Qualification Outline

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Certificate IV in Superannuation

Certificate IV in Superannuation

Qualification
National Code:
FNS40911
State Code:
D709
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0811 - Banking, Finance And Related Fields
Original TGA Release Date
18/07/2013
Approved Date
23/02/2012
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
500
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
18/07/2013
VET Act Conditions
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
No information
Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information