Diploma
Each unit of the diploma has been designed to give you insight into the types of activities that an accountant would be required to fulfil within the workplace.
You will be exposed to a careful integration of theory, knowledge and skills to ensure that you will gain the necessary experience and exposure to accounting practice to ensure a smooth transition into the workplace. Extensive hands-on experience in the use of Mind Your Own Business (MYOB) software, Perdisco online practise set and preparation of Business Activity Statements (BAS) are an integral part of the course.
You will also have the necessary academic foundations to continue to a relevant undergraduate higher education program at a university or private provider of higher education.
While there are numerous diplomas and bachelor of accounting degrees within the industry, Stott’s Diploma of Practical Accounting course is unique as it integrates all eight units within a practical accounting laboratory designed to simulate the work of accountants in the workplace.
Completed Year 12 or equivalent. The minimum age is 18 years old.
International students must also demonstrate that they have English language ability equivalent to IELTS 6.0 (Academic).
Competency to IELTS 6.0 means that the student has documentary evidence of having completed an IELTS exam at an official IELTS testing centre or an equivalent recognised English language test, within the previous twelve months of the student’s proposed start date for the Bachelor programs and that the student was given an overall score of 6 with no single band lower than 5.5 (see policy – International Student Admission – Higher Education).
This course is a Higher Education Diploma.
What is the difference between a Higher Education Diploma and Vocational Education Training (VET) Diploma?
In essence, the employment market looks at these qualifications quite differently. In VET, the Diploma graduate demonstrates competency through a more technically based framework, and is assessed accordingly. Employment opportunities are normally offered through the match of the technical knowledge and practical skills obtained, to the job or defined task required within the industry.
In higher education, the graduate attributes are gained through critical enquiry and an in- depth scholarly discussion. The graduate can move into other higher education qualifications or pursue positions in management that can draw upon analytical thinking, decision-making and problem-solving capabilities. These opportunities are not limited by technical restraints, so there may be more opportunities available, especially in growth industries.
There is an increasing demand for Higher Education qualifications both through government policy and market forces.
The following table shows the suggested sequence of units studied. Students must complete all eight units in order to graduate. Students attend the college 12 hours per week over 2 -3 days.
If you have completed prior tertiary studies, you may be eligible for some credit exemptions. For further information, please refer to our Credit Transfer Policy.