Develop knowledge of debt and consumer credit

Formats and tools

Unit Description
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Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver FNSFLT203, 'Develop knowledge of debt and consumer credit'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Develop knowledge of debt and consumer credit' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Identify and discuss role of credit in society

1.1 Identify and discuss concepts and terminology of credit provided by financial institute and debt incurred by borrower

1.2 Identify historical and current role of consumer credit in Australian society and discuss advantages and disadvantages of credit use

1.3 Discuss impact of consumer debt on national economy

2. Identify and discuss range of credit options available

2.1 Identify and compare types of credit facilities used by businesses

2.2 Identify and compare types of credit facilities used by individuals

2.3 Identify and discuss differences between unsecured and secured loans

2.4 Explain implications of default on secured loans to borrower

3. Identify and compare costs of using credit

3.1 Compare fees and costs associated with different types of credit options

3.2 Compare features and associated risks of fixed versus variable interest rates

3.3 Identify ways to compare advertised interest rates and effects of fees and charges

4. Identify and discuss effective use of consumer credit

4.1 Identify and discuss ways to avoid excessive or unmanageable debt

4.2 List strategies to minimise fees on credit

4.3 Discuss importance of meeting minimum payments on credit cards

4.4 Identify and discuss ways to avoid credit card fraud

5. Explain personal credit rating and history

5.1 Describe role of credit reference agencies

5.2 Explain purpose and use of credit reference reports in assessing loan applications

5.3 Identify and discuss implications of establishing a poor credit history

5.4 Describe methods of obtaining own credit reference report and discuss right to access the report