Course Title: Conduct financial planning analysis and research
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2015
Course Code: BAFI5190C
Course Title: Conduct financial planning analysis and research
School: 650T Vocational Business Education
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
None
Course Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to undertake financial planning analysis and research. It encompasses evaluating a client’s current situation and identifying issues, research requirements and parameters for extracting and analysing information, and summarising research information.
This unit is applicable to individuals working within enterprises and job roles subject to licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements including legislation administered by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC).
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
FNSFPL502A Conduct financial planning analysis and research |
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1. Evaluate the client's current situation and identify the issues |
Performance Criteria: |
<font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman">1.1. Analysis of the integrity of information provided by the client is undertaken<o:p></o:p></font></font> <font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman">1.2. The client objectives are identified and quantified and tested for viability</font></font> <font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman"><o:p>1.3. The basis for strategy development is established based on confirmed objectives</o:p></font></font> |
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2. Identify research requirements and parameters |
Performance Criteria: |
<font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman">2.1. Aims and objectives of research including strategy, product and performance parameters are established against client requirements and expectations with all issues identified <o:p></o:p></font></font> <font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman">2.2. A wide range of relevant internal and external information resources required for the research are identified and accessed</font></font> <font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman"><o:p>2.3 Timeframes are established and requests for information prioritised to ensure milestones are met</o:p></font></font> |
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3. Extract and analyse information according to research requirements and parameters |
Performance Criteria: |
<font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman">3.1. Data extraction criteria are established that are relevant to intended use and client requirements<o:p></o:p></font></font> <font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman">3.2. Trends are identified to provide meaningful information on performance of possible strategies, products and markets<o:p></o:p></font></font> <font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman">3.3. Risk assessment is made of strategies and products identified through the research<o:p></o:p></font></font> <font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman">3.4. Financial products are analysed within appropriate timeframes to ensure currency of decision making<o:p></o:p></font></font> <font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman">3.5. Obtained information is prioritised according to client requirements and expectations</font></font> <font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman"><o:p>3.6. Issues that require specialist research or advice are identified and appropriate advice obtained</o:p></font></font> |
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4. Summarise research information |
Performance Criteria: |
<font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman">4.1. Information on financial strategies and products is collated and checked against research specification<o:p></o:p></font></font> <font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman">4.2. Written performance, trend and risk analyses are prepared and checked against research specification</font></font> <font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman"><o:p>4.3. Any qualifications or issues for further research are documented</o:p></font></font>
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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
Induction Session
Prior to training commencement a program level induction session will be conducted that comprises the following:
- Program overview and requirements
- MyRMIT/Blackboard
- Overview of assessment requirements
- Pre-training Review including: Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfers and Assessment of current skills and knowledge
- Competency/grading criteria
- Plagiarism
- Appeals
- Extensions
- Feedback
- Privacy
- Submission Requirements
- Resubmission policy
- Where to get support
- Student responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: The teaching scheduled may be subject to change. Students will be advised via the Blackboard and student email of any changes.
| 1 | 6 July |
Introduction to Financial Planning
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| 2 | 13 July | Financial Planning Skills Obtaining and Analysing Customer Data
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| 3 | 20 July | Introduction to Taxation
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Task 1 - Assessment Due |
| 4 | 27 July | Managed Investments
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Task 2 - Case Study : Task 2 - Case Study Handout distributed You will receive feedback in week 11 |
| 5 | 3 August | Direct Investments • Financial Products, including:
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| 6 | 10 August |
Analysis of Share Investments
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| 7 | 17 August | The Financial Planning Profession
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| 8 | 24 August |
The Financial Planning Profession
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| 31Aug - 6 Sept | Mid Semester Break | ||
| 9 | 7 September | Development of a Personal Plan
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| 10 | 14 September | Development of a Personal Plan
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| 11 | 21 September | Social Security
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Task 2 - Case Study Due |
| 12 | 28 September |
Social Security
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Feedback for Case Study Assessment 2 |
| 13 | 5 October |
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| 14 | 12 October | Revision | Revision 3 |
| 15 | 19 October | Assessment Task | Task 3 - In class Assessment Due |
| 16 | 26 October | Feedback -Re-submissions if required |
Student feedback wil be provided throughout the semester.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Financial Planning Australia - 2015 Essentials Edition by Taylor, s.; Juchau, R.; Seymour, E.; Cull, M.; Colley, G.; Monahan, R.; Perkins, M.; Griffin, R., 2014 - IBSN:9780409339710 |
References
RMIT’s Superannuation module can be accessed on Blackboard. This will be used in conjunction with the prescribed text book. |
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 Courses:
This course is co-delivered with the following courses:
BAFI5194C Conduct product research to support recommendations
Critical aspects of assessment
Evidence of the fololowing is essential:
- comply with relevant legislative and regulatory requirements, relevant industry codes of practice and organisational operating guidelines
- evaluate the client’s current situation and identify issues
- identify research requirements and parameters and extract and analyse information
- use a wide range of available information sources and identify factors which may affect research and accurately summarise research information to test its integrity
- use comprehensive knowledge of available products and services and their associated risks
- accurately document research for financial plans and summarise and prioritise findings that are validated against client requirements.
You are required to complete three tasks
You must successfully complete all three tasks to be deemed competent in this unit.
TASK 1 Assessment (Due Date: End of week 3)
For this Assessment Task you are required to demonstrate knowledge of the financial planning industry by completing a number of short answer and multiple choice questions. This task will be class based on a writing activity.
TASK 2 - Group Case Study (Due Date: End of Week 11 )
Case study comprises of Part A (knowledge component) and part B Case study presentation skill component.
Part A of the assessment task you are required to research and develop strategies based on a case study covering topics from week 1 - 10. Part A is group work.
Students must successfully complete Part A in order to progress to part B Skills component.
Task 2 is group assessment and the progress of work can be monitored using Google shared Drive.
TASK 3 - In - Class Assessment (Due Date: End of Week 15 )
For this assessment task you need to undertake a open book class based assessment that covers all the material covered this unit.
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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