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.
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Communicate knowledge of relevant products and services offered | 1.1 Inform staff on financial products and services offered by organisation, and roles and requirements of industry organisations and service providers 1.2 Define features and processes of specific products and services clearly so staff can promote them effectively 1.3 Conduct research and continual professional development to maintain current knowledge of industry product and service developments |
2. Monitor work for compliance with financial services regulatory framework | 2.1 Monitor work practices to ensure compliance with legislation relevant to financial services industry 2.2 Supervise client interaction to ensure adherence to advisory limitations regulated by Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) 2.3 Maintain compliance with government body information and regularly access sources of information involved in regulation of financial products and services 2.4 Establish, maintain and monitor work systems with relevant documentation to ensure compliance with legislative guidelines |
3. Supervise work within organisational policy, procedures and guidelines, and accepted industry codes of conduct | 3.1 Review organisational policy, procedures and guidelines for effectiveness 3.2 Monitor work conducted for compliance with organisational policy, procedures and guidelines 3.3 Implement organisational policy and procedures, and promote philosophy and objectives of organisation with cooperative peer work practices 3.4 Monitor all work for adherence to accepted codes of conduct |
4. Assess workplace procedures | 4.1 Identify processes and procedures within area of responsibility and review implementation of procedures 4.2 Assess implementation of procedures for efficiency in attaining organisational goals 4.3 Identify areas for improvement in procedures and make recommendations to appropriate personnel |
5. Implement organisational quality assurance procedures | 5.1 Implement organisational quality assurance measures and systems as required 5.2 Monitor quality assurance measures and outcomes, and document results regularly |
Evidence of the ability to:
interpret and comply with government regulatory requirements and codes of conduct for industry organisations
maintain continual professional development
monitor work practices to ensure compliance with relevant legislative and regulatory requirements, and assess the effectiveness of workplace procedures
implement effective organisational quality assurance procedures.
Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.
To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:
describe the main industry roles of financial representatives
explain fraud deterrence practices
explain the function of key government bodies and representatives involved in regulating financial products and services
describe the requirements of financial services industry codes of practice
identify and explain the main features, benefits and practices of different types of financial products
describe organisational policy, procedures, objectives and guidelines
identify and describe a range of appropriate professional development activities
explain the key intentions of relevant legislation, regulation and compliance requirements for the financial services industry, including privacy obligations
provide detail of the supervisory responsibilities for ensuring compliance within the relevant financial services area.
Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in the organisational skills field of work and include access to:
common office equipment, technology, software and consumables
organisational policy and procedures documentation.
Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.