FNSCRD513Promote client understanding of the role and effective use of consumer credit

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What an assessment for FNSCRD513 must cover

25 assessable components: 4 elements (11 performance criteria), 4 performance evidence and 7 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 3 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Identify types of appropriate consumer credit options for clients

  • 1.1Identify clients’ financial situations, requirements and objectives regarding consumer credit
  • 1.2Explain consumer credit facilities to clients
  • 1.3Provide clients with written supporting documentation and explain its key aspects

2 Identify and discuss costs of using credit to clients

  • 2.1Explain features, terms and conditions of consumer credit facilities appropriate to client’s financial situation, and disclose impacts and possible risks in a clear and concise manner
  • 2.2Explain fees and costs associated with different types of credit options for clients
  • 2.3Demonstrate how to interpret differences between advertised interest rates and comparison rates

3 Promote effective management of consumer credit

  • 3.1Discuss strategies to avoid excessive or unmanageable debt with clients in relation to their financial situations
  • 3.2Discuss strategies to minimise fees and cost of credit with clients

4 Provide clients with information regarding credit reference reports

  • 4.1Explain role of credit reference agencies to clients
  • 4.2Emphasise purpose and use of credit reference reports in assessing loan applications and explain implications of establishing a poor credit history to clients
  • 4.3Explain right to access and methods of obtaining own credit reference report, and provide relevant contact details to clients for follow-up if required

Performance evidence

  • identify and promote the role and effective use of consumer credit for at least two clients with different financial situations and levels of financial literacy.
  • comply with legislative requirements, industry regulations and code of conduct when identifying types of appropriate consumer credit options for clients and providing documentation
  • consider client needs when explaining to them the features, terms and conditions of the appropriate consumer credit facilities
  • provide each client with a detailed analysis of the fees, costs and risks of appropriate consumer credit facilities.

Knowledge evidence

  • effects of the current economic environment on an individual’s credit and debt options
  • advantages and disadvantages of credit
  • principles of lending and credit
  • key differences between secured and unsecured loans
  • legislative requirements, industry regulations and codes of conduct relevant to own role, and how they impact on dealings with clients
  • roles and relationships between participants in the financial services industry, including banks and credit reference agencies
  • key features, terms and conditions and risks of a range of consumer credit facilities, including fees and costs.

Foundation skills

  • Numeracy: Uses mathematical equations to compare and accurately demonstrate key features of financial information to others
  • Oral communication: Considers the context and selects vocabulary, grammar and structure to suit a wide range of individuals and to convey details of consumer credit choices and outcomes of individual credit history. Uses active questioning and listening techniques, initiates points of clarification and uses clear and direct language to establish client credit requirements and convey strategic advice and support
  • Technology: Completes work tasks and provides information using the main features and functions of organisation-supported digital tools

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What does an assessment tool for FNSCRD513 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for FNSCRD513 needs to address all 25 unit components: 4 elements with 11 performance criteria, 4 performance evidence requirements, 7 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for FNSCRD513?

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