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Qualification details

FNS30610 - Certificate III in Insurance Broking (Release 1)

Summary

Usage recommendation:
Superseded
Mapping:
MappingNotesDate
Is superseded by FNS30615 - Certificate III in Insurance BrokingUpdated to meet Standards for Training Packages. Packaging rules updated Elective units added to provide greater guidance and flexibility for industry 24/Mar/2015

Releases:
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(View details for release 3) 18/Jul/2013
(View details for release 2) 16/Jan/2012
1 (this release) 24/Nov/2010

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Units of competency

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FNSCUS401A - Participate in negotiationsParticipate in negotiationsSupersededN/A
FNSIBK403A - Implement an agreed insurance program for a broking clientImplement an agreed insurance program for a broking clientSupersededN/A
FNSINC301A - Work effectively in the financial services industryWork effectively in the financial services industrySupersededN/A
FNSINC402A - Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of products and services used by an organisation or sectorDevelop and maintain in-depth knowledge of products and services used by an organisation or sectorSupersededN/A
FNSASIC305A - Provide Tier 2 personal advice in general insuranceProvide Tier 2 personal advice in general insuranceSupersededN/A
FNSACC301A - Process financial transactions and extract interim reportsProcess financial transactions and extract interim reportsSupersededN/A
FNSIBK402A - Provide personal advice in general insurance broking products and services (Tier 2)Provide personal advice in general insurance broking products and services (Tier 2)SupersededN/A
BSBWOR203A - Work effectively with othersWork effectively with othersSupersededN/A
FNSIBK302A - Provide general advice in general insurance broking products and services (Tier 2)Provide general advice in general insurance broking products and services (Tier 2)SupersededN/A
FNSIBK301A - Provide insurance broking services in response to a customer enquiryProvide insurance broking services in response to a customer enquiryDeletedN/A
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Classifications

SchemeCodeClassification value
ANZSCO Identifier 552312 Insurance Consultant 
ASCO (occupation type) Identifier 3212-19 Insurance Broker 
ASCED Qualification/Course Field of Education Identifier 0811 Banking, Finance And Related Fields 
Qualification/Course Level of Education Identifier 514 Certificate III 
Taxonomy - Industry Sector N/A Insurance 
Taxonomy - Occupation N/A Insurance Broking Clerk 

Classification history

SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ANZSCO Identifier 552312 Insurance Consultant 24/Nov/2010 
ASCO (occupation type) Identifier 3212-19 Insurance Broker 24/Nov/2010 
ASCED Qualification/Course Field of Education Identifier 0811 Banking, Finance And Related Fields 24/Nov/2010 
Qualification/Course Level of Education Identifier 514 Certificate III 24/Nov/2010 
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Modification History

Not applicable.

Description

This qualification is designed to reflect the role of entry level employees carrying out work in insurance broking in a range of environments including as a member of a team in a large organisation or a small broking practice and may meet ASIC requirements for Tier 2 general insurance advice.

Possible work functions may include:

  • assisting in managing broking business on behalf of a client
  • handling customer complaints
  • responding to customer enquiries for insurance broking products and services
  • assisting a broking client with an insurance claim.

Pathways Information

Qualification Pathway 

The primary pathway from this qualification is employment in insurance broking industry in service and support roles.

This qualification is suited to an Australian Apprenticeship pathway.

A further learning pathway utilising qualifications such as FNS41710 Certificate IV in Insurance Broking would support career progression.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Employability Skills Summary

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY 

Employability Skill 

Industry /enterprise requirements for this qualification include :

Communication

  • conducting research to collect and analyse information and presenting it in report form
  • having the ability to question, clarify and evaluate information
  • possessing well-developed presentation skills with an ability to 'read' verbal and non-verbal body language
  • preparing and presenting correspondence in appropriate electronic format
  • using effective telephone techniques and having the ability to negotiate solutions with clients and colleagues within area of responsibility
  • writing in a range of styles to suit different audiences

Teamwork

  • referring matters to nominated person as required
  • working as a member of a team and applying knowledge of one's own role to achieve team goals
  • working with specialists for advice and on a referral basis

Problem solving

  • applying estimating skills in calculating finances
  • reading and understanding policy documents
  • resolving customer complaints within area of responsibility

Initiative and enterprise

  • contributing creative ideas to resolve workplace issues
  • referring non routine problems to a nominated person
  • responding to changing situations in the workplace

Planning and organising

  • contributing to the planning process by researching and validating information relating to claims
  • processing routine documents and maintaining files, managing information and scheduling and coordinating competing tasks

Self-management

  • managing own time and priorities and dealing with contingencies
  • operating within codes of ethics, codes of professional conduct, legislation and regulations
  • taking responsibility as required by work role and ensuring all organisational policies and procedures are followed

Learning

  • acquiring and applying knowledge of products, services and organisational policies and procedures
  • asking questions to clarify instructions
  • seeking advice on technical issues
  • using online help and manuals to solve basic technology problems

Technology

  • operating organisational business or records system
  • using business technology such as computers, and word processing and document management software
  • using databases, record system and workflow packages

Packaging Rules

Packaging Rules 

12 units  must be achieved.

6 core units 

plus 6 elective units 

  • selecting the identified elective unit/s * could meet ASIC accreditation requirements for providing financial product advice - conditions relating to ASIC accreditation should be obtained from ASIC
  • A maximum of 4 of the elective units must be selected from Group A
  • A maximum of 2 electives may be selected from units aligned to Certificate III qualifications in any endorsed Training Package or accredited course
  • One (1) elective may be selected from units aligned to Certificate II qualifications in any endorsed Training Package or accredited course

Elective units must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and the qualification level. The elective bank comprises recommended units for those wishing to work in insurance broking support roles.

Units selected from other Training Packages or accredited courses must not duplicate units selected from or available within the FNS10 Financial Services or BSB07 Business Services Training Packages.

Core units of competency :

  • FNSINC301A Work effectively in the financial services industry
  • FNSIBK301A Provide insurance broking services in response to a customer enquiry
  • FNSIBK401A Research and analyse client and industry information for a broking risk assessment
  • FNSIBK402A Provide personal advice in general insurance broking products and services (Tier 2)
  • FNSIBK403A Implement an agreed insurance program for a broking client
  • FNSIBK404A Provide a claims service to an insurance broking client

Group A 

  • BSBCMM201A Communicate in the workplace
  • BSBCMM301A Process customer complaints
  • BSBWOR203A Work effectively with others
  • FNSACC301A Process financial transactions and extract interim reports
  • FNSCUS401A Participate in negotiations
  • FNSINC402A Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of products and services used by an organisation or sector
  • FNSASIC304A Provide Tier 2 general advice in general insurance *
  • FNSASIC305A Provide Tier 2 personal advice in general insurance *
  • FNSIBK302A Provide general advice in general insurance broking products and services (Tier 2)*