Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in General Insurance

Certificate III in General Insurance

Qualification
National Code:
FNS30515
State Code:
AVZ8
TGA Status:
Deleted
DTWD Status:
Deleted
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0811 - Banking, Finance And Related Fields
Original TGA Release Date
25/03/2015
Approved Date
16/09/2015
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
425
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
14/01/2016
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
3.00 14/01/2016 Current Approved
2.00 22/04/2015 Replaced Approved
1.00 25/03/2015 Replaced Approved
Description

This qualification is designed to reflect the job role of entry level employees working in general insurance environments who perform claims administration and customer service duties. Individuals at this level apply knowledge and skills to demonstrate autonomy and judgement and to take limited responsibility in known situations under general supervision. Work functions may include processing and issuing policies, processing and settling claims, responding to customer enquiries and maintaining a customer database.

Licensing/Regulatory Information
Work functions in the occupational areas where this qualification 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.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = thirteen (13)
- five (5) core units plus
- eight (8) elective units

The elective units consist of:
- six (6) from Group A.

Of the remaining two (2) units:
- up to two (2) may be from Group A or B
- up to two (2) may be from Certificate III or Certificate IV in a currently endorsed training package or accredited course.

The elective units chosen must be relevant to the work outcome and meet local industry needs.
1. Core Units

All five (5) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AUL95 BSBWHS201 Contribute to health and safety of self and others 15 Unit of competency
AUR86 FNSINC402 Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of products and services used by an organisation or sector 40 Unit of competency
AUK98 BSBWOR204 Use business technology 30 Unit of competency
AUR92 FNSINC301 Work effectively in the financial services industry 45 Unit of competency
AUH64 BSBWOR203 Work effectively with others 20 Unit of competency
2. Group A Elective Units

At least six (6) units must be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AUQ31 FNSASIC302 Develop, present and negotiate client solutions 40 Unit of competency
AUQ38 FNSASIC301 Establish client relationship and analyse needs 40 Unit of competency
AUS11 FNSISV301 Evaluate risk for renewal business 30 Unit of competency
AUS08 FNSISV307 Follow organisation procedures to process claim 10 Unit of competency
AUR94 FNSISV303 Issue contract of insurance 20 Unit of competency
AUR97 FNSISV305 Issue insurance cancellation advice 10 Unit of competency
AUS09 FNSISV304 Issue insurance renewal advice 10 Unit of competency
AUS05 FNSISV302 Process alteration to insurance policy 20 Unit of competency
AUR98 FNSISV308 Process facultative and treaty reinsurance claims 40 Unit of competency
AUS00 FNSISV310 Process insurance claims payments 20 Unit of competency
AUQ40 FNSASIC304 Provide Tier 2 general advice in general insurance 45 Unit of competency
AUQ36 FNSASIC305 Provide Tier 2 personal advice in general insurance 45 Unit of competency
AUS12 FNSISV306 Receive and record or register a claim 20 Unit of competency
AUR95 FNSISV309 Settle insurance claims 40 Unit of competency
3. Group B Elective Units

Up to two (2) units may be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AUJ37 BSBCUE203 Conduct customer engagement 100 Unit of competency
AUS92 FNSSAM301 Identify opportunities for cross-selling products and services 30 Unit of competency
AUL57 BSBRKG304 Maintain business records 30 Unit of competency
AUK60 BSBCMM301 Process customer complaints 20 Unit of competency
AUR43 FNSIAD301 Provide general advice on financial products and services 30 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D704 FNS30511 Certificate III in General Insurance Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

Nil.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR10300) INSURANCE SERVICES (LEVEL 3) Traineeship