Applied Payroll - Micro Credential Course

Applied Payroll - Micro Credential Course

Applied Payroll - Micro Credential Course

The Applied Payroll course provides participants with knowledge of the legislative Acts which govern payroll processing in New Zealand, including: the Holidays Act 2003, the Employment Relations Act 2000, KiwiSaver Act 2006, Tax Administration Act 1994 and other legislative Acts.

Important notice:

If you are enrolled in this programme you will be required to be available to complete three online open book tests at the following times:

A1 test (25%) Thursday 30 July 11.50am – 1.00pm

A2 test (35%) Thursday 20 August  11.20am – 1.00pm

A3 exam (40%) Thursday 17 September starts at 9am (3-4 hours)

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Key Details
Invercargill / Hyflex
Qualification:
Short Course
Level:
5
Duration:

12 weeks

Every Thursday 9.00am – 1.00pm 

Study Modes:
Onsite or Flexible Distance
Dates:

2026 Semester 1: 26 February to 14 May
Fees:

This programme is eligible for the Zero Fees Scheme.

  • NO tutorial fees
  • Direct material costs: $563.50 (GST inclusive).

Payroll is a complex, highly legislated and business-critical service line. The importance of understanding the fundamentals is vital to minimise risk to business owners.

The objective of this training is to provide participants with in-depth payroll foundation training. After completing the payroll training, participants should be able to apply the learning in a real-office environment.

  • Holidays Act 2003 – Brief Overview 
  • Employee records and the Privacy Act - Best Practice
  • Timesheets
  • Collective Employment
  • Agreement vs Individual
  • Employment Agreement
  • Annual Leave
  • Relevant Daily Pay and Average
  • Daily Pay
  • Bereavement, Alternative Leave,
  • Public Holiday and Sick Leave
  • Parental Leave
  • Leave Without Pay
  • Allowances and Deductions
  • Student Loan Administration
  • Child Support Administration
  • Other Deductions i.e. Court
  • Fines
  • KiwiSaver Applications
  • Termination Pay Calculations

 

Every Thursday

9:00am - 1:00pm

B2-09 Computer Lab.

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