Certificate II in Financial Services - FNS20120

Course Overview

Average Course Fee: $2900

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Average Course Duration: 6 Months

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Description

This qualification is intended to address the need for increased financial literacy and basic financial skills of entrants wishing to build potential pathways into the industry.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations

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

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Student Outcomes

Students who graduate from VET courses are surveyed approximately 6 months after they have completed their training. For more information on the statistics provided in this section, including the different levels (course, field of education, all fields of education) of data available please select the Learn more button below.

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Satisfied with Training

Percentage of graduates in the Management and Commerce field who were satisfied with the training (Certificate II).

Improved Work Status

Percentage of graduates in the Management and Commerce field who started/expanded a business or who have a new job, more highly skilled work, a promotion or higher pay (Certificate II).

Salary

The middle of the range of salaries earned by graduates in the Management and Commerce field starting their first ever full-time job after graduating (Certificate II).

Jobs

Graduates of the Management and Commerce field (Certificate II) are most often employed as:

41.7%

Sales Workers

18.6%

Labourers

12.5%

Community and Personal Service Workers

Industries

Graduates of the Management and Commerce field (Certificate II) are most often employed in:

39.6%

Retail Trade

27.9%

Accommodation and Food Services

5%

Health Care and Social Assistance

All statistics are supplied by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research.

Financial Assistance

The federal, state and territory governments provide financial incentives and support for vocational education and training students to help them gain the skills required to secure and maintain rewarding and sustainable employment.

There are programs for all kinds of students; apprentices and trainees, new job starters, those re-entering the workforce, retraining for a new job or upgrading their skills for an existing job.

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Subsidised Training

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VET Student Loans

Certain courses are eligible for a VET Student Loan from the Australian Government to assist students with paying tuition fees. The initial debt amount (including the loan fee, if applicable) plus indexation must be paid back once the loan recipient starts earning over a certain amount. Compulsory repayment threshold information is available on the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) website.

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Career Information

Career development is the ongoing process of managing your life, learning and work. It involves developing the skills and knowledge that enable you to plan and make informed decisions about your education, training and career choices.

Financial Services Career Pathway

Certificate II in Financial Services is in the Management and Commerce Field of Education. For more information about this kind of career, you can explore Financial Services.

Stream

Banking and Credit Services

Superannuation

Personal Injury Management Insurance

Insurance Services

Trust Administration

Accounting

Certificate II

Trainee Finance Processor

Trainee Finance Processor

Trainee Finance Processor

Trainee Finance Processor

Trainee Finance Processor

Trainee Finance Processor

Certificate III

Superannuation Administrator

Claims Assistant

Life Insurance Assistant

Accounts Officer

Certificate IV

Diploma

Client Service Manager

Client Service Manager

Advanced Diploma

Financial Risk Manager

Financial Risk Manager

Paraplanner

Accounting Manager

Note: Information provided as a guide only. Chart developed by the Australian Apprenticeships & Traineeships Information Service (aapathways.com.au). Information in this chart may be reproduced with acknowledgement of its source: "The Australian Apprenticeships & Traineeships Information Service (aapathways.com.au/jpc) funded by the Australian Government Department of Employment and Workplace Relations".

Australian Apprenticeships

Australian Apprenticeships (also known as apprenticeships and traineeships) combine work with training in a nationally recognised qualification. Australian Apprenticeships are available to anyone of working age and offer opportunities to learn new skills and be paid in over 500 different jobs.

This qualification is available as an Australian Apprenticeship in the states and territories highlighted in blue on the map. For more information go to the Australian Apprenticeships Pathways website.

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Units & Packaging

Total number of units = 8

4 core units plus

4 elective units, of which:

at least 2 must be from the elective units listed below

up to 2 may be from this qualification or any other currently endorsed Certificate II or above training package qualification or accredited course.

Elective units must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the overall integrity of the AQF alignment, not duplicate the outcome of another unit chosen for the qualification, and contribute to a valid industry-supported vocational outcome.

Core units

BSBCMM211 Apply communication skills

BSBTEC201 Use business software applications

BSBWHS211 Contribute to the health and safety of self and others

FNSINC311 Work together in the financial services industry

Elective units

BSBTEC302 Design and produce spreadsheets

FNSACC323 Perform financial calculations

FNSFLT211 Develop and use personal budgets

FNSFLT212 Develop and use savings plans

FNSFLT213 Develop knowledge of debt and consumer credit

FNSFLT214 Develop knowledge of superannuation

FNSFLT215 Develop knowledge of the Australian financial system and markets

FNSFLT216 Develop knowledge of taxation

FNSRTS303 Balance retail transactions

FNSRTS311 Provide customer service in a retail agency

FNSRTS315 Process customer accounts

FNSRTS316 Process customer transactions in retail financial organisations

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