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FNSSAM603
Tailor financial products to meet customer needs

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit describes skills and knowledge required to match financial products on offer to customer requirements based on an in-depth knowledge of the products and a comprehensive knowledge of customers’ characteristics and their financial requirements.

It applies to individuals who, within their level of authority, use specialised knowledge and analytical skills to make judgements and provide customised recommendations and solutions.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Access information needed to determine fit between financial product and customer

1.1 Gather and assess information on customer profile and requirements, characteristics, financial status, timelines and other needs

1.2 Consider and, if necessary, research most appropriate products and services used or provided by organisation based on customer stated requirements in terms of features, benefits, terms and conditions, and other factors

2. Determine most suitable options to meet customer requirements

2.1 Determine most suitable option, or number of options, for discussion and recommendation with customer

2.2 Establish and document customer negotiation periods in line with organisational policy and relevant legislative requirements

2.3 Discuss options with manager or other appropriate personnel, if necessary

3. Present selected options to customer

3.1 Present options to customer and explain all features, benefits, negotiation periods, and terms and conditions

3.2 Provide customer with further information if requested and answer all questions

3.3 Provide customer with all support needed to clarify information presented

3.4 Seek additional information where relevant to determine whether there are other needs that could be met by organisation

Evidence of the ability to:

assess a wide range of financial services, products and features to suit customer requirements

present product or service options to customers and negotiate sales.

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 key features of organisational policy and procedures and terms and conditions relating to provision of financial services and products

describe how to access and interpret support information, materials, relevant brochures and other appropriate information

compare and contrast products and services offered by the financial services industry as a whole

compare and contrast products and services offered by the organisation, including specific benefits and features of products and services

describe the key industry and legislative requirements applicable to specific products, services and situations

explain the purpose and requirements of customer negotiation periods in line with relevant legislation.

Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in the sales and marketing field of work and include access to:

financial services product information

relevant software system and data

organisational policy and procedures

common office equipment, technology, software and consumables.

Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Access information needed to determine fit between financial product and customer

1.1 Gather and assess information on customer profile and requirements, characteristics, financial status, timelines and other needs

1.2 Consider and, if necessary, research most appropriate products and services used or provided by organisation based on customer stated requirements in terms of features, benefits, terms and conditions, and other factors

2. Determine most suitable options to meet customer requirements

2.1 Determine most suitable option, or number of options, for discussion and recommendation with customer

2.2 Establish and document customer negotiation periods in line with organisational policy and relevant legislative requirements

2.3 Discuss options with manager or other appropriate personnel, if necessary

3. Present selected options to customer

3.1 Present options to customer and explain all features, benefits, negotiation periods, and terms and conditions

3.2 Provide customer with further information if requested and answer all questions

3.3 Provide customer with all support needed to clarify information presented

3.4 Seek additional information where relevant to determine whether there are other needs that could be met by organisation

Evidence of the ability to:

assess a wide range of financial services, products and features to suit customer requirements

present product or service options to customers and negotiate sales.

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 key features of organisational policy and procedures and terms and conditions relating to provision of financial services and products

describe how to access and interpret support information, materials, relevant brochures and other appropriate information

compare and contrast products and services offered by the financial services industry as a whole

compare and contrast products and services offered by the organisation, including specific benefits and features of products and services

describe the key industry and legislative requirements applicable to specific products, services and situations

explain the purpose and requirements of customer negotiation periods in line with relevant legislation.

Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in the sales and marketing field of work and include access to:

financial services product information

relevant software system and data

organisational policy and procedures

common office equipment, technology, software and consumables.

Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Gather and assess information on customer profile and requirements, characteristics, financial status, timelines and other needs 
Consider and, if necessary, research most appropriate products and services used or provided by organisation based on customer stated requirements in terms of features, benefits, terms and conditions, and other factors 
Determine most suitable option, or number of options, for discussion and recommendation with customer 
Establish and document customer negotiation periods in line with organisational policy and relevant legislative requirements 
Discuss options with manager or other appropriate personnel, if necessary 
Present options to customer and explain all features, benefits, negotiation periods, and terms and conditions 
Provide customer with further information if requested and answer all questions 
Provide customer with all support needed to clarify information presented 
Seek additional information where relevant to determine whether there are other needs that could be met by organisation 

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