Course Title: Provide advice in Financial Planning

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2014

Course Code: BAFI5189C

Course Title: Provide advice in Financial Planning

School: 650T TAFE Business

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5317 - Diploma of Financial Planning

Course Contact : Sam Tabit

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 1466

Course Contact Email:sam.tabit@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Nominal Hours: 50

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

Pre-requisites to this course:

FNSFPL501A - Comply with financial planning practice ethical and operational guidelines and regulations

FNSFPL502A - Conduct financial planning analysis and research


FNSFPL503A -Develop and prepare financial plan

FNSFPL504A - Implement financial plan


FNSFPL505A -Review financial plans and provide ongoing service

There are no co-requisites to this course.


 

Course Description

This unit when combined with industry specified units has been specifically designed to satisfy the skill requirements of current Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) regulation (Financial Services Reform Act) at Tier 1 (Diploma) level
 


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

FNSASICZ503A Provide advice in Financial Planning

Element:

3. Analyse client’s objectives, needs, financial situation ans risk profile

Performance Criteria:

3.1. An assessment of client needs is undertaken, utilising all information gathered and taking into account client's product expectations and specific needs

3.2. Client is consulted throughout the analysis for further clarification where necessary

3.3. The need for specialist advice is analysed and/or client is referred to appropriate adviser for higher level/specialist advice if required

3.4. Product risk profile of the client is assessed and agreed

3.5. Understanding of the ASIC identified generic and specialist knowledge relevant to the products being offered, as detailed in the evidence guide, is demonstrated
 

Element:

4. Develop appropriate strategies and solutions

Performance Criteria:

4.1. An appropriate strategy to provide for identified needs and outcomes is determined from analysis of products, client risk profile and assessment of clients' needs

4.2. Relevant research, analysis and product modelling is conducted

4.3. Appropriate solution (plan, policy or transaction) is drafted for presentation to client
 

Element:

5. Present appropriate strategies and solutions to the client

Performance Criteria:

5.1. Product knowledge appropriate for the service or product offered is demonstrated when presenting the product

5.2. The proposed transaction is explained and discussed with the client in a clear and unambiguous way

5.3. Relevant details, terms and conditions of product/service are reinforced to client

5.4. Impacts and possible risks of the solution are disclosed in a clear and concise manner to the client

5.5. Client is provided with written supporting documentation and guided through the key aspects of the documentation
 

Element:

6. Negotiate financial plan, policy, transaction with client

Performance Criteria:

6.1. Concerns and/or issues the client has regarding the proposed plan/policy/transaction are discussed and clarified

6.2. Confirmation is sought from client that they understand the proposed plan/policy/transaction
 

Element:

7. Coordiante implementation of agrered plan, policy or transaction

Performance Criteria:

7.1. The clients' formal agreement to the proposed plan/policy/transaction is gained

7.2. Associated fee and cost structures are clearly explained and confirmation of understanding gained from the client

7.3. Timeframes for execution and processing are clearly explained and confirmation of understanding gained from the client
 

Element:

8. Compelte and maintain necessary documentation

Performance Criteria:

8.1. Proposal and all other statutory and transactional documents are completed and signed off by the client

8.2. Copies of appropriate documentation and the signed agreement are exchanged
 

Element:

9. Provide ongoing service where requested by client

Performance Criteria:

9.1. Type and form of ongoing service; including reporting on performance and review of plan/policy/transaction is agreed with the client

9.2. Fees and costs for ongoing and specifically defined service are clearly explained and confirmation of understanding gained from the client

9.3. Ongoing service is provided as required
 

Element:

1. Establish relationship with client

Performance Criteria:

1.1. A range of communication and interpersonal skills are used to establish the knowledge level of client

1.2. Enquiries in relation to products and services are responded to by explaining the range of products and services available and their relevant fee and charging methodology

1.3. Client is informed of the role of the adviser and the licensee/principal responsible for the adviser's conduct

1.4. Familiarity with the procedures for complaints handling and the circumstances in which they should be engaged is demonstrated
 

Element:

2. Identify client’s objectives, need and financial situation

Performance Criteria:

2.1. A range of communication and interpersonal skills are used to gather the clients' personal , financial and business details

2.2. Client's needs are identified by encouraging expression of their objectives and goals (short-, medium- and long-term goals as relevant to the product)

2.3. Product risk profile of the client is identified

2.4. Client's attitudes and expectations of cash flow and relevant taxation obligations are obtained
 


Learning Outcomes



Details of Learning Activities

 

A range of learning activities are planned for this course including self-paced and collaborative classroom based activities. The self-paced activities will be delivered thought various technology platforms and include your contribution to wikis and discussion threads, reflective journals, quizzes and interactive sessions.

The collaborative classroom based activities will include group discussion, group problem solving activities and opportunities to practice your skills in a simulated/real workplace environment.

We expect you to participate and contribute in all scheduled learning activities.
 


Teaching Schedule

The nominal hours associated with this are a guide only and represent the total teaching time and student effort required to successfully complete the course. This may include not only scheduled classes but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

 

<thead> <th scope="col">Week</th> <th scope="col">Week Commencing </th> <th scope="col"> Topics                                                                                                                      </th> <th scope="col">Assessment                                                                </th> </thead>
1 7th of July
 
 Introduction to Financial Planning
&#61607; The Concept of Financial Planning
&#61607; Personal Financial Statements,
&#61607; Establishing Financial Goals and
Time Frames,
&#61607; Risk and Return
 
 Assessment task 1 distributed to students.
2 14th of July
 
 Financial Planning Skills
&#61607;Obtaining and Analysing Customer Data
&#61607;Financial mathematics
&#61607;Diversification
 
 
3 21st of July  Introduction to Taxation
• Income Tax
• Capital gains Tax
• Goods and Services Tax
• Fringe Benefits Tax
• Tax Effective Structures.
 
 Task 1 - Assessment - Due
4 28th of July  Managed Investments
&#61607;Regulations
&#61607;Costs & Benefits
&#61607;Investment Techniques
 
 Assessment Task 2 - Case Study Handout
You will receive the feedback in week 11.
5 4th of August  Direct Investments
• Financial Products, including:
o Cash and Fixed Interest
o Property
o Shares
o Alternative investments
 
 
6 11th of August
 
 Analysis of Share Investments
&#61607; Risk & Return
&#61607; CAPM
&#61607; Dividend Growth Model
 
 
7 18th of August  Analysis of Share Investments
&#61607; Risk & Return
&#61607; CAPMl
 
 
8 25th of August  The Financial Planning Profession
&#61607; The Role of the Financial Planner
&#61607; The Steps in Preparing a Plan
&#61607; The Regulatory Environment
&#61607; The Legislative Environment
&#61607; Complaints Schemes
Codes of Ethics
 
 
  Mid Semester Break  MID-SEMESTER BREAK (1st Sep – 7th Sep 2014)  
9 8th of September  Development of a Personal Plan
&#61607; The Statement of Advice
&#61607; Ethical Considerations
&#61607; Effective Communication
Planning for Implementation
 
 
10 15th of September  Development of a Personal Plan
&#61607;The Statement of Advice
&#61607;Ethical Considerations
&#61607;Effective Communication
&#61607;Planning for Implementation
 
 
11 22nd of September  Social Security
&#61607; Eligibility – Means Test
&#61607;Assets Test
&#61607;Deeming
 
 
12 29th of September  Social Security
• Eligibility – Strategies to achieve
benefits
• Discussing Individual Needs
• Types of Benefits
 
 
13 6th of October  Estate Planning: &#61607;Wills & Probate, &#61607;Taxation
&#61607;Power of Attorney
 
Task 2 - Case Study - Due
You will receive the feedback in week 14. If required, resubmission for this assessment is due by the end of week 14.
 
14 13th of October  Estate Planning, • Intestacy, • Trusts
• Structures, &#61607;Estate/Non estate assets
 
 
15 20th of October
 
 Revision  Revision
16 27th of October
 
 Final Class assessment  Task 3 - Assessment - Task 3


 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

Other materials will be placed on the Blackboard and will be used when directed so by your teacher.


Overview of Assessment

Assessment may incorporate a variety of methods including technical requirements documentation, homework, assignments, group and/or individual projects, in class exercises, written and practical tests, problem solving exercises, presentations, direct observation of actual and simulated work practice, presentation of a portfolio of evidence which may comprise documents, and/or photographs and/or video and audio files, review of products produced through work-based or course activities.

You are advised that you are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate your assessment work to your teacher to ensure that the relevant competency standards are being met. You will be provided with feedback throughout the course to check their progress
 


Assessment Tasks

Co-delivered Competencies

This competency is co-delivered with the following courses:

BAFI5191C Develop and prepare financial plan

MKTG6075C Provide appropriate services advice and products to clients

ACCT5336C Analyse financial market products for clients

Critical Aspects of Assessment

Evidence of  the ability to apply knowledge of industry regulations and codes of practice, financial products and services, financial markets and characteristics, roles of other specialist providers and licensees, as well as the impacts of taxation on the clients financial requirements for the specific products offered..

You are required to complete 3 tasks.

You must successfully complete all 3  tasks to be deemed competent in this unit.
 

TASK 1  - In class assessment (Due Date: End of week 3)

For this Assessment Task you are required answer a series of multiple choice and short answer questions  to demonstrate knowledge in the financial planning
industry.


TASK 2 (Due Date: End of Week  13)

For this assessment task you are required to research and develop strategies based on a case study covering all the topics in this course.  



TASK 3 (Due Date: End of Week 16)

For this assessment task you need to undertake a open book in class  assessment comprised of a series of questions based on all the topics covered in this competency.

This assessment will be conducted during normal class time.


 


Assessment Matrix

Other Information


Submission Requirements


You should:

  • Ensure that you submit assessments on or before the due date.
  • Always retain a copy of your assessment tasks. (hard copy and soft copy)
  • When you submit work for assessment at RMIT University you need to use a cover sheet that includes a declaration and statement of authorship. You must complete, sign and submit a cover sheet with all work you submit for assessment, whether individual or group work. On the cover sheet you declare that the work you are presenting for assessment is your own work. An assignment cover sheet for submission of each assessment task is available on blackboard.
  • Each page of your assessment should include footer with your name, student number, the title of the assessment, unit code and title and page numbers. For example, Julie Macpherson, 324567, Task 2, OHS2345C Ensure safe workplace, Page 1 of 10.


Late Submission Procedures


You are required to submit assessment items and/or ensure performance based assessment is completed by the due dates.


If you are prevented from submitting an assessment item on time, by circumstances outside your control, you may apply in advance to your teacher for an extension to the due date of up to seven calendar days.
 

More Information: http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/extension
Form to use: http://mams.rmit.edu.au/seca86tti4g4z.pdf


Where an extension of greater than seven days is needed, you must apply for special consideration. Applications for special consideration must be submitted no later than two working days after the assessment task deadline or scheduled examination.
 

More Information: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=g43abm17hc9w
Form to use: http://mams.rmit.edu.au/8a5dgcaqvaes1.pdf
 

Resubmissions (VET Programs):


If you are found to be unsuccessful in a Course Assessment Task you will be allowed one resubmission only. Your teacher will provide feedback regarding what you need to do to improve and will set a new deadline for the resubmission. The highest grade you will receive if your resubmission is successful is “CAG”.
 

If you are still not meeting the assessment requirements you must apply to your Program Manager in writing outlining the steps you will take to demonstrate competence in your course. Your submission will be considered by the Program Team and you will be advised of the outcome as soon as possible.
 

Adjustments to Assessment


In certain circumstances students may be eligible for an assessment adjustment. For more information about the circumstances under which the assessment arrangements might be granted please access the following website:


More Information: http://rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=7usdbki1fjf31

 
Marking Guide (Competency):

You must demonstrate that you have all the required skills/knowledge/elements in the unit of competency you are studying.

You will receive feedback on each assessment task that will inform you about your progress and how well you are performing.

Marking Guide (Grading)

After achieving competency we then grade your performance in the unit and you will achieve one of the following grades:
 

Final Grades table:

CHD  - Competent with High Distinction
CDI  - Competent with Distinction
CC  - Competent with Credit
CAG  - Competency Achieved – Graded
NYC  - Not Yet Competent
DNS  - Did Not Submit for assessment


Further information regarding the application of the grading criteria will be provided by your teacher.


 

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