Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide advice on deposit products, non-cash payment facilities and general insurance products
It applies to individuals with excellent communication skills who are authorised as Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) registered Australian financial services licence (AFSL) holders to provide advice about products and services at ASIC Tier 2 level.
Work functions in the occupational areas where this unit 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.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Develop appropriate strategies and solutions | 1.1 Determine appropriate strategy to provide for identified needs and outcomes by analysing products and client risk profile, and conducting assessment of client needs 1.2 Conduct relevant research, analysis and product modelling, and draft appropriate solution, plan, policy or transaction for presentation to client demonstrating understanding of ASIC identified generic and specialist knowledge relevant to products being offered |
2. Present appropriate strategies and solutions to client | 2.1 Explain and discuss proposed transaction with client in clear and unambiguous way, demonstrating product knowledge appropriate for service or product offered 2.2 Ensure that relevant details, terms and conditions of product or service are reinforced to client with impacts and possible risks of solution disclosed in clear and concise manner 2.3 Provide client with written supporting documentation and guide client through key aspects of documentation |
3. Negotiate financial plan, policy or transaction with client | 3.1 Discuss and clarify any concerns or issues client has regarding proposed plan, policy or transaction 3.2 Seek confirmation to ensure that client understands proposed plan, policy or transaction |
4. Coordinate implementation of agreed plan, policy or transaction | 4.1 Gain client’s formal agreement to proposed plan, policy or transaction 4.2 Clearly explain and confirm that client understands associated fees, cost structures and timeframes for execution and processing |
5. Complete and maintain necessary documentation | 5.1 Ensure that proposal and all other statutory and transactional documents are completed and signed off by client 5.2 Confirm that signed agreement and all copies of appropriate documentation are exchanged |
6. Provide ongoing service where requested by client | 6.1 Ensure that type and form of ongoing service, including reporting on performance and review of plan, policy or transaction, is understood by client 6.2 Clearly explain fees and costs for any ongoing and specifically defined services and ensure client understands these expenses 6.3 Provide ongoing services as required |
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill | Performance Criteria | Description |
Reading | 1.2 | Recognises and analyses information from relevant sources to safeguard client needs and ensure currency of product and service |
Writing | 1.1, 1.2, 2.3, 3.2, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2, 6.1-6.3 | Uses clear, specific and industry related terminology to complete and update workplace documentation |
Oral Communication | 2.1-2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 4.2, 5.2, 6.1-6.3 | Clearly articulates requirements using language appropriate to the audience and environment Confirms the understanding of others through active listening and questioning |
Numeracy | 4.2, 6.2 | Interprets and uses financial product information and analyses numerical data within spreadsheets and database |
Navigate the world of work | 1.2 , 5.1 | Develops knowledge of legislation and regulations relevant to current role Takes responsibility for providing advisory services and documentation that comply with legal and organisational requirements |
Interact with others | 2.1-2.3, 4.1, 4.2, 6.1, 6.2 | Selects and uses appropriate conventions and protocols when communicating with clients to build rapport, seek or share information, negotiate agreement and maintain service relationship Adapts personal communication style to show respect for the values, beliefs and cultural expectations of others |
Get the work done | 1.1, 1.2, 2.3, 5.1, 5.2, 6.3 | Takes responsibility for the sequence and priority of tasks within own workload to achieve effective and compliant outcomes for all stakeholders Uses analytical processes to determine appropriate solutions that meet client needs Uses familiar digital tools and systems to complete job tasks |
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