Data Entry Clerk Courses

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What does a Data Entry Clerk do?

Data Entry Clerks input data into spreadsheets, databases, and specialist software programs. They are employed in all industries and work sectors to enter customer and sales information into the company CRM, process debtors/creditors, and maintain databases of financial records, students, inventory, company assets.

As a Data Entry Clerk you will be collating and filing source documents, ensuring the integrity of data through back-ups and security tests, running reports for senior analysts and managers, resolving discrepancies, and following up missing information. The focus of your job is fast keyboarding and accurate data processing.

Data Entry Clerk Courses

There are 9 courses available for people who want to become a Data Entry Clerk.

BSB10115
Certificate I in Business

Campus / Distance

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ICT10115
Certificate I in Information, Digital Media and Technology

Distance

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BSB20115
Certificate II in Business

Campus / Distance / Online

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ICT20115
Certificate II in Information, Digital Media and Technology

Distance

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FNS30317
Certificate III in Accounts Administration

Campus / Distance / Online

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BSB30115
Certificate III in Business

Campus / Distance / Online

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BSB30415
Certificate III in Business Administration

Campus / Distance / Online

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BSB30915
Certificate III in Business Administration (Education)

Online

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10585NAT
Certificate III in Career Advancement

Online

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How much do Data Entry Clerks earn?

In Australia, a full time Data Entry Clerk generally earns $1,035 per week ($53,820 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience can you expect a higher salary than people who are new to the industry.

What are the job opportunities for Data Entry Clerks?

There are almost 40,000 Data Entry Clerks employed in Australia right now with opportunities expected to grow strongly over the next 5 years. Data Entry Clerks work in all industries and employment sectors, often employed by big business and government organisations.

Source: Australian Government Job Outlook 2020

How do I become a Data Entry Clerk?

You can get started as a Data Entry Clerk with the Certificate III in Business Administration which develops your keyboarding and data entry skills. The course takes 6-12 months to complete. Vendor qualifications in various Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel, Access) may also be helpful.

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Job Pathways

Here are some potential career pathways within business administration. Click on the occupation for information on the course you should enrol in to start your journey.

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Sourced from The Australian Apprenticeships & Traineeships Information Service (aapathways.com.au) funded by the Australian Government Department of Education and Training and MySkills.gov.au.