Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

FNSINC601 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Apply economic principles to work in the financial services industry

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency FNSINC601 - Apply economic principles to work in the financial services industry
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to apply broad principles of financial economics that underpin a range of tasks and functions in the financial services industry. It includes understanding how financial instruments are priced in markets, and techniques and processes government and organisations use to manage financial risk, demonstrating broad knowledge of economic theories and related decision making in a national and organisational economic context.It applies to individuals who have an understanding of economics and how this impacts on work in the financial services industry. It also underpins other skills required for work in the financial services industry and may be applied in all sectors of the industry.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in the industry capability field and include access to:

common office equipment, technology, software and consumables.

current financial services industry economic literature and research.

Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Apply economic principles and theories
  • Develop and apply knowledge of economic principles relevant to the industry
  • Apply microeconomic theory of markets and influences on financial products and services to determine structure of organisation
  • Apply capital adequacy regulation and requirements to work functions
       
Element: Evaluate economic aspects that apply to decision making
  • Apply relevant financial modelling techniques to economic data to inform decision making
  • Analyse and apply appropriate asset pricing models
  • Apply models to determine organisational value in relation to capital structure
       
Element: Review own work
  • Evaluate own work in context of relevant economic principles
  • Improve performance through understanding of how economics applies to own decision making
       
Element: Maintain personal understanding of economic policies
  • Research current economic theories and their impact on the industry to ensure relevant current knowledge
  • Integrate contemporary economic principles into work practices
       


Evidence Required

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Apply economic principles and theories

1.1 Develop and apply knowledge of economic principles relevant to the industry

1.2 Apply microeconomic theory of markets and influences on financial products and services to determine structure of organisation

1.3 Apply capital adequacy regulation and requirements to work functions

2. Evaluate economic aspects that apply to decision making

2.1 Apply relevant financial modelling techniques to economic data to inform decision making

2.2 Analyse and apply appropriate asset pricing models

2.3 Apply models to determine organisational value in relation to capital structure

3. Review own work

3.1 Evaluate own work in context of relevant economic principles

3.2 Improve performance through understanding of how economics applies to own decision making

4. Maintain personal understanding of economic policies

4.1 Research current economic theories and their impact on the industry to ensure relevant current knowledge

4.2 Integrate contemporary economic principles into work practices

Evidence of the ability to:

research economic trends, evaluate impacts, and access and interpret corporate regulations

analyse and apply a range of financial modelling techniques and tools

reflect on and review own performance in applying knowledge of economic principles in day-to-day work functions.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

outline key features of common economic theories that relate to the financial services industry

outline key features of microeconomic principles and how they relate to financial services industry products, services and organisational practices

explain capital adequacy requirements for financial services organisations based on financial product mix

explain asset pricing models and their use in identifying organisational value and capital structures

explain and apply economic theories and valuation of assets

identify and apply financial modelling techniques and tools

outline industry or organisation financial markets, products and services

describe key features of relevant legislation, statutory requirements and industry codes of practice

identify and describe techniques and tools for evaluation and interpretation of research data

describe the economic and political climate relating to the financial services industry.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Apply economic principles and theories

1.1 Develop and apply knowledge of economic principles relevant to the industry

1.2 Apply microeconomic theory of markets and influences on financial products and services to determine structure of organisation

1.3 Apply capital adequacy regulation and requirements to work functions

2. Evaluate economic aspects that apply to decision making

2.1 Apply relevant financial modelling techniques to economic data to inform decision making

2.2 Analyse and apply appropriate asset pricing models

2.3 Apply models to determine organisational value in relation to capital structure

3. Review own work

3.1 Evaluate own work in context of relevant economic principles

3.2 Improve performance through understanding of how economics applies to own decision making

4. Maintain personal understanding of economic policies

4.1 Research current economic theories and their impact on the industry to ensure relevant current knowledge

4.2 Integrate contemporary economic principles into work practices

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Develop and apply knowledge of economic principles relevant to the industry 
Apply microeconomic theory of markets and influences on financial products and services to determine structure of organisation 
Apply capital adequacy regulation and requirements to work functions 
Apply relevant financial modelling techniques to economic data to inform decision making 
Analyse and apply appropriate asset pricing models 
Apply models to determine organisational value in relation to capital structure 
Evaluate own work in context of relevant economic principles 
Improve performance through understanding of how economics applies to own decision making 
Research current economic theories and their impact on the industry to ensure relevant current knowledge 
Integrate contemporary economic principles into work practices 

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