Qualification Outline
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Advanced Diploma of Superannuation
Advanced Diploma of Superannuation
FNS60513
J604
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
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 Rules12 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.
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.
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.