Unit Of competency
Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 1 |
This version first released with FNS Financial Services Training Package Version 1.0. |
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to ensure compliance with finance industry regulations and industry codes of practice on an organisational level.
It applies to individuals who use, maintain and disseminate highly specialised knowledge to a range of personnel to ensure compliance and quality standards.
Work functions in the occupational areas where this unit 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.
Unit Sector
Financial markets
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Identify and apply organisational requirements of regulatory obligations |
1.1 Access source documents for regulations relevant to provision of financial products and services 1.2 Identify procedural requirements of these source documents and their impact on organisational requirements and work practices 1.3 Execute procedural requirements in line with organisational policy 1.4 Comply with role authorities and restrictions identified in position profiles 1.5 Implement internal monitoring or audit program according to organisational and role requirements |
2. Identify changes to regulations and procedural implications |
2.1 Establish mechanism to ensure currency of regulatory literature is maintained 2.2 Identify, access and communicate changed regulations and policies in a timely manner in accordance with organisational policy 2.3 Review operational procedures to accurately reflect changes to regulations 2.4 Identify implications for products and services, and implement changes in accordance with client, regulatory and organisational requirements |
3. Comply with any relevant industry or professional codes |
3.1 Source and access relevant industry codes of practice 3.2 Interpret implications of industry codes of practice and confirm and clarify with relevant persons as required 3.3 Execute changes to organisational policy, procedures and practices to align with industry codes of practice |
4. Maintain statutory records |
4.1 Maintain relevant records and keep copies of any relevant agreements on file 4.2 Maintain evidence of current authorisation, training and relevant licences in accordance with organisational, legal and regulatory requirements |
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill |
Performance Criteria |
Description |
Reading |
1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2 |
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Writing |
2.2, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2 |
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Oral Communication |
2.2, 3.2 |
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Navigate the world of work |
1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 3.1-3.3, 4.2 |
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Interact with others |
1.4, 1.5, 2.2, 2.4, 3.2 |
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Get the work done |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.5, 2.1-2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2 |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
FNSFMK505 Comply with financial services regulation and industry codes of practice |
FNSFMK505A Comply with financial services legislation and industry codes of practice |
Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages Revised title Rewritten and clarified performance criteria in elements 1-3 |
Equivalent unit |
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c7200cc8-0566-4f04-b76f-e89fd6f102fe