Superannuation Adviser Course
The Superannuation Adviser Knowledge & Skills course is designed for individuals who require authorisation by an Australian Financial Services License (AFSL) holder to provide advice on regulated Superannuation products.
For existing authorised representatives, successful completion of this course allows you to extend your advisory range into Superannuation products. Download Brochure »
Focused on your Success
We recognise that employers are increasingly looking for candidates who are aware of the challenges of being a successful financial adviser.
Often a candidate’s Qualification is the only evidence that they possess the technical knowledge and skills requirements to conduct themselves professionally as an authorised representative. Unfortunately, this can not be said for all training providers.
With a RG 146 Training Australia qualification you have confidence in the fact that you will be equipped with the skills and knowledge gained from a credible industry-endorsed program that employs best practice assessment standards, helping you graduate at the leading edge of your chosen field.
“RG146 Training Australia simply makes our lives easier. Their professional problem-solving approach allows us to focus on other parts of the business; safe in the knowledge that RG146 graduates have what is takes to provide our clients with sound and accurate advice.” Charles Cavallaro, Professional Development Coordinator, Asgard, Securitor, St George.
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Course Outcome
The Superannuation Adviser course will equip you with the specialist knowledge and technical skills to provide compliant financial advice to clients on personal and business superannuation, retirement income stream products, pensions rollovers and annuities.
Who Should Enrol?
This course is suitable for:
- individuals seeking employment with organisations specialising in Superannuation or retirement advice
- individuals engaged in the promotion of Superannuation or Retirement products
- financial advisers seeking to enhance their superannuation advisory capability
Course Entry Requirement
This is an open entry course with no pre-requisite qualifications. In order for participants to successfully complete this course, it is recommended they have a strong grasp of literacy and numeracy.
Course Structure
Competencies
Provide Advice in Superannuation (Personal Advice)
- Provide advice in Superannuation
- Conduct product research to support recommendations
- Determine client requirements and expectations
- Record and implement client instructions
- Provide appropriate and timely information and advice to clients
Provide Advice in Superannuation (General Advice)
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Provide general advice on financial products and services
Content
Individuals seeking to provide Tier 1 compliant advice on Superannuation products, are required to successfully complete:
- Financial Advicecomprising Australian Industry Essentials and Financial Advice Fundamentals, plus
- Superannuation
- General Advice candidates are required only to undertake assessment for Australian Industry Essentials plus Superannuation.
- Personal Advice candidates are required to undertake assessment for Australian Industry Essentials, Financial Advice Fundamentals and Superannuation.
Financial Advice
Australian Industry Essentials
- Part 1 Australian Economy
- Part 2 Australian Financial Markets
- Part 3 Investment Funds
- Part 4 Corporations Act
- Part 5 Regulatory Environment
- Part 6 Licensees & Representatives
- Part 7 Ethics
Financial Advice Fundamentals
- Part 1 Personal Taxation
- Part 2 Social Security
- Part 3 Wealth Creation Fundamentals
- Part 4 Estate Planning Fundamentals
- Part 5 Establishing Client Relationship
- Part 6 Identify Client Objectives & Financial Situation
- Part 7 Analyse Client Objectives & Financial Situation
- Part 8 Develop Strategies & Solutions
- Part 9 Present Strategies & Solutions
- Part 10 Implement Agreed Plan
- Part 11 Provide On-going Advice
DFS3 - Superannuation
Specialist Area
- Introduction to Superannuation
- Superannuation Eligibility
- Compulsory Contribution to Superannuation
- Tax Concessions on Superannuation
- Withdrawals on Superannuation and ETP's
- Retirement Income Streams
- Social Security Pensions
- Duties of Superannuation Trustees
- Self Managed Super Funds (SMSF's)
- Providing Superannuation Advice
Assessment
This course is assessed via the completion of several multiple choice questions, a case study and role play (work-place simulation).
Note – General Advice candidates do not require adviser skills and therefore are exempt from adviser skills assessments.
Course Options
If you only intend to inform clients about a product without making a recommendation this is the course for you.
Distance Learning
- No hidden costs
- Self-Paced
- Start any time
- Online assessment
- 1300 phone support
Workshop
- No hidden costs
- Interactive learning
- Experienced facilitators
- National Workshops
- Catering provided
Enrol Now
- Call 1300 306 146 to speak to one of our trained consultants, or
- Download an enrolment form
