FNSSUP434 — Develop and provide knowledge of aged care to superannuation clients

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What an assessment for FNSSUP434 must cover

42 assessable components: 3 elements (18 performance criteria), 3 performance evidence and 11 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 10 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 Research the aged care system in Australia

1.1Research scope of market for aged care accommodation services
1.2Analyse types of aged care accommodation and services available in Australia
1.3Determine options for independent living services and impact on individual’s expenses
1.4Review structure of aged care system in Australia and identify processes for gaining access to aged care services

2 Provide information about aged care to clients

2.1Communicate with client regarding aged care according to professional protocols, regulatory requirements, and organisational policies and procedures
2.2Explain to client the user pays principles underlying aged care fees based on an individual’s assets and income
2.3Identify relevant categories of fees and how they are calculated
2.4Communicate options available to client in paying aged care fees and considerations involved in the decision
2.5Describe how the former home decision affects aged care fees
2.6Outline process to access government care subsidies
2.7Describe opportunities to manage cash flow and reduce fees
2.8Refer client to sources of specialist information or advice to address specific personal needs

3 Outline the effect of aged care on social security payments and estate planning in a superannuation context

3.1Explain Centrelink or Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) assessment of aged care fees and the impact on a client’s Centrelink and DVA entitlements
3.2Explain process of moving to aged care accommodation and the impacts on a client’s Centrelink or DVA pension
3.3Describe the effect of moving into aged care on superannuation assets
3.4Outline treatment of superannuation and income streams in the means testing arrangements
3.5Describe financial and emotional decisions that need to be made in relation to the former home and the impact this may have on Centrelink or DVA pension entitlements
3.6Explain to client estate planning considerations affecting aged care decisions and funding the fees

Performance evidence

develop and provide information of aged care options to at least three different superannuation clients; at least two of whom must be referred to sources of further information on aged care issues.
convey and explain calculations involved in aged care fees and Centrelink and/or Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) entitlements
use effective communication strategies appropriate to client when providing information.

Knowledge evidence

legislative and regulatory requirements required to be followed when providing factual information or general aged care advice to superannuation clients
organisational policies and procedures relating to providing information on aged care to clients
structure of aged care system in Australia
process to gain access to aged care services
difference between providing factual information, general advice and personal advice in superannuation
overview of the types of aged care accommodation and services available
estate planning considerations affecting aged care and their impact on retirement planning decisions
process of appointing a power of attorney and when this would be required
importance of non-financial and emotional decisions and their impact on family decision-making relating to aged care
impact on client’s entitlements from Centrelink and/or the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) of obtaining aged care services
various independent living services available in retirement.

Foundation skills

Learning: Maintains accurate and current knowledge relevant to role and responsibly shares information gained from experience and research with others Synthesises information from multiple sources and integrates prior knowledge with new information
Numeracy: Comprehends financial information relevant to aged care fees and income and applies accurately to different scenarios
Oral communication: Explains detailed information using language, tone and pace appropriate to audience Uses strategies such as questioning, active listening and reading of non-verbal cues to support effective communication
Reading: Interprets information from a range of sources and identifies key information
Writing: Provides information in a form appropriate to audience, cultural differences, context and purpose
Planning and organising: Systematically gathers and analyses information and evaluates relevance to address client needs
Problem solving: Tailors information to address client queries and issues, and identifies when client requires specialist advice
Self-management: Takes responsibility for adhering to regulatory and organisational requirements that relate to own work role Ensures knowledge is used in compliance with organisational policies and procedures
Teamwork: Considers communication strategies to achieve effective connection with a diverse range of clients Adapts personal communication style to show respect for the values, beliefs and cultural expectations of others
Technology: Uses the main features and functions of digital tools to complete access and convey information

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What does an assessment tool for FNSSUP434 need to cover?

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