Certificate II in Financial Services

This qualification is intended to meet the financial literacy and basic financial skill needs of remote and indigenous communities or new entrants wishing to build potential pathways into the industry, particularly through VET in Schools programs.


Subjects

Packaging Rules

8 units must be achieved:

4 core units

plus4 elective units

all elective units of competency may be selected from the elective bank below

a maximum of 2 electives may be selected from other units aligned to Certificate III qualifications in the FNS10 Financial Services Training Package or another endorsed Training Package or accredited course.

Elective units must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and the qualification level.

Units selected from other Training Packages or accredited courses must not duplicate units selected from or available within the FNS10 Financial Services or BSB07 Business Services Training Packages.

Core units of competency:

add topic BSBOHS303B Contribute to OHS hazard identification and risk assessment

add topic BSBWOR203A Work effectively with others

add topic BSBWOR204A Use business technology

add topic FNSINC301A Work effectively in the financial services industry

Elective units of competency:

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

add topic FNSRTS301A Provide customer service in a retail agency

add topic FNSRTS303A Balance retail transactions

add topic FNSRTS305A Process customer accounts

add topic FNSRTS306A Process customer transactions


Subject lists

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Units: FNSFLT201A, FNSFLT202A, FNSFLT203A, FNSFLT206A

Pathways...

    Pathway

    This qualification has elective options in financial literacy and basic industry skills. However, FNS30110 Certificate III in Financial Services, FNS30310 Certificate III in Accounts Administration or a qualification in the personal injury management or insurance sectors may be more suitable for entry level employment opportunities.


Entry Requirements

Not applicable.


Licensing Information

Not applicable.


Employability Skills

QUALIFICATION SUMMARY

Employability Skill

Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:

Communication

having the ability to ask questions in order to prepare a verbal or written response to customer enquiries

using active listening skills

using verbal and written skills to communicate effectively with customers

Teamwork

consulting others when developing personal financial plans

working with diverse persons and groups

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

Problem solving

analysing and comparing information from different sources

researching information relevant to a customer enquiry

Initiative and enterprise

developing flexible approaches to personal skill development and goal setting

identifying hazards in the workplace

participating in identifying improvements to workplace processes

Planning and organising

following defined workplace processes and ensuring all documentation meets organisational policies and procedures

performing basic administration and organisational skills

recognising hazards in the workplace and applying risk control measures

Self-management

demonstrating the skill to operate within scope of authority, meet timelines and work within industry and organisational codes of practice, legislation and regulations

Learning

applying knowledge of the industry to workplace activities

asking questions to clarify instructions

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

using online help to resolve technical issues

Technology

using calculators and computer software programs to prepare workplace documentation

using the telephone and computer technology to communicate effectively with customers

working safely with technology