Applied Payroll (Micro-credential)

The Applied Payroll (Micro-credential) 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.

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Invercargill
Campus
Invercargill / Hyflex
Qualification
Short Course
Level
5
Credits
None
Duration

12 weeks

Every Thursday 9.00am – 1.00pm 

Dates
TBC
Fees
This programme qualifies for SIT Zero Fees. Terms and Conditions apply. Click here for more information.
Tuition Fees

Zero tuition fees

Direct Material Costs

$608.50 (incl. GST)

International Fees

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Course Outline

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.

Course Content
  • 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

 

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