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Qualification details

FNS51815 - Diploma of Financial Services (Release 4)

Summary

Usage recommendation:
Superseded
Mapping:
MappingNotesDate
Supersedes and is equivalent to FNS51811 - Diploma of Financial ServicesUpdated to meet Standards for Training Packages. 24/Mar/2015
Is superseded by FNS51820 - Diploma of Financial ServicesSupersedes and is not equivalent to FNS51815 Diploma of Financial Services. 30/Jun/2020

Releases:
ReleaseRelease date
4 (this release) 13/Feb/2018
(View details for release 3) 14/Jan/2016
(View details for release 2) 22/Apr/2015
(View details for release 1) 25/Mar/2015


Units of competency

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FNSSAM503 - Monitor market opportunitiesMonitor market opportunitiesCurrentElective
FNSSAM502 - Assess market needsAssess market needsSupersededElective
FNSSAM501 - Apply advanced selling techniques to selling of financial products and servicesApply advanced selling techniques to selling of financial products and servicesSupersededElective
FNSRSK601 - Develop and implement risk mitigation planDevelop and implement risk mitigation planSupersededElective
FNSRSK502 - Assess risksAssess risksSupersededElective
FNSRSK501 - Undertake risk identificationUndertake risk identificationSupersededElective
FNSORG508 - Analyse and comment on management reportsAnalyse and comment on management reportsCurrentElective
FNSORG507 - Manage client service and business informationManage client service and business informationCurrentElective
FNSORG506 - Prepare financial forecasts and projectionsPrepare financial forecasts and projectionsCurrentElective
FNSORG505 - Prepare financial reports to meet statutory requirementsPrepare financial reports to meet statutory requirementsSupersededElective
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Classifications

SchemeCodeClassification value
ANZSCO Identifier 222311 Financial Investment Adviser 
ASCED Qualification/Course Field of Education Identifier 0811 Banking, Finance And Related Fields 
Qualification/Course Level of Education Identifier 421 Diploma 
Taxonomy - Industry Sector N/A Local Government Administration,Broking,Financial Services,Customer Service 
Taxonomy - Occupation N/A Customer Service Manager (Financial Services),Finance Sector Supervisor 

Classification history

SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ANZSCO Identifier 222311 Financial Investment Adviser 30/Jul/2015 
ASCED Qualification/Course Field of Education Identifier 0811 Banking, Finance And Related Fields 30/Jul/2015 
Qualification/Course Level of Education Identifier 421 Diploma 25/Mar/2015 
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Modification History

Release 

Comments 

Release 4

This version released with FNS Financial Services Training Package version 3.0

Release 4 created to update elective unit list

Release 3

This version released with FNS Financial Services Training Package version 2.0

Release 3 created to correct typographical error

Release 2

This version released with FNS Financial Services Training Package version 1.1

Release 2 created to correct typographical error

Release 1

This Qualification first released with FNS Financial Services Training Package version 1.0

Qualification Description

This qualification is designed to provide a general purpose pathway into the financial services industries. It is also intended to provide an effective development option for those candidates for whom the specialist qualification pathways in the Financial Services Training Package are not yet appropriate. Individuals in these roles apply solutions to a range of often complex problems, and analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources. They apply initiative to plan, coordinate and evaluate their own work and provide guidance to others or teams within defined guidelines.

Licensing/Regulatory Information  

No licensing or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication. However, some units will specify relevant licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements that impact on the unit. Refer to the FNS Implementation Guide Companion Volume for guidance on requirements.

Entry Requirements

Nil.

Packaging Rules

Total number of units = 10 

1 core units  plus

9 elective  units

The elective units consist of:

  • 7 from the electives below or any Diploma qualification in the FNS Financial Services Training Package (5 units must have FNS code).

Of the remaining 2 units:

  • up to 2 may be from the electives
  • up to 2 may be from a Certificate IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma qualification in any currently endorsed training package or accredited course.

The elective units chosen must be relevant to the work outcome and meet local industry needs.

Note: Where the packaging of this qualification meets the rules of a specialist qualification at this level, then the specialist qualification and not the generic qualification must be awarded. This includes where applicable, any entry requirements.

Core Units 

FNSINC401 Apply principles of professional practice to work in the financial services industry

Elective Units 

Group A 

Financial services  

FNSBNK501 Manage banking and service strategy for small business customers

FNSBNK502 Manage services in a Business Transaction Centre

FNSBNK503 Provide business advisory services within a financial services context

FNSCRD503 Promote understanding of the role and effective use of consumer credit

FNSCRD504 Manage the credit relationship

FNSCRD505 Respond to corporate insolvency situations

FNSCUS502 Monitor client requirements

FNSCUS503 Review business performance

FNSCUS504 Manage premium customer relationships

FNSCUS505 Determine client requirements and expectations

FNSCUS506 Record and implement client instructions

FNSFLT501 Assist customers to budget and manage own finances

FNSFLT502 Facilitate customer awareness of the Australian financial system and markets

FNSFLT503 Promote basic financial literacy skills

FNSFLT504 Facilitate customer understanding of personal financial statements

FNSFLT505 Facilitate customer or employee understanding of superannuation as an investment tool

FNSFMK501 Analyse financial markets and information

FNSFMK505 Comply with financial services legislation and industry codes of practice

FNSFMK509 Process transaction documentation

FNSFMK510 Prepare trading strategies for clients

FNSIAD501 Provide appropriate services, advice and products to clients

FNSIAD502 Provide appropriate and timely information and advice to clients

FNSINC402 Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of products and services used by an organisation or sector

FNSINC501 Conduct product research to support recommendations

FNSINC503 Identify situations requiring complex ethical decision making

FNSINC504 Apply ethical frameworks and principles to make and act upon decisions

FNSORG501 Develop and manage a budget

FNSORG502 Develop and monitor policy and procedures

FNSORG503 Develop a resource plan

FNSORG504 Monitor and supervise work practices to meet financial services regulatory requirements

FNSORG505 Prepare financial reports to meet statutory requirements

FNSORG506 Prepare financial forecasts and projections

FNSORG507 Manage client service and business information

FNSORG508 Analyse and comment on management reports

FNSRSK501 Undertake risk identification

FNSRSK502 Assess risks

FNSRSK601 Develop and implement risk mitigation plan

FNSSAM501 Apply advanced selling techniques to selling of financial products and services

FNSSAM502 Assess market needs

FNSSAM503 Monitor market opportunities

Group B 

Imported units 

BSBCNV501 Take instructions in relation to a transaction

BSBCNV502 Read and interpret a legal document and provide advice

BSBCNV503 Analyse and interpret legal requirements for a transaction

BSBCOM501 Identify and interpret compliance requirements

BSBCOM503 Develop processes for the management of breaches in compliance requirements

BSBCUS501 Manage a quality customer service

BSBHRM506 Manage recruitment selection and induction processes

BSBINN502 Build and sustain an innovative work environment

BSBLEG513 Apply legal principles in corporations law matters

BSBMKG501 Identify and evaluate marketing opportunities

BSBMGT502 Manage people performance

BSBMGT516 Facilitate continuous improvement

BSBMGT517 Manage operational plan

BSBSLS502 Lead and manage a sales team

BSBPMG521 Manage project integration

BSBPMG517 Manage project risk

BSBPMG522 Undertake project work

BSBSUS501 Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability

BSBWHS507 Contribute to managing WHS information systems

BSBWHS503 Contribute to the systematic management of WHS risk

BSBWHS504 Manage WHS risks

BSBWOR501 Manage personal work priorities and professional development

Qualification Mapping Information

Code and title  

current version 

Code and title 

previous version 

Comments 

Equivalence status 

FNS51815 Diploma of Financial Services (Release 4)

FNS51815 Diploma of Financial Services (Release 3)

Updates to unit elective list

Equivalent qualification

Links

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