Qualification Outline
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Diploma of General Insurance
Diploma of General Insurance
FNS51110
S727
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.00 | 18/07/2013 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification is designed to reflect team leader or supervisor roles in general insurance in a range of organisations.
Possible work functions may include:
analysing and improving portfolio performance
analysing claims trends and recommending strategies for improvement
conducting claims investigation
determining risk rating
issuing insurance contracts.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
12 units must be achieved.3 core units
plus 9 elective units
A maximum of 4 elective units must be selected from Groups A and/or B
the remaining elective units can be selected from Groups C,D,E,F, G or H
A maximum of 2 electives may be selected from units aligned to Diploma qualifications in any endorsed Training Package or accredited course
A maximum of 2 electives may be selected from units aligned to Advanced Diploma qualifications in any endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
Elective units must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and the qualification level.
Units selected from other Training Packages or accredited courses must not duplicate units selected from or available within the FNS10 Financial Services or BSB07 Business Services Training Packages.
Core units of competency:
BSBOHS404B Contribute to the implementation of strategies to control OHS risk
FNSINC401A Apply principles of professional practice to work in the financial services industry
FNSINC402A Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of products and services used by an organisation or sector
Elective units of competency:
Group A (Claims management)
FNSISV507A Implement claim recovery procedures
FNSISV508A Review and advise on claims costs, policies and procedures
FNSISV510A Manage non-routine and complex claims
FNSISV511A Settle non-routine and complex claims
FNSISV512A Work with legal teams to resolve complex claims
FNSISV513A Provide decisions on legal liability and indemnity of a claim
FNSISV514A Review and update claim reserves in portfolio
FNSISV515A Evaluate and report on status of claims portfolio
Group B (Underwriting management)
FNSISV501A Issue contracts of insurance covering non-routine and complex situations
FNSISV502A Review operational performance of the portfolio
FNSISV504A Negotiate treaty reinsurance
FNSISV505A Determine risk rating for investment and insurance products
Group C (Tier 1 compliance)
FNSASICN503A Provide Tier 1 personal advice in general insurance
FNSASICO503A Provide Tier 1 general advice in general insurance
Group D (Client relationship management)
BSBCUS501C Manage quality customer service
FNSCUS501A Develop and nurture relationships with clients, other professionals and third party referrers
FNSCUS502A Monitor client requirements
FNSCUS503A Review business performance
FNSCUS504A Manage premium customer relationships
FNSCUS505A Determine client requirements and expectations
FNSCUS506A Record and implement client instructions
Group E (Risk management)
FNSRSK501A Undertake risk identification
FNSRSK502A Assess risks
FNSISV503A Undertake post-loss risk management
Group F (Investigation)
FNSISV506A Investigate claims
Group G (Sales and marketing)
BSBSLS501A Develop a sales plan
FNSSAM501A Apply advanced selling techniques to selling of financial products and services
FNSSAM502A Assess market needs
FNSSAM503A Monitor market opportunities
Group H (General)
BSBRES401A Analyse and present research information
BSBSUS501A Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability
FNSIAD501A Provide appropriate services, advice and products to clients
FNSCUS402A Resolve disputes
FNSINC501A Conduct product research to support recommendations
FNSISV516A Allocate authorities and guidelines for distribution
1. Core Units
All three (3) 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 |
| D0898 | BSBOHS404B | Contribute to the implementation of strategies to control OHS risk | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D4169 | FNSINC402A | Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of products and services used by an organisation or sector | 40 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Claims Management Elective Units
A maximum of four (4) elective units must be selected from Groups A and/or B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D4253 | FNSISV515A | Evaluate and report on status of claims portfolio | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D4245 | FNSISV507A | Implement claim recovery procedures | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D4248 | FNSISV510A | Manage non-routine and complex claims | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D4251 | FNSISV513A | Provide decisions on legal liability and indemnity of a claim | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D4246 | FNSISV508A | Review and advise on claims costs, policies and procedures | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D4252 | FNSISV514A | Review and update claim reserves in portfolio | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D4249 | FNSISV511A | Settle non-routine and complex claims | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D4250 | FNSISV512A | Work with legal teams to resolve complex claims | 80 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Underwriting Management Elective Units
A maximum of four (4) elective units must be selected from Groups A and/or B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D4243 | FNSISV505A | Determine risk rating for investment and insurance products | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D4239 | FNSISV501A | Issue contracts of insurance covering non-routine and complex situations | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D4242 | FNSISV504A | Negotiate treaty reinsurance | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D4240 | FNSISV502A | Review operational performance of the portfolio | 100 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C Tier I Compliance Elective Unit
The remaining elective units to bring the total number of elective units to nine (9) can be selected from Groups C,D,E,F, G or H.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D4216 | FNSASICO503A | Provide Tier 1 general advice in general insurance | 45 | Unit of competency |
| D4215 | FNSASICN503A | Provide Tier 1 personal advice in general insurance | 45 | Unit of competency |
5. Group D Client Relationship Management Elective Units
The remaining elective units to bring the total number of elective units to nine (9) can be selected from Groups C,D,E,F, G or H.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D4099 | FNSCUS505A | Determine client requirements and expectations | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D4095 | FNSCUS501A | Develop and nurture relationships with clients, other professionals and third party referrers | 80 | Unit of competency |
| D4098 | FNSCUS504A | Manage premium customer relationships | 60 | Unit of competency |
| S8076 | BSBCUS501C | Manage quality customer service | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D4096 | FNSCUS502A | Monitor client requirements | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D4100 | FNSCUS506A | Record and implement client instructions | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D4097 | FNSCUS503A | Review business performance | 50 | Unit of competency |
6. Group E Risk Management Elective Units
The remaining elective units to bring the total number of elective units to nine (9) can be selected from Groups C,D,E,F, G or H.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D4312 | FNSRSK502A | Assess risks | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D4097 | FNSCUS503A | Review business performance | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D4241 | FNSISV503A | Undertake post-loss risk management | 100 | Unit of competency |
| D4311 | FNSRSK501A | Undertake risk identification | 40 | Unit of competency |
7. Group F Investigation Elective Unit
The remaining elective units to bring the total number of elective units to nine (9) can be selected from Groups C,D,E,F, G or H.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D4244 | FNSISV506A | Investigate claims | 60 | Unit of competency |
8. Group G Sales and Marketing Elective Unit
The remaining elective units to bring the total number of elective units to nine (9) can be selected from Groups C,D,E,F, G or H.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D4319 | FNSSAM501A | Apply advanced selling techniques to selling of financial products and services | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D4320 | FNSSAM502A | Assess market needs | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D1002 | BSBSLS501A | Develop a sales plan | 70 | Unit of competency |
| D4321 | FNSSAM503A | Monitor market opportunities | 30 | Unit of competency |
9. Group H General Elective Unit
The remaining elective units to bring the total number of elective units to nine (9) can be selected from Groups C,D,E,F, G or H.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D4254 | FNSISV516A | Allocate authorities and guidelines for distribution | 80 | Unit of competency |
| D0971 | BSBRES401A | Analyse and present research information | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D4170 | FNSINC501A | Conduct product research to support recommendations | 80 | Unit of competency |
| D1023 | BSBSUS501A | Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D4165 | FNSIAD501A | Provide appropriate services, advice and products to clients | 120 | Unit of competency |
| D4094 | FNSCUS402A | Resolve disputes | 30 | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWE4 | FNS51115 | Diploma of General Insurance | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
Not applicable.