Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 2 |
Advice relating to regulatory requirements removed from the qualification and reference made to the regulator and Regulatory advice held on the IBSA website. |
Release 1 |
This Qualification first released with FNS10 Financial Services Training Package version 1.0. |
Description
This qualification is designed for individuals in anti-money laundering and counter terrorism financing (AML/CTF) job roles. It establishes benchmark standards for technical AML/CTF knowledge and practice to improve the quality and effectiveness of the AML/CTF regime in Australia.
The AML/CTF Act covers the financial sector, gambling sector and bullion dealing and any other professionals or businesses that provide particular 'designated services'. The AML/CTF Act imposes a number of obligations on businesses when they provide these designated services. These obligations include:
- customer due diligence:
- identification
- verification of identity
- ongoing monitoring of transactions
- reporting:
- suspicious matters
- threshold transactions
- international funds transfer instructions
- record keeping
- establishing and maintaining an AML/CTF program.
Pathways Information
Pathways into the qualification
The primary pathway from this qualification is employment in financial services or related industry organisations where anti-money laundering and counter terrorism financing legislation applies.
Pathways from the qualification
A further learning pathway utilising qualifications such as:
- Advanced Diploma of Financial Licensing Management
- Advanced Diploma of Financial Risk Management
or other specialisations and/or study in relevant higher education programs would support career progression.
Learners should establish relevant qualifications and any credit arrangements that may apply in order to make appropriate elective choices in this qualification.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Work functions in the occupational areas where this qualification may be used are subject to regulatory requirements. You should refer to the IBSA website (www.ibsa.org.au under Training Packages/Industry) or the relevant regulator for specific guidance on requirements.
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Summary
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Employability Skill |
Industry /enterprise requirements for this qualification include : |
Communication |
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Problem solving |
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Initiative and enterprise |
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Planning and organising |
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Self-management |
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Learning |
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Packaging Rules
Packaging Rules
13 units of competency must be achieved:
9 core units
plus4 elective units .
1 elective units must be selected from the elective units listed below.
The remaining 2 elective units may be selected from the elective units listed below, any endorsed Training Package or accredited course. These elective units may be selected from a Diploma qualification.
Only 1 elective unit may be selected from Group A .
Elective units must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and the qualification level.
Core units of competency :
- BSBCOM503B Develop processes for the management of breaches in compliance requirements
- BSBCOM602B Develop and create compliance requirements
- FNSFMK505A Comply with financial services legislation, industry and industry codes of practice
- FNSINC402A Develop and maintain in depth knowledge of products and services used by an organisation or sector
- FNSORG502A Develop and monitor policy and procedures
- FNSRSK501A Undertake risk identification
- FNSRSK502A Assess risks
- PSPREG417A Undertake compliance audits
- PSPREG502A Coordinate investigation processes
Elective units of competency :
Group A
- FNSRSK601A Develop and implement risk mitigation plan
- FNSRSK602A Determine and manage risk exposure strategies
Group B (General)
- BSBINM401A Implement workplace information system
- BSBOHS303B Contribute to OHS hazard identification and risk assessment
- BSBRES401A Analyse and present research information
- BSBRKG404A Monitor and maintain records in an online environment
- BSBSUS501A Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability
- FNSINC601A Apply economic principles to work in the financial services industry
- PSPFRAU502B Anticipate and detect possible fraud activity
- PSPFRAU504B Conduct fraud risk assessments
- PSPFRAU505B Develop fraud control plans