Assessor Resource

FNSSUP303
Process superannuation contributions

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to receive and process superannuation contributions and incoming payments, and ensure correct funds are allocated to accounts.

It applies to individuals who, within their level of authority, apply specialised organisational and industry knowledge and follow defined procedures to process information and ensure quality standards are maintained.

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.

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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. Identify types of contributions and their processes

1.1 Identify and record contribution types and sources

1.2 Identify potential errors in processing contribution types

2. Receive superannuation contributions

2.1 Establish new accounts and check for eligibility

2.2 Receive and check superannuation contributions and accompanying documents to ensure information is complete and correct

2.3 Issue contribution receipt according to organisational procedures and regulatory requirements

2.4 File documentation according to organisational procedures

2.5 Process contributions for banking according to organisational procedures

3. Receive rollover benefit statements (RBSs)

3.1 Check RBSs received against eligibility requirements

3.2 Check documentation is complete and process accordingly

4. Identify and manage contribution and RBS errors or incompletions

4.1 Identify errors in contributions and/or documentation

4.2 Return documentation or obtain required information to rectify errors or omissions

4.3 Send employer contribution reminders as required

4.4 Action incomplete or incorrect contributions according to organisational requirements

4.5 Reconcile incomplete or incorrect contributions and process when required information is obtained

5. Allocate contributions according to contribution type

5.1 Allocate contributions in accordance with member and employer requirements

5.2 Complete processing according to organisational procedures

6. Follow quality assurance procedures

6.1 Follow organisational procedures to ensure all work is completed accurately

6.2 Maintain member details in accordance with organisational requirements

6.3 Implement system, process checks and identify any irregularities

6.4 Correct any irregularities or communicate to appropriate personnel

Evidence of the ability to:

establish new accounts with a variety of different contribution types and sources

receive and process contributions from a range of sources

receive and process rollover benefit statements (RBSs)

identify and correct errors, inconsistencies, omissions and incompletions

follow organisational procedures to ensure all work is completed accurately.

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 key features of company policy, objectives and procedures

identify types of contributions and describe their processes

outline the eligibility rules for contribution types under superannuation industry legislation

identify and describe components of a superannuation RBS

outline RBS documentation requirements

describe the key steps in the process for paying superannuation benefits

describe how privacy legislation applies to processing superannuation contributions

describe the organisation’s quality assurance practices.

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

common office equipment, technology, software and consumables

financial services product information

organisational policy and procedures.

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. Identify types of contributions and their processes

1.1 Identify and record contribution types and sources

1.2 Identify potential errors in processing contribution types

2. Receive superannuation contributions

2.1 Establish new accounts and check for eligibility

2.2 Receive and check superannuation contributions and accompanying documents to ensure information is complete and correct

2.3 Issue contribution receipt according to organisational procedures and regulatory requirements

2.4 File documentation according to organisational procedures

2.5 Process contributions for banking according to organisational procedures

3. Receive rollover benefit statements (RBSs)

3.1 Check RBSs received against eligibility requirements

3.2 Check documentation is complete and process accordingly

4. Identify and manage contribution and RBS errors or incompletions

4.1 Identify errors in contributions and/or documentation

4.2 Return documentation or obtain required information to rectify errors or omissions

4.3 Send employer contribution reminders as required

4.4 Action incomplete or incorrect contributions according to organisational requirements

4.5 Reconcile incomplete or incorrect contributions and process when required information is obtained

5. Allocate contributions according to contribution type

5.1 Allocate contributions in accordance with member and employer requirements

5.2 Complete processing according to organisational procedures

6. Follow quality assurance procedures

6.1 Follow organisational procedures to ensure all work is completed accurately

6.2 Maintain member details in accordance with organisational requirements

6.3 Implement system, process checks and identify any irregularities

6.4 Correct any irregularities or communicate to appropriate personnel

Evidence of the ability to:

establish new accounts with a variety of different contribution types and sources

receive and process contributions from a range of sources

receive and process rollover benefit statements (RBSs)

identify and correct errors, inconsistencies, omissions and incompletions

follow organisational procedures to ensure all work is completed accurately.

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 key features of company policy, objectives and procedures

identify types of contributions and describe their processes

outline the eligibility rules for contribution types under superannuation industry legislation

identify and describe components of a superannuation RBS

outline RBS documentation requirements

describe the key steps in the process for paying superannuation benefits

describe how privacy legislation applies to processing superannuation contributions

describe the organisation’s quality assurance practices.

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

common office equipment, technology, software and consumables

financial services product information

organisational policy and procedures.

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
Identify and record contribution types and sources 
Identify potential errors in processing contribution types 
Establish new accounts and check for eligibility 
Receive and check superannuation contributions and accompanying documents to ensure information is complete and correct 
Issue contribution receipt according to organisational procedures and regulatory requirements 
File documentation according to organisational procedures 
Process contributions for banking according to organisational procedures 
Check RBSs received against eligibility requirements 
Check documentation is complete and process accordingly 
Identify errors in contributions and/or documentation 
Return documentation or obtain required information to rectify errors or omissions 
Send employer contribution reminders as required 
Action incomplete or incorrect contributions according to organisational requirements 
Reconcile incomplete or incorrect contributions and process when required information is obtained 
Allocate contributions in accordance with member and employer requirements 
Complete processing according to organisational procedures 
Follow organisational procedures to ensure all work is completed accurately 
Maintain member details in accordance with organisational requirements 
Implement system, process checks and identify any irregularities 
Correct any irregularities or communicate to appropriate personnel 

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