Qualification Outline

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22/07/2026 6:02 AM AWST

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Diploma of Financial Markets

Diploma of Financial Markets

Qualification
National Code:
FNS51022
State Code:
BHU2
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
15/06/2022
Approved Date
07/12/2022
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
560
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
15/06/2022
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 15/06/2022 Current Approved
Description

This qualification reflects roles in financial markets involving duties in the areas of client advising, operations and trading. 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, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = eleven (11)
- six (6) core units plus
- five (5) elective units, of which:
- at least three (3) must be from the elective units listed below
- up to two (2) may be from the remaining listed elective units or from 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.
1. Core Units

All six (6) core units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OBR81 FNSFMK521 Analyse financial markets and information 60 Unit of competency
OEC13 FNSINC514 Apply ethical frameworks and principles to make and act upon decisions 35 Unit of competency
OBR80 FNSFMK522 Apply financial product knowledge in the context of the deal transaction cycle 45 Unit of competency
OBR88 FNSFMK416 Conduct work within financial markets compliance framework 35 Unit of competency
OBR54 FNSFMK524 Conduct work within financial markets organisational risk management framework 55 Unit of competency
OED09 FNSINC513 Identify and apply complex ethical decision making to workplace situations 35 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

At least three (3) 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
OCI59 FNSFMK525 Analyse clients' financial risk 60 Unit of competency
AUR13 FNSFMK502 Analyse financial market products for client 45 Unit of competency
OBR83 FNSFMK517 Analyse risk mitigation in the operations process 55 Unit of competency
AUR23 FNSFMK512 Apply knowledge of emissions markets 50 Unit of competency
OBR84 FNSFMK514 Complete confirmation and settlement processes 40 Unit of competency
OCI55 FNSINC511 Conduct financial product research to support product recommendations 80 Unit of competency
OCI77 FNSCUS515 Determine client financial requirements and expectations 60 Unit of competency
OBR82 FNSFMK520 Develop and monitor risk management strategies for client 60 Unit of competency
OEC81 FNSIAD512 Develop financial investment options and strategies for clients 65 Unit of competency
AUQ95 FNSCUS504 Manage premium customer relationships 60 Unit of competency
OBR77 FNSFMK612 Manage trading exposures 70 Unit of competency
OBR63 FNSFMK518 Monitor and process collateral 60 Unit of competency
OBR89 FNSFMK411 Perform reconciliations 20 Unit of competency
OBR51 FNSFMK611 Price financial transactions 60 Unit of competency
OEC14 FNSIAD511 Provide appropriate services, general advice and products to clients 120 Unit of competency
OED05 FNSASICV513 Provide wholesale advice in derivatives 45 Unit of competency
OEB72 FNSASICS513 Provide wholesale advice in foreign exchange 45 Unit of competency
OEC15 FNSASICT513 Provide wholesale advice in managed investments 45 Unit of competency
OEC98 FNSASICW513 Provide wholesale advice in securities 45 Unit of competency
OCI50 FNSCUS516 Record and implement client instructions 60 Unit of competency
OBR67 FNSFMK513 Undertake assessment of product and advice suitability for non-retail clients 45 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BFF3 FNS51020 Diploma of Financial Markets Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

Nil

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information