Payroll course comparision
We regularly get asked what are the differences are between the Certificate IV in Payroll Administration, the Diploma of Payroll Management and the TAPS Payroll Management Certificate.
TAPS Payroll Management |
Australian Payroll Institute Certificate IV in Payroll Administration |
Australian Payroll Institute Diploma of Payroll Management |
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Frequently asked questions
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Is the program Nationally recognised by the Australian Qualifications Framework
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Volume of learning hours
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25
(5 modules x 5 one hour group conference calls) |
1200
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1400
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How is the content delivered and by whom?
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Series of 25 one hour group conference calls (5 for each module) delivered by TAPS staff or payroll industry partners
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Online learning management system called Payroll Academy delivered by Australian Payroll Institute (RTO 41298)
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Online learning management system called Payroll Academy delivered by Australian Payroll Institute (RTO 41298)
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When is training available?
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Students must fit in with a timetable as advised by TAPS. Conference calls are weekly at 6.30pm and are recorded for those who
miss it
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Students can start course at any time and have access to complete units 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
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Students can start course at any time and have access to complete units 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
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Is any government assistance available?
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How many units are included?
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5 modules
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14 Units of Competency (see www.training.gov.au
for more details) |
10 Units of Competency (see www.training.gov.au
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What assessments are there?
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One assessment and one exam per module. Students must attend a TAPS office for exam or complete with a supervisor at their place
of work.
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All assessments are competency based and submitted online. Teacher feedback and marks are delivered through Payroll Academy
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All assessments are competency based and submitted online. Teacher feedback and marks are delivered through Payroll Academy
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How do I ask questions?
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Students can ask questions on the one hour conference calls or submit questions via LinkedIn group
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Students may call their Teacher at any time during business hours or communicate with them via Payroll Academy
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Students may call their Teacher at any time during business hours or communicate with them via Payroll Academy
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Is Recognition of Prior Learning available?
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Who is responsible for content?
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TAPS | APA | APA |
Who governs the learning standards and outcomes?
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TAPS | Australian Skills Quality Authority www.asqa.gov.au |
Australian Skills Quality Authority www.asqa.gov.au |
What are the course fees? |
$3960 - $4300
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$3850
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$5750
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