This unit has application across a range of superannuation funds; it applies to trustee roles, not advisory roles.
Not applicable.
1. Confirm trustee instructions | 1.1 All trustee instructions are accurately and clearly documented 1.2 Instructions are clarified with trustees where appropriate to ensure compliance requirements are met 1.3 Plan termination conditions are obtained and recorded 1.4 Termination is confirmed to the client promptly and according to operating procedures 1.5 Member authority for transfer of member assets is obtained |
2. Process all outstanding transactions to termination date | 2.1 All benefit payments due before termination date are processed accurately and according to operating procedures 2.2 All final contributions and outstanding charges and credits to the fund are processed to ensure all financial obligations are met |
3. Forward information/ payments to appropriate parties | 3.1 Actuarial calculations are obtained where required to determine members’ benefits 3.2 Member information is forwarded to new fund administrator as appropriate within negotiated timeframes and according to operating procedures 3.3 Termination payments are forwarded to the relevant parties when due, and according to arrangement with client and termination provisions 3.4 Valid discharge of all future liability is obtained according to operating procedures |
4. Complete and action fund documentation | 4.1 Documents are finalised and filed according to operating procedures, legislative and compliance requirements 4.2 Statutory documentation is completed and lodged with authorities according to company operating procedures, authority requirements and within timeframes 4.3 Fund accounts are balanced according to financial requirements |
Required skills
communication skills to:
use questioning and active listening to gather and check information
liaise and share information with others
communicate appropriately with people from diverse backgrounds
numeracy skills to:
interpret numeric data and from this perform calculations related to achieving required outcomes
IT skills to:
use computer applications (word processing, spreadsheet, database, specific purpose computer systems)
access and update records electronically
reading skills to:
read and understand relevant procedures
read and interpret applications and supporting documentation
writing skills to:
accurately record information
prepare professional letters and emails
organisational skills to efficiently plan and sequence work
problem solving skills to address inaccuracies and omissions in applications
analytical skills to effectively analyse information and data.
Required knowledge
relevant legislation
taxation requirements and procedures/document formats
company policy and procedures
product terms and conditions
computerised superannuation systems and procedures.
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: confirm trustee instructions process all outstanding transactions to termination date forward information to appropriate payment parties complete and action fund documentation demonstrate understanding of the application of trust requirements, fund policies and procedures and industry and legislative requirements give sound advice and negotiate on options. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | Assessment must ensure: competency is demonstrated in the context of the financial services 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 financial services product information access to information about workplace 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 units of competency observing processes and procedure 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 business simulations or scenarios. |
Guidance information for assessment |
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.
Charges and credits may include: | contributions administration charges group life bonuses insurance premiums taxation liability investment earnings. |
Relevant parties may include: | trustees members. |
Superannuation
This unit contains employability skills.
Not applicable.