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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Identify opportunities and constraints for the provision of broking services
  2. Establish client risk assessment methodology
  3. Establish client contact criteria
  4. Determine procedures for documentation

Required Skills

Required skills

welldeveloped communication skills to

determine and confirm information using questioning and active listening techniques

liaise with others share information listen and understand

use language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences

numeracy and IT skills to

perform calculations related to achieving required outcomes

use computer applications word processing spreadsheet database specific purpose computer systems to assist in achieving required outcomes

access and update records electronically

access webbased information services

welldeveloped literacy skills to read and interpret documentation from a variety of sources and record and consolidate relevant related information

research and analysis skills for accessing and interpreting relevant information

organisational skills including the ability to plan and sequence work

high level management and interpersonal skills

sales and marketing skills

Required knowledge

exposures

industry compliance requirements

industry market position relative to productline of business

insurance markets

IT and communications systems

legislative and regulatory body requirements

marketing principles and practice

organisation or industry policy wording

relevant common law legal systems and procedures

Evidence Required

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

apply extensive industry knowledge of products practices global markets and exposuresto determine business directions and suitable options

develop and coordinate a plan

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

competency is demonstrated in the context of the 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 organisation records

access to organisational policies and procedures

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

verbal or written questioning on underpinning knowledge and skills

evaluating samples of work

accessing and validating third party reports

setting and reviewing workplace projects and business simulations or scenarios

Guidance information for assessment


Range Statement

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.

Relevant legislation includes:

Agents and Brokers Act

Carriers Act

Compulsory Third Party Motor Vehicles Act

Credit Act

Insurance Act, as amended

Insurance Contracts Act

Local Government Act

Marine Insurance Act

Trade Practices Act

workers compensation Acts.

Resource limitations may be:

equipment and facilities

financial

geographical

technical expertise.

Risk exposure review documents may include

declarations

disclosure information

questionnaires

risk checklists.

Types of client risks may be all exposures applicable to relevant clients such as:

casualty

consequential loss

employee benefits

intangible

liability

property

tangible.

Disclosure requirements may relate to:

any other material facts

business activity

convictions

insurance history.

Specialists may include:

accountants

consultants

engineers

insurance organisation representatives

legal professionals

risk managers

surveyors

valuers.

Measures used to determine client contact levels include:

financial returns

location

market niche

size.

Contact methods can include:

correspondence

direct mail

facsimile

newsletters

personal contact

telephone.

Contingent demands may occur when:

business development occurs

claims are made

risk changes.

Documentation can include:

billing

claim statistics

closings to underwriters

declarations

endorsements

new business reports

policies

proposals

remittance to underwriters

renewal certificates

renewal reports

risk reviews

service manuals.