ASFA’s Certificate IV in Superannuation (FNS40920) is a nationally recognised qualification for those working in, or aspiring to work in, a role requiring specialist understanding of financial products and services in the superannuation industry. It covers a range of administrative related topics such as assisting with meeting industry compliance requirements, administering income streams, processing contributions, establishing and maintaining employer accounts and processing benefits, claims and payments.
By completing this course, it is expected that students will be able to display a knowledge and understanding of the following areas:
– Government retirement income policy and the compulsory superannuation system.
– The regulatory framework governing trustees’ management of superannuation funds.
– The legislation, polices, procedures and codes of conduct that apply to the industry.
– The practical and regulatory basis for the administration of a superannuation fund.
– The importance of ethics in the industry.
– Superannuation administration processes.
– Types of contributions and the restrictions that apply to these contributions.
– Lump-sum payments and income streams.
– Group insurance and claims.
– Tax and its effects on superannuation.
– The internal and external dispute resolution process.
Applicants must be at least 18 years old and must meet the minimum Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) requirements by:
– Providing a valid Australian Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (at the completion of Year 12); OR
– Providing evidence of the successful completion of a course at Certificate IV level or higher; OR
– Completing an online LLN assessment tool and achieving a minimum Exit level of 3 in both reading and numeracy respectively.
The purpose of the LLN requirements is to identify students in need of support for their basic skills in English language, literacy and numeracy (LLN).
FNSINC411 Conduct work according to professional practices in the financial services industry;
FNSORG411 Conduct individual work within a compliance framework;
FNSINC412 Apply and maintain knowledge of financial products and services;
FNSSUP313 Process superannuation fund contributions;
FNSSUP424 Establish and customise employer accounts in superannuation;
FNSSUP311 Process superannuation fund payments;
FNSSUP420 Establish and administer retirement income streams;
FNSSUP417 Assess superannuation benefits and insurance claims under special conditions of release;
FNSSUP421 Process superannuation benefits and insurance claims under special conditions of release;
FNSCUS412 Resolve disputes
This fully online, self-paced eLearning course is accessible on any device at any time. All modules can be accessed on any device that has internet access, so learners can study in the office, at home, or while traveling to and from work.
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