Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Superannuation
Certificate IV in Superannuation
FNS40911
D709
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 18/07/2013 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who use a developed skills and knowledge base in a variety of contexts in the superannuation industry. It involves applying solutions to a defined range of superannuation problems, and analysing and evaluating information from a variety of relevant sources. Possible work functions may include:
administering income streams
assisting with meeting industry compliance requirements
establishing and maintaining employer accounts
processing benefits claims and payments.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
13 units must be achieved.3 core units
plus 10 elective units
5 elective units must be selected from Group A.
A further 3 elective units must be selected from Group A or B.
The remaining 2 elective units may be selected from the elective units listed below, any endorsed Training Package or accredited course. Elective units may be selected from a Certificate IV qualification; 1 elective unit may be selected from a Certificate III qualification.
Elective units must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and the qualification level.
Core units of competency:
FNSCUS402A Resolve disputes
FNSINC401A Apply principles of professional practice to work in the financial services industry
BSBOHS201A Participate in OHS processes
Elective units of competency:
Group A (superannuation)
FNSSUP301A Process superannuation fund payments
FNSSUP401A Process complex superannuation benefit or insurance claim
FNSSUP402A Assist in meeting superannuation compliance requirements
FNSSUP403A Administer retirement income streams
FNSSUP404A Establish and customise complex employer accounts
FNSSUP405A Implement fund review practices
FNSSUP406A Establish and maintain fund or plan
FNSSUP407A Assess complex superannuation benefit or insurance claim
FNSSUP508A Provide effective information to members
Group B (General)
FNSINC402A Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of products and services used by an organisation or sector
FNSSMS401A Process self-managed superannuation contribution
BSBATSIW416C Obtain and manage consultancy services
BSBCCO405A Survey stakeholders to gather and record information
BSBCUS301B Deliver and monitor a service to customers
BSBCUS403B Implement customer service standards
BSBITS401B Maintain business technology
BSBSUS301A Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
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 |
| D0887 | BSBOHS201A | Participate in OHS processes | 15 | Unit of competency |
| D4094 | FNSCUS402A | Resolve disputes | 30 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units
At least five (5) and up to eight (9) units to 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D4338 | FNSSUP403A | Administer retirement income streams | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D4342 | FNSSUP407A | Assess complex superannuation benefit or insurance claims | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D4337 | FNSSUP402A | Assist in meeting superannuation compliance requirements | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D4339 | FNSSUP404A | Establish and customise complex employer accounts | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D4341 | FNSSUP406A | Establish and maintain fund or plan | 70 | Unit of competency |
| D4340 | FNSSUP405A | Implement fund review practices | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D4336 | FNSSUP401A | Process complex superannuation benefit or insurance claim | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D4335 | FNSSUP301A | Process superannuation fund payments | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D4350 | FNSSUP508A | Provide effective information to members | 60 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units
Up to three (3) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S8072 | BSBCUS301B | Deliver and monitor a service to customers | 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 |
| D1022 | BSBSUS301A | Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices | 40 | Unit of competency |
| S8075 | BSBCUS403B | Implement customer service standards | 30 | Unit of competency |
| S8077 | BSBITS401B | Maintain business technology | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D4859 | BSBATSIW416C | Obtain and manage consultancy services | 80 | Unit of competency |
| D4326 | FNSSMS401A | Process self-managed superannuation contribution | 40 | Unit of competency |
| S8053 | BSBCCO405A | Survey stakeholders to gather and record information | 40 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S708 | FNS40910 | Certificate IV in Superannuation | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVZ0 | FNS40915 | Certificate IV in Superannuation | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
Not applicable.