Qualification Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 5:25 AM AWST

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Diploma of Payroll Services

Diploma of Payroll Services

Qualification
National Code:
FNS50417
State Code:
BDQ2
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0801 - Accounting
Original TGA Release Date
13/02/2018
Approved Date
09/05/2018
Stream of Study
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
450
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
06/09/2018
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 06/09/2018 Current Transition (Replaced)
1.00 13/02/2018 Replaced Approved
Description

This qualification reflects the job roles of workers who perform payroll administration and payroll management tasks in a variety of industries. It includes establishing payroll systems and using them to perform sometimes complex tasks, including preparing salary packaging arrangements and additional allowances, processing superannuation payments, and processing employee terminations. Individuals in these roles apply solutions to a range of often complex problems, and analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources, including relevant legislation and taxation systems. They apply initiative to plan, coordinate and evaluate their own work and provide guidance to others within defined guidelines.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
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 as a BAS agent. Other requirements apply, including a designated period of experience. If registration is granted, the TPB may also impose a condition on registration. Persons seeking BAS agent registration should check current registration requirements with the TPB, as registration requirements are reviewed regularly.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units of competency = eleven (11)
- eight (8) core units plus
- three (3) elective units

The elective units must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the integrity of the AQF alignment, and contribute to a valid industry-supported vocational outcome, and are to be chosen as follows:
- all three (3) units may be chosen from the elective units listed below
up to two (2) units may be from a Certificate IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma in any currently endorsed training package or accredited course, provided they do not duplicate the outcome of another unit chosen for the qualification.
1. Core Units

All eight (8) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AUR82 FNSINC401 Apply principles of professional practice to work in the financial services industry 20 Unit of competency
BBH76 FNSTPB402 Establish and maintain payroll systems 35 Unit of competency
BBI04 FNSPAY504 Interpret and apply knowledge of industrial regulations relevant to payroll 50 Unit of competency
BBH95 FNSPAY505 Interpret and apply knowledge of taxation systems relevant to payroll 35 Unit of competency
AUK52 BSBFIM502 Manage payroll 50 Unit of competency
BBH72 FNSPAY503 Process complex employee terminations in payroll 35 Unit of competency
BBH74 FNSPAY501 Process salary packaging arrangements and additional allowances in payroll 50 Unit of competency
BBH85 FNSPAY502 Process superannuation payments in payroll 25 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

All three (3) units may be chosen from the elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AUH55 BSBCUS402 Address customer needs 30 Unit of competency
BBH86 FNSACC312 Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers 40 Unit of competency
BBH69 FNSINC504 Apply ethical frameworks and principles to make and act upon decisions 35 Unit of competency
AUH39 BSBREL402 Build client relationships and business networks 30 Unit of competency
BBH92 FNSTPB401 Complete business activity and instalment activity statements 40 Unit of competency
AUQ87 FNSCUS505 Determine client requirements and expectations 60 Unit of competency
AUH20 BSBITU402 Develop and use complex spreadsheets 60 Unit of competency
AUJ41 BSBLDR501 Develop and use emotional intelligence 55 Unit of competency
AUL24 BSBMGT516 Facilitate continuous improvement 50 Unit of competency
BBH97 FNSINC503 Identify situations requiring complex ethical decision making 35 Unit of competency
AUK47 BSBMGT403 Implement continuous improvement 50 Unit of competency
AUH01 BSBFIM501 Manage budgets and financial plans 50 Unit of competency
AUJ52 BSBHRM501 Manage human resource services 60 Unit of competency
AUK49 BSBHRM505 Manage remuneration and employee benefits 60 Unit of competency
AUM52 BSBRSK501 Manage risk 50 Unit of competency
AUI17 BSBHRM507 Manage separation or termination 60 Unit of competency
BBI01 FNSACC313 Perform financial calculations 30 Unit of competency
AUK70 BSBFIA401 Prepare financial reports 40 Unit of competency
BBI08 FNSACC411 Process business tax requirements 50 Unit of competency
BBH91 FNSACC311 Process financial transactions and extract interim reports 60 Unit of competency
BBH87 FNSACC511 Provide financial and business performance information 50 Unit of competency
BBH68 FNSACC416 Set up and operate a computerised accounting system 70 Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BHW7 FNS50422 Diploma of Payroll Services Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

Nil.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information