Qualification Outline

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22/07/2026 2:54 PM AWST

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Diploma of Life Insurance

Diploma of Life Insurance

Qualification
National Code:
FNS51315
State Code:
AWB9
TGA Status:
Deleted
DTWD Status:
Deleted
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0811 - Banking, Finance And Related Fields
Original TGA Release Date
25/03/2015
Approved Date
13/08/2021
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
695
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
5.00
Current Release Date
09/07/2021
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
5.00 09/07/2021 Current Approved
4.00 12/02/2021 Replaced Approved
3.00 13/02/2018 Replaced Approved
2.00 22/04/2015 Replaced Approved
1.00 25/03/2015 Replaced Approved
Description

This qualification is designed to reflect team leadership, supervisory and advanced technical roles in life insurance in a range of organisations. Individuals in these roles have autonomy in performing technical operations, apply solutions to a range of often complex problems, and research, analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources. They apply initiative to plan, coordinate and evaluate their own work and provide guidance to others.

Licensing/Regulatory Information
Work functions in the occupational areas where this qualification may be used are subject to regulatory requirements. Refer to the FNS Implementation Guide Companion Volume or the relevant regulator for specific guidance on requirements.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = twelve (12)
- one (1) core units plus
- eleven (11) elective units

The elective units consist of:
- nine (9) from the electives below.

Of the remaining two (2) units:
- up to two (2) may be from the electives
- up to two (2) may be from Certificate IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma any currently endorsed training package or accredited course.

The elective units chosen must be relevant to the work outcome and meet local industry needs.
1. Core Unit

The following unit must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AUW99 FNSILF403 Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of products and services used by the life insurance sector 50 Unit of competency
2. Elelctive Units

At least nine (9) units must be chosen from the elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AUS34 FNSISV509 Analyse financial, medical and psychological claims assessments 60 Unit of competency
BBH69 FNSINC504 Apply ethical frameworks and principles to make and act upon decisions 35 Unit of competency
AUQ79 FNSCMP501 Comply with financial services legislation 40 Unit of competency
AUR89 FNSINC501 Conduct product research to support recommendations 80 Unit of competency
AUQ87 FNSCUS505 Determine client requirements and expectations 60 Unit of competency
OCZ70 FNSISV535 Determine risk rating for investment and insurance products 50 Unit of competency
AUR79 FNSILD503 Establish services to provide advice 50 Unit of competency
OCI51 FNSISV525 Evaluate and report on status of insurance claims portfolios 50 Unit of competency
BBH97 FNSINC503 Identify situations requiring complex ethical decision making 35 Unit of competency
AUR68 FNSILD504 Implement and manage the distribution plan 50 Unit of competency
AUS29 FNSISV506 Investigate insurance claims 60 Unit of competency
AUR80 FNSILF504 Manage complex life insurance claims 45 Unit of competency
AUR90 FNSILF506 Manage group life insurance claims 45 Unit of competency
AUS04 FNSILF507 Manage group life insurance policy administration 45 Unit of competency
AUR78 FNSILF505 Manage ongoing disability claims 45 Unit of competency
AUS13 FNSISV504 Negotiate treaty reinsurance 40 Unit of competency
AUR69 FNSILD501 Prepare a distribution plan 60 Unit of competency
AUQ44 FNSASICX503 Provide advice in life insurance 50 Unit of competency
AUR30 FNSIAD501 Provide appropriate services, advice and products to clients 120 Unit of competency
AUS40 FNSISV513 Provide decisions on legal liability and indemnity of a claim 60 Unit of competency
AUQ45 FNSASICM503 Provide Tier 1 personal advice in life insurance 45 Unit of competency
AUQ89 FNSCUS506 Record and implement client instructions 60 Unit of competency
AUR67 FNSILD502 Resource a distribution plan 60 Unit of competency
AUS14 FNSISV514 Review and update claim reserves in portfolio 40 Unit of competency
OCZ20 FNSISV537 Review claims settlement policies and procedures 55 Unit of competency
AUS02 FNSISV502 Review operational performance of the portfolio 100 Unit of competency
AUS03 FNSISV503 Undertake post-loss risk management 100 Unit of competency
AUR77 FNSILF502 Underwrite complex medical risks 50 Unit of competency
AUR81 FNSILF503 Underwrite complex non-medical risks 50 Unit of competency
AUS23 FNSISV407 Use medical terminology in an insurance context 40 Unit of competency
AUS07 FNSISV406 Use specialist terminology in insurance claims 30 Unit of competency
AUS36 FNSISV512 Work with legal teams to resolve complex claims 80 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D776 FNS51312 Diploma of Life Insurance Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

Nil.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information