New Zealand Certificate in Business (Accounting Support Services) - Online

Note: As a subsidiary of Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology, UCOL is committed to providing the best learning outcome for you. As part of this, all programmes are currently being reviewed to make them portable, consistent, and closely aligned with the needs of the industry. When published, this course information is correct, but the courses offered may change over time.

This programme consist of 50 credits. The courses includes:

Accrual Accounting (15 Credits)
Understand the fundamentals and principles of accounting and apply these in a basic business context.

Accounting for taxation (10 Credits)
Learn to calculate and report tax for a business entity.

Accounting Software (15 Credits)
Learn how to set up and use accounting software, with an established chart of accounts, to process transactions and a range of financial reports for a GST registered entity.

Payroll (10 Credits)
Learn to collate and maintain payroll administration records and prepare a PAYE return in an ethical and culturally appropriate manner.

NCEA (Level 2), or

A New Zealand Certificate in Foundation Studies (Level 2), or

A qualification at Level 2 or above, with evidence of literacy and numeracy abilities equivalent to NCEA (Level 1), or

New Zealand Certificate in Business (Introduction to Small Business) (Level 3), or

New Zealand Certificate in Retail (Level 3), or

New Zealand Certificate in Business (Administration and Technology) (Level 3), or

Evidence of relevant knowledge and experience, including literacy and numeracy abilities equivalent to NCEA (Level 1)

OR 

At the discretion of the Executive Dean.

The minimum entry requirement for international students is IELTS General or Academic score of 5.5, with no band score lower than 5, (or equivalent including TOEFL).   UCOL is a TOEFL iBT testing centre.

OR

NZCEL Level 3 with an endorsement of either General, Workplace, or Academic.

IELTS scores used must be taken from a single IELTS Test Report Form (ie combining scores from more than one test is not permissible).

In addition to this international applications under the age of 20 must have NCEA equivalency (refer to guide held by Business Development International).

As UCOL becomes Te Pūkenga on 1 January 2023, learners enrolling in a programme that is likely to continue into semester 1 2023 or starting in semester 1 2023 will become Te Pūkenga learners. They will receive their qualification from Te Pūkenga on completion.

Recognition of prior learning
Applications for Recognition of Prior Learning, including Cross Credit, Credit Transfer and Assessment of Prior Learning may be made on the Recognition of Prior Learning Form where a student believes all learning outcomes for a course have already been met. Applications will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis in accordance with the UCOL Academic Statute and other relavant policies and procedures.

Application checklist
It will make the process easier if you prepare the following before you apply:

• National Student Number (NSN) (If you don't have a NSN, you may request one from NZQA, or you can supply a verified copy of your birth certificate, passport or Whakapapa statement.)
• Evidence of your highest level of academic achievement (and evidence of prior learning, if applicable)
• Evidence that you meet the entry requirements of the programme
• Check if you're eligible for additional support or a scholarship. If you're 19 years or younger, you may be eligible to enrol in one of our free Youth Transition programmes.

Note that you will need to provide any verified documents in person, via post or email (not via the online application form).