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 flexibly reflect job roles with team and business result responsibilities in superannuation environments. At this level individuals are expected to apply specialist skills and knowledge in a range of situations to deal with complex situations and issues relating to business systems, compliance and working with trustees and/or outsourced service providers. They work across a broad range of technical or management functions with accountability for personal outputs and for team outcomes.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Work functions in the occupational areas where this qualification 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.
Entry Requirements
The entry requirement for this qualification is completion of 5 units of competency, comprising:
FNSINC402A Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of products and services used by an organisation or sector (from FNS50715 or FNS50711 Diploma of Superannuation, or equivalent)
and
4 superannuation elective units (SUP code) from:
- FNS50715 Diploma of Superannuation, or
- FNS50711 Diploma of Superannuation, or
- FNS50904 Diploma of Finance (Superannuation) (SUPR code), or equivalent.
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 12
2 core units plus
10 elective units
The elective units consist of:
- 2 from Group B
- 5 from Group A, Group B, Group C or Group D
Of the remaining 3 units:
- 3 may be from the electives below
- 2 may be from a Diploma in any endorsed training package or accredited course
- 1 may be from an Advanced Diploma in any endorsed training package or accredited course.
The elective units chosen must be relevant to the work outcome and meet local industry needs.
Units selected from other training packages or accredited courses must not duplicate units selected from or available within the Financial Services or Business Services Training Packages.
Core Units
FNSCUS601 Establish, manage and monitor key relationships
FNSINC401 Apply principles of professional practice to work in the financial services industry
Elective Units
Group A
Superannuation advice
FNSASICU503* Provide advice in superannuation
FNSCUS505 Determine client requirements and expectations
FNSCUS506 Record and implement client instructions
FNSIAD501 Provide appropriate services, advice and products to clients
FNSINC501 Conduct product research to support recommendations
Group B
Fund trustee
FNSSUP601 Liaise with and support trustees
FNSSUP602 Manage official complaints procedures and proceedings
FNSSUP603 Integrate investment strategy with fund operations
Group C
Self-managed superannuation funds
FNSSMS601 Provide advice in self-managed superannuation funds
FNSSMS602 Apply taxation requirements to advising in self-managed superannuation funds
FNSSMS603 Apply legislative and operational requirements when advising in self-managed superannuation funds
Group D
Organisational support
BSBCOM602 Develop and create compliance requirements
BSBCOM603 Plan and establish compliance management systems
BSBMGT605 Provide leadership across the organisation
FNSORG602 Develop and manage financial systems
FNSORG603 Establish and prepare operational guidelines in a financial services organisation
FNSORG604 Establish outsourced services and monitor performance
FNSPRM605 Establish or review marketing, client services and supplier relationships
FNSPRM606 Establish or review human resources, administration and information support
FNSRSK601 Develop and implement risk mitigation plan
FNSSAM602 Identify and evaluate marketing opportunities in the financial services industry
FNSSAM603 Tailor financial products to meet customer needs
FNSSAM604 Establish agreements with intermediaries for product distribution
Group E
General
BSBINN501 Establish systems that support innovation
BSBITB501 Establish and maintain a workgroup computer network
BSBSUS501 Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability
FNSACC505 Establish and maintain accounting information systems
FNSCUS505 Determine client requirements and expectations
FNSCUS506 Record and implement client instructions
FNSIAD501 Provide appropriate services, advice and products to clients
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
FNSORG504 Monitor and supervise work practices to meet financial services regulatory requirements
FNSSMS501 Invest self-managed superannuation funds assets
FNSSMS505 Support trustee in the selection and performance monitoring of outsourced services
FNSSUP501 Supervise complaints procedures
FNSSUP504 Provide advanced customer service to superannuation clients
*Note the following prerequisite unit requirements:
Unit in this qualification |
Prerequisite unit |
FNSASICU503 Provide advice in superannuation |
FNSINC501 Conduct product research to support recommendations FNSIAD501 Provide appropriate services, advices and products to clients FNSCUS505 Determine client requirements and expectations FNSCUS506 Record and implement client instructions |
Qualification Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
FNS60515 Advanced Diploma of Superannuation (Release 4) |
FNS60515 Advanced Diploma of Superannuation (Release 3) |
Updates to elective unit 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