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 receive and process superannuation contributions and incoming payments, and ensure correct funds are allocated to accounts.
It applies to individuals who, within their level of authority, apply specialised organisational and industry knowledge and follow defined procedures to process information and ensure quality standards are maintained.
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
Superannuation
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 types of contributions and their processes |
1.1 Identify and record contribution types and sources 1.2 Identify potential errors in processing contribution types |
2. Receive superannuation contributions |
2.1 Establish new accounts and check for eligibility 2.2 Receive and check superannuation contributions and accompanying documents to ensure information is complete and correct 2.3 Issue contribution receipt according to organisational procedures and regulatory requirements 2.4 File documentation according to organisational procedures 2.5 Process contributions for banking according to organisational procedures |
3. Receive rollover benefit statements (RBSs) |
3.1 Check RBSs received against eligibility requirements 3.2 Check documentation is complete and process accordingly |
4. Identify and manage contribution and RBS errors or incompletions |
4.1 Identify errors in contributions and/or documentation 4.2 Return documentation or obtain required information to rectify errors or omissions 4.3 Send employer contribution reminders as required 4.4 Action incomplete or incorrect contributions according to organisational requirements 4.5 Reconcile incomplete or incorrect contributions and process when required information is obtained |
5. Allocate contributions according to contribution type |
5.1 Allocate contributions in accordance with member and employer requirements 5.2 Complete processing according to organisational procedures |
6. Follow quality assurance procedures |
6.1 Follow organisational procedures to ensure all work is completed accurately 6.2 Maintain member details in accordance with organisational requirements 6.3 Implement system, process checks and identify any irregularities 6.4 Correct any irregularities or communicate to appropriate personnel |
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, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.5, 6.2 |
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Writing |
2.3, 4.2, 6.2, 6.4 |
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Numeracy |
1.2, 2.5, 3.1, 4.5, 5.1 |
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Navigate the world of work |
2.3, 2.5, 4.4, 5.1, 5.2, 6.1, 6.2 |
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Interact with others |
4.2, 6.4 |
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Get the work done |
2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 4.1, 4.5, 6.3, 6.4 |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
FNSSUP303 Process superannuation contributions |
FNSSUP303A Process superannuation contributions |
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