Unit of competency details

Elements and Performance Criteria 

Element 

Performance Criteria 

1

Identify opportunities for cross selling of products and services

1.1

A range of communication and interpersonal skills  are used to identify customer needs  and establish a relationship with the customer

1.2

Information is provided to the customer in response to initial enquiry

1.3

Based on understanding of customer needs, knowledge of the organisations products and services and marketing trends, further opportunities for providing the customers with additional products or services are identified

1.4

Further information about the identified products and services is accessed, if required

2

Promote sales of products and services

2.1

Benefits and features of products or services are explained to the customer

2.2

Product knowledge is used to match products or services to the customers needs

2.3

A number of options based on assessment of the customers needs are offered

2.4

Compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and industry codes of practice of all options developed is checked

3

Refer sales/service to appropriate area

3.1

When a decision has been reached on sales of the product or the service to be provided, documentation relating to the interaction is prepared for processing

3.2

If referral to another section of the organisation is required, the customer is informed of the reasons why this needs to occur

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE &SKILLS 

Knowledge requirements include :

product and service knowledge

introductory knowledge of the finance industry, business communication and business law

knowledge of customer relations

customer service

company's manner of dealing with complaints

knowledge of relevant legislation and potential/actual impact on information requested or provided

sales techniques

knowledge of organisation's policies and procedures in regard to customer service and sales

Skills requirements include :

communication skills

interpersonal/relationship building skills

negotiation skills

referral skills

recording skills

problem solving skills

selling skills (including listening, questioning, matching needs, confirming sale)

EVIDENCE GUIDE 

Assessment of performance requirements in the unit should be undertaken in an industry context. The Evidence Guide identifies the critical aspects, knowledge and skills to be demonstrated to confirm competency for the unit. Competency is demonstrated by performance of all stated criteria including the Range Statement applicable to the workplace.

Overview of assessment requirements 

To achieve competency in this unit, a person must be able to demonstrate:

ability to interact with customers, explain the organisation's products and services and provide options based on the customer's needs in line with relevant legislation, regulations and industry codes of practice

ability to refer the customers to other appropriate sections of the organisation, if required

Critical aspects of evidence 

Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance :

Competence in this unit must be assessed over a period of time in order to ensure consistency of performance over the Range Statement and contexts applicable to the work environment.

Delivery /assessment relationship to other units :

This unit may be assessed on its own or it may be assessed with other units that cover related skills and knowledge.

Evidence is most relevant when provided through an integrated activity which combines the elements of competency for the unit, or a cluster of units of competency.

Assessment requirements 

Method of assessment :

For valid and reliable assessment of this unit, evidence should be gathered through a range of methods to indicate consistent performance.

Assessment of this unit of competence will usually include observation of processes and procedures, oral and/or written questioning on underpinning knowledge and skills and other methods as required.

Context of assessment :

This unit may be assessed at work, in a simulated work environment or a combination of these two approaches.

Resources required for assessment :

Assessment of this unit of competence requires access to workplace document, policies and procedures, computers and other office equipment.

The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that will affect performance.

The following variables may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts. If bold italicised  text is shown in Performance Criteria, details of the text are provided in the Range Statement.

Communication and interpersonal skills  may include:

listening and questioning techniques

establishing rapport

remembering customer details such as name and special interests

empathising with customers needs

Customer needs  may include:

personal details and financial, insurance, banking or other financial services or products

customer needs also include the special needs of people from different cultural backgrounds, aged and those with a disability

Organisations products and services  may include:

products and services includes those products and services provided by the organisation such as savings, investment, loans, travel, superannuation, insurance and other services

organisation's vision and goals refers to the relationship between the selling and cross-selling of products and services and the extent to which these accord with the vision and goals of the organisation. Efforts to sell/cross-sell products further short and long term goals of the organisation

product knowledge includes knowledge of the range of products as well as the features of each, such as interest rates, term, special packages

Legislation , regulations  may include:

Consumer

Consumer Credit Code

Privacy Act

Secrecy Laws

codes of practice

Competition

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC)

Prudential

Financial Institutions (FI) Code

Credit Reference Association of Australia (CRAA)

Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) Code of Conduct

Financial Transaction Reports Act

Cheques and Payment Orders Act

Bills of Exchange Act

Documentation  may include:

application forms for opening of accounts for products and services