Qualification Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 6:00 AM AWST

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Diploma of Insurance Broking

Diploma of Insurance Broking

Qualification
National Code:
FNS51220
State Code:
BFX7
TGA Status:
Current
DTWD Status:
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0811 - Banking, Finance And Related Fields
Original TGA Release Date
04/11/2020
Approved Date
22/04/2021
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
535
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
5.00
Current Release Date
03/11/2022
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
5.00 03/11/2022 Current Approved
4.00 23/09/2022 Replaced Approved
3.00 15/06/2022 Replaced Approved
2.00 02/02/2021 Replaced Approved
1.00 04/11/2020 Replaced Approved
Description

This qualification reflects the role of insurance brokers working in a range of organisations, including professional insurance broking advisers. Individuals performing this role assist individuals and businesses to identify their risks, and recommend how these risks can be managed using insurance and other risk management strategies. 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.
The advice services provided in this role may be 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.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations
Work functions in the occupational areas where this qualification may be used are subject to regulatory requirements. Relevant regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm those requirements before applying the qualification.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = eleven (11)
- seven (7) core units plus
- four (4) elective units , of which:
- at least two (2) must be from the elective units listed below
- up to two (2) may be from this qualification or any currently endorsed Certificate IV or above training package qualification or accredited course.

Elective units must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the overall integrity of the AQF alignment, not duplicate the outcome of another unit chosen for the qualification, and contribute to a valid industry-supported vocational outcome.

Units with prerequisite requirements are listed on training.gov.au (TGA).
1. Core Units

All seven (7) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OCI68 FNSIBK416 Deliver insurance broking services 45 Unit of competency
OCI65 FNSIBK518 Implement changes to insurance programs of broking clients 55 Unit of competency
OCI63 FNSIBK524 Manage complex risk portfolios for insurance broking clients 70 Unit of competency
OCI53 FNSISV408 Manage handling and settlement of routine insurance claims for retail clients 45 Unit of competency
OCI22 FNSIBK415 Meet compliance requirements relating to insurance broking 35 Unit of competency
OCI18 FNSIBK523 Prepare submissions for new insurance broking business 45 Unit of competency
OCI70 FNSASICY513 Provide advice in insurance broking 45 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

At least two (2) units must be chosen from the elective units listed below. Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OCG17 BSBINS401 Analyse and present research information 40 Unit of competency
AUX01 FNSISV405 Analyse insurance claims 60 Unit of competency
OEB78 FNSSAM521 Apply advanced techniques to provide financial products and services 45 Unit of competency
OCZ44 FNSINC412 Apply and maintain knowledge of financial products and services 40 Unit of competency
OEC13 FNSINC514 Apply ethical frameworks and principles to make and act upon decisions 35 Unit of competency
OBR65 FNSRSK512 Assess risks 45 Unit of competency
OCF65 BSBAUD516 Develop and monitor processes for the management of breaches in compliance requirements 30 Unit of competency
OCE23 BSBSTR502 Facilitate continuous improvement 55 Unit of competency
OED09 FNSINC513 Identify and apply complex ethical decision making to workplace situations 35 Unit of competency
OCF41 BSBMKG541 Identify and evaluate marketing opportunities 65 Unit of competency
OCZ74 FNSINC612 Interpret and use financial statistics and tools 55 Unit of competency
OCG31 BSBFIN501 Manage budgets and financial plans 65 Unit of competency
OCF06 BSBOPS502 Manage business operational plans 50 Unit of competency
OCE90 BSBOPS504 Manage business risk 50 Unit of competency
OCE37 BSBOPS505 Manage organisational customer service 35 Unit of competency
OCF92 BSBLDR522 Manage people performance 65 Unit of competency
OCD50 BSBPEF501 Manage personal and professional development 55 Unit of competency
AUQ95 FNSCUS504 Manage premium customer relationships 60 Unit of competency
OCD89 BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness 55 Unit of competency
OCI61 FNSIBK525 Monitor insurance broking client programs 45 Unit of competency
OCI54 FNSIBK522 Negotiate complex claims settlement for insurance broking clients 40 Unit of competency
OCF38 BSBMKG543 Plan and interpret market research 65 Unit of competency
OCI64 FNSIBK517 Review insurance broking service performance 55 Unit of competency
OBR66 FNSRSK511 Undertake risk identification 40 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWB4 FNS51215 Diploma of Insurance Broking Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

Nil

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information