This page is updated when information changes, but it's always best to talk to your training provider to confirm course details before you enrol.
Overview
This qualification reflects roles in a range of financial services and other industry enterprises requiring well-developed skills and a broad knowledge base of the credit-management sector. Individuals in these roles have autonomy in performing technical operations, apply solutions to a range of often complex problems, and analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources. They apply initiative to plan, coordinate and evaluate their own work and provide guidance to others.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations
Work functions in the occupational areas where this qualification is used may be subject to regulatory requirements. Refer to the relevant regulator for specific guidance on requirements.
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Financial help
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Government funding is not available for this course.
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Cost
Course costs can vary by provider and location. Ask your training provider for a cost estimate.
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VET Student Loans are not available
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You may need to pay for equipment or materials.
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On-the-job training
- Completing this course through a traineeship can help you to learn the skills you need.
This traineeship is available:
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Entry requirements
This course doesn't have any entry requirements. It could be a good starting point for your career.
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Duration
You complete this course when you’ve learned the skills, not after a set amount of time. The times shown are estimates.
- Through traineeship:
2 years - Qualification only:
1–2 years
- Through traineeship:
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Delivery options
You may be able to access this training in these ways:
Course content
This course is made up of units.
All courses have core units—these are mandatory for completing the course. Most courses also have elective units, which you can choose from to suit your needs and interests. Not all training providers offer every elective, so check with your provider to find out which electives they can offer you.
For more information about course content, talk to your training provider or visit the National Training Register.
| Unit | Unit type |
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| Conduct individual work within a compliance framework | Core |
| Conduct work according to professional practices in the financial services industry | Core |
| Develop, implement and monitor policy and procedures | Core |
| Identify and manage credit risk | Core |
| Manage business risk | Core |
| Respond to corporate insolvency situations | Core |
| Respond to personal insolvency situations | Core |
| Apply ethical frameworks and principles to make and act upon decisions | Elective |
| Apply principles of trust accounting | Elective |
| Assess complex loans | Elective |
| Communicate with influence | Elective |
| Determine client financial requirements and expectations | Elective |
| Develop and implement business plans | Elective |
| Develop and implement risk mitigation plan | Elective |
| Develop critical thinking in others | Elective |
| Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability | Elective |
| Establish and manage outsourced services | Elective |
| Identify and apply complex ethical decision making to workplace situations | Elective |
| Identify and manage individuals experiencing hardship | Elective |
| Lead and manage organisational change | Elective |
| Lead team effectiveness | Elective |
| Manage client service and business information | Elective |
| Manage factoring and invoice discounting arrangements | Elective |
| Manage organisational customer service | Elective |
| Manage overdue customer accounts | Elective |
| Manage people performance | Elective |
| Manage personal and professional development | Elective |
| Manage premium customer relationships | Elective |
| Promote client understanding of the role and effective use of consumer credit | Elective |
| Provide leadership across the organisation | Elective |
| Utilise the legal process to recover outstanding debt | Elective |
| Work within compliance frameworks | Elective |
Job prospects
The Diploma of Credit Management sets you up for roles like these, but the skills you learn could take you even further.
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Finance Manager
ANZSCO 132211
Plan, organise, control and supervise all the financial and accounting activities within an organisation.
Recommended education level:
Bachelor degree or higher -
Financial Investment Manager
ANZSCO 222312
Manage sums of money and assets on behalf of others; invest funds to bring financial returns for clients.
Recommended education level:
Bachelor degree or higher -
Credit and Loans Officer
ANZSCO 552211
Credit and Loans Officers analyse, evaluate and process credit and loan applications.
Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV
Training providers delivering Diploma of Credit Management
It's a good idea to research multiple training providers to make sure you're getting the right training for you.
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Australian Institute of Credit Management (RTO code 6263)
Contact this provider
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Institute of Strategic Management (RTO code 91485)
Contact this provider
How to enrol in this course
To enrol, choose a training provider that offers this course. You can see provider details on this page.
When you find one that you think suits you, visit their website or contact them directly to confirm details like start dates, fees, funding, delivery locations and delivery options.
The provider will guide you through the enrolment process.
How do apprenticeships and traineeships work?
Apprenticeships and traineeships let you combine hands-on work experience with training. You’ll gain job-ready skills and earn an income while you complete a qualification.
As an apprentice or a trainee, you work with an employer while completing your training. Most of your time is spent learning on the job, with some classroom or online training to support the skills you're developing in the workplace.
For some jobs, you may need to do an apprenticeship or traineeship before you are allowed to work as a qualified tradesperson. For example, you need to do an apprenticeship if you want to work as a licensed electrician.
Find out more about apprenticeships and traineeships.
See more information about the apprenticeship or traineeship you’re interested in pursuing on the Queensland Training Information Service.
How long will this course take?
This course is competency-based training, which means you progress as you demonstrate your skills and knowledge, rather than in a set amount of time.
The duration shown here is an estimate for full-time study based on how long most people take to complete the course. You may finish earlier than other people, or it may take you a bit longer.
If you’ve already completed training or have worked in a relevant area, you could get credits or recognition of prior learning. This can reduce the training you need to complete a qualification, which could reduce the time needed for training.
Duration for apprenticeships and traineeships
Apprenticeships and traineeships take longer than doing the qualification on its own, but you learn valuable hands-on skills.
For some jobs, you may need to do an apprenticeship or traineeship before you are allowed to work as a qualified tradesperson. For example, you need to do an apprenticeship if you want to work as a licensed electrician.
Learn about how courses are delivered
Different courses have different delivery options. Consider your needs when you’re researching courses. Some courses may be delivered entirely online or partially online. Others may be delivered in a classroom.
Some courses, like those delivered through apprenticeships and traineeships, are mostly based in the workplace but with some classroom or online study.
If a certain type of delivery is important to you, talk to your provider before you enrol to make sure they offer that delivery option.
How to reduce the cost of your course
There are lots of ways you can reduce the cost of your course.
- The government could partly or fully cover the cost of your course. See information about financial help and government funding on this page.
- The government also offers funding for some costs related to your course.
- If you’ve already completed training or have worked in a relevant area, you could get a cost credit or recognition of prior learning. This can reduce the training you need to complete a qualification, which could reduce the cost.
Learn about financial help and government funding
The main cost of training is usually the course fees, which vary depending on things like which course and training provider you choose.
You may be able to get your training for free or at a reduced cost, or you could get help with paying for training-related costs. You can also pay for some courses with a VET Student Loan.
Find out more about getting help paying for your training or check if you're eligible.
What are entry requirements?
Some courses have conditions you need to meet before you can enrol in the course. They help make sure you have the right background or skills for the training.
Entry requirements might include a certain education level, skills or knowledge, work status, or experience.