Course Title: Provide advice in Securities
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2015
Course Code: BAFI5201C
Course Title: Provide advice in Securities
School: 650T Vocational Business Education
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5317 - Diploma of Financial Planning
Course Contact : Sam Tabit
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99254166
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:
FNSFMK502A - Analyse financial market products for client
FNSFMK503A - Advise clients on financial risk
FNSCUS505A - Determine client requirements and expectations
FNSCUS506A - Record and implement client instructions
There are no co-requisites to this course.
Course Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to satisfy the training requirements of current Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) Australian Financial Services (AFS) licensing at Tier 1 level in the Securities specialist area.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
FNSASICW503A Provide advice in Securities |
Element: |
1. Establish relationship with client and identify client's objectives, needs and financial situation |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1.The financial products and services knowledge level of the client is established |
Element: |
2. Analyse client's objectives, needs, financial situation and risk profile to develop appropriate strategies and solutions |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1.An assessment of client’s needs is undertaken, utilising all information gathered and taking into |
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3. Present appropriate strategies and solutions to client and negotiate a financial, plan, policy or transaction |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1.Product knowledge appropriate for the service or product offered is demonstrated when presenting the product |
Element: |
4. Agree the plan, policy or transaction and complete documentation |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1.The client’s formal agreement to the proposed plan, policy or transaction is gained |
Element: |
5. Provide ongoing service where requested by client |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1.Type and form of ongoing service including reporting on performance and review of plan, policy or transaction is agreed with the client |
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
Students will be provided with feedback throughout the semester.
NOTE: The teaching schedule may be subject to change. Students will be advised via the Blackboard and student email of any changes.
1 | 6 July |
Introduction to topic 1
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Assessment task 1 distributed to students. |
2 | 13 July |
Topic 1 The investment setting
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3 | 20 July |
Topic 1 The investment setting
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4 | 27 July |
Topic 2 Asset Classes and Principles of Investing
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Assessment Task 1 - Due end of week 4 |
5 | 3 August |
Topic 2 Asset Classes and Principles of Investing
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Assessment Task 2 - Case Study hand out. Feedback will be given in week 12. |
6 | 10 August |
Topic 3 Securities/Returns and Equity
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7 | 17 August |
Topic 3 Securities/Returns and Equity
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8 | 24 August | Topic 3 Securities/Returns and Equity
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31 Aug - 6 Sept | MID-SEMESTER BREAK | ||
9 | 7 September |
Topic 4 Managed Funds
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10 | 14 September |
Topic 4 Managed Funds
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11 | 21 September |
Topic 4 Managed Funds
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Assessment Task 2 - Case Study- Due end of week 11 |
12 | 28 September |
Topic 5 Derivatives
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Feedback for Assessment Task 2 - Case Study |
13 | 5 October |
Topic 5 Derivatives
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14 | 12 October | Revision |
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15 | 19 October | Assessment Task 3 | Task 3 - In class - Assessment - Due |
16 | 26 October | Feedback Assessment and re-assessments |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Financial Planning in 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 Investment Analysis an Advice Manual will be used with the prescribed textbook |
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:
BAFI5200C Provide managed funds
BAFI 5202C Provide advice in derivatives
Critical aspects of assessment
Evidence of the following is essential:
- Interpret and comply with industry regulations and codes of practice
- analyse clients needs and advise them ethically and accurately on managed investment products and services
- assess the impacts of taxation on client’s financial requirements for 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 - Assessment Task 1 (Due in class Week 4)
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 classed based on a writing activity.
Task 2 - Case Study (Due end of Week 11)
The Case Study comprises of Part A (knowledge component) and Part B Case study (presentation skills component)
Part A of the assessment task you are required to research and develop strategies based on a case study converting topics from week 1 to week 10. Part A is group work
Students must successfully complete Part A to be able to progress to Part B.
Part B is an individual assessment of the successful completion of Part A Knowledge based group work
Task 2 is a group assessment and the progress of work can be monitored using Google shared Drive.
Task 3 (Due at the end of Week 15)
For this assessment task you need to undertake an open book class based assessment based on all material covered and elements in 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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