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Table of contents

About ASIC’s Be MoneySmart ................................................................................................................ 4

Overview .............................................................................................................................................. 4

Purpose of the workbook ................................................................................................................. 4

Audience .......................................................................................................................................... 4

Unit of competency supported ......................................................................................................... 4

Assessment ..................................................................................................................................... 5

Recognition of prior learning (RPL) ................................................................................................. 5

Student resources required for this module ..................................................................................... 5

Module 1: Saving, budgeting and spending ............................................................................................ 6

Assessment activity 1: What is your financial personality? ................................................................. 6

Assessment activity 2: What are your strengths and weaknesses? ................................................... 9

Assessment activity 3: What are your goals?.................................................................................... 10

Assessment activity 4a: What is your budget? .................................................................................. 13

Assessment activity 4b: Review your goals and budget ................................................................... 14

Assessment activity 5: How will you save your money? ................................................................... 15

Assessment activity 6: How will you invest your money? ................................................................. 16

Assessment activities summary ............................................................................................................ 17

Trainer/assessor templates ................................................................................................................... 18

Competency record ........................................................................................................................... 18

Assessment record sheet .................................................................................................................. 18

Supervisor/third party declaration ...................................................................................................... 25

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About ASIC’s Be MoneySmart

Overview

ASIC’s Be MoneySmart resource has five modules to help people develop the skills, knowledge and

behaviours required to effectively manage their own personal finances.

Module 1 – Saving, budgeting and spending

Module 2 – Personal tax

Module 3 – Superannuation

Module 4 – Debt management

Module 5 – Insurance

Each module comprises an online resource featuring the real-life stories of people who are working

through the challenges of managing their finances. A Trainer/Assessor Guide and Student Workbooks

support the modules.

You should refer to the copies of ASIC’s Be MoneySmart online modules provided by your training

organisation, or alternatively they can be found on ASIC's MoneySmart website at

moneysmart.gov.au/teaching.

Purpose of the workbook

This workbook is designed to be used in conjunction with ASIC’s Be MoneySmart online modules.

A teacher, trainer or workplace assessor can assess the completed activities.

Audience

These materials are designed for use by registered training organisations (RTOs) for vocational

education and training (VET) delivery and assessment. They may be used as part of an Australian

Apprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship or a pre-vocational program. However, they may also be used in

workplaces, schools, adult and community learning organisations or even as an adjunct to the

services provided by counselling and advisory organisations.

Unit of competency supported

These materials support the Be MoneySmart (FNSFLT301) unit of competency from the Financial

Services Training Package (FNS). This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and

knowledge required to develop, maintain and enhance understanding of personal finance matters,

including taxation, superannuation and insurance.

The Be MoneySmart unit is an elective unit within the Certificate III in Financial Services Training

Package and can be imported for use in other training qualifications.

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

publication.

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Assessment

The assessment activities in this workbook relate to competency standards and are aligned with the

Financial Services Training Package (FNS) according to information provided by the official National

Register of Information on Training Packages, training.gov.au (TGA).

This workbook provides activities and advice to enable the student to supply the trainer/assessor with

the evidence required to demonstrate competency in Be MoneySmart (FNSFLT301), including the

ability to:

demonstrate knowledge of personal financial matters

set personal financial goals and access opportunities for mentoring or advice on them

access information to build on and maintain knowledge of factors affecting personal finances.

Once the student has completed the module and this workbook, they will need to arrange to complete

the oral assessment questions.

Templates for the trainer/assessor and the student to sign are at the end of this workbook.

Recognition of prior learning (RPL)

Students can use the assessment activities in this workbook to identify their current competency and

as evidence to support formal recognition of prior learning (RPL). Students might already have some

or all of the skills required for this unit. If students believe they can demonstrate these skills, they

should speak with their trainer/assessor about applying for skills recognition.

Student resources required for this module

Student Workbook

Computer and link to online module

ASIC’s MoneySmart Budget planner: moneysmart.gov.au/tools-and-resources/calculators-

and-tools/budget-planner

ASIC’s MoneySmart Savings goals calculator: moneysmart.gov.au/tools-and-

resources/calculators-and-tools/savings-goals-calculator

ASIC’s MoneySmart TrackMySPEND app (optional): moneysmart.gov.au/tools-and-

resources/calculators-and-tools/mobile-apps/trackmyspend

ASIC’s MoneySmart TrackMyGOALS app (optional): moneysmart.gov.au/tools-and-

resources/calculators-and-tools/mobile-apps/trackmygoals

Calculator

Copies of income and expenditure such as a pay slip, bills, loan repayment amounts,

TAFE fees and bank records.

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Module 1: Saving, budgeting and spending

Time: 1 hour online and 2 hours Student Workbook

Watch the videos at screens 2 and 3.

Assessment activity 1: What is your financial personality?

How you feel about risk will play a big part in how you save, how you invest and generally how you

manage money. We call this your financial personality. Understanding your financial personality will

help you make better saving and spending decisions.

Find out what your strengths and weaknesses are when dealing with money by completing the

‘Financial personality quiz’ below. Circle the answer to each question that most closely reflects your

own attitudes and experiences with money.

Financial personality quiz

Questions Answers

1. If I received an unexpected $5000 windfall, I would:

a. Spend the money on a shopping spree or a holiday.

b. Pay off some debts and put the rest towards a new car.

c. Put it in a high-interest account while I research ways of spending or investing it.

2. When I get my credit card statement, I normally repay:

a. Only the minimum – and then I re-spend that amount.

b. As much of the outstanding amount as possible.

c. The entire balance.

3. I am: a. Carefree with money – I enjoy today and let tomorrow look after itself.

b. Likely to overspend every now and then.

c. Always in control of my finances.

4. When an unexpected bill arrives in the post, I:

a. Shove it in a drawer with all the others.

b. Add it to my to-do list.

c. Check that it’s correct and pay it immediately.

5. Savings are: a. What savings? I spend every dollar that comes in.

b. There to pay for important things, such as a deposit for a car, holiday or home of my own.

d. Part of my monthly budget plan.

6. My monthly budget is: a. Budget – I never have enough money to go round!

b. Usually OK but I sometimes overspend.

c. Very occasionally a struggle but I generally stick to it.

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Questions Answers

7. I get worried when: a. I can’t buy what I want as soon as I see it.

b. I can’t afford to treat my friends and family.

c. I can’t identify all the transactions on my bank statement.

8. When I need to borrow or need extra money, I:

a. Take the first loan I’m offered – I never shop around.

b. Look at a couple of options and choose one that feels like the best deal.

c. Shop around for the best deals on credit cards and loans – I always read the small print on my credit contract.

9. I prefer to: a. Put everything on a credit card and think about it later.

b. Keep credit for major buys and use my debit card for everyday spending.

c. Use my debit card as much as possible, so I stay within my budget.

10. I’m most likely to blow the budget:

a. In a designer clothes shop or on sports or hobby equipment.

b. On a holiday with family or friends. I want everyone to enjoy themselves.

c. Overspend? Not if I can help it.

11. At any given time, I: a. Don’t know how much I owe and don’t want to think about it.

b. Can tell roughly what my debts amount to.

c. Know exactly what’s outstanding – and when it has to be paid.

12. The day before payday: a. My bank account is empty and I’m borrowing money from friends and family to get by.

b. I’m down to my last few dollars but have met all my expenses.

c. I still have money in the bank.

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Answer guide Financial personality

I answered mostly a Money Maestro

Money is for enjoying, as far as you’re concerned.

Just like Kaz, you may consider luxuries such as new computers, cars or designer clothes as modern essentials, which can make it hard to cut back. You will have a great time, though – until your overspending catches up with you. You need to remember that credit isn’t free cash and that all your bills ultimately have to be paid. You might want to avoid temptation, by saving a small but regular amount to pay off your debts – and learning to say no.

I answered mostly b Visual Stylist

Money is for sharing with others and for living a comfortable life.

Just like Will, you’re quite well organised financially but are likely to overspend when you’re stressed or unhappy – and you can excuse your extravagance if it’s designed to make other people happy. You might want to start saving little and often so you can afford to indulge those you love, drawing up a budget that prioritises essentials over treats – and learn to say no more often.

I answered mostly c

Authentic Dreamer

Money is for security – saving and investment.

Just like Sam, you’re more than capable of sticking to a sensible budget, making repayments on time and saving for the future. Consider learning about different types of investments so you can make sensible decisions with your savings. Seek advice from a qualified financial advisor if you need it.

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Assessment activity 2: What are your strengths and weaknesses?

Watch the videos at screens 2 and 3 again.

Using the information you have learnt about yourself from the ‘Financial personality quiz’, make a list

in the table below of what you think your strengths and weaknesses are in relation to savings,

budgeting and spending.

When you have completed this table, think about how you might overcome any of the weaknesses

identified. For example, Kaz stuck Bali pictures up all over her house to help her stay focused on

saving by visualising her goal for a holiday with friends. It is important to manage your money to

ensure you have all the things you need to do your job properly. We all have different values, needs

and goals, which is why each of us has to come up with our own plan.

Strengths Weaknesses

Example: I am good at saving money.

Example: I spend too much money on things that are not essential.

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Assessment activity 3: What are your goals?

Watch the videos at screens 4.

Now that you know your financial personality and have identified your strengths and weaknesses in

relation to money, it’s time to set some goals!

What do you want from life? Your goals may change at different stages or events in your life. Perhaps

you have a short-term goal you want to achieve in the next year or two, and a long-term goal that

could take you seven or more years to reach. For example, Will’s short-term goal is to travel around

Europe with friends at the end of the year. Some of Sam’s long-term goals include taking his family

overseas, and running his own business.

You may or may not have goals, or maybe haven’t even thought about setting some for yourself. Let’s

go through the process of goal setting now so you know how to do it in the future. Using the SMART

goal-setting process outlined in the online module, write down a short-, medium- and long-term goal in

the tables below to work out what is realistic and affordable. List at least one in each category.

SMART goal-setting guide

Specific – What exactly are you trying to achieve?

Measure – What does it cost?

Achieve – Can you achieve this goal? Are you earning an income?

Realistic – Be honest with yourself. Is it realistic?

Time – What is the timeframe?

Tip:

Can’t think of any goals?

If you can’t think of any goals for yourself then use Sam’s or Kaz’s goals.

Sam

Short-term: saving for Christmas presents

Medium-term: saving a deposit to buy his own home

Long-term: retire comfortably at the beach

Kaz

Short-term: saving for a trip to Bali

Medium-term: buying a small new car

Long-term: saving a deposit for a home

If you have more than one short-, medium- or long-term goal, you might like to re-create the

SMART goal-setting process for your remaining goals on a separate piece of paper.

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My goals

Short-term goal

What is your short-term goal? Example – I want a new TV.

What does it cost? Example – I need to save $1600.

Do you have the means to achieve this goal? Example – I’m earning so I can save if I work out a budget.

Is this goal realistic? Example – I can save $30 a week if I cut back on other expenses.

What is your timeframe to achieve this goal? Example – 12 months

Medium-term goal

What is your medium-term goal?

What does it cost?

Do you have the means to achieve this goal?

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Medium-term goal

Is this goal realistic?

What is your timeframe to achieve this goal?

Long-term goal

What is your long-term goal?

What does it cost?

Do you have the means to achieve this goal?

Is this goal realistic?

What is your timeframe to achieve this goal?

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Assessment activity 4a: What is your budget?

Watch the videos at screens 5 to 7.

Now that you know your financial personality and have worked out your goals, it’s time to work out

what your budget looks like!

Using ASIC's MoneySmart Budget planner, create a personal budget that’s tailored to you, is realistic,

and that you can alter as your circumstances change. If you are not comfortable using your own

personal financial data, you can change the figures. However, make them realistic so you can get a

sense of what budgeting requires.

Remember – when budgeting, think about what you need (a roof over your head, food and water,

health care and hygiene, some clothes) versus what you want (a big house, brand-name clothes,

fancy food and drink, a new car).

Go to moneysmart.gov.au/tools-and-resources/calculators-and-tools/budget-planner and complete

ASIC's MoneySmart Budget planner. As an alternative, you can arrange to access and download the

Excel version at the same website location.

Tip:

Review your budget

Creating a budget is not a one-off event – review it regularly, especially if your circumstances

change (increased rent, pay rise, etc.).

You will need to calculate your income and financial commitments using the same timeframe.

It may be easier to use your pay cycle to budget. If you get paid fortnightly, work out your

financial commitments, such as bills, by working out how much you need to put aside

fortnightly.

Use ASIC's MoneySmart TrackMySPEND app

If you find it hard to work out your daily or incidental expenses, go to the App Store or Google

Play and download ASIC's MoneySmart TrackMySPEND app (smart phone required) to track

your spending over a week.

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Assessment activity 4b: Review your goals and budget

Watch the videos at screens 5 to 7 again.

Now that you have completed a budget and have a more accurate idea of your income, expenses and

how much you can save, review the goals that you set in Assessment activity 3. Do you need to

review your budget to achieve your goals? Or do you need to adjust your goals to make them

realistic? Go back through your budget and goals if needed.

For example, after completing her budget, Kaz realised that she was left with a yearly shortfall of

$2376. This meant that in order to achieve her short-term goal of travelling to Bali with her friends,

she would have to cut her spending on clothes to $100 a fortnight. This adjustment to Kaz’s budget

meant that she would now be left with a surplus of $224 instead.

If you are like Kaz and love to shop, before blowing your budget, ask yourself the following questions:

Do I really need it?

Will I really use it?

What would happen if I did not have it?

Will I still like it next month/year?

If I don’t buy it now, do I want it enough to make a special trip later to get it?

Tip:

Review your goals with ASIC's MoneySmart TrackMyGOALS app

To help achieve your goals ASIC's MoneySmart TrackMyGOALS app allows you to set, track

and manage multiple savings goals and visualise your actual progress towards them. Go to the

App Store and download ASIC's MoneySmart TrackMyGOALS app (smart phone required).

Enter your goals and the date you’d like to achieve them by. Find out how much you’ll need to

put aside with each pay to get there, then watch your savings grow and your goals become

reality.

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Assessment activity 5: How will you save your money?

Watch the videos at screen 8.

Now that you know your short-, medium- and long-term goals, and you have worked out a budget, the

next step is to figure out a savings or investment plan to achieve them.

Using the table below, identify some ways in which you could save money to reach your goals. In

doing this it may be helpful to reflect on your strengths and weaknesses in relation to money.

You could also use ASIC’s MoneySmart Savings goals calculator. Go to moneysmart.gov.au/tools-

and-resources/calculators-and-tools/savings-goals-calculator. ASIC's MoneySmart Savings goals

calculator will help you work out how long it will take to reach your savings goals and the steps to take

to put your plan into action.

One way to save How much will this save per week?

How much will this save per month?

How much will this save per year?

Example – Take my

lunch to work

$50 $215 $2600

Tip:

Online banking

Online banking is the best and easiest way to manage your day-to-day spending, as well as

your savings. When using online banking, make sure you implement safe e-security practices

such as keeping your account PIN and passwords private.

Revisit your budget

Now that you have identified ways to save money, you can use your budget as a tool to trim

low-priority expenses to create an even bigger surplus.

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Assessment activity 6: How will you invest your money?

Watch the videos at screen 8 again.

As well as saving money to achieve your goals, it might be appropriate to ‘invest’ your money in order

to achieve your medium- and/or long-term goals. Investing money means that your objective is to

make your money grow without taking unnecessary risks.

Having identified some of your medium- and long-term goals, make a list of some of the ways you

could invest any budget surplus.

There are plenty of steps that you can take to grow your money and keep it safe. Go to ASIC’s

MoneySmart website at moneysmart.gov.au/investing for some helpful tips on investing before you

make your list.

Notes

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Assessment activities summary

Comments

Trainers or assessors should use this template to record details of any issues/feedback they

wish to provide to the student in relation to their responses to the assessment activities.

Alternatively they can record feedback next to the appropriate activity in the body of the

Student Workbook.

I declare that completion of the assessment activities in this Student Workbook is my

own work.*

* Students need to arrange for this Student Workbook to be submitted to their trainer/assessor

for signing.

....................................................... ....................................................... ....................

Student name Student signature Date

....................................................... ....................................................... ....................

Trainer/assessor name Trainer/assessor signature Date

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Trainer/assessor templates

Competency record

After assessment the competency record should be completed and signed by the student,

trainer/assessor and the supervisor. If competency is not achieved at the first attempt, strategies to

address gaps in performance need to be identified and a time for reassessment arranged.

Assessment record sheet

FNSFLT301 Be MoneySmart

Element Performance criteria Evidence provided/ observed/context

Initial and date

1. Demonstrate an understanding of personal financial matters

1.1 Determine how career choice, education and skills affect income and goal attainment

Module 1: A3, Q2

1.2 Identify short- and long-term financial goals

Module 1: A3, Q2, Q6

1.3 Identify tax matters relating to personal income

Module 2: A1a, A1b, A2a, A2b, A3, Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4, Q5, Q6, Q7

1.4 Evaluate impact of consumer and financial behaviour on personal spending

Module 1: A1, A2, Q5

Module 4: A2b

1.5 Evaluate how insurance and other risk-management strategies protect against financial loss

Module 5: A1a, A1b, A2a, A2b, A2c, A3, Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4, Q5, Q6

1.6 Identify the components of superannuation relevant to individual income earners

Module 3: A1, A2, A3a, A3b, A4a, A4b, A4c, A5, Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4, Q5, Q6

2. Manage personal finances

2.1 Compare the benefits and costs of alternatives in spending decisions

Module 4: A1, A2a, A4, Q3, Q4

2.2 Identify the purpose of planning personal finances

Module 1: A4a, A5, Q3, Q4

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Element Performance criteria Evidence provided/ observed/context

Initial and date

2.3 Make personal financial choices based on logical decision-making

Module 1: A4a, A5, A6, Q4

Module 3: Q2

Module 4: A2a, A2b, A4, A5

2.4 Evaluate the consequences of personal financial decisions, including contracts

Module 4: A2a, A4, Q2, Q4

2.5 Develop methods and systems (including electronic) to stay in control of personal cash flow, spending and use of debt

Module 1: A4a, A5, Q1

Module 2: A1a

Module 4: A5, Q5

3. Build knowledge of personal financial matters

3.1 Explore and evaluate factors that affect personal credit worthiness

Module 4: A2b, A3a, Q1

3.2 Seek advice from a specialist or mentor where required

Module 1: A1, Q5

Module 2: A1b, A2b, A3

3.3 Develop systems for maintaining up-to-date knowledge about personal finances and career opportunities to achieve goals

Module 1: Q5

Module 3: Q5

3.4 Identify reliable sources of ongoing information relevant to personal career and financial goals

Module 1: Q5

Module 4: A5

Critical aspects for assessment Evidence provided/ observed/context

Initial and date

Evidence of the ability to demonstrate knowledge of personal financial matters

Module 1: A1, A2, A4a, A4b

Module 2: A2a, A2b

Module 3: A3a, A4

Module 4: A4, A5, OA

Module 5: A1a, A1b, A3

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Critical aspects for assessment Evidence provided/ observed/context

Initial and date

Evidence of the ability to set personal financial goals and access opportunities for mentoring or advice on them

Module 1: A3, Q2, Q6

Module 3: A1

Evidence of the ability to access information to build on and maintain knowledge of factors affecting personal finances

Module 1: A4a, A5, A6, Q5

Module 2: A3, A4

Module 3: A2, A3a, A3b, A4a, A4b, A5, Q5

Module 4: A1, A2a, A2b, A3a, A3b, A5

Module 5: A1a, A2a, A2b, A2c, A3

Required skills Evidence provided/ observed/context

Initial and date

Numeracy and technology skills to:

Calculate interest and loan repayments and surplus or deficit funds

Module 4: A1, A2b, A3a

Use a calculator, budget and loan calculator tools Module 1: A4a, A5

Module 2: A2b, Q6, Q7

Module 3: A3a, A3b, Q6

Module 4: A1, A2a, A2b, A3a

Module 5: A2a, A2b

Use internet information Module 1: A4a, A5, A6

Module 2: A3, A4

Module 3: A2, A3a, A3b, A4a, A4b, A5, Q5

Module 4: A1, A2a, A2b, A3a, A3b, A5

Module 5: A1a, A2a, A2b, A2c, A3

Implement safe e-security practices for online banking and transactions

Module 1: A5

Self-management skills to:

Manage cash flow to pay bills on time Module 1: A2, A4a, A4b

Develop and use a budget to control income and expenses

Module 1: A4a

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Required skills Evidence provided/ observed/context

Initial and date

Create a savings and spending plan to achieve financial goals

Module 1: A4a, A5, A6

Module 4: A2b

Learning skills to maintain knowledge of budgeting and saving techniques

Module 1: A4a, A5, A6

Module 4: A2b

Required knowledge Evidence provided/ observed/context

Initial and date

Debt management:

Responsible use of credit Module 4: A2a, A3a, Q3

Advantages of debit cards Module 1: Q1

Module 4: A2a, A2b, Q5

Consequences of debt default Module 4: A3a, A5, Q4

Attitude towards credit and spending Module 1: A1

Module 4: A4

Options for debt repayment:

VET Fee-Help Module 4: A2a

Personal loans and payment plans Module 4: A1, A2a, A3a, A4, Q3

Employee entitlements under:

Fair Work Act Module 3: A3

Equal opportunity legislation Module 3: A3

Superannuation Act Module 3: A3

Income Tax Assessment Act Module 2: A3

Taxation Administration Act Module 2: A3

Credit history and saving:

How to establish and maintain a good credit history Module 4: A3a, A4, A5, OA, Q1

Importance of saving money as a concept to assist and improve life situation

Module 1: A5

Module 4: A2b, A4

Insurance matters:

Value of insurance Module 5: A1a, A1b, A2a, A2b, A2c, A3, Q5,

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Required knowledge Evidence provided/ observed/context

Initial and date

Q6

Disclosure obligations Module 5: A2c, A3

Suitable insurance covers:

Personal income Module 3: A2, A4c

Module 5: A3

Trade tools, including mobile phone Module 5: A3, Q6

House Module 5: A2a, A2b, A2c

Car Module 5: A1a, A1b, Q5

Health Module 5: A3, Q4

Personal implications of taxation matters:

Role of the Australian Taxation Office and why we pay tax on income

Module 2: A2a, A3

Personal tax liabilities and allowable deductions Module 2: A2a, A2b, A4, Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4

Tax rates Module 2: A2a, Q3

Lodgement dates Module 2: A3, Q5

Awareness of goods and services tax (GST), pay as you go (PAYG), Australian business number (ABN), tax file number (TFN) and business activity statements (BAS)

Module 2: A4

Principles of budgeting, cash flow and saving, including:

Role of credit and savings in establishing personal wealth

Module 1: A4a

Module 4: A2b, Q2, Q3, Q4, Q5

Understanding of financial institutions and their savings, investment and credit products

Module 1: A5, A6

Module 4: A2a, A2b, A3b, A4

Personal financial aspects of:

Bank accounts:

Savings Module 1: A5

Module 4: A2b

Credit Module 4: A2b, A3b, Q2, Q3, Q4, Q5

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Required knowledge Evidence provided/ observed/context

Initial and date

Investment Module 1: A6

Insurance:

Health Module 5: A3, Q4

Car Module 5: A1a, A1b, Q5

Phone Module 5: A3, Q6

Warranty Module 5: A3

Tools Module 5: A3

Household Module 5: A2a, A2b, A2c, Q3

Income protection Module 3: A2, A4c

Module 5: A3

Superannuation:

Types of funds – retail versus industry Module 3: A2

Fund options – death or total and permanent disability (TPD) insurance

Module 3: A1, A2

Contracts:

Phones Module 4: Q1

Data Module 4: A5

Tenancy Module 4: A5

Finance Module 4: Q2

Superannuation matters:

Planning for the future Module 3: A1

Power of compound interest Module 3: A3a, Q4

Module 4: A2b

Superannuation guarantee Module 3: A3a, Q1, Q6

Co-contributions Module 3: A3a, A3b

Personal contributions Module 3: A3a, A3b, Q2, Q3

Fees and charges Module 3: A1

Value of consolidating super funds Module 3: A5

24

Required knowledge Evidence provided/ observed/context

Initial and date

Locating lost super Module 3: A4a, A4b, Q5

25

Supervisor/third party declaration

I confirm that I have observed the student perform the tasks associated with the elements,

performance criteria, critical aspects for assessment and required skills and knowledge for

this unit efficiently and consistently over the allocated timeframe.

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Supervisor/third party name Supervisor/third party signature Date

Assessor declaration

I confirm that I have observed the student demonstrate the skills associated with the

elements, performance criteria, critical aspects for assessment and required skills and

knowledge for this unit competently.

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Assessor name Assessor signature Date

Student*

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Student name

* Students need to arrange for this Student Workbook to be submitted to their

trainer/assessor for signing.

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