FNSSUP509 — Work within a defined benefit fund

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What an assessment for FNSSUP509 must cover

51 assessable components: 4 elements (16 performance criteria), 7 performance evidence and 21 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 7 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 Process contributions to defined benefit funds

1.1Identify and follow rules guiding compulsory payments into defined benefit funds
1.2Receive and process contributions according to fund requirements

2 Process payment of benefits in defined benefit fund

2.1Investigate options for benefit payment in defined benefit funds
2.2Calculate benefit to include additional fees, charges, taxes and other factors
2.3Process benefits and pensions according to fund requirements
2.4Communicate with beneficiaries according to organisational procedures

3 Process and maintain documentation and records according to defined benefit fund requirements

3.1Correctly document all transactions in member records
3.2Prepare statements and receipts, and issue to members according to organisational procedures
3.3Maintain member records to ensure currency and accuracy
3.4Generate certificates, benefit information and taxation information, and provide according to legislative requirements
3.5Generate fund information and provide to actuary for preparation of necessary certificates

4 Implement quality assurance procedures

4.1Identify requirements of legislation and regulations specific to defined benefit funds and incorporate into activities
4.2Follow organisational procedures to ensure work is completed accurately
4.3Establish member details and maintain in accordance with organisational requirements
4.4Implement system and process checks, and identify any irregularities
4.5Correct any irregularities or communicate to appropriate personnel

Performance evidence

explain the design of defined benefit funds to members
process contributions and payment of benefits in a defined benefit fund, including additional fees, charges and taxes
interpret trust deed conditions, establish special circumstances and make informed recommendations about benefit payments
identify, source and interpret required information to process benefits for lump sum payments, death claims and disablement claims
assess and determine benefit entitlements for lump sums, pensions, and death and disablement claims using computer programs
accurately process contributions, benefits and insurance claims according to organisational guidelines and relevant legislation.
Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

Knowledge evidence

identify key features and eligibility conditions affecting defined benefit funds
explain advantages and disadvantages of: • accumulation and defined benefit funds • different methods of contributing to defined benefit funds
identify requirements of legislation and regulations specific to defined benefit funds
identify funding options for defined benefit funds
describe the effects of the following on defined benefits: • part-time and casual employees, and leave • resignation, dismissal and redundancy • death and disability
describe the application of privacy legislation
compare and contrast different types of retirement benefits and eligibility
outline the key factors affecting retirement benefit design
outline the effect and use of actuarial tools (compound interest and probability)
describe the role of actuaries in determining payment of benefits
explain the legal requirements for actuarial investigations of defined benefit funds
identify formulas used to calculate defined benefits
outline consequences of incorrect processing of contributions and benefits
describe the influences on fund and benefit design
describe how commutation of pensions work
outline the implications and procedure for actuarial investigations
discuss issues associated with pensions and lump sums
explain the process and implications of: • changing fund structures • transfer between superannuation funds • calculating the value of future liabilities, the valuation of assets and the establishment of the contribution rate
describe special provisions relating to public sector defined benefit funds
outline taxation implications of defined benefit funds
explain the role of employers and members in contributions made to defined benefit funds.

Foundation skills

Reading: Analyses and consolidates complex information and data from a range of sources, against defined criteria and requirements, and checks for accuracy and completeness
Writing: Accurately records information and prepares organisational documents and correspondence using clear language and correct spelling, grammar and terminology
Oral Communication: Interacts effectively in verbal exchanges, using active listening and questioning to convey and clarify information
Numeracy: Performs calculations and applies mathematical problem-solving techniques to analyse financial data and statistics, and accurately process payments
Navigate the world of work: • Identifies and resolves key business issues, processes and practices that may have legal implications • Takes full responsibility for compliance with implicit and explicit policies, procedures and legislative requirements • Modifies or develops organisational policy and procedures to comply with legislative requirements and organisational goals
Interact with others: Implements strategies for a diverse range of colleagues and clients to build rapport and foster strong relationships
Get the work done: • Accepts responsibility for planning and sequencing complex tasks and workload, negotiating key aspects with others and taking into account capabilities, efficiencies and effectiveness • Makes critical decisions quickly and intuitively in complex situations, taking into consideration a range of variables • Uses a range of digitally based technologies to enter, access or update information to achieve required outcomes

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What does an assessment tool for FNSSUP509 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for FNSSUP509 needs to address all 51 unit components: 4 elements with 16 performance criteria, 7 performance evidence requirements, 21 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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