Course Title: Determine client requirements and expectations

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C5379 Diploma of Financial Services

Course Title: Determine client requirements and expectations

Portfolio: Vocational Education

Nominal Hours: 70

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.

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

MKTG7918C

City Campus

TAFE

650T Vocational Business Education

Face-to-Face or Internet

 Term2 2018,
Term1 2019,
Term2 2019,
Term1 2020,
Term2 2020,
Term1 2021

Course Contact: Doug Gourlay

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 5944

Course Contact Email: doug.gourlay@rmit.edu.au



Course Description

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish a client’s financial requirements and expectations in regard to financial investment products, and includes quotations, claims and requests for service or amendments.


It applies to individuals who may provide leadership, guidance and responsibility for work outcomes.


No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.


The unit does not cover the application of the specific skills and knowledge required to recommend and provide advice on specific financial products requiring Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) licensing.

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None



National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

FNSCUS505 Determine client requirements and expectations

Elements:

1. Develop awareness of clients' situation

2. Obtain relevant knowledge of clients' financial position and risk profile

3. Determine client expectations and requirements with respect to financial markets advice

4. Prepare and update necessary documentation

Learning Outcomes


Overview of Assessment

In order to achieve competency in this unit, you must provide

Performance evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

  • obtain comprehensive information about clients to establish an overview of their financial situation and analyse to determine risk profile
  • build rapport with clients to determine their expectations and requirements with respect to financial product or portfolio advice
  • accurately prepare documentation and update client records according to organisational procedures and legislative requirements.

Knowledge Evidence

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

  • outline key requirements of relevant legislation and industry codes of practice relating to working with clients in financial services
  • describe the types of information used to determine the client’s financial situation and expectations
  • explain the principles of financial product sales techniques
  • explain key features of organisational policy and procedures for dealing with clients and recording information
  • describe the characteristics of quality client service techniques and tools.

Assessment conditions

Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in the customer service field of work and include access to:

  • common office equipment
  • an integrated client contact and information system and data
  • financial services product information.

Feedback

Feedback will be provided throughout the semester in class and/or online discussions.  You are encouraged to ask and answer questions during class time and online sessions so that you can obtain feedback on your understanding of the concepts and issues being discussed. Finally, you can email or arrange an appointment with your teacher to gain more feedback on your progress.

You should take note of all feedback received and use this information to improve your learning outcomes and final performance in the course.