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Unit of competency details

FNSSUP306 - Terminate superannuation plans (Release 1)

Summary

Usage recommendation:
Superseded
Mapping:
MappingNotesDate
Supersedes and is equivalent to FNSSUP306A - Terminate superannuation plansUpdated to meet Standards for Training Packages 24/Mar/2015
Is superseded by and equivalent to FNSSUP316 - Terminate superannuation plans 03/Nov/2020

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


Classifications

SchemeCodeClassification value
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 081105 Investment And Securities  

Classification history

SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 081105 Investment And Securities  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 terminate a superannuation plan.

It applies to individuals who, within their level of authority, apply specialised organisational and industry knowledge and follow defined procedures to process financial information.

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. Confirm trustee instructions

1.1 Accurately and clearly document all trustee instructions according to organisational procedures

1.2 Clarify instructions with trustees where appropriate to ensure compliance requirements are met

1.3 Obtain and record plan termination conditions

1.4 Confirm termination to member promptly and according to operating procedures

1.5 Obtain member authority for transfer of member assets

2. Process all outstanding transactions to termination date

2.1 Accurately process all benefit payments due before termination date according to operating procedures

2.2 Process all final contributions and outstanding charges and credits to the fund to ensure all financial obligations are met

3. Forward information or payments to appropriate parties

3.1 Obtain actuarial calculations where required to determine member benefits

3.2 Forward member information to new fund administrator as appropriate within negotiated timeframes and according to operating procedures

3.3 Forward termination payments to the trustee or member when due, and according to arrangement with member and termination provisions

3.4 Obtain valid discharge of all future liability according to operating procedures

4. Complete and action fund documentation

4.1 Correctly document all transactions in member records

4.2 Prepare statements and issue to member according to organisational procedures

4.3 Balance fund accounts according to financial 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, 1.5, 3.1, 3.4

  • Analyses and consolidates a range of information and data against defined criteria and requirements

Writing

1.1-1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 3.2-3.4, 4.1, 4.2

  • Accurately records and completes organisational documents and correspondence using clear language, and correct concepts and terminology

Oral Communication

1.2, 1.4

  • Participates effectively in verbal exchanges, using active listening and questioning to convey, clarify and share information with a range of personnel

Numeracy

1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.3, 4.3

  • Performs mathematical calculations to verify numerical and financial data, and reconcile accounts

Navigate the world of work

1.4, 2.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.1, 4.2

  • Complies with explicit policies and procedures and explores and implements, where identified, the implicit expectations of policies and procedures
  • Understands rights and responsibilities, and complies with legal and regulatory requirements

Get the work done

1.1, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3

  • Plans and implements routine tasks and workload, making limited decisions on sequencing, timing and collaboration, and seeks assistance in setting priorities
  • Responds to predictable routine problems and implements standard or logical solutions
  • Makes low-impact decisions within familiar situations, based on a range of predefined or routine solutions
  • Uses a range of digitally based technologies to enter, access or update information to achieve required outcomes

Unit Mapping Information

Code and title 

current version 

Code and title 

previous version 

Comments 

Equivalence status 

FNSSUP306 Terminate superannuation plans

FNSSUP306A Terminate superannuation plans

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:

  • confirm trustee instructions
  • process all outstanding transactions to termination date
  • forward information to appropriate payment parties
  • complete and action fund documentation.

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 key features of the following and how they apply to the termination of superannuation funds:
  • trust requirements
  • fund policy and procedures
  • industry and legislative requirements
  • outline taxation requirements and procedures, and relevant document formats
  • describe key features of company policy and procedures as they relate to the termination of superannuation plans
  • explain how to source information about product terms and conditions.

Assessment Conditions

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

  • common office equipment, technology, software and consumables
  • financial services product information
  • organisational policy and procedures

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