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Unit of competency details

FNSRTS306 - Process customer transactions (Release 1)

Summary

Usage recommendation:
Superseded
Mapping:
MappingNotesDate
Supersedes and is equivalent to FNSRTS306A - Process customer transactionsUpdated to meet Standards for Training Packages 24/Mar/2015
Is superseded by and equivalent to FNSRTS316 - Process customer transactions in retail financial organisationsSupersedes and is equivalent to FNSRTS306 Process customer transactions. 14/Jun/2022

Releases:
ReleaseRelease date
1 1 (this release) 25/Mar/2015


Classifications

SchemeCodeClassification value
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 081101 Banking And Finance  

Classification history

SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 081101 Banking And Finance  30/Jul/2015 
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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 process basic financial transactions for customers in a retail financial organisation.

It applies to individuals in frontline customer services roles who use organisational skills and specialised knowledge to perform clerical services, administer financial records and respond to a range of queries.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Unit Sector

Financial retail services

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. Provide customer service

1.1 Greet and serve customer with respect and professionalism in accordance with company service standards and expectations

1.2 Provide customer with information as required in timely, accurate and effective manner, answering any queries about transactions fully and clearly to ensure customer is appropriately informed

1.3 Refer transactions outside knowledge or delegated authority of officer to other personnel for resolution, as required

2. Process basic financial transactions

2.1 Process customer transactions in accurate and timely manner using standard policies, procedures and systems

2.2 Check documentation or systems entry to support transactions for accuracy and completeness, and maintain and verify customer account and transaction details using correct procedures

2.3 Resolve or refer customer complaints and disputes to other authorised personnel, and rectify customer accounts where necessary

2.4 Perform accurate reconciliation of subsidiary ledgers to general ledger accounts, and levy fees appropriate to transaction in accordance with standard procedures

3. Administer transaction process

3.1 Analyse and respond to error records and exception reports according to standard procedures and within required timeframes

3.2 Provide activity reports, monitoring nature and level of transaction activity and update database records or customer files according to standard procedures and within required timeframes

3.3 Safely and securely store customer records in accordance with standard processes, recognising requirement to protect customer privacy and commercial confidentiality

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

2.1, 2.2, 3.1

  • Accesses information from a range of sources and interprets documents to confirm and determine requirements
  • Checks numerical data accuracy and completeness

Writing

2.2-2.4, 3.1, 3.2

  • Correctly records information and completes forms, checking for accuracy of information and data

Oral Communication

1.1-1.3, 3.2

  • Participates in verbal exchanges using active listening and questioning to determine requirements, respond to queries and resolve issues and conflict
  • Clearly explains and clarifies information using language, tone and pace appropriate to the audience and purpose

Numeracy

2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2

  • Uses mathematical equations to calculate and check the accuracy of transactions

Navigate the world of work

1.1, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3

  • Understands boundaries and responsibilities of role and complies with explicit organisational policy and procedures required for account transactions and related customer service standards

Interact with others

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.3

  • Selects and uses appropriate protocols and conventions to communicate with colleagues and customers in the conduct of a service based relationship

Get the work done

1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3

  • Takes responsibility for planning, sequencing and prioritising tasks and own workload for efficiency and effective outcomes
  • Responds to predictable routine problems and implements standard procedures and solutions, or refers to others as required
  • Uses the main features and functions of digital tools and systems to complete work tasks

Unit Mapping Information

Code and title 

current version 

Code and title 

previous version 

Comments 

Equivalence status 

FNSRTS306 Process customer transactions

FNSRTS306A Process customer transactions

Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages

Equivalent unit

Links

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

 

Assessment requirements

Modification History

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with FNS Financial Services Training Package Version 1.0.

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

  • provide responsive customer service and accurate information relating to account transactions
  • check and verify customer details in accordance with the organisation’s customer identification process
  • process transactions in an accurate and timely manner, and clarify customer queries clearly
  • assess transaction activity reports to ensure accuracy and completeness, and resolve errors according to organisational process
  • follow customer complaint and dispute resolution policy and procedures
  • maintain and apply knowledge of range of products, features and fees.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

Knowledge Evidence

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

  • describe the key features of organisational products
  • outline the key features of policies and procedures relating to customer account service and techniques
  • outline the key steps and reasons for security checking procedures and escalation of suspicious matters
  • identify the key operational features and maintenance requirements of equipment used in processing customer transactions.

Assessment Conditions

Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in the financial retail services field of work and include access to:

  • common office equipment, technology, software and consumables
  • financial services product information
  • integrated financial transaction system – equipment and data.

Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.

Links

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