Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 2 |
This version first released with FNS Financial Services Training Package version 5.0. Update imported units: Qualification outcomes remain unchanged. |
Release 1 |
This Qualification first released with FNS10 Financial Services Training Package version 2.0. Replaced BSBOHS303B Contribute to OHS hazard identification and risk assessment with BSBOHS201A Participate in OHS processes. This is considered a more appropriate unit for this qualification. Replaces FNS40910 Certificate IV in Superannuation. |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who use a developed skills and knowledge base in a variety of contexts in the superannuation industry. It involves applying solutions to a defined range of superannuation problems, and analysing and evaluating information from a variety of relevant sources. Possible work functions may include:
- administering income streams
- assisting with meeting industry compliance requirements
- establishing and maintaining employer accounts
- processing benefits claims and payments.
Pathways Information
Pathways from the qualification
The primary pathway from this qualification is employment in roles in a superannuation fund
such as:
- a team member or leader in a large organisation
- an outsourced service provider
A further learning pathway utilising qualifications such as Diploma of Superannuation would support career progression.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
There is no direct link between this qualification and licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements. However, where required, a unit of competency will specify relevant licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements that impact on the unit.
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Summary
The following table contains a summary of the employability skills required by industry for this qualification. The employability skills facets described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on qualification packaging options.
Employability Skill |
Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include: |
Communication |
|
Teamwork |
|
Problem solving |
|
Initiative and enterprise |
|
Planning and organising |
|
Self-management |
|
Learning |
|
Technology |
|
Packaging Rules
13 units must be achieved.
3 core units
plus 10 elective units
5 elective units must be selected from Group A .
A further 3 elective units must be selected from Group A or B.
The remaining 2 elective units may be selected from the elective units listed below, any endorsed Training Package or accredited course. Elective units may be selected from a Certificate IV qualification; 1 elective unit may be selected from a Certificate III qualification.
Elective units must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and the qualification level.
Core units of competency:
- FNSCUS402A Resolve disputes
- FNSINC401A Apply principles of professional practice to work in the financial services industry
- BSBOHS201A Participate in OHS processes
Elective units of competency:
Group A (superannuation)
- FNSSUP301A Process superannuation fund payments
- FNSSUP401A Process complex superannuation benefit or insurance claim
- FNSSUP402A Assist in meeting superannuation compliance requirements
- FNSSUP403A Administer retirement income streams
- FNSSUP404A Establish and customise complex employer accounts
- FNSSUP405A Implement fund review practices
- FNSSUP406A Establish and maintain fund or plan
- FNSSUP407A Assess complex superannuation benefit or insurance claim
- FNSSUP508A Provide effective information to members
Group B (General)
- FNSINC402A Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of products and services used by an organisation or sector
- FNSSMS401A Process self-managed superannuation contribution
- BSBATSIW416C Obtain and manage consultancy services
- BSBCCO405A Survey stakeholders to gather and record information
- BSBCUS301B Deliver and monitor a service to customers
- BSBCUS403B Implement customer service standards
- BSBITS401B Maintain business technology
- BSBSUS301A Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices