FNS41420 Certificate IV in General Insurance Do you already work or want to work in a customer service, claims, administrative or underwriting role in general insurance? Do you want a broader understanding of the general insurance industry? For more information, please refer to the course outlines > Enrol online > FNS41420 Certificate IV in General Insurance + Tier 2 Personal Advice General Insurance Do you want to work in an adviser or sales role giving financial advice for Tier 2 general insurance products? Do you need to be RG 146 compliant? Do you work in an underwriting role and want a deeper understanding of adviser and/or broker roles? Do you work in a claims or customer service role and want a broader understanding of the various roles in the general insurance industry? For more information, please refer to the course outlines > Call to enrol > FNS41420 Certificate IV in General Insurance + Tier 2 Personal Advice General Insurance + Tier 1 General Insurance Personal Advice – This option is not currently available for new enrolments Do you want to work in an adviser or sales role giving financial advice on Accident and Health products? Do you need to be RG 146 compliant? Do you work in an underwriting role and want a deeper understanding of adviser and/or broker roles? Do you want a broader understanding of the general insurance industry? For more information, please refer to the course outlines > Call to enrol >
Topics FNS41420 Certificate IV in General Insurance Topic 1: General insurance and the financial services industry Topic 2: General insurance products and services Topic 3: General insurance risk Topic 4: Work well with clients Topic 5: General insurance underwriting Topic 6: General insurance sales and distribution Topic 7: General insurance claims Tier 2 Personal Advice General Insurance Foundations of the Financial Services Industry Module 1.1 The financial system Module 1.2 The concept of advice Module 1.3 Economic factors General Advice General Insurance Module 2.1 Insurance overview Module 2.2 Domestic insurance products Module 2.3 Commercial insurance products Module 2.4 Responsibilities and resolving disputes Personal Advice General Insurance Module 2.5 Introduction to the general insurance advice process Module 2.6 The general insurance advice process Adviser Skills Workplace validation report (WVR) Tier 1 General Insurance Personal Advice Topic 1: Financial services industry Topic 2: General insurance products Topic 3: Work well with clients Topic 4: Managing disputes Topic 5: Tier 1 general advice – adviser skills Topic 6: Tier 1 personal advice – adviser skills Units of Competency FNS41420 Certificate IV in General Insurance There are 12 units of competency awarded for the successful completion of the qualification; 3 core and 9 electives. For information on the units of competency see the course outline in the Course Overview tab. Tier 2 Personal Advice General Insurance^ To provide Tier 2 Personal Advice in General Insurance: Individuals must successfully complete Foundations of the Financial Services Industry, General Advice General Insurance, Personal Advice General Insurance, exams and the Workplace Validation Report. There are 4 units of competency awarded for the successful completion of the course. For information on the units of competency see the course outline in the Course Overview tab. The Tier 2 and Tier 1 courses are optional and are not required for the FNS41420 Certificate IV in General Insurance qualification. Tier 1 General Insurance Personal Advice^ There are 2 units of competency awarded for the successful completion of the course. For information on the units of competency see the course outline in the Course Overview tab. ^The Tier 2 and Tier 1 courses are optional and are not required for the FNS41420 Certificate IV in General Insurance qualification.
FNS41420 Certificate IV in General Insurance Individuals have a total of: 26 weeks to complete the learning and assessment requirements for FNS41420 Certificate IV in General Insurance from their initial activation date. An additional four (4) weeks resubmission time – If an individual reaches the end of their initial enrolment period and has been deemed not yet demonstrated in one or more assessment items, then an additional 4 weeks will be granted, provided the individual attempted all assessment tasks during the initial enrolment period. This time can be used to resubmit a written and oral assignment or re-sit an exam. There is no fee for this extension. Therefore, if an individual completes the learning and assessment, and the resubmission time is granted, the duration will be 30 weeks. The amount of training for this course may be up to 15 hours per week. The amount of training is the hours an individual can expect to spend to complete their course work and assessments. In addition to the amount of training, individuals who are new to industry or vocational training could need up to 5 hours per week known as unsupervised hours. These additional hours are for study skills or further research. For example, an individual not working in industry would need more time to review industry websites that are usually introduced in workplace compliance training. Individuals working in industry may be able to complete the course requirements in a shorter timeframe or less hours per week. Tier 2 Personal Advice General Insurance Individuals have a total of 90 days to complete the learning and assessment requirements from their initial activation date. The program is delivered online. The amount of training for this course may be up to 15 hours per week. The amount of training is the hours a individual can expect to spend to complete their course work and assessments. In addition to the amount of training, individuals who are new to industry or vocational training could need up to 5 hours per week known as unsupervised hours. These additional hours are for study skills or further research. For example, a student not working in industry would need more time to review industry websites that are usually introduced in workplace compliance training. Individuals working in industry may be able to complete the course requirements in a shorter timeframe or less hours per week. Tier 1 General Insurance Personal Advice Individuals have a total of: 12 weeks to complete the learning and assessment requirements for Tier 1 General Insurance Personal Advice from their initial activation date. An additional four (4) weeks resubmission time – If an individual reaches the end of their initial enrolment period and has been deemed not yet demonstrated in one or more assessment items, then an additional 4 weeks will be granted, provided the individual attempted all assessment tasks during the initial enrolment period. This time can be used to resubmit a written and oral assignment or re-sit an exam. There is no fee for this extension. Therefore, if an individual completes the learning and assessment, and the resubmission time is granted, the duration will be 16 weeks. The amount of training for this course may be up to 15 hours per week. The amount of training is the hours an individual can expect to spend to complete their course work and assessments. In addition to the amount of training, individuals who are new to industry or vocational training could need up to 5 hours per week known as unsupervised hours. These additional hours are for study skills or further research. For example, a student not working in industry would need more time to review industry websites that are usually introduced in workplace compliance training. Individuals working in industry may be able to complete the course requirements in a shorter timeframe or less hours per week.
Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) requirements This course requires you to read comprehensive learner workbooks, complete a range of written assessments, undertake independent research activities and at times engage in online forums and discussions. Furthermore, the delivery mode relies on the extensive use of written communication. If you have any doubts about whether you have the language, literacy and numeracy skills to undertake a Kaplan Professional program, we recommend you speak with our Student Services team on 1300 662 203 or email mail@kaplan.edu.au. Computing technology and skills requirements In order to complete your studies with Kaplan Professional, you’re assumed to have the following skills and access relating to technology.
FNS41420 Certificate IV in General Insurance Assessments Detail 1 Exam Supervised, open book multiple choice examination, four (4) attempts. 1 Written and Oral Assignment Written and oral assignment — two (2) attempts • written — short answer questions, case studies • oral — oral questions and role play. The mode of oral assessment is by audio recording. Individuals will need to organise a volunteer to assist in the role play. Individuals may attempt the exam and/or submit their written and oral assignment at any time if they believe they are adequately prepared. Individuals must be deemed competent in all assessment items, including demonstrating competency in all of the exam questions, in order to be awarded their qualification or course. Individuals who complete the qualification will receive a qualification certificate. Tier 2 Personal Advice General Insurance The assessment tasks for this course are listed below. Units of competency are co-assessed by topic within course as follows. The units of competency are co-assessed as listed earlier in ‘Units of competency’. Module Assessments Detail Foundations of the Financial Services Industry 1 Exam Each module has one short exam: Type of exam: open book, multiple choice exam. Exam questions are randomised per person per sitting. Score required to pass this module: 100% Time limit: Unlimited Number of exam attempts allowed: Three (3) attempts at the exam before the module is reset and has to be redone. General Advice General Insurance 1 Exam Personal Advice General Insurance 1 Exam Adviser skills 1 WVR At completion of the module and exams all students are required to complete a Workplace Validation Report (WVR) It is to be completed by a Tier2 accredited line manager or supervisor for each individual. If individuals are not working in industry, a roleplay with a Kaplan assessor will be conducted. Individuals may attempt the exams and/or WVR/role play at any time if they believe they are adequately prepared. Individuals must be deemed demonstrated in all assessment items, including all of the exam questions, in order to be awarded their course. Individuals who complete the subject will receive a statement of attainment. Tier 1 General Insurance Personal Advice The assessment tasks for this course are listed below. The course includes both general advice and personal advice. Units of competency are co-assessed by topic within the course, as listed in the course outline which can be accessed in the Course Overview tab. Topic Assessments Detail Topics 1 – 5 1 Exam Supervised, open book multiple choice examination, four (4) attempts. Topics 1 – 6 1 Written and Oral Assignment Written and oral assignment — two (2) attempts • written — short answer questions, case studies • oral — oral questions and role play. The mode of oral assessment is by audio recording. Individuals will need to organise a volunteer to assist in the role play. Individuals may attempt the exam and/or submit their written and oral assignment at any time if they believe they are adequately prepared. Individuals must be deemed demonstrated in all assessment items, including all of the exam questions, in order to be awarded their qualification or course. Individuals who complete the course will receive a statement of attainment.
FNS41420 Certificate IV in General Insurance Download a brochure Course overviewSubject informationFeesDurationEntry requirements Enrolment informationAssessmentPoliciesIndustry recognitionCourse overviewThe FNS41420 Certificate IV in General Insurance is for people who already work or want to work in the general insurance industry. This qualification has been developed for customer service, claims, administrative and underwriting roles. Individuals will learn about the foundations of risk and compliance. Based on these foundations, individuals will learn about products, selling, underwriting, claims, change and working well with clients. Individuals who successfully complete this course will be awarded the FNS41420 Certificate IV in General Insurance qualification. Individuals can choose to add on Tier 2 and Tier 1 General Insurance Personal Advice. The Tier 2 and Tier 1 courses meet the ASIC Regulatory Guide 146 (RG146) educational requirements for providing Tier 2 and Tier 1 financial product advice. Tier 2 and Tier 1 are not required for the FNS41420 Certificate IV in General Insurance qualification. FNS41420 Certificate IV in General Insurance Do you already work or want to work in a customer service, claims, administrative or underwriting role in general insurance? Do you want a broader understanding of the general insurance industry? For more information, please refer to the course outlines > Enrol online > FNS41420 Certificate IV in General Insurance + Tier 2 Personal Advice General Insurance Do you want to work in an adviser or sales role giving financial advice for Tier 2 general insurance products? Do you need to be RG 146 compliant? Do you work in an underwriting role and want a deeper understanding of adviser and/or broker roles? Do you work in a claims or customer service role and want a broader understanding of the various roles in the general insurance industry? For more information, please refer to the course outlines > Call to enrol > FNS41420 Certificate IV in General Insurance + Tier 2 Personal Advice General Insurance + Tier 1 General Insurance Personal Advice - This option is not currently available for new enrolments Do you want to work in an adviser or sales role giving financial advice on Accident and Health products? Do you need to be RG 146 compliant? Do you work in an underwriting role and want a deeper understanding of adviser and/or broker roles? Do you want a broader understanding of the general insurance industry? For more information, please refer to the course outlines > Call to enrol > Subject informationLearning outcomes On successful completion of this qualification, individuals should be able to: Apply legislation, regulation and procedures to general insurance job roles. Identify general insurance products and services and who they are suitable for. Understand the concepts of general insurance risk, underwriting and insurance policies Respond to client enquiries with client relationship management skills. Use client feedback to participate in continuous improvement processes. Understand the dispute resolution process and manage complaints. Understand the processes of receiving, assessing and deciding the outcome of general insurance claims. Seek assistance with complex specialist terminology. On successful completion of the Tier 2 Personal Advice General Insurance course, individuals should be able to: Understand how to provide Tier 2 general advice and personal advice in general insurance On successful completion of the Tier 1 General Insurance Personal Advice course, individuals should be able to: Understand how to provide Tier 1 general advice and personal advice in general insurance Note: The Tier 2 and Tier 1 courses are optional and are not required for the FNS41420 Certificate IV in General Insurance qualification. Topics FNS41420 Certificate IV in General Insurance Topic 1: General insurance and the financial services industry Topic 2: General insurance products and services Topic 3: General insurance risk Topic 4: Work well with clients Topic 5: General insurance underwriting Topic 6: General insurance sales and distribution Topic 7: General insurance claims Tier 2 Personal Advice General Insurance Foundations of the Financial Services Industry Module 1.1 The financial system Module 1.2 The concept of advice Module 1.3 Economic factors General Advice General Insurance Module 2.1 Insurance overview Module 2.2 Domestic insurance products Module 2.3 Commercial insurance products Module 2.4 Responsibilities and resolving disputes Personal Advice General Insurance Module 2.5 Introduction to the general insurance advice process Module 2.6 The general insurance advice process Adviser Skills Workplace validation report (WVR) Tier 1 General Insurance Personal Advice Topic 1: Financial services industry Topic 2: General insurance products Topic 3: Work well with clients Topic 4: Managing disputes Topic 5: Tier 1 general advice – adviser skills Topic 6: Tier 1 personal advice – adviser skills Units of Competency FNS41420 Certificate IV in General Insurance There are 12 units of competency awarded for the successful completion of the qualification; 3 core and 9 electives. For information on the units of competency see the course outline in the Course Overview tab. Tier 2 Personal Advice General Insurance^ To provide Tier 2 Personal Advice in General Insurance: Individuals must successfully complete Foundations of the Financial Services Industry, General Advice General Insurance, Personal Advice General Insurance, exams and the Workplace Validation Report. There are 4 units of competency awarded for the successful completion of the course. For information on the units of competency see the course outline in the Course Overview tab. The Tier 2 and Tier 1 courses are optional and are not required for the FNS41420 Certificate IV in General Insurance qualification. Tier 1 General Insurance Personal Advice^ There are 2 units of competency awarded for the successful completion of the course. For information on the units of competency see the course outline in the Course Overview tab. ^The Tier 2 and Tier 1 courses are optional and are not required for the FNS41420 Certificate IV in General Insurance qualification. FeesFNS41420 Certificate IV in General Insurance: $650 FNS41420 Certificate IV in General Insurance + Tier 2: $800 FNS41420 Certificate IV in General Insurance + Tier 2 + Tier 1: $955 – This option is not currently available for new enrolments For additional study-related fees, please click here. Duration FNS41420 Certificate IV in General Insurance Individuals have a total of: 26 weeks to complete the learning and assessment requirements for FNS41420 Certificate IV in General Insurance from their initial activation date. An additional four (4) weeks resubmission time – If an individual reaches the end of their initial enrolment period and has been deemed not yet demonstrated in one or more assessment items, then an additional 4 weeks will be granted, provided the individual attempted all assessment tasks during the initial enrolment period. This time can be used to resubmit a written and oral assignment or re-sit an exam. There is no fee for this extension. Therefore, if an individual completes the learning and assessment, and the resubmission time is granted, the duration will be 30 weeks. The amount of training for this course may be up to 15 hours per week. The amount of training is the hours an individual can expect to spend to complete their course work and assessments. In addition to the amount of training, individuals who are new to industry or vocational training could need up to 5 hours per week known as unsupervised hours. These additional hours are for study skills or further research. For example, an individual not working in industry would need more time to review industry websites that are usually introduced in workplace compliance training. Individuals working in industry may be able to complete the course requirements in a shorter timeframe or less hours per week. Tier 2 Personal Advice General Insurance Individuals have a total of 90 days to complete the learning and assessment requirements from their initial activation date. The program is delivered online. The amount of training for this course may be up to 15 hours per week. The amount of training is the hours a individual can expect to spend to complete their course work and assessments. In addition to the amount of training, individuals who are new to industry or vocational training could need up to 5 hours per week known as unsupervised hours. These additional hours are for study skills or further research. For example, a student not working in industry would need more time to review industry websites that are usually introduced in workplace compliance training. Individuals working in industry may be able to complete the course requirements in a shorter timeframe or less hours per week. Tier 1 General Insurance Personal Advice Individuals have a total of: 12 weeks to complete the learning and assessment requirements for Tier 1 General Insurance Personal Advice from their initial activation date. An additional four (4) weeks resubmission time – If an individual reaches the end of their initial enrolment period and has been deemed not yet demonstrated in one or more assessment items, then an additional 4 weeks will be granted, provided the individual attempted all assessment tasks during the initial enrolment period. This time can be used to resubmit a written and oral assignment or re-sit an exam. There is no fee for this extension. Therefore, if an individual completes the learning and assessment, and the resubmission time is granted, the duration will be 16 weeks. The amount of training for this course may be up to 15 hours per week. The amount of training is the hours an individual can expect to spend to complete their course work and assessments. In addition to the amount of training, individuals who are new to industry or vocational training could need up to 5 hours per week known as unsupervised hours. These additional hours are for study skills or further research. For example, a student not working in industry would need more time to review industry websites that are usually introduced in workplace compliance training. Individuals working in industry may be able to complete the course requirements in a shorter timeframe or less hours per week. Entry requirements Educational Requirements There are no entry requirements for FNS41420 Certificate IV in General Insurance. Individuals are required to be aged 18 years or older to enrol in this course. Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) requirements This course requires you to read comprehensive learner workbooks, complete a range of written assessments, undertake independent research activities and at times engage in online forums and discussions. Furthermore, the delivery mode relies on the extensive use of written communication. If you have any doubts about whether you have the language, literacy and numeracy skills to undertake a Kaplan Professional program, we recommend you speak with our Student Services team on 1300 662 203 or email mail@kaplan.edu.au. Computing technology and skills requirements In order to complete your studies with Kaplan Professional, you’re assumed to have the following skills and access relating to technology. Enrolment informationEnrolment You may enrol at any time and begin studying immediately on enrolment. Enrol now > Note: The Tier 2 and Tier 1 courses are optional and are not required for the FNS41420 Certificate IV in General Insurance qualification. Delivery This course is delivered online. Kaplan’s online learning portal, KapLearn, enables the provision of innovative, interactive learning resources and support. KapLearn can be accessed anywhere at any time using a computer or mobile device that has internet access. KapLearn is the access point for subject notes, supplementary learning material, practice activities and assessments. KapLearn is also the access point for ongoing support. The ‘Ask your tutor’ forum provides continuous technical support from subject matter experts. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Individuals may be able to obtain Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for a Kaplan award subject based on their previous study and/or work experience. To do this, individuals must submit evidence that demonstrates they have already met the requirements of the subject through these other means. Evidence can take many forms, such as information about approved study, information about work experience, certificates, transcripts or other credentials. To find out if you are eligible for RPL, refer to our Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) page. Pathways Individuals may progress to a diploma qualification. AssessmentThe assessment tasks for this course are listed below. Units of competency are co-assessed by topic within course as listed in the course outline which can be accessed in the Course Overview tab. FNS41420 Certificate IV in General Insurance AssessmentsDetail 1 ExamSupervised, open book multiple choice examination, four (4) attempts. 1 Written and Oral AssignmentWritten and oral assignment — two (2) attempts • written — short answer questions, case studies • oral — oral questions and role play. The mode of oral assessment is by audio recording. Individuals will need to organise a volunteer to assist in the role play. Individuals may attempt the exam and/or submit their written and oral assignment at any time if they believe they are adequately prepared. Individuals must be deemed competent in all assessment items, including demonstrating competency in all of the exam questions, in order to be awarded their qualification or course. Individuals who complete the qualification will receive a qualification certificate. Tier 2 Personal Advice General Insurance The assessment tasks for this course are listed below. Units of competency are co-assessed by topic within course as follows. The units of competency are co-assessed as listed earlier in ‘Units of competency’. ModuleAssessmentsDetail Foundations of the Financial Services Industry1 ExamEach module has one short exam: Type of exam: open book, multiple choice exam. Exam questions are randomised per person per sitting. Score required to pass this module: 100% Time limit: Unlimited Number of exam attempts allowed: Three (3) attempts at the exam before the module is reset and has to be redone. General Advice General Insurance1 Exam Personal Advice General Insurance1 Exam Adviser skills1 WVRAt completion of the module and exams all students are required to complete a Workplace Validation Report (WVR) It is to be completed by a Tier2 accredited line manager or supervisor for each individual. If individuals are not working in industry, a roleplay with a Kaplan assessor will be conducted. Individuals may attempt the exams and/or WVR/role play at any time if they believe they are adequately prepared. Individuals must be deemed demonstrated in all assessment items, including all of the exam questions, in order to be awarded their course. Individuals who complete the subject will receive a statement of attainment. Tier 1 General Insurance Personal Advice The assessment tasks for this course are listed below. The course includes both general advice and personal advice. Units of competency are co-assessed by topic within the course, as listed in the course outline which can be accessed in the Course Overview tab. TopicAssessmentsDetail Topics 1 - 51 ExamSupervised, open book multiple choice examination, four (4) attempts. Topics 1 - 61 Written and Oral AssignmentWritten and oral assignment — two (2) attempts • written — short answer questions, case studies • oral — oral questions and role play. The mode of oral assessment is by audio recording. Individuals will need to organise a volunteer to assist in the role play. Individuals may attempt the exam and/or submit their written and oral assignment at any time if they believe they are adequately prepared. Individuals must be deemed demonstrated in all assessment items, including all of the exam questions, in order to be awarded their qualification or course. Individuals who complete the course will receive a statement of attainment. 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FNS41420 Certificate IV in General Insurance Do you already work or want to work in a customer service, claims, administrative or underwriting role in general insurance? Do you want a broader understanding of the general insurance industry? For more information, please refer to the course outlines > Enrol online > FNS41420 Certificate IV in General Insurance + Tier 2 Personal Advice General Insurance Do you want to work in an adviser or sales role giving financial advice for Tier 2 general insurance products? Do you need to be RG 146 compliant? Do you work in an underwriting role and want a deeper understanding of adviser and/or broker roles? Do you work in a claims or customer service role and want a broader understanding of the various roles in the general insurance industry? For more information, please refer to the course outlines > Call to enrol > FNS41420 Certificate IV in General Insurance + Tier 2 Personal Advice General Insurance + Tier 1 General Insurance Personal Advice - This option is not currently available for new enrolments Do you want to work in an adviser or sales role giving financial advice on Accident and Health products? Do you need to be RG 146 compliant? Do you work in an underwriting role and want a deeper understanding of adviser and/or broker roles? Do you want a broader understanding of the general insurance industry? For more information, please refer to the course outlines > Call to enrol >
Topics FNS41420 Certificate IV in General Insurance Topic 1: General insurance and the financial services industry Topic 2: General insurance products and services Topic 3: General insurance risk Topic 4: Work well with clients Topic 5: General insurance underwriting Topic 6: General insurance sales and distribution Topic 7: General insurance claims Tier 2 Personal Advice General Insurance Foundations of the Financial Services Industry Module 1.1 The financial system Module 1.2 The concept of advice Module 1.3 Economic factors General Advice General Insurance Module 2.1 Insurance overview Module 2.2 Domestic insurance products Module 2.3 Commercial insurance products Module 2.4 Responsibilities and resolving disputes Personal Advice General Insurance Module 2.5 Introduction to the general insurance advice process Module 2.6 The general insurance advice process Adviser Skills Workplace validation report (WVR) Tier 1 General Insurance Personal Advice Topic 1: Financial services industry Topic 2: General insurance products Topic 3: Work well with clients Topic 4: Managing disputes Topic 5: Tier 1 general advice – adviser skills Topic 6: Tier 1 personal advice – adviser skills Units of Competency FNS41420 Certificate IV in General Insurance There are 12 units of competency awarded for the successful completion of the qualification; 3 core and 9 electives. For information on the units of competency see the course outline in the Course Overview tab. Tier 2 Personal Advice General Insurance^ To provide Tier 2 Personal Advice in General Insurance: Individuals must successfully complete Foundations of the Financial Services Industry, General Advice General Insurance, Personal Advice General Insurance, exams and the Workplace Validation Report. There are 4 units of competency awarded for the successful completion of the course. For information on the units of competency see the course outline in the Course Overview tab. The Tier 2 and Tier 1 courses are optional and are not required for the FNS41420 Certificate IV in General Insurance qualification. Tier 1 General Insurance Personal Advice^ There are 2 units of competency awarded for the successful completion of the course. For information on the units of competency see the course outline in the Course Overview tab. ^The Tier 2 and Tier 1 courses are optional and are not required for the FNS41420 Certificate IV in General Insurance qualification.
FNS41420 Certificate IV in General Insurance Individuals have a total of: 26 weeks to complete the learning and assessment requirements for FNS41420 Certificate IV in General Insurance from their initial activation date. An additional four (4) weeks resubmission time – If an individual reaches the end of their initial enrolment period and has been deemed not yet demonstrated in one or more assessment items, then an additional 4 weeks will be granted, provided the individual attempted all assessment tasks during the initial enrolment period. This time can be used to resubmit a written and oral assignment or re-sit an exam. There is no fee for this extension. Therefore, if an individual completes the learning and assessment, and the resubmission time is granted, the duration will be 30 weeks. The amount of training for this course may be up to 15 hours per week. The amount of training is the hours an individual can expect to spend to complete their course work and assessments. In addition to the amount of training, individuals who are new to industry or vocational training could need up to 5 hours per week known as unsupervised hours. These additional hours are for study skills or further research. For example, an individual not working in industry would need more time to review industry websites that are usually introduced in workplace compliance training. Individuals working in industry may be able to complete the course requirements in a shorter timeframe or less hours per week. Tier 2 Personal Advice General Insurance Individuals have a total of 90 days to complete the learning and assessment requirements from their initial activation date. The program is delivered online. The amount of training for this course may be up to 15 hours per week. The amount of training is the hours a individual can expect to spend to complete their course work and assessments. In addition to the amount of training, individuals who are new to industry or vocational training could need up to 5 hours per week known as unsupervised hours. These additional hours are for study skills or further research. For example, a student not working in industry would need more time to review industry websites that are usually introduced in workplace compliance training. Individuals working in industry may be able to complete the course requirements in a shorter timeframe or less hours per week. Tier 1 General Insurance Personal Advice Individuals have a total of: 12 weeks to complete the learning and assessment requirements for Tier 1 General Insurance Personal Advice from their initial activation date. An additional four (4) weeks resubmission time – If an individual reaches the end of their initial enrolment period and has been deemed not yet demonstrated in one or more assessment items, then an additional 4 weeks will be granted, provided the individual attempted all assessment tasks during the initial enrolment period. This time can be used to resubmit a written and oral assignment or re-sit an exam. There is no fee for this extension. Therefore, if an individual completes the learning and assessment, and the resubmission time is granted, the duration will be 16 weeks. The amount of training for this course may be up to 15 hours per week. The amount of training is the hours an individual can expect to spend to complete their course work and assessments. In addition to the amount of training, individuals who are new to industry or vocational training could need up to 5 hours per week known as unsupervised hours. These additional hours are for study skills or further research. For example, a student not working in industry would need more time to review industry websites that are usually introduced in workplace compliance training. Individuals working in industry may be able to complete the course requirements in a shorter timeframe or less hours per week.
Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) requirements This course requires you to read comprehensive learner workbooks, complete a range of written assessments, undertake independent research activities and at times engage in online forums and discussions. Furthermore, the delivery mode relies on the extensive use of written communication. If you have any doubts about whether you have the language, literacy and numeracy skills to undertake a Kaplan Professional program, we recommend you speak with our Student Services team on 1300 662 203 or email mail@kaplan.edu.au. Computing technology and skills requirements In order to complete your studies with Kaplan Professional, you’re assumed to have the following skills and access relating to technology.
FNS41420 Certificate IV in General Insurance AssessmentsDetail 1 ExamSupervised, open book multiple choice examination, four (4) attempts. 1 Written and Oral AssignmentWritten and oral assignment — two (2) attempts • written — short answer questions, case studies • oral — oral questions and role play. The mode of oral assessment is by audio recording. Individuals will need to organise a volunteer to assist in the role play. Individuals may attempt the exam and/or submit their written and oral assignment at any time if they believe they are adequately prepared. Individuals must be deemed competent in all assessment items, including demonstrating competency in all of the exam questions, in order to be awarded their qualification or course. Individuals who complete the qualification will receive a qualification certificate. Tier 2 Personal Advice General Insurance The assessment tasks for this course are listed below. Units of competency are co-assessed by topic within course as follows. The units of competency are co-assessed as listed earlier in ‘Units of competency’. ModuleAssessmentsDetail Foundations of the Financial Services Industry1 ExamEach module has one short exam: Type of exam: open book, multiple choice exam. Exam questions are randomised per person per sitting. Score required to pass this module: 100% Time limit: Unlimited Number of exam attempts allowed: Three (3) attempts at the exam before the module is reset and has to be redone. General Advice General Insurance1 Exam Personal Advice General Insurance1 Exam Adviser skills1 WVRAt completion of the module and exams all students are required to complete a Workplace Validation Report (WVR) It is to be completed by a Tier2 accredited line manager or supervisor for each individual. If individuals are not working in industry, a roleplay with a Kaplan assessor will be conducted. Individuals may attempt the exams and/or WVR/role play at any time if they believe they are adequately prepared. Individuals must be deemed demonstrated in all assessment items, including all of the exam questions, in order to be awarded their course. Individuals who complete the subject will receive a statement of attainment. Tier 1 General Insurance Personal Advice The assessment tasks for this course are listed below. The course includes both general advice and personal advice. Units of competency are co-assessed by topic within the course, as listed in the course outline which can be accessed in the Course Overview tab. TopicAssessmentsDetail Topics 1 - 51 ExamSupervised, open book multiple choice examination, four (4) attempts. Topics 1 - 61 Written and Oral AssignmentWritten and oral assignment — two (2) attempts • written — short answer questions, case studies • oral — oral questions and role play. The mode of oral assessment is by audio recording. Individuals will need to organise a volunteer to assist in the role play. Individuals may attempt the exam and/or submit their written and oral assignment at any time if they believe they are adequately prepared. Individuals must be deemed demonstrated in all assessment items, including all of the exam questions, in order to be awarded their qualification or course. Individuals who complete the course will receive a statement of attainment.
