Careers in Financial Services
The finance industry is a major driver of Australia's strong economy, with more than $18 billion net flowing through the sector annually. The financial services industry has undergone considerable change in recent years due to financial deregulation, globalisation, new technologies and the emergence of new markets and new products. In some areas of the industry increasing government regulation will heighten the need for relevant high quality staff training and skill development in the years to come.
The Financial Services Training Package, FNS04 is the national Training Package which is recognised by industry, training and financial regulators. It contains skills standards that apply to enterprises and individuals and to people working within the financial services industry. FNS04 provides standards for vocational education and training across a range of sectoral areas including:
- ASIC Accreditation Tier 1 & 2
- ASIC Accreditation in Life Insurance
- Accounting
- Banking
- Bookkeeping
- Conveyancing
- Credit/Lending Services
- Financial Literacy and Consumer Education
- Financial Markets
- Financial Planning
- General Distribution
- General Insurance
- Insurance Assessment Services
- Insurance Broking
- Insurance Services
- Life Distribution
- Loss Adjusting
- Mercantile Agents
- Mortgage Broking
- Personal Injury Management
- Personal Trustees
- Practice Management
- Retail Financial Services
- Risk Management
- Self Managed Superannuation Funds
- Superannuation
- Workers Compensation
There are 32 qualifications in this Training Package ranging from Certificate I in Financial Services to Advanced Diplomas in a range of specialisations. Contact BSV for advice on training.