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.
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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
for more details) |
| 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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