The 11319NAT Graduate Diploma of Restructuring, Insolvency, and Turnaround is Australia’s most comprehensive accredited course for professionals seeking to advance their careers in this dynamic and high-demand field. Building on ARITA’s longstanding reputation for excellence, this course equips students with the specialised knowledge and practical skills needed to lead and advise on complex restructuring and insolvency engagements with confidence.

The inclusion of the ARITA Advanced Certification units in this qualification ensures that ARITA continues to meet the high expectations of industry stakeholders while offering students an accessible entry point into postgraduate education.

 

 

 

Course structure

The course offers unparalleled practicality, flexibility and depth, combining the two units from the renowned ARITA Advanced Certification with three additional units to deliver a well-rounded Graduate Diploma:


ARITA Advanced Certification units

The course structure includes the following two units of competency that provide an early exit point for students who intend to apply for registration as a Liquidator or Trustee or the ARITA membership.


This unit covers 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. 

This unit ensures a solid understanding of Australia’s formal insolvency regime for both corporates and individuals as well as building an understanding of the complicated issue of insolvency and trusts.

* Requires unit NAT11319801 as a prerequisite.

Additional Units


This unit covers the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to lead and advise on restructuring and turnaround strategies.

* Requires unit NAT11319801 as a prerequisite.
^ Subject to enrolments

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to analyse and lead organisational transformation and learning for strategic outcomes.

^ Subject to enrolments.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to lead the development of financial strategy for an organisation or work area. It covers the use and interpretation of financial information to support business decision making, analysis and enterprise planning. 

^ Subject to enrolments.

To achieve the qualification 11319NAT Graduate Diploma of Restructuring, Insolvency and Turnaround, students must successfully complete all five (5) units of competency: 3 core units + 2 electives.

Where the full course is not completed, a VET Statement of Attainment will be issued for each unit successfully completed.

Duration

Each unit consists of 12 structured weeks of training, delivered within a five (5) month period. This overall timeframe includes enrolment, pre-commencement activities, scheduled breaks, post-training, and reassessment.


Delivery mode

The course is delivered in a blended learning environment, including: 

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

Who should do this qualification?

This course is for restructuring, insolvency and turnaround professionals looking to:

  • Fast-track their career progression.
  • Build deep technical expertise with practical, real-world application.
  • Gain the leading specialist qualification in restructuring, insolvency and turnaround.
  • Meet the education requirement to apply* to become a Registered Liquidator or Registered Trustee.
  • Meet the education requirement to apply* for ARITA professional membership.

*Meeting the education requirement does not guarantee approval of registration as Registered Liquidator, Registered Trustee and/or ARITA professional member. All applications are assessed against the full set of eligibility criteria.

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the 11319NAT Graduate Diploma of Restructuring, Insolvency and Turnaround, graduates will be able to:

  • Demonstrate advanced and integrated knowledge of restructuring, insolvency and turnaround principles, including their theoretical underpinnings and practical application in professional settings.
  • Interpret and apply complex legal and regulatory frameworks, exercising sound judgement in insolvency-related matters within dynamic legislative and commercial environments.
  • Critically analyse and evaluate restructuring and turnaround strategies, using evidence-based approaches to develop innovative, ethical and commercially viable solutions to complex problems.
  • Communicate and collaborate effectively across disciplines, drawing on the diverse perspectives and specialised expertise of accountants, lawyers, advisers and financiers in the restructuring and insolvency profession.
  • Apply knowledge and skills to meet professional, legislative and regulatory requirements, including those relevant to future registration as a Registered Liquidator and/or Registered Trustee.

 

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 fields of Accounting, Business and/or Law AND
• Currently be employed in the Restructuring, Insolvency and Turnaround industry

Recommended entry requirements

Applicants are best equipped to achieve the course outcomes if they have:

  • As a minimum, language, literacy and numeracy skills that are equivalent to Level 5 of the Australian Core Skill Framework. Details can be found here.
  • A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in insolvency
  • 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. 
You can purchase your subscription during Stage 1 of the enrolment process.


Start Your Journey

Earning the 11319NAT Graduate Diploma of Restructuring, Insolvency, and Turnaround demonstrates your commitment to professional excellence and positions you as a leader in your field.

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Not quite ready for this course?

If you are looking to strengthen your foundations before enrolling in the 11319NAT Graduate Diploma of Restructuring, Insolvency and Turnaround, ARITA’s professional development training are a great way to begin:

Find out more about ARITA’s professional development offerings.