OverviewAbout this course
This Insurance and Superannuation microcredential qualification comprises of one subject and runs for 12 weeks. You can choose to study online or face-to-face. In this short course, you'll learn about general and personal insurance, and the Australian superannuation environment. This is an essential short course for financial advisers, financial services industry employees and career changers looking to upskill in this specialty area. You'll focus on risk and strategies for handling risk, as well as the role of financial advisers in insurance planning as part of an overall financial planning strategy.
You'll have the opportunity to hear from industry experts who will enhance your learning by providing first-hand insights and information. This course is also an excellent place to start if you're looking to further your studies with the Graduate Diploma of Financial Planning. Graduates of the insurance and superannuation course can receive one subject credit when they go on to study the Graduate Diploma of Financial Planning.
OutcomesWhat you'll gain
Learning outcomes
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
Assess potential client scenarios in the area of insurance and superannuation
Develop strategies for insurance and superannuation in an advice document
Communicate strategy recommendations for insurance and superannuation advice documents in an ethical and professional manner
Course outcomes
Develop specialist skills to gain an advantage in the job market
A nationally recognised higher education microcredential qualification
The skills to assess potential clients in the area of insurance and superannuation
The ability to apply research skills to insurance and superannuation technical knowledge, strategies and products
Experience in developing recommendations in an advice document in the insurance and super advice areas
Recognition of prior learning for the Graduate Diploma of Financial Planning. The 1 subject studied in the microcredential will be recognised and credited towards the Graduate Diploma of Financial Planning qualification, with a fee-deduction
For existing advisers or those attaining the Professional Year (PY), a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) certificate will be provided upon successful completion of this subject. Please check with your licensee on the CPD policy requirements.
SuitabilityIs this course right for you?
Entry requirements
This course requires evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol
You must demonstrate that you have achieved one of the following:
Hold a diploma or advanced diploma in financial planning and are currently practicing financial planning or
Hold a bachelor degree in any discipline (including financial services degrees not on the Financial Adviser Standards (FAS) approved list (https://fas.treasury.gov.au/))
Note:
Your certificates, transcripts and other entry requirement evidence must be certified through a Justice of the Peace or other authorising officer
Please ensure to attach all evidence when applying for this course to demonstrate the minimum entry requirements and for ease of the enrolment process.
Completion requirements
During your study you’ll need to provide your teacher with the following evidence:
Entry recommendations
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
A high commitment and application to this specialised area
An interest in helping others in this area
Compliance and risk management skills
Strong attention to detail and analytical mindset
Sound problem solving and decision-making skills
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to simplify difficult concepts
Critical thinking skills
You do not require an ATAR score for entry into this course.
If you are unable to meet the entry requirements, you may be eligible for special admission.
Please continue with your application and you will be guided to identify as mature aged (at least 21 years old in your first year of study) or disadvantaged (disability, serious or chronic illness, interrupted education, lack of support for study, serious personal problems and/or serious family responsibilities). Please contact us to find out more.
TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.
PathwaysFuture career and study options
Career pathways
Our graduates go onto roles like: Financial planner/adviser, personal insurance adviser, superannuation adviser and specialised roles in the insurance and superannuation industry.
Licensing
This short course is a subject approved by the Financial Adviser Standards (FAS) (formerly known as Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority [FASEA]) in the Graduate Diploma of Financial Planning course. Visit the FAS website for more information.
Study pathways
Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:
Previous study1 Course
Alternative pathways into this course
Further study2 Courses
Advance your skills to take your career to the next level
Related study5 Courses
Strengthen your expertise and expand your employability
Your experience counts
At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with this course. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.
This microcredential provides a direct credit for the equivalent subject in the Graduate Diploma of Financial Planning.
SubjectsSubjects in this course
Completion of this course requires you to successfully complete 1 subject.
Core Subjects
Elective Subjects
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