Qualification Outline
22/07/2026 9:02 AM AWST
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Advanced Diploma of Superannuation
Advanced Diploma of Superannuation
FNS60515
AWA9
Deleted
Deleted
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
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 is designed to flexibly reflect job roles with team and business result responsibilities in superannuation environments. At this level individuals are expected to apply specialist skills and knowledge in a range of situations to deal with complex situations and issues relating to business systems, compliance and working with trustees and/or outsourced service providers. They work across a broad range of technical or management functions with accountability for personal outputs and for team outcomes.
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 = twelve (12)- two (2) core units plus
- ten (10) elective units
The elective units consist of:
- two (2) from Group B
- five (5) from Group A, Group B, Group C or Group D
Of the remaining three (3) units:
- three (3) may be from the electives below
- two (2) may be from a Diploma in any endorsed training package or accredited course
- one (1) may be from an Advanced Diploma in any endorsed training package or accredited course.
The elective units chosen must be relevant to the work outcome and meet local industry needs.
Units selected from other training packages or accredited courses must not duplicate units selected from or available within the Financial Services or Business Services Training Packages.
1. Core Units
The following two (2) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUR82 | FNSINC401 | Apply principles of professional practice to work in the financial services industry | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AUQ92 | FNSCUS601 | Establish, manage and monitor key relationships | 50 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Superannuation Advice Elective Units
Five (5) units must be chosen from Group A, Group B, Group C or Group D.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUR89 | FNSINC501 | Conduct product research to support recommendations | 80 | Unit of competency |
| AUQ87 | FNSCUS505 | Determine client requirements and expectations | 60 | Unit of competency |
| AUQ47 | FNSASICU503 | Provide advice in superannuation | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AUR30 | FNSIAD501 | Provide appropriate services, advice and products to clients | 120 | Unit of competency |
| AUQ89 | FNSCUS506 | Record and implement client instructions | 60 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Fund Trustee Elective Units
Five (5) units must be chosen from Group A, Group B, Group C or Group D.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUT42 | FNSSUP603 | Integrate investment strategy with fund operations | 80 | Unit of competency |
| AUT38 | FNSSUP601 | Liaise with and support trustees | 60 | Unit of competency |
| AUT39 | FNSSUP602 | Manage official complaints procedures and proceedings | 70 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C Self-managed Superannuation Funds Elective Units
Five (5) units must be chosen from Group A, Group B, Group C or Group D.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUT12 | FNSSMS603 | Apply legislative and operational requirements to advising in self-managed superannuation funds | 120 | Unit of competency |
| AUT25 | FNSSMS602 | Consider taxation requirements when advising in self-managed superannuation funds | 80 | Unit of competency |
| AUT08 | FNSSMS601 | Provide advice in self-managed superannuation funds | 100 | Unit of competency |
5. Group D Organisational Support Elective Units
Five (5) units must be chosen from Group A, Group B, Group C or Group D.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
6. Group E General Elective Units
Up to three (3) units may be chosen from the elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J604 | FNS60513 | 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:
FNSINC402A Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of products and services used by an organisation or sector (from FNS50715 or FNS50711 Diploma of Superannuation, or equivalent)
and
4 superannuation elective units (SUP code) from:
FNS50715 Diploma of Superannuation, or
FNS50711 Diploma of Superannuation, or
FNS50904 Diploma of Finance (Superannuation) (SUPR code), or equivalent.
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