Qualification Outline

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Diploma of General Insurance

Diploma of General Insurance

Qualification
National Code:
FNS51110
State Code:
S727
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0811 - Banking, Finance And Related Fields
Original TGA Release Date
18/07/2013
Approved Date
29/07/2014
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
670
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
18/07/2013
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
3.00 18/07/2013 Current Approved
Description

This qualification is designed to reflect team leader or supervisor roles in general insurance in a range of organisations.
Possible work functions may include:
analysing and improving portfolio performance
analysing claims trends and recommending strategies for improvement
conducting claims investigation
determining risk rating
issuing insurance contracts.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
12 units must be achieved.

3 core units
plus 9 elective units

A maximum of 4 elective units must be selected from Groups A and/or B
the remaining elective units can be selected from Groups C,D,E,F, G or H
A maximum of 2 electives may be selected from units aligned to Diploma qualifications in any endorsed Training Package or accredited course
A maximum of 2 electives may be selected from units aligned to Advanced Diploma qualifications in any endorsed Training Package or accredited course.

Elective units must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and the qualification level.

Units selected from other Training Packages or accredited courses must not duplicate units selected from or available within the FNS10 Financial Services or BSB07 Business Services Training Packages.

Core units of competency:

BSBOHS404B Contribute to the implementation of strategies to control OHS risk
FNSINC401A Apply principles of professional practice to work in the financial services industry
FNSINC402A Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of products and services used by an organisation or sector

Elective units of competency:

Group A (Claims management)

FNSISV507A Implement claim recovery procedures
FNSISV508A Review and advise on claims costs, policies and procedures
FNSISV510A Manage non-routine and complex claims
FNSISV511A Settle non-routine and complex claims
FNSISV512A Work with legal teams to resolve complex claims
FNSISV513A Provide decisions on legal liability and indemnity of a claim
FNSISV514A Review and update claim reserves in portfolio
FNSISV515A Evaluate and report on status of claims portfolio

Group B (Underwriting management)

FNSISV501A Issue contracts of insurance covering non-routine and complex situations
FNSISV502A Review operational performance of the portfolio
FNSISV504A Negotiate treaty reinsurance
FNSISV505A Determine risk rating for investment and insurance products

Group C (Tier 1 compliance)
FNSASICN503A Provide Tier 1 personal advice in general insurance
FNSASICO503A Provide Tier 1 general advice in general insurance

Group D (Client relationship management)

BSBCUS501C Manage quality customer service
FNSCUS501A Develop and nurture relationships with clients, other professionals and third party referrers
FNSCUS502A Monitor client requirements
FNSCUS503A Review business performance
FNSCUS504A Manage premium customer relationships
FNSCUS505A Determine client requirements and expectations
FNSCUS506A Record and implement client instructions

Group E (Risk management)

FNSRSK501A Undertake risk identification
FNSRSK502A Assess risks
FNSISV503A Undertake post-loss risk management

Group F (Investigation)
FNSISV506A Investigate claims

Group G (Sales and marketing)

BSBSLS501A Develop a sales plan
FNSSAM501A Apply advanced selling techniques to selling of financial products and services
FNSSAM502A Assess market needs
FNSSAM503A Monitor market opportunities

Group H (General)

BSBRES401A Analyse and present research information
BSBSUS501A Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability
FNSIAD501A Provide appropriate services, advice and products to clients
FNSCUS402A Resolve disputes
FNSINC501A Conduct product research to support recommendations
FNSISV516A Allocate authorities and guidelines for distribution
1. Core Units

All three (3) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D4168 FNSINC401A Apply principles of professional practice to work in the financial services industry 20 Unit of competency
D0898 BSBOHS404B Contribute to the implementation of strategies to control OHS risk 40 Unit of competency
D4169 FNSINC402A Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of products and services used by an organisation or sector 40 Unit of competency
2. Group A Claims Management Elective Units

A maximum of four (4) elective units must be selected from Groups A and/or B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D4253 FNSISV515A Evaluate and report on status of claims portfolio 50 Unit of competency
D4245 FNSISV507A Implement claim recovery procedures 50 Unit of competency
D4248 FNSISV510A Manage non-routine and complex claims 50 Unit of competency
D4251 FNSISV513A Provide decisions on legal liability and indemnity of a claim 60 Unit of competency
D4246 FNSISV508A Review and advise on claims costs, policies and procedures 60 Unit of competency
D4252 FNSISV514A Review and update claim reserves in portfolio 40 Unit of competency
D4249 FNSISV511A Settle non-routine and complex claims 30 Unit of competency
D4250 FNSISV512A Work with legal teams to resolve complex claims 80 Unit of competency
3. Group B Underwriting Management Elective Units

A maximum of four (4) elective units must be selected from Groups A and/or B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D4243 FNSISV505A Determine risk rating for investment and insurance products 50 Unit of competency
D4239 FNSISV501A Issue contracts of insurance covering non-routine and complex situations 50 Unit of competency
D4242 FNSISV504A Negotiate treaty reinsurance 40 Unit of competency
D4240 FNSISV502A Review operational performance of the portfolio 100 Unit of competency
4. Group C Tier I Compliance Elective Unit

The remaining elective units to bring the total number of elective units to nine (9) can be selected from Groups C,D,E,F, G or H.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D4216 FNSASICO503A Provide Tier 1 general advice in general insurance 45 Unit of competency
D4215 FNSASICN503A Provide Tier 1 personal advice in general insurance 45 Unit of competency
5. Group D Client Relationship Management Elective Units

The remaining elective units to bring the total number of elective units to nine (9) can be selected from Groups C,D,E,F, G or H.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D4099 FNSCUS505A Determine client requirements and expectations 60 Unit of competency
D4095 FNSCUS501A Develop and nurture relationships with clients, other professionals and third party referrers 80 Unit of competency
D4098 FNSCUS504A Manage premium customer relationships 60 Unit of competency
S8076 BSBCUS501C Manage quality customer service 50 Unit of competency
D4096 FNSCUS502A Monitor client requirements 40 Unit of competency
D4100 FNSCUS506A Record and implement client instructions 60 Unit of competency
D4097 FNSCUS503A Review business performance 50 Unit of competency
6. Group E Risk Management Elective Units

The remaining elective units to bring the total number of elective units to nine (9) can be selected from Groups C,D,E,F, G or H.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D4312 FNSRSK502A Assess risks 40 Unit of competency
D4097 FNSCUS503A Review business performance 50 Unit of competency
D4241 FNSISV503A Undertake post-loss risk management 100 Unit of competency
D4311 FNSRSK501A Undertake risk identification 40 Unit of competency
7. Group F Investigation Elective Unit

The remaining elective units to bring the total number of elective units to nine (9) can be selected from Groups C,D,E,F, G or H.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D4244 FNSISV506A Investigate claims 60 Unit of competency
8. Group G Sales and Marketing Elective Unit

The remaining elective units to bring the total number of elective units to nine (9) can be selected from Groups C,D,E,F, G or H.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D4319 FNSSAM501A Apply advanced selling techniques to selling of financial products and services 50 Unit of competency
D4320 FNSSAM502A Assess market needs 60 Unit of competency
D1002 BSBSLS501A Develop a sales plan 70 Unit of competency
D4321 FNSSAM503A Monitor market opportunities 30 Unit of competency
9. Group H General Elective Unit

The remaining elective units to bring the total number of elective units to nine (9) can be selected from Groups C,D,E,F, G or H.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D4254 FNSISV516A Allocate authorities and guidelines for distribution 80 Unit of competency
D0971 BSBRES401A Analyse and present research information 40 Unit of competency
D4170 FNSINC501A Conduct product research to support recommendations 80 Unit of competency
D1023 BSBSUS501A Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability 50 Unit of competency
D4165 FNSIAD501A Provide appropriate services, advice and products to clients 120 Unit of competency
D4094 FNSCUS402A Resolve disputes 30 Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AWE4 FNS51115 Diploma of General Insurance Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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