Certificate I in Financial Services

This qualification is designed to facilitate an understanding of the Australian financial services marketplace and personal financial situations that will assist in meeting the needs of identified gaps in nationwide financial literacy. It does not have an industry employment outcome.


Subjects

Packaging Rules

6 units must be achieved:

add topic FNSFLT201A Develop and use a personal budget

add topic FNSFLT202A Develop and use a savings plan

add topic FNSFLT203A Develop understanding of debt and consumer credit

add topic FNSFLT204A Develop understanding of superannuation

add topic FNSFLT205A Develop understanding of the Australian financial system and markets

add topic FNSFLT206A Develop understanding of taxation


Pathways...

    Not applicable.


Entry Requirements

Not applicable.


Licensing Information

Not applicable.


Employability Skills

QUALIFICATION SUMMARY

Employability Skill

Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:

Communication

asking questions in order to understand financial concepts

creating documents for personal budgets and savings plans

using active listening skills

using basic verbal and written skills

Teamwork

consulting others when developing personal financial plans

working with others to develop one's knowledge and expertise in credit management and superannuation

Problem solving

analysing and comparing information from different sources

checking financial statements for accuracy

comparing and contrasting the performance of different plans, funds and credit facilities

matching one's own needs with products on offer

tracking lost superannuation payments

Initiative and enterprise

creating a long-term vision for one's financial future through a superannuation plan

modifying personal budget and savings plan to changing circumstances

Planning and organising

preparing a simple personal budget and savings plan

researching, collecting and analysing information from a range of sources

Self-management

demonstrating the skill to manage personal finances, personal credit rating, history and superannuation choice

Learning

learning new ideas, skills and techniques by developing a budget and a personal savings plan

maintaining personal knowledge of financial products and services

Technology

using calculators and computer software to prepare a budget and a savings plan