Qualification Outline
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Diploma of Financial Services (Financial Planning)
Diploma of Financial Services (Financial Planning)
FNS50804
C711
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 10/07/2004 | Current | Approved |
Description
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To attain a Diploma of Financial Services (Financial Planning) 12 units must be achieved:- 4 industry core units, plus
- 4 sectoral core units, plus
- 4 elective units.
Elective units:
a maximum of 2 elective units may be selected from the list of units suitable at Certificate IV level or Advanced Diploma level.
a maximum of 1 elective unit may be selected from other endorsed Training Packages in accordance with other packaging guidelines for this qualification
the choice of electives should be appropriate to the level and integrity of the qualification and to the workplace outcomes it is designed to meet
the remaining sectoral core unit may be included as an elective unit
if ASIC compliance is sought for Authorised Representatives, the ASIC aligned unit FNSASIC503ZB Provide advice in Financial Planning, must be selected
See Levels Chart for full list of units available in the FNS04 Financial Services Training Package.
1.
Industry Core units: Learners are to complete the 4 units listed below.
Note: Several of the core units listed below are common to Certificate III and IV qualifications from the FNS04 Financial Services Training Package. Those who have previously gained a Certificate III or IV will have had all or some of these units assessed. If these core units have not been previously assessed they will need to be demonstrated prior to the awarding of a Diploma qualification.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C9746 | FNSICGEN304B | Apply health and safety practices in the workplace | 5 | Unit of competency |
| C9758 | FNSICIND401B | Apply principles of professional practice to work in the financial services industry | 20 | Unit of competency |
| C9743 | FNSICGEN301B | Communicate in the workplace | 35 | Unit of competency |
| C9744 | FNSICGEN302B | Use technology in the workplace | 60 | Unit of competency |
2.
Sectoral Core units: Learners are to complete the 4 unit listed below.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C9694 | FNSFPLN501B | Comply with financial planning practice ethical and operational guidelines and regulations | 50 | Unit of competency |
| C9695 | FNSFPLN502B | Conduct financial planning analysis and research | 50 | Unit of competency |
| C9696 | FNSFPLN503B | Develop and prepare financial plan | 60 | Unit of competency |
| C9697 | FNSFPLN504B | Implement financial plan | 50 | Unit of competency |
| C9698 | FNSFPLN505B | Review financial plan and provide ongoing service | 40 | Unit of competency |
3.
Elective units: Learners must complete at least 4 elective units.
- Financial Planners must select the following 2 elective units - FNSFPLN506B & FNSFPLN507B
- Para-planners must select elective unit: FNSFPLN508B
Please refer to the packaging rules above for further information regarding electives.
Below is a list of suggested electives.
PLEASE NOTE: When selecting units from the list below that the following units FNSFPLN501B, FNSFPLN502B, FNSFPLN503B, FNSFPLN504B and FNSFPLN505B are prerequisite units to FNSASIC503ZB.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C537 | FNB50802 | Diploma of Financial Services (Financial Planning) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S722 | FNS50610 | Diploma of Financial Planning | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
1. This qualification is the copyright of The Department of Education Science and Training.
2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available from Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9630 9836.
3. This qualification was entered on to STARS by Central CSSN on 04/12/2007.
Entry Requirements
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