Qualification Outline

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Advanced Diploma of Superannuation

Advanced Diploma of Superannuation

Qualification
National Code:
FNS60513
State Code:
J604
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0811 - Banking, Finance And Related Fields
Original TGA Release Date
18/07/2013
Approved Date
31/07/2014
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
710
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
18/07/2013
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 18/07/2013 Current Approved
Description

This qualification is designed to reflect job roles in the superannuation industry and involves providing leadership and guidance with responsibility for the superannuation work outcomes of others.

Possible work functions may include:
developing and managing business systems for superannuation
developing compliant policy and procedures
liaising with and supporting trustees
managing and supervising superannuation industry staff
negotiating and establishing outsourced service providers
working as a trustee of a superannuation fund.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Packaging Rules
12 units must be achieved.

2 core units
plus 10 elective units

7 elective units from Groups A, B, C or D
a minimum of 2 elective units must be selected from Group B
the remaining 3 elective units may be selected from the electives listed below
2 of the elective units may be selected from any endorsed Training Package or accredited course. Both of these units may be from a Diploma qualification; one may be from an Advanced Diploma qualification.

Elective units must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and the qualification level.

Core units of competency:

FNSCUS601A Establish, manage and monitor key relationships
FNSINC401A Apply principles of professional practice to work in the financial services industry

Elective units of competency:

Group A (Superannuation advice)

FNSASICU503A Provide advice in Superannuation
FNSCUS505A Determine client requirements and expectations
FNSCUS506A Record and implement client instructions
FNSIAD501A Provide appropriate services, advice and products to clients
FNSINC501A Conduct product research to support recommendations

Group B (Fund trustee)

FNSSUP601A Liaise with and support trustees
FNSSUP602A Manage official complaints procedures and proceedings
FNSSUP603A Integrate investment strategy with fund operations

Group C (Self-managed superannuation funds)

FNSSMS601A Provide advice in self-managed superannuation funds
FNSSMS602A Apply taxation requirements to advising in self-managed superannuation funds
FNSSMS603A Apply legislative and operational requirements when advising in self-managed superannuation funds

Group D (Organisational support)

BSBCOM602B Develop and create compliance requirements
BSBCOM603C Plan and establish compliance management systems
BSBMGT605B Provide leadership across the organisation
FNSORG602A Develop and manage financial systems
FNSORG603A Establish and prepare operational guidelines in a financial services organisation
FNSORG604A Establish outsourced services and monitor performance
FNSPRM605A Establish or review marketing, client services and supplier relationships
FNSPRM606A Establish or review human resources, administration and information support
FNSRSK601A Develop and implement risk mitigation plan
FNSSAM602A Identify and evaluate marketing opportunities in the financial services industry
FNSSAM603A Tailor financial products to meet customer needs
FNSSAM604A Establish agreements with intermediaries for product distribution

Group E (General)

BSBINN501A Establish systems that support innovation
BSBITB501A Establish and maintain a workgroup computer network
BSBSUS501A Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability
FNSACC505A Establish and maintain accounting information systems
FNSCUS505A Determine client requirements and expectations
FNSCUS506A Record and implement client instructions
FNSIAD501A Provide appropriate services, advice and products to clients
FNSINC501A Conduct product research to support recommendations
FNSORG501A Develop and manage a budget
FNSORG504A Monitor and supervise work practices to meet financial services regulatory requirements
FNSSMS501A Invest self-managed superannuation funds assets
FNSSMS505A Support trustee in the selection and performance monitoring of outsourced services
FNSSUP501A Supervise complaints procedures
FNSSUP504A Provide advanced customer service to superannuation clients
1. Core Units

Two (2) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D4168 FNSINC401A Apply principles of professional practice to work in the financial services industry 20 Unit of competency
D4101 FNSCUS601A Establish, manage and monitor key relationships 50 Unit of competency
2. Group A Superannuation Advice Elective Units

Seven (7) units to be chosen from Groups A, B, C or D.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D4170 FNSINC501A Conduct product research to support recommendations 80 Unit of competency
D4099 FNSCUS505A Determine client requirements and expectations 60 Unit of competency
D4020 FNSASICU503A Provide advice in Superannuation 50 Unit of competency
D4165 FNSIAD501A Provide appropriate services, advice and products to clients 120 Unit of competency
D4100 FNSCUS506A Record and implement client instructions 60 Unit of competency
3. Group B Fund Trustee Elective Units

A minimum of two (2) units must 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
D4354 FNSSUP603A Integrate investment strategy with fund operations 80 Unit of competency
D4352 FNSSUP601A Liaise with and support trustees 60 Unit of competency
D4353 FNSSUP602A Manage official complaints procedures and proceedings 70 Unit of competency
4. Group C Self-managed Superannuation Funds Elective Units

Seven (7) units to be chosen from Groups A, B, C or D.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D4334 FNSSMS603A Apply legislative and operational requirements to advising in self-managed superannuation funds 120 Unit of competency
D4333 FNSSMS602A Apply taxation requirements when advising in self-managed superannuation funds 80 Unit of competency
D4332 FNSSMS601A Provide advice in self-managed superannuation funds 100 Unit of competency
5. Group D Organisational Support Elective Units

Seven (7) units to be chosen from Groups A, B, C or D.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D0642 BSBCOM602B Develop and create compliance requirements 50 Unit of competency
D4313 FNSRSK601A Develop and implement risk mitigation plan 50 Unit of competency
D4271 FNSORG602A Develop and manage financial systems 60 Unit of competency
D4325 FNSSAM604A Establish agreements with intermediaries for product distribution 80 Unit of competency
D4272 FNSORG603A Establish and prepare operational guidelines in a financial services organisation 50 Unit of competency
D4309 FNSPRM606A Establish or review human resources, administration and information support 80 Unit of competency
D4308 FNSPRM605A Establish or review marketing, client services and supplier relationships 80 Unit of competency
D4273 FNSORG604A Establish outsourced services and monitor performance 40 Unit of competency
D4323 FNSSAM602A Identify and evaluate marketing opportunities in the financial services industry 80 Unit of competency
S8069 BSBCOM603C Plan and establish compliance management systems 50 Unit of competency
D0849 BSBMGT605B Provide leadership across the organisation 60 Unit of competency
D4324 FNSSAM603A Tailor financial products to meet customer needs 50 Unit of competency
6. Group E General Elective Units

The remaining three (3) units may be chosen from Group E.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D4170 FNSINC501A Conduct product research to support recommendations 80 Unit of competency
D4099 FNSCUS505A Determine client requirements and expectations 60 Unit of competency
D4262 FNSORG501A Develop and manage a budget 50 Unit of competency
D1023 BSBSUS501A Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability 50 Unit of competency
D0776 BSBITB501A Establish and maintain a workgroup computer network 50 Unit of competency
D4043 FNSACC505A Establish and maintain accounting information systems 40 Unit of competency
D0759 BSBINN501A Establish systems that support innovation 50 Unit of competency
D4327 FNSSMS501A Invest self-managed superannuation funds assets 60 Unit of competency
D4265 FNSORG504A Monitor and supervise work practices to meet financial services regulatory requirements 60 Unit of competency
D4346 FNSSUP504A Provide advanced customer service to superannuation clients 50 Unit of competency
D4165 FNSIAD501A Provide appropriate services, advice and products to clients 120 Unit of competency
D4100 FNSCUS506A Record and implement client instructions 60 Unit of competency
D4343 FNSSUP501A Supervise complaints procedures 50 Unit of competency
D4331 FNSSMS505A Support trustee in the selection and performance monitoring of outsourced services 50 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S738 FNS60510 Advanced Diploma of Superannuation Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AWA9 FNS60515 Advanced Diploma of Superannuation Qualification
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Entry Requirements

The entry requirement for this qualification is completion of 5 units of competency, comprising:
the unit FNSINC402A Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of products and services used by an organisation or sector from FNS50711 Diploma of Superannuation, or equivalent;
4 units from the group of Superannuation elective units from the Diploma of Superannuation in FNS50711 (SUP code), Diploma of Finance (Superannuation) FNS50904 (SUPR code), or equivalent.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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