Conduct product research to support recommendations

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 FNSINC501, 'Conduct product research to support recommendations'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Conduct product research to support recommendations' 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. Interpret available information and conduct research

1.1 Establish timelines to meet research deadlines

1.2 Identify relevant sources of information accurately and consistently, and source and retrieve required information readily and promptly

1.3 Constantly review sources of research information and documentation to ensure currency and accuracy

1.4 Prepare research findings that logically flow from interpretation of information available in detailed, clear and accurate format, and in timely manner

2. Analyse and review research findings and activities

2.1 Carry out research activities and outcomes in accordance with organisational policy and guidelines, confidentiality requirements, and relevant legislation or industry codes of practice

2.2 Analyse and review research findings and activities to ensure accuracy and thoroughness

2.3 Review statutory disclosures to maintain consistency and compliance

2.4 Seek feedback regularly to monitor effectiveness and appropriateness of research activities

3. Document research and distribute to relevant parties

3.1 Check research to ensure compliance with organisational policy and guidelines, and with relevant legislation or industry codes of practice, and ensure it is authorised before release

3.2 Distribute research to all relevant parties as required in timely manner

3.3 Obtain confirmation of receipt of research information where relevant to complete organisational records of compliance


Qualifications and Skillsets

FNSINC501 appears in the following qualifications:

  • FNS41410 - Certificate IV in General Insurance
  • FNS60710 - Advanced Diploma of Financial Licensing Management
  • FNS60410 - Advanced Diploma of Financial Planning
  • FNS51210 - Diploma of Insurance Broking
  • FNS51310 - Diploma of Life Insurance
  • FNS51610 - Diploma of Securitisation
  • FNS50710 - Diploma of Superannuation
  • FNS51110 - Diploma of General Insurance
  • FNS51010 - Diploma of Financial Markets
  • FNS40710 - Certificate IV in Financial Practice Support
  • FNS60510 - Advanced Diploma of Superannuation
  • FNS50610 - Diploma of Financial Planning
  • FNS41411 - Certificate IV in General Insurance
  • FNS50711 - Diploma of Superannuation
  • FNS50611 - Diploma of Financial Planning
  • FNS60711 - Advanced Diploma of Financial Licensing Management
  • FNS51011 - Diploma of Financial Markets
  • FNS41811 - Certificate IV in Financial Services
  • FNS51611 - Diploma of Securitisation
  • FNS51811 - Diploma of Financial Services
  • FNS51312 - Diploma of Life Insurance
  • FNS60513 - Advanced Diploma of Superannuation
  • FNS51315 - Diploma of Life Insurance
  • FNS51015 - Diploma of Financial Markets
  • FNS40715 - Certificate IV in Financial Practice Support
  • FNS51115 - Diploma of General Insurance
  • FNS60415 - Advanced Diploma of Financial Planning
  • FNS60715 - Advanced Diploma of Financial Licensing Management
  • FNS51815 - Diploma of Financial Services
  • FNS41415 - Certificate IV in General Insurance
  • FNS51615 - Diploma of Securitisation
  • FNS50615 - Diploma of Financial Planning
  • FNS60515 - Advanced Diploma of Superannuation
  • FNS50715 - Diploma of Superannuation
  • FNS41815 - Certificate IV in Financial Services