NAT11319801
Analyse and advise on restructuring, insolvency and turnaround options 

Core unit of the 11319NAT Graduate Diploma of Restructuring, Insolvency and Turnaround


This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to apply the principles and practices of insolvency law in Australia, focusing on restructuring, insolvency, and turnaround strategies.

It includes understanding legal frameworks, practical applications in various scenarios, financial analysis for insolvency assessment, consideration and applicability of the Personal Property Securities Act (2009) and ethical considerations in insolvency practice.  It requires the ability to analyse, advise, determine, develop and lead restructuring, insolvency and turnaround options.

This core unit, when combined with NAT11319802 Lead and manage insolvency outcomes, meets the legislative education requirements for the registered liquidator and registered trustee applications*. In addition, this core unit combined with NAT11319802 Lead and manage insolvency outcomes or NAT11319803 Lead and advise on restructuring and turnaround fulfils the educational prerequisite for the ARITA Professional Membership application*. 

* Please note: completing your studies in these units does not guarantee your application will be successful.

Content

  • The context of restructuring, turnaround and insolvency in Australia
  • Introduction to the Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (Cth)
  • Professional ethics
  • Establishing solvency and insolvency
  • Introduction to corporate recovery proceedings
  • Voluntary administrations and deeds of company arrangement
  • Small business restructuring
  • Workouts and restructuring
  • Introduction to cross-border insolvency

Entry Requirements

Essential entry requirements

Applicants must:
  • Hold a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Business and/or Law AND
  • Be skilled workers in the field of Accounting, Business and/or Law AND
  • Currently employed in the Restructuring, Insolvency and Turnaround industry.

Recommended entry requirements

  •  As a minimum, language, literacy and numeracy skills must be equivalent to Level 5 of the Australian Core Skill Framework.
  • A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in the insolvency industry
  • Completed relevant training in insolvency such as, but not limited to, the ARITA Introduction to Insolvency Program or Essential Skills Courses.

Limitations to entry

This course covers detailed and complex legislation. It requires students who have sufficient maturity and work/life experience to analyse complex financial documentation and undertake financial and legal analysis. A high level of language, literacy and numeracy is required.

ARITA subscription

To enrol in this course, you must hold at least an ARITA student subscription or membership for the year of study.

2027 Enrolment Opens
mid-November 2026

Next Intake

1 March 2027
This unit is offered once a year, in Semester 1.

Duration
5 months (12 weeks structured training)

Fees
> 2027 fee TBC
> 2026 Unit fee: $3,870 (GST-free)
> 2026 ARITA student subscription: $286 (inc. GST) for the calendar year.

Delivery mode
This unit is delivered in a blended learning environment, including: 

> Structured online self-study 
> Face-to-face or online workshops
> Online tutorials

Assessments

The assessments for this unit are designed to reflect real-world professional scenarios in restructuring, insolvency and turnaround. The goal is to ensure that students can apply their knowledge in practice, not just demonstrate theoretical understanding:

Written tasks and case studies

  • These assess your ability to analyse legal, ethical and financial scenarios.
  • You’ll apply principles from legislation (e.g. Corporations Act, Bankruptcy Act), industry practice, and ARITA standards to structured problems.
  • Case studies simulate actual engagements involving distressed businesses, formal appointments, and turnaround planning.

Project-based assessments

  • Some tasks require you to produce reports, strategic plans, or communication outputs that mimic those prepared by professionals in formal insolvency roles.
  • These may involve analysis of financial documentation, preparation of restructuring advice, or compliance with regulatory frameworks.

Interactive workshops and tutorials

  • Workshops (delivered either face-to-face or online) include structured group activities, ethical discussions, and formative tasks.
  • Tutorials are used to reinforce key concepts and provide opportunities for feedback and clarification.
  • While not all workshop activities are formally assessed, they build the skills you’ll need to succeed in your summative task

You are required to complete all assessments and demonstrate all skills and knowledge satisfactorily in order to be deemed competent in this unit.

Please refer to the Student Information Guide for more information.

2026 Key dates  (2027 dates TBC)

Enrolment opens 10 November 2025
Access to training* 02 February 2026
Enrolment closes 20 February 2026
Study period starts 02 March 2026
Webinar 1 19 March 2026
Workshop 1 Week commencing 30 March 2026
Webinar 2 09 April 2026
Assessment task 1 13 April 2026
Break Week commencing 20 April 2026
Webinar 3 07 May 2026
Workshop 2 Week commencing 11 May 2026
Assessment task 2 25 May 2026
Break Week commencing 1 June 2026
Webinar 4 11 June 2026
Assessment task 3 &
Knowledge Assessment		 15 June 2026
Study period ends 30 June 2026

* Provided completion of enrolment and full payment is received.

Download the unit guide and training plan

Questions?

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