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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Identify non-routine, complex aspects and clarify the customer's situation
  2. Determine appropriate approach to complex and non-routine aspects
  3. Issue insurance contact

Required Skills

Required skills

highly developed communication skills to

determine and confirm information using questioning and active listening as required

relate effectively to customers

liaise with others share information listen and understand

use language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences

welldeveloped numeracy and IT skills to

interpret charts graphs and statistical information and calculateestimate premiums and claims 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

learning skills to maintain knowledge of changes to compliance legislation and requirements

problem solving skills to identify any issues that have the potential to impact on work outcomes and to develop options to resolve these issues when they arise

selfmanagement skills for complying with ethical legal and procedural requirements research and analysis skills for accessing and interpreting relevant information

organisational skills including the ability to plan and sequence work

Required knowledge

industry sector compliance requirements

interpretation of applicable ratings

organisation and departmental policy procedures and authorities and industry sector policy wording

organisation IT and communication systems

relevant legislation

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

interpret and comply with relevant legislation and regulations

identify nonroutine aspects and clarify the customers request

determine organisation approach to complex and nonroutine aspects of the request

determine correct premium and issue insurance contract

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 organisation 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.

Non-routine and complex may include:

complex transactions with a range of uncertain variables

cross border implications

difficult and hard to place risks

grouped employers

GST and other tax implications

oversupply of capital

predecessor organisation rule

referral risks

risks outside authority levels

technology risks.

Specialists may include:

experts on endorsement and exclusions

insurance brokers

legal interpretation of legislation

policy drafters.

Relevant parameters may include:

legislation, guidelines and instructions

organisation policy and procedures

premium and rate assessments

underwriter's terms and conditions.

Risk information may include:

claims records and data

formal risk survey

organisation history.

Documentation includes:

amendments

cover notes

endorsements

exclusions

extensions

policy schedules

premium calculations

survey results.

Legislative requirements may include:

codes of practice

compulsory third party motor accident insurance legislation, regulations and guidelines

Insurance (Agents and Brokers) Act

Insurance Contracts Act

Trade Practices Act

workers compensation insurance legislation, regulations and guidelines.