Assessor Resource

FNSIAD501A
Provide appropriate services, advice and products to clients

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit applies to job roles advising on ASIC Tier I products such as term deposits and personal, sickness and accident insurance products.

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to create rapport with the client, identify and analyse their needs, objectives and financial situation, and identify and present appropriate solutions, including completing and maintaining necessary documentation and providing after sales service.

This unit is applicable to individuals working within enterprises and job roles subject to licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements including legislation administered by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC).

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the ability to:

interpret and comply with relevant legislation supporting the providing of advice to clients and apply relevant industry codes of conduct

use organisational fact finders

identify and analyse client needs, objectives and financial situation in order to present appropriate solutions to the client

complete and maintain necessary documentation and provide after sales service.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

competency is demonstrated in the context of the financial services work environment and conditions specified in the range statement either in a relevant workplace or a closely simulated work environment

access to and the use of a range of common office equipment, technology, software and consumables

access to financial services product information.

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples, in combination, are appropriate for this unit:

evaluating an integrated activity which combines the elements of competency for the unit or a cluster of related units of competency

observing processes and procedures in workplaces or role plays

verbal or written questioning on underpinning knowledge and skills

evaluating samples of work

accessing and validating third party reports.

Guidance information for assessment

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Required skills

well-developed communication skills to:

determine and confirm client requirements, using questioning and active listening as required and avoiding unnecessary industry jargon

negotiate with clients on suitable products and services

liaise with others, share information, listen and understand

use language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences

research and analysis to access, interpret and manage complex information and product characteristics

presentation skills to inform clients of findings and recommendations

well-developed literacy skills for:

analysing information and products to ensure appropriateness to client needs, currency and accuracy

reading and interpreting documentation from a variety of sources and recording, gathering and consolidating financial information

drafting comprehensive client documentation and recommendations

learning skills to maintain knowledge of changes to relevant legislation and financial product features

organisational skills, including the ability to plan and sequence work

Required knowledge

financial products available in the industry

industry codes of practice and relevant regulation affecting the industry

investment and savings vehicles, financial markets, asset classes and investment characteristics

investment risk factors and relationship to return expectations

options, strategies and solutions suitable for typical clients situations and profiles

principles of effective negotiation

requirements related to the disclosure of capacity

the general impact of relevant economic, taxation and social security policy on the client's financial needs

the role of the:

adviser

organisation

broker (if relevant)

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Disclosure of capacity includes:

a statement indicating whether the adviser is only accredited to sell or advise on a restricted range of products

name and address of the registered adviser

whether the adviser's primary duty is to the client or the organisation.

Attitudes, views, feelings and objectives may include:

beliefs about performance

fluctuations in income or capital

investor:

conservative

long-term or short-term

moderate

passive

risk taking

speculator

security.

Relevant personal, financial and business details to be collected from the client may include:

current expenditure and income and an indication of:

future income and expenses

capacity to save

tax status

details of assets including income protection and life insurance held by the client

details of liabilities and potential liabilities of the client

details of the clients' needs and objectives for:

income

capital growth

security

liquidity

time period the client is planning for

individual investment preferences and aversion or tolerance to risk

level and type of superannuation cover and current and likely future social security entitlements of the client

other client details such as:

employment security

age

partner's age

family commitments

expected retirement age

partner's expected retirement age.

Development of appropriate strategies and solutions may include:

flexibility

investigation and assessment of costs

liquidity

safety

tax effectiveness and investment spread of relevant products available to the adviser

volatility of expected income and capital growth.

Products where detailed knowledge is required may include:

allocated pensions

annuities

endowment policies

income protection

insurance bonds

personal superannuation products

term insurance

trauma insurance

whole of life policies.

Documentation may include:

computer and manual applications

disclaimers

disclosures

Eligible Termination Payment (ETP) forms

written advice.

Client's needs and objectives may include:

business protection

debt position

educational expenses

family income

retirement income

security.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Disclosure of capacity to client is consistent with code of practice requirements and client concerns, if any, are identified and responded to appropriately 
Active listening skills are demonstrated in dealings with clients and services explained to them orally or, if necessary, in writing in a clear and unambiguous way, avoiding jargon and in language appropriate to the receiver 
The client is encouraged to express and clarify their attitudes, views, feelings and objectives 
Relevant personal, financial and business details are collected from the client using an appropriate fact finder 
The client's short-, medium- and long-term objectives and investment risk profile are identified using an appropriate fact finder 
The client's preferences and concerns regarding options are identified using an appropriate fact finder where applicable and priorities identified and agreed upon 
The fact finder is completed in accordance with the code of practice 
All information from the fact find process is used in analysing client needs and determine an appropriate strategy to provide for identified needs and outcomes 
Specialist advice is sought if required to address issues that professional judgement indicates may require further consideration. 
Recommendations and features of the client advice record are explained and discussed with the client in a clear and unambiguous way with product knowledge appropriate for the service or advice offered demonstrated 
Impact of key aspects of the recommendations are disclosed in a clear and concise manner to the client and they are guided through the key aspects of the client information brochure prior to signing the proposal 
Requirements to put the recommended program into effect are explained to the client and a copy of the fact finder is provided to the client if requested 
Confirmation is sought from client that they understand the recommendations presented 
The client is assisted to make informed choices using the relevant documentation so that their needs and objectives are addressed consistent with their budgetary constraints 
Agreement in principle to proceed is obtained from the client 
Decisions are clearly explained to the client in accordance with company policy and they are assisted to make appropriate decisions regarding solutions to their needs and objectives 
Restraint and composure are exercised when dealing with conflict situations involving clients 
Communication channels are maintained when dealing with complaints and following complaint handling procedures 
Proposal and other documents are completed and, where appropriate, signed off 
Client records are created or updated 
Contract variations are completed where applicable 
Confirmation including relevant documentation and contract variation is provided to the client and final plan implemented 
Reference material is organised in a form which facilitates the selection of appropriate products to meet client's needs and updated on a regular basis 
After sales service to be provided is clearly defined, and is communicated to the client and executed as needed 
Fact finder, recommendations and client advice records are periodically reviewed 
Any changes to the client's situation since previous recommendations were made are identified and acted upon at subsequent reviews 
Areas of client dissatisfaction are acted upon in an ethical and timely manner and addresses code of practice requirements 

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