Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to conduct quality checks and fund reviews. It encompasses conducting data integrity checks, participating in fund review processes according to organisation guidelines and communicating review findings to a range of parties. This unit is applicable to individuals working within enterprises and job roles subject to licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements including legislation administered by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit can be applied to those job roles where quality assurance is an aspect of the job function. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Conduct data integrity checks |
1.1. Data input is checked regularly for completeness and correctness 1.2. Systems and database programs are reviewed for efficiency and accuracy 1.3. Member statements and records are sampled for correctness |
2. Participate in fund review processes according to organisation guidelines |
2.1. Data is collected and verified according to organisation guidelines 2.2. Fund records are reconciled according to organisation guidelines 2.3. Fund financial statements are prepared and audited according to organisation guidelines 2.4. Member records are reviewed, updated and benefits calculated according to organisation guidelines 2.5. Review findings are provided to members/trustees/ actuary/auditor/insurer as required according to organisation guidelines |
3. Communicate review findings |
3.1. Reports are provided to trustee, insurers and to actuaries when required 3.2. Reports are provided for annual report 3.3. Member statements are prepared for distribution |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the ability to:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure:
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Method of assessment |
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples, in combination, are appropriate for this unit:
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Guidance information for assessment |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that 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) may also be included. |
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Organisation guidelines may include: |
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Reports provided to Trustees may include: |
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Reports provided to insurers may include: |
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Reports provided to actuaries may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Superannuation |
Competency field
Competency field |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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