Qualification Outline

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Diploma of Financial Markets

Diploma of Financial Markets

Qualification
National Code:
FNS51015
State Code:
AWC2
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Transition (Replaced)
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0811 - Banking, Finance And Related Fields
Original TGA Release Date
25/03/2015
Approved Date
16/09/2015
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
450
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
4.00
Current Release Date
13/02/2018
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
4.00 13/02/2018 Current Approved
3.00 14/01/2016 Replaced Approved
2.00 22/04/2015 Replaced Approved
1.00 25/03/2015 Replaced Approved
Description

This qualification reflects job roles in financial markets involving duties in the areas of client advising, operations and dealing. Individuals in these roles have autonomy in performing technical operations, apply solutions to a range of often complex problems, and research, analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources. They apply initiative to plan, coordinate and evaluate their own work and provide guidance to others.

Licensing/Regulatory Information
Work functions in the occupational areas where this qualification may be used are subject to regulatory requirements. Refer to the FNS Implementation Guide Companion Volume or the relevant regulator for specific guidance on requirements.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = nine (9)
- four (4) core units plus
- five (5) elective units

The elective units consist of:
- three (3) from the electives below.

Of the remaining two (2) units:
- up to two (2) may be from the electives
- up to two (2) may be from a Certificate IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma in any currently endorsed training package or accredited course.

The elective units chosen must be relevant to the work outcome and meet local industry needs.

In packaging these units for qualifications it is important to note that each of the FNSASIC503 series units can only be counted once towards the issuance of a Diploma qualification, although they may be assessed and issued as Statements of Attainment as often as is required for industry compliance and participants' need.

In practice this means that should a participant achieve accreditation for say, FNSASICT503 Provide advice in managed investments, any future accreditation (and Statements of Attainment) they receive for any other units in this FNSASIC503 series cannot be counted towards a Diploma qualification.
1. Core Units

All four (4) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AUR12 FNSFMK501 Analyse financial markets and information 60 Unit of competency
AUR82 FNSINC401 Apply principles of professional practice to work in the financial services industry 20 Unit of competency
AUS85 FNSRSK502 Assess risks 40 Unit of competency
AUL98 BSBCOM406 Conduct work within a compliance framework 30 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

At least three (3) units must be chosen from the elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AUR16 FNSFMK503 Advise clients on financial risk 60 Unit of competency
AUR13 FNSFMK502 Analyse financial market products for client 45 Unit of competency
AUR20 FNSFMK507 Analyse risk mitigation in the operations process 55 Unit of competency
BBH69 FNSINC504 Apply ethical frameworks and principles to make and act upon decisions 35 Unit of competency
AUR23 FNSFMK512 Apply knowledge of emissions markets 50 Unit of competency
AUR26 FNSFMK511 Apply limits when trading 55 Unit of competency
AUR15 FNSFMK504 Complete confirmation and settlement processes 40 Unit of competency
AUR89 FNSINC501 Conduct product research to support recommendations 80 Unit of competency
AUR14 FNSFMK506 Detect errors and fraud when processing financial transactions 55 Unit of competency
AUQ87 FNSCUS505 Determine client requirements and expectations 60 Unit of competency
AUR17 FNSFMK602 Hedge financial products 70 Unit of competency
BBH97 FNSINC503 Identify situations requiring complex ethical decision making 35 Unit of competency
AUQ95 FNSCUS504 Manage premium customer relationships 60 Unit of competency
AUR19 FNSFMK508 Monitor and process collateral 60 Unit of competency
AUX11 FNSFMK510 Prepare trading strategies for clients 60 Unit of competency
AUR28 FNSFMK601 Price financial transactions 60 Unit of competency
AUR27 FNSFMK509 Process transaction documentation 55 Unit of competency
AUQ51 FNSASICV503 Provide advice in derivatives 50 Unit of competency
AUQ43 FNSASICS503 Provide advice in foreign exchange 50 Unit of competency
AUQ55 FNSASICT503 Provide advice in managed investments 50 Unit of competency
AUQ52 FNSASICW503 Provide advice in securities 50 Unit of competency
AUQ39 FNSASICL503 Provide advice in the regulated emissions market 60 Unit of competency
AUR29 FNSIAD502 Provide appropriate and timely information and advice to clients 70 Unit of competency
AUR30 FNSIAD501 Provide appropriate services, advice and products to clients 120 Unit of competency
AUR09 FNSFMK401 Reconcile financial transactions 20 Unit of competency
AUQ89 FNSCUS506 Record and implement client instructions 60 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D722 FNS51011 Diploma of Financial Markets Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BFF3 FNS51020 Diploma of Financial Markets Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

Nil.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information