Qualification Overview

Qualification Title Applied Payroll (Micro-credential) (Level 5)
Qualification Type Micro-credential
Level 5
Credits 15
Subject Area
  • Management and Commerce » Accountancy » Accountancy not elsewhere classified
Strategic Purpose Statement
The aims of the Applied Payroll Micro-credential are as follows:
To gain knowledge and skills that are directly relevant to be employed as a Payroll Officer;
To provide foundation level knowledge of the legislative Acts that govern payroll processing in New Zealand;
To produce professional practitioners who are well regarded by employers.
Graduate profile
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Evaluate and examine legislation relevant to processing payroll in New Zealand;
Examine and apply appropriate calculations for payroll processing;
Identify "at risk" payroll processes and practices and recommend organisational improvements.
Education pathways
N/A
Employment pathways
N/ATo find out more about employment opportunities click on the CareersNZ logo, then the provider who offers this qualification.
Entry Requirements
There are no minimum entry requirements although it is expected learners will be working in either a Payroll role or looking to seek employment in Payroll. Learners are also expected to access some learning material online therefore basic skills in computing and internet access is required.
Education Organisation No organisations currently offer this qualification.
Developed By Southern Institute of Technology
Quality Assured By New Zealand Qualifications Authority
Number 4258
Status Current
Created 2020-08-04 10:11:41.0
Next Review 2025-08-06 00:00:00.0
Content
Holidays Act 2003 - Brief Overview
Best Practice
Interpretation of timesheets
Collective Employment Agreement vs Individual Employment Agreement
Annual Leave
Relevant Daily Pay and Average Daily Pay
Bereavement, Alternate Leave, Public Holiday and Sick (BAPS) Leave
Parental Leave
Leave without pay
Allowances and Deductions
Child Support Administration
Other deductions (i.e. Court fines)
Kiwisaver Application
Termination Pay Calculations

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