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Unit of competency details

FNSSUP508 - Provide effective information to members (Release 1)

Summary

Usage recommendation:
Superseded
Mapping:
MappingNotesDate
Supersedes and is equivalent to FNSSUP508A - Provide effective information to membersUpdated to meet Standards for Training Packages 24/Mar/2015
Is superseded by and equivalent to FNSSUP518 - Provide information to superannuation fund members in writing 03/Nov/2020

Releases:
ReleaseRelease date
1 1 (this release) 25/Mar/2015


Classifications

SchemeCodeClassification value
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 080501 Sales  

Classification history

SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 080501 Sales  30/Jul/2015 
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Unit of competency

Modification History

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with FNS Financial Services Training Package Version 1.0.

Application

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to clarify requirements, obtain and produce relevant superannuation information in a suitable format, and distribute to members.

It applies to individuals who undertake research and use organisational skills to produce logically structured and accurate information that meets organisational quality and compliance requirements.

Work functions in the occupational areas where this unit may be used are subject to regulatory requirements. Refer to the FNS Implementation Guide Companion Volume or the relevant regulator for specific guidance on requirements.

Unit Sector

Superannuation

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Clarify requirements for information

1.1 Clarify and confirm all sources of information, format requirements, preparation timelines and budget within organisation

1.2 Determine trustee and relevant statutory requirements, and incorporate into documentation

2. Obtain relevant information

2.1 Identify sources of current, sufficiently comprehensive and detailed information relevant to requirements

2.2 Collate data and process to produce information in useable form

3. Produce information in suitable format

3.1 Correctly assess significance and implications of relevant factors and incorporate into documentation

3.2 Produce documentation in manner that allows useful deductions and inferences to be drawn

3.3 Select media, language and form of presentation based on suitability for intended audience

3.4 Present information comprehensively, accurately, concisely and in plain English using company format

3.5 Distribute all draft information to relevant specialists to ensure all legal, financial and other data is pertinent and accurate

4. Distribute information

4.1 Distribute information to members within required timeframes and after verification

4.2 Design and implement systems to record distribution and responses

Foundation Skills

This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.

Skill 

Performance Criteria 

Description 

Reading

1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1

  • Researches, analyses and consolidates information and data from a range of sources to determine content requirements

Writing

1.1, 2.2, 3.1-3.5

  • Produces high level, accurate information in logically structured documents using organisational formats
  • Uses clear language, and terminology and concepts appropriate for the audience to ensure clarity of meaning

Oral Communication

1.1, 3.4, 3.5

  • Uses active listening and questioning to confirm and clarify requirements

Numeracy

1.1, 3.2, 3.4

  • Uses mathematical problem-solving techniques to check data and financial information, and to plan timelines and sequence work

Navigate the world of work

3.5, 4.2

  • Takes full responsibility for following policies, procedures and legislative requirements, and identifies organisational implications of new legislation or regulation
  • Modifies or develops organisational policy and procedures to comply with legislative requirements and organisational goals

Interact with others

3.5, 4.1

  • Selects and uses appropriate conventions and protocols when communicating with stakeholders in a range of work contexts
  • Implements strategies to build rapport and foster strong relationships with a diverse range of colleagues and clients

Get the work done

1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1-3.3, 4.2

  • Accepts responsibility for planning and sequencing complex tasks and workload, negotiating key aspects with others and taking into account capabilities, efficiencies and effectiveness
  • Monitors progress of plans and schedules, and reviews and changes as required
  • Makes critical decisions quickly and intuitively in complex situations, taking into consideration a range of variables
  • Uses a range of digitally based technologies to enter, access or update information to achieve required outcomes

Unit Mapping Information

Code and title 

current version 

Code and title 

previous version 

Comments 

Equivalence status 

FNSSUP508 Provide effective information to members

FNSSUP508A Provide effective information to members

Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages

Equivalent unit

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c7200cc8-0566-4f04-b76f-e89fd6f102fe

 

Assessment requirements

Modification History

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with FNS Financial Services Training Package Version 1.0.

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

  • clarify information format requirements, preparation timelines and budgets
  • obtain relevant information related to member accounts
  • produce information in a suitable format to clarify and present fund information in a clear and concise manner
  • distribute information using appropriate methods.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

Knowledge Evidence

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

  • describe a range of planning and organising techniques and tools
  • identify sources of research information and specialist advice
  • outline the key features of the structure and procedures of the superannuation industry and funds
  • describe suitable formats for information for people with specific needs such as:
  • larger font for older people
  • translated into a range of community languages.

Assessment Conditions

Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in the superannuation field of work and include access to:

  • common office equipment, technology, software and consumables
  • organisational financial records
  • organisational policy and procedures.

Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c7200cc8-0566-4f04-b76f-e89fd6f102fe