Formats and tools
- Unit Description
- Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
- 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 FNSSMS601, 'Provide advice in self-managed superannuation funds'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Provide advice in self-managed superannuation funds' 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. Establish relationship with client | 1.1 Establish knowledge level of client using range of communication and interpersonal skills 1.2 Respond to enquiries in relation to products and services by explaining range of products and services available and their relevant fee and charging methodology 1.3 Inform client of role of adviser and licensee or principal responsible for adviser’s conduct 1.4 Comply with procedures for complaints handling and circumstances in which they should be engaged |
2. Identify client’s objectives, needs and financial situation | 2.1 Use range of communication and interpersonal skills to gather client’s personal, financial and business details 2.2 Identify client needs by encouraging expression of their objectives and short-term, medium-term and long-term goals as relevant to product 2.3 Identify product risk profile of client 2.4 Obtain client expectations of cash flow and relevant taxation obligations |
3. Analyse client’s objective, needs, financial situation and risk profile | 3.1 Undertake assessment of client needs using all information gathered and taking into account client’s product expectations and specific needs 3.2 Consult client throughout analysis for further clarification where necessary 3.3 Analyse need for specialist advice and/or refer client to appropriate adviser for higher level or specialist advice if required 3.4 Assess product risk profile of client and reach agreement 3.5 Apply knowledge of the Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) identified generic and specialist knowledge relevant to the products being offered |
4. Develop appropriate strategies and solutions | 4.1 Determine appropriate strategy to provide for identified needs and outcomes from analysis of products, client risk profile and assessment of client’s needs 4.2 Conduct relevant research, analysis and product modelling 4.3 Draft appropriate solution (plan, policy or transaction) for presentation to client |
5. Present appropriate strategies and solutions to client | 5.1 Demonstrate product knowledge appropriate for service or product offered when presenting product 5.2 Explain and discuss proposed transaction with client in clear and unambiguous way 5.3 Reinforce relevant details, terms and conditions of product and service to client 5.4 Disclose impacts and possible risks of solution in clear and concise manner to client 5.5 Provide client with written supporting documentation and guidance through key aspects of documentation |
6. Negotiate financial plan, policy or transaction with client | 6.1 Discuss and clarify concerns and/or issues client has regarding proposed plan, policy or transaction 6.2 Seek confirmation from client that client understands the proposed plan, policy or transaction |
7. Coordinate implementation of agreed plan, policy or transaction | 7.1 Gain client’s formal agreement to proposed plan, policy or transaction 7.2 Clearly explain associated fee and cost structures and gain confirmation of understanding from client 7.3 Clearly explain timeframes for execution and processing, and gain confirmation of understanding from client |
8. Complete and maintain necessary documentation | 8.1 Complete proposal and all other statutory and transactional documents and obtain sign off by client 8.2 Exchange copies of appropriate documentation and signed agreement |
9. Provide ongoing service where requested by client | 9.1 Agree on type and form of ongoing service, including reporting on performance and review of plan, policy or transaction with client 9.2 Clearly explain fees and costs for ongoing and specifically defined service, and confirm understanding gained from client 9.3 Provide ongoing service as required |