Certificate III in General Insurance

This qualification reflects the job roles of employees in general insurance and may meet ASIC requirements for Tier 2 general insurance through selected electives. Possible work functions may include:

processing and issuing policies

processing and settling claims

responding to customer enquiries and maintaining customer database.


Subjects

Packaging Rules

13 units must be achieved.

5 core units

plus8 elective units

selecting the identified elective unit/s * could meet ASIC accreditation requirements for providing financial product advice. Conditions relating to ASIC accreditation should be obtained from ASIC

A maximum of 3 elective units must be selected from Group B, the remaining elective units can be selected from Group A, B or C

A maximum of 2 electives may be selected from units aligned to Certificate III qualifications in any endorsed Training Package or accredited course

A maximum of 2 electives may be selected from units aligned to Certificate IV qualifications in any endorsed Training Package or accredited course

Elective units must be relevant to the work outcomes, 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

add topic FNSINC402A Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of products and services used by an organisation or sector

Elective units of competency:

Group A

add topic FNSASIC304A Provide Tier 2 general advice in general insurance*

add topic FNSASIC305A Provide Tier 2 personal advice in general insurance*

Group B

add topic FNSISV301A Evaluate risk for renewal business

add topic FNSISV302A Process alteration to insurance policy

add topic FNSISV303A Issue contract of insurance

add topic FNSISV304A Issue renewal advice

add topic FNSISV305A Issue cancellation advice

add topic FNSISV306A Receive and record or register a claim

add topic FNSISV307A Follow organisation procedures to process claim

add topic FNSISV308A Process facultative and treaty reinsurance claim

add topic FNSISV309A Settle claims

add topic FNSISV310A Process claims payments

Group C (General)

add topic BSBCCO201A Action customer contact

add topic BSBCMM301A Process customer complaints

add topic BSBRKG304B Maintain business records

add topic FNSSAM301A Identify opportunities for cross-selling products and services

add topic FNSIAD301A Provide general advice on financial products and services


Pathways...

    Qualification Pathway

    The primary pathway from this qualification is employment in a range of environments including:

    administration

    handling claims

    providing customer service at a branch, by telephone, teleclaims or online

    This qualification is suited to an Australian Apprenticeship pathway.

    A further learning pathway utilising qualifications such as FNS41410 Certificate IV in General Insurance or a specialist insurance qualification would support career progression.


Entry Requirements

Not applicable.


Licensing Information

Not applicable.


Employability Skills

QUALIFICATION SUMMARY

Employability Skill

Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:

Communication

conducting research to collect and analyse information and present in report form

having the ability to question, clarify and evaluate information

investigating and negotiating to resolve disputes

liaising with internal and external personnel with an ability to 'read' verbal and non-verbal body language

using a range of techniques and sales skills to elicit feedback from customers

using specialist language in written and oral communication

writing in a range of styles to suit different audiences

Teamwork

receiving feedback on performance

referring matters to nominated person as required

working as a member of a team and applying knowledge of one's own role to achieve team goals

Problem Solving

collecting, comparing and contrasting data in order to create reports

investigating skills to provide information to assist with the determination of entitlements for persons where estates are to be finalised

using problem solving tools and techniques to balance and reconcile amounts

Initiative and Enterprise

contributing to solutions to workplace challenges

contributing to the designing and preparation of reports to effectively present workplace information

identifying cross-selling opportunities

Planning and Organising

contributing to the planning process by researching and validating information relating to estates

planning work considering resources, time and other constraints

processing routine documents and maintaining files, managing information, and scheduling and coordinating competing tasks

undertaking contingency planning and risk management to meet client needs within area of responsibility

Self-management

managing own time and priorities and dealing with contingencies

operating within codes of ethics, codes of professional conduct, legislation and regulations

taking responsibility as required by work role and ensuring all organisational policies and procedures are followed

Learning

acquiring and applying knowledge of services and organisational policies and procedures

asking questions to clarify instructions

seeking advice on technical issues

using online help and manuals to solve basic technology problems

Technology

using electronic communication devices and processes such as internet software packages and email, to produce written correspondence and reports

using technology to assist the management of information and to assist the planning process