Qualification Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 8:06 AM AWST

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Diploma of Insurance Broking

Diploma of Insurance Broking

Qualification
National Code:
FNS51215
State Code:
AWB4
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Transition (Replaced)
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0811 - Banking, Finance And Related Fields
Original TGA Release Date
25/03/2015
Approved Date
16/09/2015
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
520
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
13/02/2018
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
3.00 13/02/2018 Current Approved
2.00 22/04/2015 Replaced Approved
1.00 25/03/2015 Replaced Approved
Description

This qualification is designed for individuals working as insurance brokers within a range of organisations. It supports the role of the professional insurance broking adviser who assists individuals and businesses identify their risks and recommends how these can be managed using insurance and other risk management strategies.

Individuals in these roles may specialise in providing advice services to retail, business or large corporate consumers and may deal with a variety of types of insurances provided by the general and life insurance sectors in servicing client needs. They 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.

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 = ten (10)
- seven (7) core units plus
- three (3) elective units

The elective units consist of:
- two (2) from the electives below

The remaining unit may be from:
- the electives below, or
- a Diploma in 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 Units

All seven (7) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AUR44 FNSIBK406 Deliver professional insurance broking services 35 Unit of competency
AUR45 FNSIBK508 Implement changes to broking client's insurance program 55 Unit of competency
AUR62 FNSIBK514 Manage a complex risk portfolio for a broking client 70 Unit of competency
AUR53 FNSIBK515 Monitor broking client requirements and establish loss control programs 70 Unit of competency
AUR52 FNSIBK512 Negotiate complex claims settlement for insurance broking client 40 Unit of competency
AUR50 FNSIBK513 Prepare a submission for new business 55 Unit of competency
AUR54 FNSIBK507 Review service performance 55 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

At least two (2) 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
AUL69 BSBRES401 Analyse and present research information 40 Unit of competency
AUT00 FNSSAM501 Apply advanced selling techniques to selling of financial products and services 50 Unit of competency
BBH69 FNSINC504 Apply ethical frameworks and principles to make and act upon decisions 35 Unit of competency
AUS97 FNSSAM502 Assess market needs 60 Unit of competency
AUS85 FNSRSK502 Assess risks 40 Unit of competency
AUR86 FNSINC402 Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of products and services used by an organisation or sector 40 Unit of competency
AUJ05 BSBCOM503 Develop processes for the management of breaches in compliance requirements 30 Unit of competency
AUL24 BSBMGT516 Facilitate continuous improvement 50 Unit of competency
AUI00 BSBMKG501 Identify and evaluate marketing opportunities 50 Unit of competency
BBH97 FNSINC503 Identify situations requiring complex ethical decision making 35 Unit of competency
AUP48 FNSINC602 Interpret and use financial statistics and tools 55 Unit of competency
AUK27 BSBSLS502 Lead and manage a sales team 40 Unit of competency
AUH47 BSBWOR502 Lead and manage team effectiveness 50 Unit of competency
AUJ29 BSBINM501 Manage an information or knowledge management system 40 Unit of competency
AUH01 BSBFIM501 Manage budgets and financial plans 50 Unit of competency
AUJ03 BSBMGT517 Manage operational plan 50 Unit of competency
AUI44 BSBMGT502 Manage people performance 50 Unit of competency
AUK69 BSBWOR501 Manage personal work priorities and professional development 50 Unit of competency
AUQ95 FNSCUS504 Manage premium customer relationships 60 Unit of competency
AUM47 BSBCUS501 Manage quality customer service 50 Unit of competency
AUM52 BSBRSK501 Manage risk 50 Unit of competency
AUT13 FNSSAM503 Monitor market opportunities 30 Unit of competency
AUQ49 FNSASICY503 Provide advice in insurance broking 45 Unit of competency
AUS94 FNSRSK501 Undertake risk identification 40 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S728 FNS51210 Diploma of Insurance Broking Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BFX7 FNS51220 Diploma of Insurance Broking Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

Nil.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information