 Diploma of Accounting or a range of Diploma qualifications.
Course Delivery
• On campus (face-to -face)
• Structured self-study
• Recognition of Prior Learning
Duration
12 months (52 weeks)
Career Opportunities
Students who complete this course may be able to seek employment in a range of accounting roles.
Course Structure
To obtain this qualification, students must complete 13 units (8 core units and 5 elective).
Electives for this qualification have been chosen by Decode College to ensure that students achieve a broad range of skills and knowledge in accounting.
FNSACC311 Process financial transactions and extract interim reports
BSBFIA401 Prepare financial reports
FNSACC312 Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers
BSBSMB412 Introduce cloud computing into business operations
FNSACC408 Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry
FNSACC416 Set up and operate a computerised accounting system
FNSTBB401 Complete business activity and instalment activity statements
FNSTPB402 Establish and maintain payroll systems
BSBCUS301 Deliver and monitor a service to customers
BSBITU306 Design and produce business documents
BSBITU402 Develop and use complex spreadsheets
BSBWRT301 Write simple documents
BSBACC313 Perform financial calculations
Intakes
Students can enrol up to one week prior to the start of an upcoming term. For more information, contact us at info@decode.edu.au.
Course Terms
2021
Term 1 01/02/2021 11/04/2021
Term 2 26/04/2021 07/07/2021
Term 3 19/07/2021 26/09/2021
Term 4 11/10/2021 19/12/2021
Fees
Please call or email us for current tuition fees costs.
Course Material
Each course comprises of a combination of materials. Some materials will be provided to students in class and electronically. Course textbooks will be available for purchase.
How to Apply
This course has entry requirements. Please see course brochure for more information.
To enrol for this course an enrolment form must be completed. Enrolment forms can be downloaded from our website or alternatively emailed or posted to students upon request. The enrolment form should be completed and then sent to us along with all of the required documentation.
For more information about our selection and enrolment processes, contact us at info@decode.nsw.edu.au
More Information
Send us an email at info@decode.nsw.edu.au or call us on (02) 9121 6281
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FNS50217 Diploma of Accounting
Course Description
This qualification reflects professional accounting job roles in financial services and other industries, including tax agents, accounts payable and accounts receivable officers, payroll service providers, and employees performing a range of accounting tasks for organisations in a range of industries. Individuals in these roles apply solutions to a range of often complex problems, and analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources. They apply initiative to plan, coordinate and evaluate their own work and provide guidance to others within defined guidelines.
Pathways
Students who complete this course may wish to further their study into the FNS60217 Advanced Diploma of Accounting or a range of Advanced Diploma qualifications.
Course Delivery
• On campus (face-to -face)
• Structured self-study
• Recognition of Prior Learning
Duration
12 months (52 weeks)
Career Opportunities
Students who complete this course may be able to seek employment in a range of accounting roles.
Course Structure
To obtain this qualification, students must complete 11 units (6 core units and 5 elective).
Electives for this qualification have been chosen by Decode College to ensure that students achieve a broad range of skills and knowledge in accounting.
FNSACC511 Provide financial and business performance information
FNSACC512 Prepare tax documentation for individuals
FNSACC513 Manage budgets and forecasts
FNSACC514 Prepare financial reports for corporate entities
(pre-requisite units are BSBFIA401 and FNSACC311)
FNSACC516 Implement and maintain internal control procedures
FNSACC517 Provide management accounting information
BSBLDR413 Lead effective workplace relationships
BSBTEC402 Design and produce complex spreadsheets
FNSACC408 Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry
BSBTWK503 Manage meetings
BSBCMM411 Make presentations
Intakes
Students can enrol up to one week prior to the start of an upcoming term. For more information, contact us at info@decode.edu.au.
Course Terms
2021
Term 1 01/02/2021 11/04/2021
Term 2 26/04/2021 07/07/2021
Term 3 19/07/2021 26/09/2021
Term 4 11/10/2021 19/12/2021
Fees
Please call or email us for current tuition fees costs.
Course Material
Each course comprises of a combination of materials. Some materials will be provided to students in class and electronically. Course textbooks will be available for purchase.
How to Apply
This course has entry requirements. Please see course brochure for more information.
Note: This course is not available unless you have completed the:
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FNS40615 Certificate IV in Accounting; or
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FNS40215 CIV in Bookkeeping; or
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FNS40217 CIV in Accounting and Bookkeeping; or
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equivalent.
To enrol for this course an enrolment form must be completed. Enrolment forms can be downloaded from our website or alternatively emailed or posted to students upon request. The enrolment form should be completed and then sent to us along with all of the required documentation.
For more information about our selection and enrolment processes, contact us at info@decode.nsw.edu.au
More Information
Send us an email at info@decode.nsw.edu.au or call us on (02) 9121 6281
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FNS60217 Advanced Diploma of Accounting
Course Description
This qualification reflects professional accounting job roles in financial services and other industries, including tax agents, accounts payable and accounts receivable officers, payroll service providers, and employees performing a range of accounting tasks for organisations in a range of industries. Individuals in these roles apply solutions to a range of often complex problems, and analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources. They apply initiative to plan, coordinate and evaluate their own work and provide guidance to others within defined guidelines.
Pathways
Students who complete this course may wish to further their study into the FNS60217 Advanced Diploma of Accounting or a range of Advanced Diploma qualifications.
Course Delivery
• On campus (face-to -face)
• Structured self-study
• Recognition of Prior Learning
Duration
12 months (52 weeks)
Career Opportunities
Students who complete this course may be able to seek employment in a range of accounting roles.
Course Structure
To obtain this qualification, students must complete 14 units (3 core units and 11 elective).
Electives for this qualification have been chosen by Decode College to ensure that students achieve a broad range of skills and knowledge in accounting.
FNSINC601 Apply economic principles to work in the financial services industry
FNSINC612 Interpret and use financial statistics and tools
FNSACC624 Monitor corporate governance activities
FNSACC601 Prepare and administer tax documentation for legal entities
(pre-requisite FNSACC512 Prepare tax documentation for individuals)
FNSACC614 Prepare complex corporate financial reports
(pre-requisite units are FNSACC514 Prepare financial reports for corporate entities)
FNSFMK515 Comply with financial services regulation and industry codes of practice
FNSINC503 Identify situations requiring complex ethical decision making
FNSINC504 Apply ethical frameworks and principles to make and act upon decisions
BSBPEF502 Develop and use emotional intelligence
BSBHRM415 Coordinate recruitment and onboarding
BSBSUS511 Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability
BSBOPS601 Develop and implement a business plans
BSBWRT411 Write complex documents