- Course Description
- Course Details
- Delivery Modes
- Requirements
- Course Units
- Course Credits
- Pathways & Outcomes
- Your Trainer/Facilitator
- Course Description
Course Description
This course gives students practical financial skills they’ll use for life. Students learn how to build and stick to a personal budget, understand debt and consumer credit, find their way around the Australian financial system and markets, and get to grips with how tax works. Along the way they also build workplace skills: communicating clearly, using business software, working safely and working as part of a team in the financial services industry.
The course is designed for Australian high school students. It is delivered as a teacher led, classroom-based program, with all learning materials provided.
- Course Details
Course Details
QualificationFNS20120 Certificate II in Financial Services
RecognitionNational
Course duration12 months
Next intakeTerm 1, 2027
Delivery methodSchool-based
AssessmentsParticipation in projects, written questions, case studies, research, and reports
Course fees$249.00 per student
Payment optionsPay upfront or via a monthly payment plan
- Delivery Modes
Delivery Modes
School Based, Teacher-Led
Schools may enter into a third-party agreement with Get Set Education to offer this course. Suitably qualified teachers are provided with support, professional development, and resources to deliver the course face-to-face, along with an online learning component. Studies are based at the learner’s school, combined with the online learning platform.
- Requirements
Requirements
There are no prerequisites for this qualification. However, to make sure you can keep up with the assessment and modules, Get Set Education requires that students have:
- Appropriate Language, Literacy, and Numeracy skills (each student will need to complete an online assessment prior to finalising enrolment to ensure the course is suitable)
- A computer or laptop to access the online platform during class and in their own time
- An interest in business subjects
- Permission from parent/guardian (if under 18 years of age)
- Course Units
Course Units
The FNS20120 Certificate II in Financial Services requires the completion of 8 units of competency, including four core units and four elective units.Unit Code Unit Title Core/Elective BSBCMM211 Apply communication skills Core BSBTEC201 Use business software applications Core BSBWHS211 Contribute to the health and safety of self and others Core FNSINC311 Work together in the financial services industry Core FNSFLT211 Develop and use personal budgets Elective FNSFLT213 Develop knowledge of debt and consumer credit Elective FNSFLT215 Develop knowledge of the Australian financial system and markets Elective FNSFLT216 Develop knowledge of taxation Elective - Course Credits
Course Credits
If you have already completed training with another RTO or have evidence of equivalent studies, we can grant you credit towards your course for applicable units of competency. Students can submit a Credit Application Form as part of their enrolment.
- Pathways & Outcomes
Pathways & Outcomes
The FNS20120 Certificate II in Financial Services gives students a strong foundation for entry level work and further study. It can be a great first step towards roles such as:-
Customer Service Officer
-
Bank Teller or Branch Assistant
-
Administration Assistant
-
Accounts Assistant
Students also finish with practical money skills they’ll use for life, from budgeting and managing credit to understanding tax. It’s an excellent pathway into the BSB30120 Certificate III in Business, the BSB50120 Diploma of Business, or further study in finance, accounting or commerce. -
- Your Trainer/Facilitator
Your Trainer/Facilitator

This course was developed by Kate Taylor, Founder of Get Set Education. She’s worked across various roles in business, education, and training for 10+ years, including high school and university education. Kate is an expert in providing great quality education materials and hands-on support to teachers and trainers.
More About This Course
Want to learn more about this course and what it’s like to study through Get Set Education? Download course outlines and student handbooks via the Resources page, or explore our Knowledgebase.


