FNS10120 Certificate I in Basic Financial Literacy
Walk away with the skills to take control of your financial life — whether you're earning, spending, or saving.
This course is all about building confidence and capability — no prior knowledge needed, just a willingness to learn and take control of your financial future.
Overview
Campus Karratha | Pundulmurra (South Hedland)
When Available all year
Study Mode On Campus
Duration 1 Semester
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.
- Understand income, expenses, savings, and budgeting like a pro
- Learn how to create and manage personal budgets that actually work
- Discover how to make informed choices when shopping, comparing prices, and avoiding debt traps
- Get familiar with bank accounts, online banking, ATMs, and how to avoid sneaky fees
- Understand superannuation, and learn the basics of tax and government benefits.
- Learn how to spot scams, protect your money, and make safe financial decisions
- Build short- and long-term financial goals and learn how to achieve them step by step
- You are a high school students starting to earn or manage money
- You are returning or new to study or looking to improve financial independence
- You are a job seeker preparing for apprenticeships or vocational training
- Anyone wanting to feel more confident with everyday money matter
Select your preferred campus and apply
Available all year, 2026
Details
Course fees
| Tuition | Resource | Total fee* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | $29.40 | $43.25 | $72.65 |
| Concession | $29.40 | $43.25 | $72.65 |
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
| FNSFLT211 Develop and use personal budgets | $4.20 | $4.20 | $8.65 |
| FNSFLT212 Develop and use savings plans | $4.20 | $4.20 | $8.65 |
| FNSFLT213 Develop knowledge of debt and consumer credit | $5.25 | $5.25 | $8.65 |
| FNSFLT214 Develop knowledge of superannuation | $8.40 | $8.40 | $8.65 |
| FNSFLT216 Develop knowledge of taxation | $7.35 | $7.35 | $8.65 |
Our estimated fees are based on:
- Full time study in 2026.
- All units required to gain this qualification. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course.
- For more information regarding eligibility and fees, please visit the DTWD website.
These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you have already completed or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.
Details
Course fees
| Tuition | Resource | Total fee* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | $29.40 | $43.25 | $72.65 |
| Concession | $29.40 | $43.25 | $72.65 |
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
| FNSFLT211 Develop and use personal budgets | $4.20 | $4.20 | $8.65 |
| FNSFLT212 Develop and use savings plans | $4.20 | $4.20 | $8.65 |
| FNSFLT213 Develop knowledge of debt and consumer credit | $5.25 | $5.25 | $8.65 |
| FNSFLT214 Develop knowledge of superannuation | $8.40 | $8.40 | $8.65 |
| FNSFLT216 Develop knowledge of taxation | $7.35 | $7.35 | $8.65 |
Our estimated fees are based on:
- Full time study in 2026.
- All units required to gain this qualification. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course.
- For more information regarding eligibility and fees, please visit the DTWD website.
These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you have already completed or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.