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Determine impact of social security entitlements on retirement income

Determine impact of social security entitlements on retirement income

Unit of competency
National Code
FNSSUP412
State Code
AWF06
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
14/01/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/05/2016
Field of Education
081105 - Investment And Securities
Original Release Date
12/05/2016
Nominal Hours
65
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to determine the implications of possible social security benefits in calculating an individual’s retirement income stream. It does not include the provision of personal financial advice to an individual.It applies to individuals who use specialised industry knowledge and systematic approaches to analyse numerical information accurately to complete tasks that meet organisational procedures. Work functions in the occupational areas where this unit 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.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Research eligibility requirements for accessing social security benefits
  • 1.1 Access and interpret reliable sources of current information on social security entitlements and their impact on income in retirement
  • 1.2 Analyse the requirements of an individual’s government aged pension entitlement
  • 1.3 Determine how social security benefits impact on an individual's income in retirement or nearing retirement
  • 1.4 Determine current eligibility requirements for relevant social security benefits and allowances that may apply to individuals and inform individuals that they will need to confirm eligibility with Centrelink
2. Apply means testing rules
  • 2.1 Identify the treatment of income streams in the government’s means testing process and the different treatments, if any, of account based and non-account based income streams
  • 2.2 Apply means testing arrangements to various work activities
  • 2.3 Identify the aged pension threshold rates at which government pensions reduce for the member
  • 2.4 Use income and assets test information to calculate annual income stream amount to be assessed for social security purposes
3. Determine deemed income on retirement benefits
  • 3.1 Identify the appropriate calculation for deemed income
  • 3.2 Provide details on financial investments included and excluded in deemed income and the asset test calculation
  • 3.3 Identify the appropriate deeming rates for an individual
  • 3.4 Seek advice and clarification from appropriate personnel when required
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCI25 FNSSUP432 Determine impact of social security entitlements on retirement income Unit of competency