Qualification Outline

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Advanced Diploma of Paraplanning

Advanced Diploma of Paraplanning

Qualification
National Code:
FNS60920
State Code:
BFX2
TGA Status:
Current
DTWD Status:
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0811 - Banking, Finance And Related Fields
Original TGA Release Date
04/11/2020
Approved Date
11/03/2021
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
585
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
15/06/2022
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 15/06/2022 Current Approved
1.00 04/11/2020 Replaced Approved
Description

This qualification reflects the role of paraplanners who provide a comprehensive range of financial planning services across a variety of product environments, including those involving complex issues and/or requiring innovative strategies. Individuals in these roles require well-developed skills and a broad knowledge base of the financial planning sector and required regulatory frameworks. At this level individuals are expected to apply specialist skills and knowledge in a range of situations to deal with complex situations and issues. They work across a broad range of technical or management functions with accountability for personal outputs and for team outcomes.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations
Work functions in the occupational areas where this qualification may be used are subject to regulatory requirements. Relevant regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm those requirements before applying the qualification.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = twelve (12)
- nine (9) core units plus
- three (3) elective units, of which:
- at least one (1) must be from Group A Financial planning
- up to two (2) may be from the remaining elective units or any currently endorsed Diploma or above training package qualification or accredited course.

Elective units must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the overall integrity of the AQF alignment, not duplicate the outcome of another unit chosen for the qualification, and contribute to a valid industry-supported vocational outcome.
1. Core Units

All nine (9) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OCI23 FNSFPL621 Comply with ethical and operational guidelines, legislation and regulations in financial planning 45 Unit of competency
OCI72 FNSFPL622 Conduct financial planning analysis and research 45 Unit of competency
OCI55 FNSINC511 Conduct financial product research to support product recommendations 80 Unit of competency
OBR53 FNSINC411 Conduct work according to professional practices in the financial services industry 25 Unit of competency
OCI07 FNSFPL614 Develop financial plans 55 Unit of competency
OCI48 FNSFPL616 Implement financial plans 50 Unit of competency
OCI38 FNSPRM611 Monitor and review organisational system compliance with legislation and regulations 55 Unit of competency
OCI74 FNSFPL615 Present and negotiate financial plans 35 Unit of competency
OCI50 FNSCUS516 Record and implement client instructions 60 Unit of competency
2. Group A - Financial Planning

At least one (1) unit 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
OCI06 FNSFPL617 Prepare advice in derivatives 45 Unit of competency
OCI75 FNSFPL608 Prepare advice in foreign exchange 45 Unit of competency
OCI14 FNSFPL620 Prepare advice in insurance broking 45 Unit of competency
OCI60 FNSFPL619 Prepare advice in life insurance 45 Unit of competency
OCI05 FNSFPL609 Prepare advice in managed investments 45 Unit of competency
OCI71 FNSFPL607 Prepare advice in margin lending 45 Unit of competency
OCI73 FNSFPL618 Prepare advice in securities 45 Unit of competency
OCI76 FNSFPL610 Prepare advice in superannuation 45 Unit of competency
3. Group B - General Financial Services

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
OCI59 FNSFMK525 Analyse clients' financial risk 60 Unit of competency
OEC13 FNSINC514 Apply ethical frameworks and principles to make and act upon decisions 35 Unit of competency
OBR80 FNSFMK522 Apply financial product knowledge in the context of the deal transaction cycle 45 Unit of competency
OBR65 FNSRSK512 Assess risks 45 Unit of competency
OBR52 FNSFMK515 Comply with financial services regulation and industry codes of practice 40 Unit of competency
OCD37 BSBINS402 Coordinate workplace information systems 40 Unit of competency
OCI68 FNSIBK416 Deliver insurance broking services 45 Unit of competency
OBR60 FNSRSK612 Determine and manage risk exposure strategies 55 Unit of competency
OCI77 FNSCUS515 Determine client financial requirements and expectations 60 Unit of competency
OCI57 FNSFPL612 Determine client requirements and expectations in financial planning 50 Unit of competency
OCI25 FNSSUP432 Determine impact of social security entitlements on retirement income 65 Unit of competency
OCF05 BSBOPS601 Develop and implement business plans 55 Unit of competency
OCI62 FNSCUS511 Develop and maintain professional relationships in financial services industry 45 Unit of competency
OCF65 BSBAUD516 Develop and monitor processes for the management of breaches in compliance requirements 30 Unit of competency
OCI24 FNSSUP434 Develop and provide knowledge of aged care to superannuation clients 45 Unit of competency
OCE07 BSBSUS511 Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability 50 Unit of competency
OCF49 BSBAUD601 Establish and manage compliance management systems 45 Unit of competency
OCD45 BSBSTR501 Establish innovative work environments 45 Unit of competency
OCG36 BSBAUD515 Evaluate and review compliance 25 Unit of competency
OED09 FNSINC513 Identify and apply complex ethical decision making to workplace situations 35 Unit of competency
OCZ31 FNSFMB512 Identify and develop credit options for clients with special financial circumstances 60 Unit of competency
OCI65 FNSIBK518 Implement changes to insurance programs of broking clients 55 Unit of competency
OCF86 BSBAUD514 Interpret compliance requirements 20 Unit of competency
OCI47 FNSSMS511 Invest self-managed superannuation fund assets 60 Unit of competency
OCI46 FNSSMS513 Manage administration activities of self-managed superannuation funds 70 Unit of competency
OCI19 FNSSMS512 Manage changes to memberships in self-managed superannuation funds 45 Unit of competency
OCE37 BSBOPS505 Manage organisational customer service 35 Unit of competency
OCI04 FNSSMS514 Meet self-managed superannuation fund compliance requirements 50 Unit of competency
OCI56 FNSCUS512 Monitor clients' financial requirements 40 Unit of competency
OCI67 FNSFPL613 Monitor financial plans and provide ongoing service 40 Unit of competency
OCI61 FNSIBK525 Monitor insurance broking client programs 45 Unit of competency
OCI09 FNSIBK413 Place client insurances with insurer and confirm insurance cover with clients 35 Unit of competency
OCI18 FNSIBK523 Prepare submissions for new insurance broking business 45 Unit of competency
OCI28 FNSSUP423 Provide knowledge of retirement planning issues when dealing with superannuation clients 45 Unit of competency
OCI08 FNSFPL611 Provide technical and professional financial planning guidance 45 Unit of competency
OCI64 FNSIBK517 Review insurance broking service performance 55 Unit of competency
OCI45 FNSSMS515 Support trustees in selecting and monitoring performance of outsourced services 50 Unit of competency
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Entry Requirements

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Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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