Assessment Requirements for FNSFPL503 Develop and prepare financial plan

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Assessment Requirements for FNSFPL503 Develop and prepare financial plan

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:

analyse options and make justified recommendations to clients using use in-depth knowledge of the financial planning industry, industry regulations, codes of practice, financial products, financial markets and investment characteristics

develop a detailed financial plan that :

maximises the client’s outcomes and reaches client objectives

establishes plan objectives and scope, and develops strategic assumptions

complies with regulatory and organisational procedures

assesses impacts of taxation, social security, economic and other government policy on client investment and financial requirements.

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 generic products available in the financial services industry

discuss the impact of taxation, social security, economic and other government policy on client investment and financial requirements

describe the key features of investment and savings vehicles, financial markets, asset classes and investment characteristics

identify investment risk factors and describe relationship to return expectations

discuss the principles of effective negotiation

describe the internal and external complaints and dispute resolution procedures available to clients

describe the key features of relevant industry codes of practice

outline the key ethical considerations in developing and preparing financial plans

outline the general impact of relevant:

economic, taxation and social security policy on the client’s financial planning needs

state and territory planning considerations on the client’s financial planning needs

explain the role of the financial planning adviser and financial planning practice, including compliance requirements and the disclosure of capacity

describe the key features of legislation and regulations affecting the financial services industry.

Assessment Conditions

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

office equipment, technology, software and consumables.

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