Qualification Outline
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Diploma of Financial Planning
Diploma of Financial Planning
FNS50615
AVX5
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National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.00 | 13/02/2018 | Current | Approved |
| 3.00 | 14/01/2016 | Replaced | Approved |
| 2.00 | 22/04/2015 | Replaced | Approved |
| 1.00 | 25/03/2015 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification is for financial planners who provide a range of standard financial planning services and individuals providing specialist para-planning services. Individuals in these roles require well-developed skills and a broad knowledge base of the financial planning sector and the ASIC regulatory framework. Individuals in these roles have autonomy in performing technical operations, apply solutions to a range of often complex problems, and 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 = fifteen (15)- nine (9) core units plus
- six (6) elective units
The elective units consist of:
four (4) 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 a Certificate IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma in any currently endorsed training package or accredited course.
Note: Para-planners must select:
- FNSFPL508 Conduct complex financial planning research
The elective units chosen must be relevant to the work outcome and meet local industry needs.
In packaging these units for qualifications it is important to note that each of the FNSASIC503 series units can only be counted once towards the issuance of a Diploma qualification, although they may be assessed and issued as Statements of Attainment as often as is required for industry compliance and participants' need.
In practice this means that should a participant achieve accreditation for say, FNSASICU503 Provide advice in superannuation, any future accreditation (and Statements of Attainment) they receive for any other units in this FNSASIC503 series cannot be counted towards a Diploma qualification.
1. Core Units
All nine (9) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUR82 | FNSINC401 | Apply principles of professional practice to work in the financial services industry | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AUR22 | FNSFPL501 | Comply with financial planning practice ethical and operational guidelines and regulations | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AUX27 | FNSFPL502 | Conduct financial planning analysis and research | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AUR24 | FNSFPL506 | Determine client financial requirements and expectations | 60 | Unit of competency |
| AUR66 | FNSFPL503 | Develop and prepare financial plan | 60 | Unit of competency |
| AUH20 | BSBITU402 | Develop and use complex spreadsheets | 60 | Unit of competency |
| AUR25 | FNSFPL504 | Implement financial plan | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AUQ48 | FNSASICZ503 | Provide advice in financial planning | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AUR40 | FNSFPL505 | Review financial plans and provide ongoing service | 40 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
At least four (4) units must be chosen from the elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D719 | FNS50611 | Diploma of Financial Planning | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
Nil.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships