Certificate I in Basic Financial Literacy
Build the core financial literacy skills you need to manage personal finances, understand financial products, and take your first step toward further learning in the financial services sector.
If you're considering a career in the financial services industry or want to build a stronger understanding of personal finance, this qualification provides an ideal starting point. It introduces you to the Australian financial services marketplace and helps you develop the confidence to navigate everyday financial decisions.
You'll gain skills and knowledge in key areas of financial literacy, including managing personal finances and recognising how financial services operate within the broader Australian context. These foundations can support further study across a wide range of financial services sectors.
You'll also gain practical insights that can be applied in workplaces, schools, community education settings, or advisory environments. The qualification is well suited to learners in pre‑vocational programs, new apprenticeships, or those accessing counselling or support services that aim to improve financial capability.
Completion of this nationally recognised qualification provides a valuable pathway for further learning and contributes to the growing need for improved financial literacy across Australia.
Training option
- Pre-apprenticeship or pre-traineeship
Industry areas
- Business and Finance
- English, Languages and Foundation Studies
Study areas
- Accounting and Bookkeeping
- Business
- Financial Services
Course ID
- National ID: FNS10120
- WA State ID: BGN7
This course is available from registered training organisations (accredited private training providers) that are also funded through Jobs and Skills WA. Select from the list below, and follow the link to the provider's website for further information about the course and how to enrol.
This course is suited to school leavers, career starters, or anyone looking to boost their financial literacy. It’s also ideal for community programs, pre-vocational training, or those re-entering the workforce. This qualification will provide students with the life skills required to be able to manage basics finances and to empower them with the skills and knowledge to be able to make informed decisions that will affect their financial wellbeing.
This dynamic, hands-on course is designed to equip students with essential financial skills for life, work, and further study. Training is conducted on campus at North Regional TAFE. This course is also offered to organisations wishing to support participants with financial literacy.
This course is not currently available at any private training providers.
If you're considering a career in the financial services industry or want to build a stronger understanding of personal finance, this qualification provides an ideal starting point. It introduces you to the Australian financial services marketplace and helps you develop the confidence to navigate everyday financial decisions.
You'll gain skills and knowledge in key areas of financial literacy, including managing personal finances and recognising how financial services operate within the broader Australian context. These foundations can support further study across a wide range of financial services sectors.
You'll also gain practical insights that can be applied in workplaces, schools, community education settings, or advisory environments. The qualification is well suited to learners in pre‑vocational programs, new apprenticeships, or those accessing counselling or support services that aim to improve financial capability.
Completion of this nationally recognised qualification provides a valuable pathway for further learning and contributes to the growing need for improved financial literacy across Australia.
Training option
- Pre-apprenticeship or pre-traineeship
Industry areas
- Business and Finance
- English, Languages and Foundation Studies
Study areas
- Accounting and Bookkeeping
- Business
- Financial Services
Course ID
- National ID: FNS10120
- WA State ID: BGN7
To find out more about doing this course at a WA TAFE college, select one of the TAFEs listed below to read their course descriptions. You'll also be able to see at which TAFE campus/es the course is delivered.
If you would like further information such as when the course is available and how to enrol, and details of course fees, or if you have questions about how the course is delivered, please follow the Find out more link to go to the TAFE's website where you will find full course details and contact information so that you can speak to the TAFE directly.
This course is suited to school leavers, career starters, or anyone looking to boost their financial literacy. It’s also ideal for community programs, pre-vocational training, or those re-entering the workforce. This qualification will provide students with the life skills required to be able to manage basics finances and to empower them with the skills and knowledge to be able to make informed decisions that will affect their financial wellbeing.
This dynamic, hands-on course is designed to equip students with essential financial skills for life, work, and further study. Training is conducted on campus at North Regional TAFE. This course is also offered to organisations wishing to support participants with financial literacy.
This course is suited to school leavers, career starters, or anyone looking to boost their financial literacy. It’s also ideal for community programs, pre-vocational training, or those re-entering the workforce. This qualification will provide students with the life skills required to be able to manage basics finances and to empower them with the skills and knowledge to be able to make informed decisions that will affect their financial wellbeing.
This dynamic, hands-on course is designed to equip students with essential financial skills for life, work, and further study. Training is conducted on campus at North Regional TAFE. This course is also offered to organisations wishing to support participants with financial literacy.
This course is not currently available at any private training providers.
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Disclaimer
The information presented on the course lists within this website is provided to the Department of Training and Workforce Development by the WA TAFE colleges and private training providers, and is offered as a guide only. It is updated regularly, however some changes to details may occur in between updates. You should always contact the TAFE or private training provider directly to confirm details and/or ask questions.
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