The Certificate III in Business Administration is an entry level course perfect for students seeking careers in office and business environments or already working in roles like Office Assistant, Receptionist, Junior Personal Assistant or Payroll Officer. Students will gain immediate skills in keyboard speed and accuracy then develop further skills in processing accounts payable/receivable/payroll, time management and customer service.
Entry requirements for the Certificate III in Business Administration vary depending on the institution but generally include completion of Year 12 with a minimum ATAR, VET pathway courses or prior experience.
If you don't meet the standard entry criteria, enquire with a course provider to discuss alternative entry pathways.
Course fees vary depending on the course provider.
Government funding may be available to Australian citizens or permanent residents. Eligibility depends on your location, employment status, and whether the course and provider are approved for funding.
The Certificate III in Business Administration will prepare you for the following roles.
Executive Assistants provide administrative support and secretarial services to senior managers and company executives. They usually work directly...
Administration Officers are the office all-rounders that fix the photocopier, keep the kitchen well-stocked, and make sales reports and business le...
Data Entry Operators input data into spreadsheets, databases, and specialist software programs. They are employed in all industries and work sector...
Office Assistants (also known as clerks) provide administrative support to a team of professionals. They assist with typing, filing, opening and di...
Receptionists take care of the front desk, meeting and greeting customers as well as implementing visitor screening and entry controls. They mainta...
Customer Service Representatives interact with an organisation’s clients and customers, helping them with product enquiries, taking orders, and man...
You might be involved with accounts payable or accounts receivable and you’ll have to manage the relevant paperwork, data entry and filing. Account...
A Payroll Clerk processes wage and salary payments for employees in both large and small businesses. You’ll collect information from timesheets or...
Communications Managers are responsible for the way an organisation communicates with its clients, stakeholders and the general public — as well as...
A Trainee is someone working in an entry level position within a business or organisation. Trainees are employed in a range of industries and you’l...
A Dental Office Manager oversees the running of administration duties at a dental surgery or practice. You might supervise a team of staff and ensu...
Information Officers answer queries about their organisation’s goods and services by phone, email, chat, and social media. They issue forms, sales...
Customer Service Officers work at call or contact centres managing small teams and interacting with customers. They often work as an extension of t...
A Brand Ambassador represents a business, product or service in the public eye. You might be employed to promote the brand at public events, in adv...
A Legal Administrator works in a court or legal practice performing administrative duties. This may involve general administration tasks like filin...
An RTO Compliance Officer ensures that registered training organisations comply with all relevant industry standards and legislation. You might che...
An Enrolment and Admissions Officer assists with the intake of new students at a school, university or training organisation. You might help studen...
A Cashier takes payments from customers and clients in a retail environment, an office or other setting. You might process transactions and provide...
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